https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 12 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894755.htmlDonald Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers2026-08-12T10:29:00+01:002026-08-12T10:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited awayJournalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited awayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894728.html‘Body’ found in suitcase in Australia was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’2026-08-12T10:02:00+01:002026-08-12T10:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/What was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, NSW police sayWhat was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, NSW police sayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894680.htmlFlight to Toronto cancelled after child refuses to wear seatbelt2026-08-12T07:34:00+01:002026-08-12T07:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Passenger Aryeh Kozuch told the Canadian Press that the child was not being unruly, and that online comments admonishing the parents did not “empathetically capture the situation”.Passenger Aryeh Kozuch told the Canadian Press that the child was not being unruly, and that online comments admonishing the parents did not “empathetically capture the situation”.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894674.htmlIsrael deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say2026-08-12T07:14:00+01:002026-08-12T07:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/First responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and cropsFirst responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and cropsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894677.html‘It’s going to be spectacular’: Millions flock to Spain seeking best view of total solar eclipse2026-08-12T06:56:00+01:002026-08-12T06:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Officials have estimated that as many as 6m people could flock to the eclipse path on Wednesday, which stretches about 200km from A Coruña in Spain’s northwest to the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. Officials have estimated that as many as 6m people could flock to the eclipse path on Wednesday, which stretches about 200km from A Coruña in Spain’s northwest to the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894662.htmlDonald Trump says Secret Service wanted him to switch planes for secret flight2026-08-12T03:17:00+01:002026-08-12T03:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go in a different flight, different plane,” Mr Trump said of sneaking off the presidential plane“I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go in a different flight, different plane,” Mr Trump said of sneaking off the presidential planeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894641.htmlTiffany Haddish avoids more jail time by admitting drink-driving2026-08-11T22:03:00+01:002026-08-11T22:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has avoided additional jail time after pleading guilty to an alcohol-related driving charge that stemmed from ...Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has avoided additional jail time after pleading guilty to an alcohol-related driving charge that stemmed from ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894410.htmlAt least 224 people dead and 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake2026-08-11T18:44:00+01:002026-08-11T18:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraQuake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894548.htmlThe Office actress Lucy Davis diagnosed with ‘incurable’ breast cancer2026-08-11T17:50:00+01:002026-08-11T17:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Office actress Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with “incurable” stage four breast cancer.The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter ...The Office actress Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with “incurable” stage four breast cancer.The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894542.htmlOusted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes2026-08-11T17:40:00+01:002026-08-11T17:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or members of his inner circle since the family’s five decades in power came to an end 20 months agoThe sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or members of his inner circle since the family’s five decades in power came to an end 20 months agoExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894485.htmlEx-US marine held in Russia for over four years has been released, group says2026-08-11T16:13:00+01:002026-08-11T16:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has released a US military veteran who spent more than four years in prison under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at ...Russia has released a US military veteran who spent more than four years in prison under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894332.htmlRussia kills nine in Ukrainian cities using missiles supplied by North Korea2026-08-11T12:31:00+01:002026-08-11T12:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow is receiving new military help from North Korea.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow is receiving new military help from North Korea.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894263.htmlUS court gives green light to 3,000 lawsuits against addictive nature of social media platforms2026-08-11T11:55:00+01:002026-08-11T11:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lawsuits filed by states, municipalities, school districts and individuals allege social media companies intentionally addicted young users, contributing to surging depression, anxiety and broader mental health crisis among American youthLawsuits filed by states, municipalities, school districts and individuals allege social media companies intentionally addicted young users, contributing to surging depression, anxiety and broader mental health crisis among American youthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894308.htmlDeath toll from DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak passes 2,0002026-08-11T10:58:00+01:002026-08-11T10:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The toll comes nearly three months since the outbreak was declared on May 15The toll comes nearly three months since the outbreak was declared on May 15Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894122.htmlDonald Trump says it would be a ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Gianni Infantino2026-08-11T09:03:00+01:002026-08-11T09:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894128.htmlDonald Trump ‘hid in catering truck to board secret flight out of Turkey’2026-08-11T09:01:00+01:002026-08-11T09:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The operation was prompted by an Iranian assassination threat against US president Donald TrumpThe operation was prompted by an Iranian assassination threat against US president Donald TrumpExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894101.htmlHeathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport2026-08-11T07:42:00+01:002026-08-11T07:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It lost that position in 2020 amid coronavirus travel restrictions before regaining it in 2023 and holding the title since thenIt lost that position in 2020 amid coronavirus travel restrictions before regaining it in 2023 and holding the title since thenExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894104.htmlHopes for Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations2026-08-11T07:40:00+01:002026-08-11T07:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctionsTrump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894071.htmlFormer gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing goes on trial2026-08-10T22:42:00+01:002026-08-10T22:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Almost 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip, the former gang leader accused of ordering the killing went on ...Almost 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip, the former gang leader accused of ordering the killing went on ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893918.htmlOver 100 killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia2026-08-10T20:34:00+01:002026-08-10T20:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The earthquake left cities across the west of the country — Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales — ravaged, with hundreds of building damagedThe earthquake