Highlights from the first week of the Galway Arts Festival

Rathlin: home to thousands of seabirds

Rathlin is home to a multitude of rare animals, birds and plants, not least the many thousands of seabirds that return to breed there every year.

UK PM gives full backing to Reeves after she appeared upset in parliament

Mr Starmer told Virgin Radio he had spoken to the chancellor and she was “fine”, and her tears were as a result of a “purely personal” matter. (Reuters)

Naval Service help guards seize drug haul

The Naval Service helped gardaí seize an estimated €35 million worth of cocaine off the Co Waterford coast.

Irish Leaving Certs in Zante: 'When I first came it was a bit mad'

Zakynthos, known as 'Zante', has become a popular destination with Irish Leaving Cert students for a post-exams holiday. Video: Niamh Browne

Navy loop

The Naval Service helped Gardaí seize an estimated €35 million worth of cocaine off the Co Waterford coast.

Europe swelters under scorching temperatures as regions issue heat alerts

Major heatwaves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees in many countries including Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, France and Turkey.