Irish government announces RTÉ examination
Minister Catherine Martin announces an independent, root and branch examination of broadcaster RTÉ.
1970-01-01 08:00
Julian Sands spoke about dangers of mountain climbing months before death
British actor Julian Sands, whose remains were found last month after he disappeared during a climbing trip in a California mountain range in January, spoke of how "dangerous" the activity could be in his last UK interview before he went missing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Was the last battle of the American Revolution fought in India? A growing number of historians think so
A number of historains are reassessing the American Revolutionary War and looking at it as much more of a global conflict than previously portrayed, with one of the last battles between key protagonists actually fought in India.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
1970-01-01 08:00
NAVI CS:GO Roster Changes Announced, New European Lineup
NAVI announced a new European CS:GO roster consisting of s1mple, b1t, iM and jL of Apeks and in-game leader Aleksib.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sir Elton John hails 'loyal fans' as he performs final UK gig at Glastonbury
Sir Elton John reflected on his "amazing journey" in the music business as he closed Glastonbury Festival.
1970-01-01 08:00
Late Lana Del Rey has Glastonbury mic cut off
Lana Del Rey's Glastonbury performance came to a premature end when her microphone was cut due to her being 30 minutes late on stage.
1970-01-01 08:00
Arctic Monkeys CONFIRMED for Glastonbury tonight after fears Alex Turner wouldn't be well enough
Emily Eavis has confirmed Arctic Monkeys are still headlining Glastonbury after Alex Turner was struck down with a sore throat.
1970-01-01 08:00
Six people in critical condition, one still missing after Paris blast - prosecutor
PARIS Six people remained in a critical condition and one person was believed still missing on Thursday, one
1970-01-01 08:00
Deadly China blast sparks fears about safety at BBQ restaurants
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -A gas explosion at a barbecue eatery on Wednesday night in China's northwestern Ningxia region
1970-01-01 08:00
Blast rips through Paris' Latin Quarter, gas explosion suspected
By Juliette Jabkhiro and Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -A blast ripped through a street in the busy Latin Quarter of
1970-01-01 08:00
Li Cunxin, 'Mao's Last Dancer,' to step away from ballet due to 'serious health concerns'
Li Cunxin, who found international fame for his remarkable rise from rural China to become one of the world's leading ballet dancers, has announced his retirement as the artistic director of Queensland Ballet due to health issues.
1970-01-01 08:00