left cities across the west of the country — Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales — ravaged, with hundreds of building damagedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41894023.htmlDonald Trump scoffs at Iran’s demand for war reparations2026-08-10T20:13:00+01:002026-08-10T20:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Donald Trump has scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the US and Israeli bombardment over the ...President Donald Trump has scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the US and Israeli bombardment over the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893849.htmlBoy George: Members of band who will not perform pro-Israel song ‘will be fired’2026-08-10T14:46:00+01:002026-08-10T14:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The singer, 65, who self-released the track, recorded it to show support for victims of the October 7 attacksThe singer, 65, who self-released the track, recorded it to show support for victims of the October 7 attacksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893759.htmlFormer Thai MP arrested after shooting at government office kills one2026-08-10T12:59:00+01:002026-08-10T12:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A man was arrested following a shooting incident that killed one and injured another in a government office outside Bangkok, days after a student ...A man was arrested following a shooting incident that killed one and injured another in a government office outside Bangkok, days after a student ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893726.htmlIran ‘will not reopen’ Strait of Hormuz without US concessions2026-08-10T12:09:00+01:002026-08-10T12:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US has met its conditions.“It is up to the US side ...An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US has met its conditions.“It is up to the US side ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893669.htmlGunman kills Thai local official at work as country reels from school shooting2026-08-10T10:49:00+01:002026-08-10T10:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Police said the suspected shooter fired at the man because of a disagreement over borrowed moneyPolice said the suspected shooter fired at the man because of a disagreement over borrowed moneyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893660.htmlRecord 230 migrants cross the Channel in single boat – reports2026-08-10T10:31:00+01:002026-08-10T10:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The number breaks the previous record from July when 165 people successfully made the crossingThe number breaks the previous record from July when 165 people successfully made the crossingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893588.htmlUkrainian drone attack on Russian city kills 122026-08-10T09:15:00+01:002026-08-10T09:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/39 others have been injured39 others have been injuredExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893564.htmlIndonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads2026-08-10T08:10:00+01:002026-08-10T08:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/East Java authorities said the largest blaze is burning in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java province, where about 743 hectares have been scorchedEast Java authorities said the largest blaze is burning in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java province, where about 743 hectares have been scorchedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893543.htmlWestern Europe sets new temperature record amid brutal heatwaves2026-08-10T07:36:00+01:002026-08-10T07:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records acrossThe extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records acrossExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893531.htmlNorth Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says2026-08-10T07:16:00+01:002026-08-10T07:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The tools could allow operators to process documents without sending sensitive information to outside AI servicesThe tools could allow operators to process documents without sending sensitive information to outside AI servicesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893528.htmlReform UK announces plans to deport all foreign nationals from British prisons2026-08-10T07:06:00+01:002026-08-10T07:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/They plan to free up prison spaces by sending offenders to El Salvador should the party gain powerThey plan to free up prison spaces by sending offenders to El Salvador should the party gain powerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893384.htmlIsrael rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on Strait of Hormuz2026-08-09T18:57:00+01:002026-08-09T18:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel has rejected a deal announced by US president Donald Trump for Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the deal announced by ...Israel has rejected a deal announced by US president Donald Trump for Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the deal announced by ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893207.htmlRussia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes, leaving seven dead2026-08-09T12:09:00+01:002026-08-09T12:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.In ...Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.In ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893153.htmlIran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway2026-08-09T10:09:00+01:002026-08-09T10:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, so normal oil traffic could resumeA US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, so normal oil traffic could resumeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41893093.htmlNicola Sturgeon feels like a ‘mug’ over estranged husband and won’t visit him in prison2026-08-08T21:14:00+01:002026-08-08T21:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Peter Murrell was jailed for more than five years in June after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP while serving as its chief executivePeter Murrell was jailed for more than five years in June after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP while serving as its chief executiveExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892970.htmlUkraine’s ‘collector of souls’ honoured after being killed recovering war dead2026-08-08T14:18:00+01:002026-08-08T14:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Thousands of people have gathered in the Ukrainian capital to pay their respects to Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent more than two decades ...Thousands of people have gathered in the Ukrainian capital to pay their respects to Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent more than two decades ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892961.html12-year-old girl’s death raises Thai school shooting toll to eight2026-08-08T13:28:00+01:002026-08-08T13:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A schoolgirl has died from her injuries after a pupil opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death ...A schoolgirl has died from her injuries after a pupil opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892949.htmlNazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up2026-08-08T12:41:00+01:002026-08-08T12:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditionsUnexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892937.htmlFamilies retrieve bodies after teenage gunman kills at least seven in Thailand2026-08-08T12:28:00+01:002026-08-08T12:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Relatives of victims of the shooting at a high school and a home outside Bangkok retrieved the bodies of their loved ones, a day after the teenage ...Relatives of victims of the shooting at a high school and a home outside Bangkok retrieved the bodies of their loved ones, a day after the teenage ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892940.htmlSpain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute2026-08-08T11:34:00+01:002026-08-08T11:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to CeutaMove comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to CeutaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892928.htmlRussian attacks kill four as Ukrainian air defences fall short2026-08-08T11:11:00+01:002026-08-08T11:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Four people, including a