https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:05:11 +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-41824883.htmlVice president JD Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran2026-04-10T06:28:00+01:002026-04-10T06:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The vice president’s visit to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing.The vice president’s visit to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824838.htmlRussia’s Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter2026-04-09T20:57:00+01:002026-04-09T20:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend.Mr Putin’s decree, released by the ...Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend.Mr Putin’s decree, released by the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824766.htmlArtemis astronauts describe lunar voyage as surreal ahead of Earth return2026-04-09T18:46:00+01:002026-04-09T18:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their ...Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824616.htmlIsrael lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem amid fragile ceasefire2026-04-09T15:42:00+01:002026-04-09T15:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem’s holy sites on Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings ...Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem’s holy sites on Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824613.htmlThousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea2026-04-09T15:25:00+01:002026-04-09T15:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.Returning to ...A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.Returning to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824268.htmlMiddle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers2026-04-09T07:16:00+01:002026-04-09T07:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayInclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824262.htmlChart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz2026-04-09T06:36:00+01:002026-04-09T06:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The message may be intended to pressure the United States as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are set to begin in PakistanThe message may be intended to pressure the United States as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are set to begin in PakistanExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824226.htmlUS architect pleads guilty to Gilgo Beach killings2026-04-08T22:13:00+01:002026-04-08T22:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rex Heuermann, 62, will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at a later dateRex Heuermann, 62, will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at a later dateExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824214.html'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for part in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death2026-04-08T21:09:00+01:002026-04-08T21:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Jayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a 'stash house' out of her Hollywood home, had faced a sentence of up to 65 yearsJayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a 'stash house' out of her Hollywood home, had faced a sentence of up to 65 yearsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824181.htmlIran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon2026-04-08T19:00:00+01:002026-04-08T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt ...Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824055.htmlGenes could predict weight-loss jab effectiveness – study2026-04-08T16:17:00+01:002026-04-08T16:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Variants in specific gene may predict whether people are more likely to suffer side effects linked to the jabsVariants in specific gene may predict whether people are more likely to suffer side effects linked to the jabsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823980.htmlIsrael strikes Beirut after saying Iran ceasefire does not apply there2026-04-08T14:06:00+01:002026-04-08T14:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel has said the agreement does not extend to its war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in LebanonIsrael has said the agreement does not extend to its war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in LebanonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823911.htmlBBC found to have breached editorial standards over Bafta racial slur2026-04-08T12:59:00+01:002026-04-08T12:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An investigation by the BBC’s executive complaints unitfound the inclusion of the slur was 'highly offensive' and 'had no editorial justification'An investigation by the BBC’s executive complaints unitfound the inclusion of the slur was 'highly offensive' and 'had no editorial justification'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823716.htmlExplainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?2026-04-08T12:22:00+01:002026-04-08T12:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranTwo-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823818.htmlGreece set to ban social media for under-15s from 20272026-04-08T11:20:00+01:002026-04-08T11:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Children spending long hours in front of screens do not allow their minds to rest, says prime ministerChildren spending long hours in front of screens do not allow their minds to rest, says prime ministerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823782.htmlHow Trump’s deadline delays and threats escalated before ceasefire with Iran2026-04-08T10:20:00+01:002026-04-08T10:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/On Tuesday night, Mr Trump said that Iran has proposed a “workable” 10-point peace plan that could help end the war On Tuesday night, Mr Trump said that Iran has proposed a “workable” 10-point peace plan that could help end the war Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823776.htmlIata warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened2026-04-08T10:00:00+01:002026-04-08T10:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of retaliatory moves in the war has choked supplies of jet fuel globallyIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of retaliatory moves in the war has choked supplies of jet fuel globallyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823749.htmlUS, Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire as Donald Trump pulls back on threats2026-04-08T08:44:00+01:002026-04-08T08:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Questions have now emerged over contradictory proposals to halt the region-wide war and reopen the vital Strait of HormuzQuestions have now emerged over contradictory proposals to halt the region-wide war and reopen the vital Strait of HormuzExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823704.htmlIntelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk2026-04-08T07:00:00+01:002026-04-08T07:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Donald Trump publicly has minimized the possibility of Iranian attacks on American soilPresident Donald Trump publicly has minimized the possibility of Iranian attacks on American soilExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823695.htmlTánaiste welcomes news of two-week ceasefire deal in Iran; talks to begin soon2026-04-08T03:12:00+01:002026-04-08T03:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordinating with Iran’s Armed Forces,” Iran’s foreign minister said.“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordinating with Iran’s Armed Forces,” Iran’s foreign minister said.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823683.htmlTrump agrees to halt bombing of Iran for two weeks subject to Strait of Hormuz reopening2026-04-08T00:16:00+01:002026-04-08T00:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last minute from his warning that “a whole ...Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last minute from his warning that “a whole ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823638.htmlMiddle East latest: Pakistan proposes two-week extension to Trump deadline with Iran2026-04-07T21:44:00+01:002026-04-07T21:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president set a deadline on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil in the Strait of Hormuz last weekUS president set a deadline on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil in the Strait of Hormuz last weekExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823452.htmlFrench train driver killed and 16 injured in level-crossing crash2026-04-07T15:39:00+01:002026-04-07T15:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A French high-speed train driver was killed and 16 people were injured when his locomotive hit a truck carrying military equipment at a level ...A French high-speed train driver was killed and 16 people were injured when his locomotive hit a truck carrying military equipment at a level ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823371.htmlWireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK2026-04-07T14:01:00+01:002026-04-07T14:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The rapper, legally known as Ye, has been criticised for making antisemitic remarks including voicing admiration for Adolf HitlerThe rapper, legally known as Ye, has been criticised for making antisemitic remarks including voicing admiration for Adolf HitlerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823353.htmlTrump issues stark threat to Iran: 'A whole civilization will die tonight' without deal2026-04-07T13:25:00+01:002026-04-07T13:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US president once again warned Iran to make a deal to avert threat of massive attacksThe US president once again warned Iran to make a deal to avert threat of massive attacksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823359.htmlBridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after Iranian threats2026-04-07T13:23:00+01:002026-04-07T13:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Bahrain’s airport has been closed over the Iranian attacks for weeksBahrain’s airport has been closed over the Iranian attacks for weeksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823350.htmlWatch: Artemis II crew gets emotional as they name moon crater after astronaut's late wife2026-04-07T13:03:00+01:002026-04-07T13:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Artemis II crew members got emotional as they named a moon crater after U.S. astronaut's Reid Wiseman's late wife on Monday (April 6). The four ...Artemis II crew members got emotional as they named a moon crater after U.S. astronaut's Reid Wiseman's late wife on Monday (April 6). The four ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823335.htmlFacebook worker faces criminal probe for ‘downloading 30,000 private pictures’2026-04-07T12:37:00+01:002026-04-07T12:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meta has confirmed the suspected breach was discovered more than a year agoMeta has confirmed the suspected breach was discovered more than a year agoExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823311.htmlVance arrives in Hungary days before election, hoping to boost Orban’s campaign2026-04-07T12:00:00+01:002026-04-07T12:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ally of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is trailing in the pollsAlly of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is trailing in the pollsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823290.htmlIsrael warns Iranians not to use trains as Trump deadline looms2026-04-07T11:17:00+01:002026-04-07T11:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Threat comes after US president said he would bomb power plants and bridges if Iran did not reopen strait of HormuzThreat comes after US president said he would bomb power plants and bridges if Iran did not reopen strait of HormuzExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823251.htmlBlackouts and broken records: Five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby2026-04-07T09:30:00+01:002026-04-07T09:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Crew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the wayCrew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the wayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823209.htmlRapper Offset’s condition ‘stable’ after shooting2026-04-07T08:25:00+01:002026-04-07T08:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The rapper Offset was shot and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos rapper, but his exact condition is unknown.He is being treated at ...The rapper Offset was shot and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos rapper, but his exact condition is unknown.He is being treated at ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823242.htmlKanye West offers to meet British Jewish community ahead of London performance2026-04-07T08:04:00+01:002026-04-07T08:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/There have been calls for Kanye West to be barred from entering the UKThere have been calls for Kanye West to be barred from entering the UKExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823197.htmlSaudi Arabia closes bridge with Bahrain as Trump’s Iran deadline approaches2026-04-07T07:57:00+01:002026-04-07T07:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tehran’s latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect themTehran’s latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect themExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823185.htmlTrump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war2026-04-07T07:27:00+01:002026-04-07T07:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Standing before cameras on Monday, Trump recast the perilous operation as a providential military triumphStanding before cameras on Monday, Trump recast the perilous operation as a providential military triumphExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823182.htmlTaiwan’s opposition leader visiting China on ‘journey of peace’2026-04-07T07:17:00+01:002026-04-07T07:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decadeThe visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decadeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823158.htmlBridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain closed over Iranian threats2026-04-07T05:43:00+01:002026-04-07T05:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on XThe King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on XExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823149.htmlKanye West has ‘legal right to perform’ in UK, says Melvin Benn2026-04-06T22:13:00+01:002026-04-06T22:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rapper also known as Ye set to top the bill at Wireless Festival in London's Finsbury Park in JulyRapper also known as Ye set to top the bill at Wireless Festival in London's Finsbury Park in JulyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823131.htmlArtemis II astronauts travel deeper into space than any human has gone before2026-04-06T21:28:00+01:002026-04-06T21:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Artemis II is using the same manoeuvre that Apollo 13 did after its infamous 'Houston, we’ve had a problem' incidentArtemis II is using the same manoeuvre that Apollo 13 did after its infamous 'Houston, we’ve had a problem' incidentExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41823101.htmlIran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal as Trump widens threats2026-04-06T20:46:00+01:002026-04-06T20:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,' claims US president'The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,' claims US presidentExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822999.htmlSurgeon killed during operation after drone hits hospital in