Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say. Read More
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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure Lismore’s closure-threatened store for the future Read More
Nine-year-old hostage reunited with father
Irish-Israeli Emily Hand, who was kidnapped on 7 October, was freed as part of a truce deal with Hamas. Read More
Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people. Read More
The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?
When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love – but a family is torn apart. Read More
West Bank crowds celebrate as bus carries freed Palestinian prisoners
Thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners were freed by Israel in exchange for hostages held in Gaza. Read More
Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election
Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don’t. Read More
More Gaza hostages released by Hamas despite agonising delay
Urgent diplomacy enables the release of 13 more Israelis and 39 Palestinians under a fragile Gaza truce deal. Read More
Gazans take stock of their damaged neighbourhoods during temporary truce
Some residents have returned to northern Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Read More
Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds
Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country. Read More