https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 20 May 2026 22:37:18 +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-41848350.htmlOne of the first openly gay US congressmen Barney Frank dies aged 862026-05-20T15:36:00+01:002026-05-20T15:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Barney Frank, the long-time US Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights, has died.The 86-year-old died ...Barney Frank, the long-time US Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights, has died.The 86-year-old died ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41848341.htmlWes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victory2026-05-20T15:17:00+01:002026-05-20T15:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He delivered his resignation speech in the Commons on Wednesday after quitting as health secretary last weekHe delivered his resignation speech in the Commons on Wednesday after quitting as health secretary last weekExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41848176.htmlFinnish divers recover remaining two bodies of Italians from Maldives caves2026-05-20T11:04:00+01:002026-05-20T11:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week.The Italian divers had ...Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week.The Italian divers had ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41848170.htmlRisk of Ebola global spread is low, but high at regional levels, WHO says2026-05-20T10:47:00+01:002026-05-20T10:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said so far 51 cases have been confirmed in DR Congo in the northern provinces of Ituri and North KivuWHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said so far 51 cases have been confirmed in DR Congo in the northern provinces of Ituri and North KivuExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41848002.htmlTrump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon2026-05-20T07:15:00+01:002026-05-20T07:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling backRenewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling backExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41848005.htmlXi and Putin highlight friendship and co-operation in Beijing visit2026-05-20T07:13:00+01:002026-05-20T07:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and ...Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847987.htmlUK help in Strait of Hormuz ‘appreciated at appropriate time’ – US commander2026-05-20T00:13:00+01:002026-05-20T00:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/While he made clear its operation was a matter for the respective governments, he told Congress there had been talks at a military level in relation to planningWhile he made clear its operation was a matter for the respective governments, he told Congress there had been talks at a military level in relation to planningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847888.htmlMore than 17,000 under evacuation orders as California wildfire threatens homes2026-05-19T18:10:00+01:002026-05-19T18:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders in Southern California as a wildfire threatens suburban homes.The wind-driven Sandy Fire was ...More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders in Southern California as a wildfire threatens suburban homes.The wind-driven Sandy Fire was ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847669.htmlAndy Burnham to contest crunch Makerfield by-election, Labour confirms2026-05-19T14:39:00+01:002026-05-19T14:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If he returns to parliament, Burnham is widely expected to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadershipIf he returns to parliament, Burnham is widely expected to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadershipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847642.htmlBodies of two Italian divers recovered from Maldives underwater cave2026-05-19T14:04:00+01:002026-05-19T14:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Divers have recovered the bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives last week, ...Divers have recovered the bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives last week, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847612.htmlUS biotech company hatches live chicks from an artificial eggshell2026-05-19T13:17:00+01:002026-05-19T13:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met ...A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847597.htmlIsraeli forces intercept activist boat seeking to challenge Gaza blockade2026-05-19T13:01:00+01:002026-05-19T13:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Livestream shows Israeli forces in a dinghy pulling up to the boatLivestream shows Israeli forces in a dinghy pulling up to the boatExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847546.htmlDemocratic Republic of Congo: 131 deaths and 513 suspected Ebola cases reported2026-05-19T12:08:00+01:002026-05-19T12:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The head of the World Health Organisation has expressed concern over the 'scale and speed of the epidemic'The head of the World Health Organisation has expressed concern over the 'scale and speed of the epidemic'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847519.htmlSon arrested on suspicion of involvement in death of Mango founder2026-05-19T11:37:00+01:002026-05-19T11:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Isak Andic fell about 500ft down a cliff and died in December 2024. His son was the only witnessIsak Andic fell about 500ft down a cliff and died in December 2024. His son was the only witnessExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847486.htmlRescuers search for three people missing after German building collapse2026-05-19T10:56:00+01:002026-05-19T10:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rescue teams in eastern Germany are searching for three people who are missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Gorlitz, near the ...Rescue teams in eastern Germany are searching for three people who are missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Gorlitz, near the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847459.html‘Oh bro, there’s a frog in the lettuce’: Farmer finds ‘Greg’ in salad bag2026-05-19T10:42:00+01:002026-05-19T10:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A farmer in Australia has found a live frog in a bag of lettuce.Rhys Smoker had been preparing a steak and salad dinner for the three people who ...A farmer in Australia has found a live frog in a bag of lettuce.Rhys Smoker had been preparing a steak and salad dinner for the three people who ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847321.html'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque attack2026-05-19T07:56:00+01:002026-05-19T07:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Police said two teenagers opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men before killing themselvesPolice said two teenagers opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men before killing themselvesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847285.htmlGunmen killed themselves following mosque shooting which left three dead in San Diego2026-05-19T07:48:00+01:002026-05-19T07:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police chief Scott Wahl said at a news conferenceThe attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police chief Scott Wahl said at a news conferenceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847303.htmlPakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war2026-05-19T07:24:00+01:002026-05-19T07:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The deployment was confirmed by three security officials and two government sourcesThe deployment was confirmed by three security officials and two government sourcesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847300.htmlTrump says he paused attack on Iran, signals a nuclear deal may be possible2026-05-19T07:11:00+01:002026-05-19T07:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump said the US would be satisfied if