Sudan2026-04-06T17:39:00+01:002026-04-06T17:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hospitals in Sudan have been repeatedly targeted during the conflict, which is in its fourth year after fighting erupted in April 2023Hospitals in Sudan have been repeatedly targeted during the conflict, which is in its fourth year after fighting erupted in April 2023Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822975.htmlIsrael hits Iranian petrochemical plant as Trump deadline approaches2026-04-06T15:56:00+01:002026-04-06T15:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is set for Monday night Washington timeMr Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is set for Monday night Washington timeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822861.htmlIsrael attacks plant at Iranian gas field despite ceasefire proposal2026-04-06T13:43:00+01:002026-04-06T13:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel has attacked a key petrochemical plant at Iran’s massive South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander, putting ...Israel has attacked a key petrochemical plant at Iran’s massive South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander, putting ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822687.htmlNorth Korean leader’s teenage daughter ‘can be viewed as his heir’2026-04-06T12:09:00+01:002026-04-06T12:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/South Korea’s spy agency has said it is fair to view the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his heir.The decision is the ...South Korea’s spy agency has said it is fair to view the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his heir.The decision is the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822726.htmlDozens killed in Easter attacks in northern Nigeria2026-04-06T10:46:00+01:002026-04-06T10:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least 26 people have been killed in three separate attacks At least 26 people have been killed in three separate attacks Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822708.htmlTwo women and toddler killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine2026-04-06T10:04:00+01:002026-04-06T10:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Eleven people were admitted to hospital including a pregnant woman and two children — the youngest less than a year old, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X.Eleven people were admitted to hospital including a pregnant woman and two children — the youngest less than a year old, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822615.htmlCeasefire proposal sent to US and Iran as air strikes leave 25 dead2026-04-06T09:22:00+01:002026-04-06T09:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Explosions rang out into the night in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.Explosions rang out into the night in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822648.htmlKanye West should be banned from entering UK to perform at Wireless, CAA says2026-04-06T09:11:00+01:002026-04-06T09:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Government should ban Kanye West from entering the UK to perform at Wireless Festival, the Campaign Against Antisemitism has said.The rapper, who ...The Government should ban Kanye West from entering the UK to perform at Wireless Festival, the Campaign Against Antisemitism has said.The rapper, who ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822318.html'Open the f**kin Strait': Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' in social media rant2026-04-05T13:08:00+01:002026-04-05T13:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'Hell will reign down', Mr Trump warned in a post on Truth Social'Hell will reign down', Mr Trump warned in a post on Truth SocialExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822258.htmlLong Middle East war could take away from support for Ukraine, says Zelensky2026-04-05T08:12:00+01:002026-04-05T08:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as ...Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822249.htmlTrump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran2026-04-05T05:38:00+01:002026-04-05T05:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said.In a post on Truth Social, the US ...A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said.In a post on Truth Social, the US ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822246.htmlPope calls for harmony and peace as he delivers Easter vigil message2026-04-04T22:52:00+01:002026-04-04T22:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pope Leo XIV, carrying a tall, lit candle through a darkened and silent St Peter’s Basilica, ushered in Christianity’s most joyous celebration with ...Pope Leo XIV, carrying a tall, lit candle through a darkened and silent St Peter’s Basilica, ushered in Christianity’s most joyous celebration with ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822138.htmlArtemis II astronauts now closer to the moon than the Earth2026-04-04T12:50:00+01:002026-04-04T12:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Crew members can now see the moon, which one described as ‘a beautiful sight’, from their spacecraft’s docking hatchCrew members can now see the moon, which one described as ‘a beautiful sight’, from their spacecraft’s docking hatchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822087.htmlUS searches for missing crew member as Iran urges public to find ‘enemy pilot’2026-04-04T11:00:00+01:002026-04-04T11:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has rippled across the regionThe conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has rippled across the regionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41822066.htmlTwo US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates2026-04-03T22:33:00+01:002026-04-03T22:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two U military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one ...Two U military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41821976.htmlNew Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from roadside ditch2026-04-03T19:24:00+01:002026-04-03T19:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/State police troopers in the US came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major road in New Jersey.Troopers from the ...State police troopers in the US came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major road in New Jersey.Troopers from the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41821967.htmlRussian strikes on Ukraine kill eight as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce2026-04-03T18:42:00+01:002026-04-03T18:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local ...Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41821922.htmlUS launches rescue operation after report claims fighter jet downed – AP source2026-04-03T17:11:00+01:002026-04-03T17:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US military launched a rescue operation after local Iranian state media said an American fighter jet went down over south-western Iran and at ...The US military launched a rescue operation after local Iranian state media said an American fighter jet went down over south-western Iran and at ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41821907.htmlRussia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine hopes for Easter truce2026-04-03T16:22:00+01:002026-04-03T16:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike on Friday near the Ukrainian capital, killing one person and injuring eight, regional ...Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike on Friday near the Ukrainian capital, killing one person and injuring eight, regional ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41821847.htmlUS F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images2026-04-03T15:37:00+01:002026-04-03T15:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effortDowning of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effortExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/