Ireland

Mexican TikTok influencer killed during livestream

A Mexican influencer was shot dead yesterday while streaming live on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where gang violence is rife.

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today, but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations…

Gardaí talk man down from crane on Talbot Street

A man had to be talked down from the top of a crane in Dublin on Tuesday evening

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Christian Brothers' focus on claims 'without litigation'

The head of the Christian Brothers has said that contrary to recent commentary, the focus of the congregation remains "resolutely on settling claims…

Mohamed Salah to land in Turkey on Wednesday for Trabzonspor talks

The Super Lig club announced on Tuesday evening they are in negotiations with the former Liverpool star, now a free agent.

Unprecedented increase in UHL attendances - HSE

The HSE Mid-West has said issues around overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick are due to "a long-standing structural mismatch between patient…

FAI silent on Gianni Infantino as English and Welsh FAs withdraw support

The FAI has not responded to questions from BreakingNews.ie over whether it will withdraw its support for Infantino

July was third hottest month on record, says Met Éireann

New statistics show that last month was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland.

EU condemns Russian 'atrocities' as 17 killed in Kyiv

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen slammed "horrible atrocities" by Russia after a deadly attack on the Kyiv region killed at least 17 people and wounded…

Over 120,000 expected to attend 2026 Dublin Horse Show

Rare whiskey casks crafted from storm-felled Irish oak

A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which was brought down by a storm, has been crafted into three rare whiskey casks.

Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into Moon

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year is expected to have smashed into the Moon at high speed early this morning, though the impact…

Nearly 6,000 contact HSE for help finding a GP this year

Population growth continues to outstrip growth in services, creating a deficit of doctors to meet patient needs.