All 28 Emmerdale pictures for next week as sinister Ray targets show legend
She's got no idea. [Continue Reading]
What is the 'Aurora Berryalis' spotted over Dublin?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights. [Continue Reading]
Government 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow' - Ifac
Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling. [Continue Reading]
Victorian government sets date for formal apology to First Nations people – as it happened
This blog is now closedNSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30sGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re asking... [Continue Reading]
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year. [Continue Reading]
Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded
Floods have left thousands of people stranded and large areas under water in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia. [Continue Reading]
Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture
The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company. [Continue Reading]
Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week
Russia confirms the US president's close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin. [Continue Reading]
Mum who killed kids and hid their bodies in suitcase which was auctioned off jailed
It was only when the buyers took the suitcases home did they discover the bodies. [Continue Reading]
Thailand to airlift critical patients as floods kill 33
Authorities in Thailand plan to send helicopters to evacuate critically ill patients from a southern hospital marooned by some of the region's worst floods in years, as the death toll rose to 33, with more rain expected. [Continue Reading]
Prices of many tractors double amid material costs rise
The value of farm machinery to the Irish economy has reached €4.76 billion, according to the first ever economic report in the area, while a jump in raw material costs has contributed to the prices of many tractors doubling in the last decade. [Continue Reading]
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
Computer and printer maker HP has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce globally as the company pivots towards Artificial Intelligence to boost efficiency. [Continue Reading]
Govt 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow' - Ifac
Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling. [Continue Reading]
Wednesday briefing: What may be in – and out – of Rachel Reeves’s ‘hokey cokey’ budget
In today’s newsletter: As the chancellor prepares to deliver one of the most heavily briefed budgets ever, tax rises, the two-child benefit cap and a ‘mansion tax’ are all on the table• Don’t get First Edition delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. If you haven’t noticed, the lead-up to this year’s budget has been unusually chaotic and drawn-out, with plenty of behind-the-scenes briefings and a whirlwind of speculation about what taxes will be hiked.The challenge facing the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is plugging a financial hole of around £20bn and raising money to fund the services voters demand, while... [Continue Reading]
NSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30s
Total fire bans are in place and schools closed as parts of state face worst fire danger in two yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died and thousands have been left without power after New South Wales was hit by damaging wind gusts and thunderstorms.Temperatures in parts of the state soared into the 30s on Wednesday, prompting authorities to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia news live: Sydney train delays after wild weather; Victorian government sets date for formal apology to First Nations people
Follow latest updatesNSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30sGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re asking departments to... [Continue Reading]
Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats
President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionageBeijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has said while announcing a $40bn special defence budget and a swathe of measures to counter Chinese attacks.The Taiwan president, Lai Ching-te, said there was “no room for compromise on national security”, and he was committed to boosting Taiwan’s defences in conjunction with US support. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Ukraine and Russia launch drone strikes during US-led peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes overnight as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations. [Continue Reading]
Littlejohn faces long ban for wrestling opponent to ground by neck
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn could face a lengthy ban after her altercation with Leicester's Hannah Cain in the League Cup. [Continue Reading]
'Maybe it was too much' - Guardiola rues home defeat after 10 changes
Pep Guardiola celebrated taking charge of Manchester City for the 100th time in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but it was Bayer Leverkusen and their fans that were left dancing at full-time. [Continue Reading]
RFU 'not out of woods' despite reduction in losses
The Rugby Football Union announces a 10-year high revenue of £228m in its latest financial accounts, but returned a small overall loss of nearly £2m. [Continue Reading]
Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank. [Continue Reading]
'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland
Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive sex workers into poverty. [Continue Reading]
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional. [Continue Reading]
Autumn Budget 2025 Live: Rachel Reeves promises not to bring the UK back to austerity
We'll be expecting the announcements from the House of Commons later this afternoon. [Continue Reading]
Companies record €24m in European Space Agency contracts
Irish companies secured a record €24 million in European Space Agency (ESA) contracts in 2024, according to a new report. [Continue Reading]
