![Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald plots path to power in Ireland](/i/c/f4233305-0feb-6c45-abd0-5427435fef3b.webp)
Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald plots path to power in Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald's conference speech in Athlone comes ahead of a big year for the party.
2023-11-11 14:50
![Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms](/i/c/de655a7e-b3f5-5f86-58a1-2d69dfdc97d3.webp)
Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms
A rejuvenated main opposition has intensified protests ahead of general elections in January.
2023-11-02 06:24
![US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups](/i/c/cce33ab1-d563-8a7b-d837-56f81a501541.webp)
US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups
It follows a series of recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia, officials say.
2023-10-27 15:20
![Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17](/i/c/594b85a6-5f0d-ea66-c364-f09f82a40668.webp)
Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17
The accident in Bangladesh has also injured at least 50 other people.
2023-10-24 09:58
![US in talks with countries including Israel and Egypt to allow safe passage of Americans and other civilians out of Gaza](/i/c/b4b9800f-d009-e0f2-7526-e9a34848a7f0.webp)
US in talks with countries including Israel and Egypt to allow safe passage of Americans and other civilians out of Gaza
The US government is in discussions with partner countries, including Egypt and Israel, about ensuring safe passage for Americans and other civilians out of Gaza, US officials said.
2023-10-12 03:19
![Irish budget: Tax cuts and billions in increased spending](/i/c/627a6b62-2c25-086d-5bf3-c1c2145df64f.webp)
Irish budget: Tax cuts and billions in increased spending
Updated plans for a sovereign wealth fund are also expected in Tuesday's budget.
2023-10-10 13:51
![Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants, including Trump 2020 campaign official, in Georgia election interference case](/i/c/f6645f15-8e3e-2dd7-20ba-853e3d00e72c.webp)
Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants, including Trump 2020 campaign official, in Georgia election interference case
Several defendants in the Georgia election interference case have been approached about their interest in accepting plea deals, as the Fulton County district attorney seeks to pare back the pool of defendants and pick up cooperators ahead of potential trials, according to sources familiar with the matter.
2023-10-04 08:48
![I won't rush India-UK trade deal, says Rishi Sunak](/i/c/e45cb94d-a52d-07bf-814a-0733b6a78099.webp)
I won't rush India-UK trade deal, says Rishi Sunak
The prime minister is on a visit to India for talks with leaders of the world's biggest economies.
2023-09-08 21:21
![Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India](/i/c/be273fa2-39b0-544b-12e8-378d67f25bbc.webp)
Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India
He is the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country.
2023-09-08 18:15
![UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover](/i/c/42572e55-e62b-840d-4d98-8265e82ca59f.webp)
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:19
![Biden hosts historic SK-Japan summit to counter China](/i/c/bf18e03f-1725-5015-9759-142851d664cd.webp)
Biden hosts historic SK-Japan summit to counter China
The US hosts its first ever joint meeting with South Korea and Japan - neighbours with a tense relationship.
2023-08-18 20:21
![Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general](/i/c/16b489dc-67b4-45e2-87fd-c598e570a9ed.webp)
Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general
ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".
2023-08-09 22:25