Morocco quake leaves half of village's population dead or missing
Tafeghaghte was home to 200 people. Ninety are now dead, and the grief of those left behind is palpable.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish police seize €500,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin
A man in his 40s and woman 30s have been arrested and are currently in custody.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble
Villagers dig by hand to find those still trapped, with few signs of an official response in some areas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Family flees smoking hotel after earthquake
Jean McCarthy, from Crowborough, said her daughter and son-in-law were in Marrakesh when it hit.
1970-01-01 08:00
Birmingham aid workers head to Morocco earthquake scene
Volunteers from the Faizan Global Relief Foundation are among those travelling to the disaster zone.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say
The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Two foreign aid workers die in Russian missile strike
Two volunteers are killed and two others injured when their vehicle comes under fire in Ukraine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes
The world's leading economies issue a joint statement shorn of direct criticism of Moscow's war.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mother and son die in Cavan house fire
Two people were killed in the blaze at a house in Ballyjamesduff.
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco earthquake: Sheffield man tells of moment it hit
Adam Smith and his girlfriend are on holiday in Marrakesh.
1970-01-01 08:00
Scots aid worker charity in bid to help 20 Afghan students
The Western Isles' Linda Norgrove Foundation hopes to get the 20 women to Scotland.
1970-01-01 08:00