€750m in research funding for higher education sector
The Government has launched a €750 million investment package for research infrastructure across Ireland's higher education sector. [Continue Reading]
Woman jailed for life for New Zealand 'suitcase murders'
A South Korean-born New Zealand woman has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two young children, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases in an abandoned storage locker more than three years ago, New Zealand media reported. [Continue Reading]
Man, 60s, dies after incident at Tayto's Co Meath site
A man in his 60s has died following an incident at Tayto's site in Ashbourne, Co Meath site on Tuesday morning. [Continue Reading]
Woman remains critical after being set on fire
A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was attacked and set on fire at her home in Clondalkin in Dublin yesterday morning. [Continue Reading]
Reform of migration procedures on Cabinet agenda
A series of measures to reform Ireland's asylum and migration procedures will be brought to Cabinet by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan this morning. [Continue Reading]
Trump changes Ukraine deal deadline, envoy to meet Putin
US President Donald Trump has backed away from tomorrow's deadline for Ukraine to agree to a US-backed peace plan and shrugged off a report that US negotiator Steve Witkoff coached the Russians on how to approach him on the topic. [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | November 26th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 26th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
Paris protesters demand action as France faces surge in gender-based violence
Protesters highlighted gaps in France’s domestic violence response amid alarming new statistics. [Continue Reading]
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against herAt some point in the challenge to the ban on Palestine Action beginning on Wednesday, the co-founder of the direct action group will be asked to leave courtroom five at the Royal Courts of Justice, as will her legal team and most others present. Then the case will continue without them.When Huda Ammori returns to the room, the special advocate – a security-cleared barrister – who represented her interests in her absence will not be allowed to tell her or her legal team... [Continue Reading]
Roman amphitheatre older than Colosseum gets accessible facelift for Winter Paralympics
Verona venue to host Milano-Cortina opening ceremonyCritics see changes to 2,000-year-old arena as blasphemyA 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre is to be made fully accessible to people with disabilities before the Winter Paralympic Games in Milano‑Cortina, as organisers prioritise legacy with 100 days to go.The conversion of the Arena di Verona, which will host the Paralympics opening ceremony, includes the addition of a lift and toilets to a structure older than the Colosseum. Described by the Milano-Cortina 2026 chief executive, Andrea Varnier, as “the symbol of our Paralympic Games”, he admits the conversion has also been considered as an act of “blasphemy”... [Continue Reading]
NSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30s
Total fire bans and school closures as parts of state face worst fire danger in two yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died and thousands have been left without power after New South Wales was hit by damaging wind gusts and thunderstorms.Temperatures in parts of the state soared into the 30s on Wednesday, prompting authorities to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as May after inflation climbs to 3.8%
Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to biteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank could be forced to hike interest rates as early as May, economists say, after inflation climbed to 3.8% in the year to October, from 3.6% in the month before.The latest bad news on cost of living was accompanied by a shocking 37% annual jump in power bills as generous state government subsidies rolled off, figures from the Australian Bureau of... [Continue Reading]
Australia news live: Sydney train delays after wild weather; latest search for missing Gus Lamont wound up
Follow latest updatesNSW storms leave man dead and thousands without power as temperatures soar into 30sGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re asking departments to... [Continue Reading]
Prosecutors to train staff to spot 'hidden crimes' when investigating domestic abuse
The CPS says data shows a "growing relationship" between domestic abuse and crimes including rape and stalking. [Continue Reading]
Revealed: EU’s €1.5bn promo scheme backing ‘sustainable’ meat and dairy
The €1.5bn "Enjoy, it's from Europe" scheme — largely funded by the Common Agricultural Policy — emphasises the “authenticity, safety, sustainability and quality” of EU-farmed food and drinks. A new investigation, however, finds that the sustainability claims of the advertised produce are often misleading or false. [Continue Reading]
What to do if you’re experiencing domestic abuse
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. [Continue Reading]
What is the 'Strawberry Borealis' spotted over Dublin?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights. [Continue Reading]
Washington depends on Europe, former US Army Europe General Ben Hodges tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges emphasised that Ukraine's victory is crucial for US prosperity and global stability, amid concerns about reducing US military presence in Europe. [Continue Reading]
Trump says he's sending his envoys to meet Putin and Ukrainian officials after 'fine-tuning' plan
Trump says his plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine has been reviewed after US mediators held talks with both sides to address concerns. Trump noted that high-level officials, including Steve Witkoff, will hold further discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials as early as next week. [Continue Reading]