it could reach an agreement with Iran that prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weaponTrump said the US would be satisfied if it could reach an agreement with Iran that prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weaponExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847204.html'Who won the war?': Jury rules against Elon Musk in feud with OpenAI and Sam Altman2026-05-18T19:21:00+01:002026-05-18T19:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After investing $38m in its first years, Musk accused OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and his top deputy of shifting into a moneymaking mode behind his backAfter investing $38m in its first years, Musk accused OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and his top deputy of shifting into a moneymaking mode behind his backExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847183.htmlKeir Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Andy Burnham wins by-election2026-05-18T18:46:00+01:002026-05-18T18:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Greater Manchester mayor Burnham hopes to be Labour’s candidate, which could provide him with route back to Commons to challenge for the party leadershipGreater Manchester mayor Burnham hopes to be Labour’s candidate, which could provide him with route back to Commons to challenge for the party leadershipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847177.htmlChannel 4 removes all past seasons of 'Married at First Sight UK' after ‘serious allegations’2026-05-18T18:41:00+01:002026-05-18T18:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847174.htmlHumanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate2026-05-18T18:30:00+01:002026-05-18T18:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A ship laden with humanitarian aid from the governments of Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiralling crises.The ship, ...A ship laden with humanitarian aid from the governments of Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiralling crises.The ship, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847123.htmlUS justice department announces 1.7bn dollars fund to compensate Trump allies2026-05-18T17:27:00+01:002026-05-18T17:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Trump administration has announced the creation a 1.7 billion US dollars fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they ...The Trump administration has announced the creation a 1.7 billion US dollars fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41847021.htmlDR Congo to open three Ebola treatment centres as rare strain spreads2026-05-18T15:12:00+01:002026-05-18T15:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/WHO sent a team of experts to help combat the spread of the diseaseWHO sent a team of experts to help combat the spread of the diseaseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846994.htmlBodies of four Italian divers found in Maldives, says foreign ministry2026-05-18T12:21:00+01:002026-05-18T12:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The searches had resumed yesterdayThe searches had resumed yesterdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846817.htmlRussia unleashes fresh aerial barrage on Ukraine2026-05-18T10:30:00+01:002026-05-18T10:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest night-time drone and missile barrage, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said.Local ...Russia has targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest night-time drone and missile barrage, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said.Local ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846796.htmlHantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands2026-05-18T10:01:00+01:002026-05-18T10:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on MondayThe MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on MondayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846787.htmlSpanish treasury to reimburse Shakira with €60m after tax fraud acquittal2026-05-18T10:01:00+01:002026-05-18T10:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The judge ruled that authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011, as required by Spanish law to be considered a tax resident in the countryThe judge ruled that authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011, as required by Spanish law to be considered a tax resident in the countryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846715.htmlEarthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse2026-05-18T08:04:00+01:002026-05-18T08:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two people died and over 7,000 evacuatedTwo people died and over 7,000 evacuatedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846709.htmlWHO says Ebola outbreak is ‘emergency of international concern' after 88 deaths2026-05-18T07:36:00+01:002026-05-18T07:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellersAt least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846700.htmlUAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on2026-05-18T07:22:00+01:002026-05-18T07:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/ Donald Trump warned that Iran must act 'fast' after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled Donald Trump warned that Iran must act 'fast' after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalledExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846688.htmlGraham Linehan thanks Free Speech Union after police apology over arrest2026-05-18T07:09:00+01:002026-05-18T07:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Met Police at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he had made on XThe Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Met Police at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he had made on XExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846697.htmlFormer Google executive Matt Brittin to begin tenure as BBC director-general2026-05-18T02:45:00+01:002026-05-18T02:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He takes on the role during a turbulent time for the broadcasterHe takes on the role during a turbulent time for the broadcasterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846553.htmlBulgaria gives Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon return home2026-05-17T18:54:00+01:002026-05-17T18:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home on Sunday.Visibly tired but ...Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home on Sunday.Visibly tired but ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845959.htmlIreland among 46 countries agreeing to send asylum seekers to third‑country hubs2026-05-17T07:16:00+01:002026-05-17T07:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A political declaration from the 46 members of the Council of Europe said states had an “undeniable sovereign right” to control their borders.A political declaration from the 46 members of the Council of Europe said states had an “undeniable sovereign right” to control their borders.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846262.htmlWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda2026-05-17T06:09:00+01:002026-05-17T06:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health ...World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846217.htmlTens of thousands of people attend London protests as 31 arrested2026-05-16T19:02:00+01:002026-05-16T19:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846118.htmlMilitary diver dies amid search for bodies of four Italians in underwater cave2026-05-16T15:08:00+01:002026-05-16T15:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.The group of ...A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.The group of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846079.htmlTommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London2026-05-16T14:15:00+01:002026-05-16T14:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two major protests are under way in London amid a huge £4.5 million police operation.Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters ...Two major protests are under way in London amid a huge £4.5 million police operation.Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846091.htmlConstant burials reported in DR Congo as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 802026-05-16T12:47:00+01:002026-05-16T12:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least 80 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities ...At least 80 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846076.htmlDeadly collision between train and bus in Thai capital2026-05-16T11:56:00+01:002026-05-16T11:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least eight people have died after a train crashed into a public bus in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.Thai news reported that the crash happened on ...At least eight people have died after a train crashed into a public bus in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.Thai news reported that the crash happened on ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846067.htmlIsrael kills leader of Hamas’ military wing, key architect of October 7 attacks2026-05-16T11:37:00+01:002026-05-16T11:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the October 7 attacks that triggered the war in Gaza in ...Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the October 7 attacks that triggered the war in Gaza in ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846043.htmlTrump says IS group leader killed in joint US-Nigerian mission2026-05-16T08:38:00+01:002026-05-16T08:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US and Nigerian forces have killed a senior leader of the so-called Islamic State group (IS) in Nigeria, Donald Trump has said.The US president ...US and Nigerian forces have killed a senior leader of the so-called Islamic State group (IS) in Nigeria, Donald Trump has said.The US president ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41846001.htmlIsrael and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire2026-05-15T22:34:00+01:002026-05-15T22:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A shaky truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon had been due to end on SundayA shaky truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon had been due to end on SundayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845881.htmlJudge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocked2026-05-15T18:32:00+01:002026-05-15T18:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury became deadlocked.While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other ...Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury became deadlocked.While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845707.htmlLack of trust impeding talks to end war with US, says Iran’s top diplomat2026-05-15T15:33:00+01:002026-05-15T15:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran’s foreign minister has said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying that Tehran would be open ...Iran’s foreign minister has said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying that Tehran would be open ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845647.htmlJail for teacher who used ‘spy pens’ to take upskirt photos of pupils2026-05-15T14:43:00+01:002026-05-15T14:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A search of his home and workplace uncovered more than 80 devices, including a school issue laptop, along with spy pens, handheld cameras, and memory cards containing numerous indecent images of childrenA search of his home and workplace uncovered more than 80 devices, including a school issue laptop, along with spy pens, handheld cameras, and memory cards containing numerous indecent images of childrenExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845371.htmlDozens dead in new Ebola outbreak in remote DR Congo province, officials say2026-05-15T13:20:00+01:002026-05-15T13:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 ...Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845560.htmlDonald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up summit claiming progress stabilising US-China relations2026-05-15T12:58:00+01:002026-05-15T12:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Following the trip, Mr Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forwardFollowing the trip, Mr Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forwardExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845464.htmlSinger Claudine Longet, infamous over fatal shooting, dies aged 842026-05-15T11:11:00+01:002026-05-15T11:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Claudine Longet, the French singer and actress who was at the centre of a manslaughter trial after she was charged with the fatal shooting of her ...Claudine Longet, the French singer and actress who was at the centre of a manslaughter trial after she was charged with the fatal shooting of her ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845380.htmlDeath toll rises after attack on Kyiv apartment building2026-05-15T09:20:00+01:002026-05-15T09:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including ...Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845353.htmlUK politics: Andy Burnham has path to challenge for leadership but must win seat first2026-05-15T08:23:00+01:002026-05-15T08:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Greater Manchester mayor would need to win seat before launching campaign for Labour leadershipGreater Manchester mayor would need to win seat before launching campaign for Labour leadershipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845350.htmlStudent dies in UK meningitis outbreak as contacts offered antibiotics2026-05-15T08:07:00+01:002026-05-15T08:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It is understood that the most recent case in Berkshire is not the same strain of MenB linked to the outbreaks in Kent in March.It is understood that the most recent case in Berkshire is not the same strain of MenB linked to the outbreaks in Kent in March.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845311.htmlDonald Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place as he wraps up trip2026-05-15T05:24:00+01:002026-05-15T05:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump’s rosy outlook on the US-China relationship collides with some difficult truths about the thorniest issues between the two superpowersTrump’s rosy outlook on the US-China relationship collides with some difficult truths about the thorniest issues between the two superpowersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845260.htmlIsraeli minister criticises football star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag2026-05-14T20:26:00+01:002026-05-14T20:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Yamal, who is Muslim, posted pictures of himself holding the flag on his Instagram accountYamal, who is Muslim, posted pictures of himself holding the flag on his Instagram accountExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41845161.htmlMP quits to make way for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer2026-05-14T17:56:00+01:002026-05-14T17:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Josh Simons said he was standing down so the Mayor of Greater Manchester can 'drive the change our country is crying out for'Josh Simons said he was standing down so the Mayor of Greater Manchester can 'drive the change our country is crying out for'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41844861.htmlWes Streeting quits UK government and calls on Keir Starmer to resign2026-05-14T14:07:00+01:002026-05-14T14:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadershipStreeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadershipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41844645.htmlSome passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship2026-05-14T09:05:00+01:002026-05-14T09:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Those who had been infected were ordered to remain onboard in isolation.Those who had been infected were ordered to remain onboard in isolation.Examiner 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