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Authorities in northwestern Colombia said they rescued a baby hippopotamus found alone by fishermen on the banks of a river and showing signs of malnutrition
Hippo descended from Escobar's herd rescued in Colombia
Authorities in northwestern Colombia said they rescued a baby hippopotamus found alone by fishermen on the banks of a river and showing signs of malnutrition.
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The Coalition has insisted there are no issues with a new Government jet after reports it may struggle to land in bad weather
Government insists its new jet can land in bad weather
The Coalition has insisted there are no issues with a new Government jet after reports it may struggle to land in bad weather.
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The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta said the number of children left there after last week's irregular migrant rush was "unsustainable", pleading for government aid
Ceuta says 'unsustainable' situation for child migrants
The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta said the number of children left there after last week's irregular migrant rush was "unsustainable", pleading for government aid.
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The HSE Mid-West has said issues around overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick are due to "a long-standing structural mismatch between patient demand and available capacity"
Unprecedented increase in UHL attendances - HSE
The HSE Mid-West has said issues around overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick are due to "a long-standing structural mismatch between patient demand and available capacity".
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pullout would only happen after Hamas disarms
Israel did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan - Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pullout would only happen after Hamas disarms.
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A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year is expected to have smashed into the Moon at high speed early this morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several more hours
Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into Moon
A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year is expected to have smashed into the Moon at high speed early this morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several ...
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A Mexican influencer was shot dead yesterday while streaming live on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where gang violence is rife
Mexican influencer killed in public during livestream
A Mexican influencer was shot dead yesterday while streaming live on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where gang violence is rife.
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New statistics show that last month was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland
July was third hottest month on record, says Met Éireann
New statistics show that last month was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland.
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A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, on bank holiday Monday
Man, 20s, arrested over shooting incident in Co Galway
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, on bank holiday Monday.
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The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in Belfast has seen a 95% footfall increase in the Northern Ireland capital
Fleadh in Belfast leads to 95% increase in footfall
The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in Belfast has seen a 95% footfall increase in the Northern Ireland capital.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the UK, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC
Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein, minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the UK, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC.
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A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which was brought down by a storm, has been crafted into three rare whiskey casks
Rare whiskey casks crafted from storm-felled Irish oak
A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree, which was brought down by a storm, has been crafted into three rare whiskey casks.
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Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of FIFA staff in Rabat as pressure on the president ramps up
Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting as pressure grows
Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of FIFA staff in Rabat on Wednesday as pressure on the president ramps up.
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Over 120,000 people are expected to attend the 2026 Dublin Horse Show, which gets under way at the RDS today
Over 120,000 expected to attend 2026 Dublin Horse Show
Over 120,000 people are expected to attend the 2026 Dublin Horse Show, which gets under way at the RDS today.
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US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today, but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today, but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.
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An armed man has been arrested at US President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit, the local sheriff's office said
Armed man arrested at Trump's California golf course
An armed man has been arrested at US President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit, the local sheriff's office said.
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Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens overnight, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles, according to local authorities
14 dead and dozens injured in Kyiv after Russian strikes
Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles.
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Almost 6,000 people have contacted the Health Service Executive already this year seeking help in finding a GP
Nearly 6,000 contact HSE for help finding a GP this year
Almost 6,000 people have contacted the Health Service Executive already this year seeking help in finding a GP.
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Brittany Ferries will cease live animal exports to France from next month, a decision that has raised concern with the Irish Farmers Association.
Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports
Brittany Ferries will cease live animal exports to France from next month, a decision that has raised concern with the Irish Farmers Association.
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In a cleared plot of land between buildings flattened by airstrikes in Gaza City, row upon row of Palestinian flags were laid out neatly over the remains of dozens of people to be buried
Gazans hold mass funeral for those killed during war
In a cleared plot of land between buildings flattened by airstrikes in Gaza City, row upon row of Palestinian flags were laid out neatly over the remains of dozens of people to be buried.
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A community action group in Co Limerick are appealing to the Catholic Church to halt its planned sale of a community hall in the area.
Appeal to Church to halt sale of Limerick community hall
A community action group in Co Limerick are appealing to the Catholic Church to halt its planned sale of a community hall in the area.
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The new external investor in garden centre and outdoor furniture retailer Rathwood has said it is committed to supporting the long-term recovery and future growth of the company
New Rathwood investor committed to recovery and growth
The new external investor in garden centre and outdoor furniture retailer Rathwood has said it is committed to supporting the long-term recovery and future growth of the company.
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A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said
Italian refuse collectors help recover €1m lottery ticket
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said.
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Ukraine has expressed outrage over a video showing a man chased by a drone in Kherson city and denounced it as a deliberate "hunt" and "safari" targeting civilians
Ukraine slams Russian drone 'safari' against civilians
Ukraine has expressed outrage over a video showing a man chased by a drone in Kherson city and denounced it as a deliberate "hunt" and "safari" targeting civilians.
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A 39-year-old man, who has been charged with the murder of Yveta Donovalova in Waterford city just over three months ago, has been sent forward for trial
Man sent for trial over murder of woman in Waterford
A 39-year-old man, who has been charged with the murder of Yveta Donovalova in Waterford city just over three months ago, has been sent forward for trial.
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Gardaí have seized 38 e-bikes and e-scooters, three scramblers and a quad bike during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity
E-bikes, e-scooters and scramblers seized by gardaí
Gardaí have seized 38 e-bikes and e-scooters, three scramblers and a quad bike during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity.
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Live: Mourners gather for funeral of musician Glen Hansard
Mourners gather for funeral of musician Glen Hansard
Follow our live coverage of the funeral of Oscar-winning singer songwriter Glen Hansard, who died last week following a road crash in Dublin.
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Riders at the Tour de France Femmes will be subject to extra clothing checks before Tuesday's stage following claims some could be using extra padding in their bras to seek an aerodynamic advantage
Padded bra concerns brings scrutiny at Tour de France
Riders at the Tour de France Femmes will be subject to extra clothing checks before Tuesday's stage following claims some could be using extra padding in their bras to seek an aerodynamic advantage.
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Plans for a new five-star luxury hotel on College Green in Dublin have been put on hold over objections that the development will be the equivalent of "dropping a glass-fronted portacabin" on the roof of a historical listed building
Objection to proposed Dublin hotel over roof 'portacabin'
Plans for a new five-star luxury hotel on College Green in Dublin have been put on hold over objections that the development will be the equivalent of "dropping a glass-fronted portacabin" on the roof...
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There are 617 patients without a bed in hospitals around the country this morning, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
617 patients on hospital trolleys, says INMO
There are 617 patients on trolleys in hospitals around the country this morning, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
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