Why has Ireland got so much surplus cash?
The Republic of Ireland is predicted to have a €65.2bn (£56.3bn) budget surplus by 2027.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hip-hop 50: From the Bronx to Belfast, the evolution of Irish rap
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, BBC News NI looks at how the genre permeated Irish music.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Karen Vergata: Gilgo Beach murders police identify body found in 1996
No-one reported the 34-year-old missing after she vanished on Valentine's Day 1996.
1970-01-01 08:00
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
1970-01-01 08:00
Two people killed in County Monaghan crash
A further three people have been taken to hospital, two of whom are in a critical condition.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally
Police say they have found evidence of a suicide attack at a rally organised by an Islamist party.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dublin police to receive €10m to target street crime
It comes as an American tourist remains in a serious condition after he was assaulted last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Second youth arrested after Dublin tourist assault
US tourist Stephen Termini is believed to have been kicked and beaten in Dublin city centre.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece
Efforts are continuing to contain blazes in a number of Mediterranean countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rhodes evacuation was 'like something from a film', says Devon mum
Amy Walker and her family, from Dawlish, are hoping to fly back to the UK later.
1970-01-01 08:00