
Why has Ireland's cross-border railway plan gone off track?
An "ambitious" all-Ireland rail review is understood to be delayed because of the Stormont crisis.
2023-06-11 14:27

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable
Unprecedented fires in Quebec that caused hazardous smoke further south have tested firefighters.
2023-06-11 07:18

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur
Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined.
2023-06-11 02:59

NI health: Irish government to fund nursing places at NI universities
The Northern Ireland Department of Health welcomed the one-off funding arrangement.
2023-06-10 21:29

Pearl Beach hotel: Islamists kill nine in Somalia attack
Police say they ended a six-hour siege at the site in Mogadishu, killing all seven attackers.
2023-06-10 17:53

US Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo, Banning Two New Firms
The US expanded a ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region, placing two more companies on its so-called
2023-06-10 16:59

US couple struggle to bank huge haul of pennies
A couple in Los Angeles attempt to cash in dozens of bags filled with the coins found in a basement.
2023-06-10 08:24

Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:23

Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
2023-06-10 07:55

Jill Biden preparing 'active fundraiser' role in early stages of campaign
First lady Dr. Jill Biden will hit the 2024 fundraising circuit next week, marking her first solo efforts to promote her husband's reelection campaign.
2023-06-09 22:47

Legendary Mozambican ruby sells for record price
The world's largest ruby, described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" jewel, fetches $34.8m at auction.
2023-06-09 20:26

Donald Trump indictment: What happens now?
The US Secret Service will meet Mr Trump's staff on Friday to plan his arrest and court appearance.
2023-06-09 17:17