Voters to take to the polls in Irish general election
Polling stations will be open in the Republic of Ireland between 07:00 and 22:00 local time on Friday. Read More
Conor McGregor waxwork removed from museum
The National Wax Museum Plus says it removed the figure two weeks ago in light of his civil trial. Read More
Australia approves social media ban on under-16s
The ban aims to reduce “harms” on children and will take at least a year to implement, the PM says. Read More
Families return to destruction in southern Lebanon
Displaced Lebanese are trying to get to their homes after a ceasefire came into force. Read More
Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts
Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”. Read More
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania’s presidential election. Read More
Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory
The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday. Read More
Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech
Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam. Read More
Mexico leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico’s position is not to close borders, and to respect human rights. Read More
Liberia’s notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies
Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate. Read More