Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave
After 11 months in action, the force set up to to curb violence in the DR Congo has been told to withdraw.
2023-10-28 01:25
Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:52
Daniel O'Donnell: My music is 'not everyone's cup of tea'
After 40 years in the business, Daniel O'Donnell has fans in high places and a dollop of modesty.
2023-10-26 19:45
Man dies after his e-scooter is struck by a van
A man in his 50s has died after his e-scooter was struck by a van in County Sligo.
2023-10-26 15:46
Jamaal Bowman: US Democrat US lawmaker charged over false Capitol fire alarm
Rep Jamaal Bowman is expected to plead guilty and pay a fine for the misdemeanour charge.
2023-10-26 08:25
Irish 'strongly advised' to leave Lebanon
The Department Of Foreign Affairs has also advised Irish people not to travel to Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict.
2023-10-26 07:29
Who is the Trump-backed new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
The Louisiana Republican has allies among right-wing figures in US politics, including Donald Trump.
2023-10-26 04:56
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:20
Irish playwright to adapt Hunger Games for the stage
Irish playwright Conor McPherson is to adapt the Hunger Games novel for a West End stage show.
2023-10-25 18:52
How the 'uniparty' myth shut the House down
Republicans' House speaker morass continued Tuesday with a little help from former President Donald Trump. It's a situation that highlights not only Republican divisions, but also the bright line between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
2023-10-25 18:49
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:19