child, have been killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said, ...Four people, including a child, have been killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892955.htmlPolice probing Widdecombe death reopen inquiry into ‘firebomb’ at Farage’s home2026-08-08T08:40:00+01:002026-08-08T08:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/British counter-terror police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old probe into an alleged firebomb attack at ...British counter-terror police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old probe into an alleged firebomb attack at ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892907.htmlEastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin2026-08-08T08:10:00+01:002026-08-08T08:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Authorities in eastern China have closed schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin makes its way towards land.The storm’s maximum sustained winds ...Authorities in eastern China have closed schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin makes its way towards land.The storm’s maximum sustained winds ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892757.htmlAppeals court rules Trump cannot build ballroom without congressional approval2026-08-07T16:51:00+01:002026-08-07T16:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its 400 million dollar ballroom at the White House without ...A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its 400 million dollar ballroom at the White House without ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892709.htmlSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defence agreement2026-08-07T15:24:00+01:002026-08-07T15:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defence agreement on Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, deepening cooperation between the three ...Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defence agreement on Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, deepening cooperation between the three ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892631.htmlGerman bus driver kicked away drone carrying explosives from busy airport used as Nato hub2026-08-07T13:51:00+01:002026-08-07T13:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism probe into what they say was a serious attack that could have impacted foreign and domestic securityProsecutors have launched a counterterrorism probe into what they say was a serious attack that could have impacted foreign and domestic securityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892400.htmlThailand school shooting: teen suspect killed at least seven people and injured more than 30, officials say2026-08-07T12:54:00+01:002026-08-07T12:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The shooting happened at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the national capitalThe shooting happened at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the national capitalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892562.htmlBoeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks2026-08-07T12:37:00+01:002026-08-07T12:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier modelsInspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier modelsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892418.htmlAirport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan2026-08-07T08:03:00+01:002026-08-07T08:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Typhoon Dolphin has moved over Japan’s southern remote islands, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and sending hundreds of people into ...Typhoon Dolphin has moved over Japan’s southern remote islands, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and sending hundreds of people into ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892415.htmlExtreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe2026-08-07T07:49:00+01:002026-08-07T07:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsSlovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892409.htmlNew Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health2026-08-07T07:40:00+01:002026-08-07T07:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against usersRuling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against usersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892403.htmlHouthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks2026-08-07T07:23:00+01:002026-08-07T07:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Latest attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis spark concerns that Middle East crisis is intensifyingLatest attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis spark concerns that Middle East crisis is intensifyingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892388.htmlHaboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice in a week2026-08-06T21:59:00+01:002026-08-06T21:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dust storms that blanketed the Phoenix area in thick haze this week were among the most intense to hit the region in years, scientists have said.The ...Dust storms that blanketed the Phoenix area in thick haze this week were among the most intense to hit the region in years, scientists have said.The ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892379.html90,000 rubber ducks splash into Chicago River for Ducky Derby fundraiser2026-08-06T21:34:00+01:002026-08-06T21:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A deluge of 90,000 rubber ducks plunged into the Chicago River before racing in the annual Chicago Ducky Derby.The ducks, which were poured into the ...A deluge of 90,000 rubber ducks plunged into the Chicago River before racing in the annual Chicago Ducky Derby.The ducks, which were poured into the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892364.htmlSatellite captures before and after pictures of SpaceX rocket’s Moon crash2026-08-06T21:03:00+01:002026-08-06T21:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the Moon’s fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket.The Korea Aerospace Research ...A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the Moon’s fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket.The Korea Aerospace Research ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892256.htmlDR of Congo monitors boat passengers after traveller dies with Ebola symptoms2026-08-06T17:27:00+01:002026-08-06T17:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are monitoring passengers travelling on a boat stationed near Kinshasa after a traveller ...Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are monitoring passengers travelling on a boat stationed near Kinshasa after a traveller ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41892229.htmlUS Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid questions2026-08-06T16:37:00+01:002026-08-06T16:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A US Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a ...A US Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41891932.htmlMark Hughes’ son died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ — inquest2026-08-06T11:43:00+01:002026-08-06T11:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Alex Hughes, 38, was Grimsby Town’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and 1860 MunichAlex Hughes, 38, was Grimsby Town’s player recruitment lead, having previously held roles at clubs including Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and 1860 MunichExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41891860.htmlUkraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says2026-08-06T10:31:00+01:002026-08-06T10:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians while heartening Ukrainians who are enduring regular Russian barrages that Kyiv’s weakened air defences are struggling to counterThe repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians while heartening Ukrainians who are enduring regular Russian barrages that Kyiv’s weakened air defences are struggling to counterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41891815.htmlNintendo reports jump in profit amid popularity of its Switch 22026-08-06T09:33:00+01:002026-08-06T09:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Nintendo’s first quarter profit surged 53.5% as the popularity of its recent Super Mario movie worked with solid demand for the Switch 2 gaming ...Nintendo’s first quarter profit surged 53.5% as the popularity of its recent Super Mario movie worked with solid demand for the Switch 2 gaming ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/