Tuam babies whistleblower 'optimistic for closure'
Catherine Corless speaks as the Irish government announces a director to oversee an excavation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Donald Trump hush-money trial date set for March 2024
The ex-president says a judge's decision to hold the trial in March next year is "very unfair".
1970-01-01 08:00
The debt ceiling is an awkward place to talk about spending
The debt ceiling snafu, which has the potential to wreck the US economy, is a civics lesson in the bizarrely inefficient way the American government spends your money.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada inquiry into China election meddling claims ruled out
A report instead recommends public hearings into claims China tried to meddle in Canadian politics.
1970-01-01 08:00
India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports
The move comes after some Indian cough syrups were linked to deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Political row over India's new parliament opening
Opposition leaders have criticised the government for not asking the president to open the building.
1970-01-01 08:00
Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes
The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins
A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - though more hostilities have been reported in Khartoum and other cities.
1970-01-01 08:00
Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
President Biden and US lawmakers are trying to hash out a deal ahead of a 1 June debt ceiling deadline.
1970-01-01 08:00
India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest
India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Get up to speed on the US debt drama
House Republicans are insisting on spending cuts before they will agree to raise the nation's debt ceiling past $31 trillion.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Wagner chief vows to hand Bakhmut to Russian army by June
The chief of the mercenary group made the claim but Ukraine says it still controls parts of the city.
1970-01-01 08:00