New IRA

New IRA forms alliance with Hezbollah

New IRA forms alliance with Hezbollah

The New IRA, the largest dissident Irish republican group, is thought to have forged alliances with Hezbollah and radical organisations in the Middle East, who may be providing it with…

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‘Real IRA’ leader Seamus McGrane dies in prison

‘Real IRA’ leader Seamus McGrane dies in prison

A Real IRA leader who plotted an explosion during the State visit of Britain’s Prince Charles in 2015 has died in prison. Seamus McGrane (64) died from a suspected heart…

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New IRA admits responsibility for killing journalist Lyra McKee

New IRA admits responsibility for killing journalist Lyra McKee

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the killing of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee. In a statement given to The Irish News, using a recognised code word, the group…

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Police release footage of journalist McKee and killers in quest for help

Police release footage of journalist McKee and killers in quest for help

Police released footage showing Ms McKee in a crowd of onlookers in the Creggan area on Thursday night shortly before she was murdered. It also shows the gunman at a…

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European police bust Albanian investment and call centre scam

A criminal gang suspected of running ‌an investment fraud scheme via call centres in Albania has bee...

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far

The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wedn...

Trump says administration will release ‘a lot of things’ on UFOs

President Donald Trump said his administration will release "a lot of things" about unidentified fly...

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navi...

Italy Warns of Major Flight Disruption as May 11 Strikes Loom

Travellers heading to Italy next month are being warned to expect widespread disruption as airport a...

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 April 2026

Morning Briefing Gozo in focus for Labour on second day of campaign: Day two of the 2026 general ...

US mandates what it calls ‘enhanced’ security checks for immigration applicants

President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for im...

Most Swiss back initiative to cap population

A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's populati...

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 April 2026

Morning Briefing Labour's first proposals centre on families and first-time buyers Labour has lau...

Record Tourism Prompts Greece to Impose Strict Rules on Remote Beaches

Greece has introduced strict new rules to protect some of its most fragile coastlines as the country...