'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.
Bye-bye, US? Why China’s trade with Africa benefits from Trump’s policy volatility
Africa was China’s fastest growing export market in the first quarter of 2026, up 32.1 per cent year on year to US$60.66 billion, according to customs data, reflecting a continuing shift away from American trade.
The growth outpaced other regions of the world, driven by high-value shipments such as machinery and vehicles as well as hi-tech equipment, including solar and battery technology.
It continued a trend of Chinese manufacturers turning to the continent to offload excess capacity,...
New Jersey voters head to the polls for a special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's House seat
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are facing off Thursday in the special election to succeed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress.
Drugmakers raised prices on hundreds of drugs despite Trump deals, Senate Democrats report finds
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his deals with drugmakers would bring down prescription drug prices in the U.S.
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
Five authors in the running for historical fiction prize
The shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.
Five authors in the running for historical fiction prize
The shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.
Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training allegations
Mr Duggan is fighting extradition to the United States over allegations he illegally trained Chinese military aviators
Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.
'Real Housewives of Miami' star turns herself in
'Real Housewives of Miami' star turns herself in
TotalEnergies says was able to maintain production despite war
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday its production in the first quarter of the year was expected to have remained stable despite the Middle East war hitting its output in the region.
Torture, Beatings, Rape: Inside The Sadism Of A Russian Artillery Brigade
Beatings, torture, rape, not to mention corruption, are commonplace in the Russain armed forces. Artyom Bykov’s ordeal as a contact soldier with the 273rd Artillery Brigade provides a small window into a system of institutionalized violence.