Why is there a balloon war on the Korean peninsula?

West Cork man buried on his own land following service in his own chapel

West Cork landowner and nature lover Willie Kingston has been buried on his land in Inishannon ,following his funeral service in a chapel he built on his land.

President Michael D. Higgins delivers final St Patrick’s Day Message

President Michael D. Higgins has released his 2025 St Patrick’s Day Message, his final St Patrick’s Day Message as he ends his term in office in November.

Macedonia nightclub fire claims fifty-nine lives

Fifty-nine people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire broke out in a nightclub in the North Macedonian town of Kocani.

Trump orders US strikes against Yemen's Houthis

US President Donald Trump has launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, because of attacks on attacks by them on Red Sea shipping.

Over two thousand people celebrate Holi festival of colour in West Dublin

Members of Dublin's Hindu community and others of all religions have celebrated the Holi festival of colour, in Adamstown, west Dublin. Video: Bryan O'Brien

Irish biking community give 'Danish Paddy' a final ride

Around 200 Irish motorbike enthusiasts provided a cortège to Christian 'Danish Paddy' Rasmussen who died earlier in the week on the M50. Video: Enda O'Dowd

Passengers evacuate as American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

Eyewitness footage shows smoke rising from an American Airlines plane as passengers are seen sliding down an evacuation slide and escaping. Video: Reuters