‘I’m just waiting for my mum to call’: Ukraine fears for Azovstal defenders in Russian captivity
Daughter of military nurse recounts her mother's three months in Mariupol's factory-fortress
Militants kill dozens of farmers in northeast Nigeria
Locals describe Boko Haram fighters killing civilians in Rann in Borno State
Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
Comment a departure from US policy which White House official says has not changed
Obstetric fistula remains one of the most neglected human-rights realities
Resulting from prolonged or obstructed labour, the consequences can be lifelong
European Parliament accuses Russia of using rape as weapon of war
Resolution calls for co-operation by agencies to collect evidence swiftly to aid prosecutions
The Irish Times view on the global food crisis: reverberations from Ukraine
War in one of the world’s major breadbasket regions threatens to worsen malnutrition and hunger elsewhere
Surrogacy laws must safeguard against sale of children, says expert
Payment beyond cost of pregnancy could lead to exploitation, committee told
Ukraine war stokes global food crisis that could last years, says UN
UN chief in talks on restoring Kyiv’s grain exports as tens of millions threatened
Silence from Kyiv as Russia claims more than 1,700 surrender in Mariupol
No confirmation of the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian troops from Azovstal plant
A utopian future for the planet: How ‘human solidarity’ can see us through
Sci-fi stories feel irrelevant to writer Kim Stanley Robinson now as his focus shifts to climate change
Concern growing that proposed takeover of Chelsea could collapse
Club in danger of going out of business unless a deal is concluded by the end of May
Fintan O’Toole: Don’t avoid the united Ireland issue. Make it real
A potential new state will float in Irish Dreamland in the absence of detailed plans
Information overload: Shifting the narrative of climate change
A play by Eva O’Connor and Hildegard Ryan aims to put ‘heart and soul’ into the debate
China hits back at WHO over criticism of zero-Covid strategy
UN body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said policy not sustainable
Ukraine reports counterattack gains towards Russian border as Kyiv shuts gas flow
Zelenskiy cautions Ukrainians against raising their expectations on conflict too high yet
Aidan O’Brien’s Mother Earth faces tough Baaeed challenge in Lockinge
Trainer looking to get off the mark in Group One contests at Newbury on Saturday
All women, children and elderly evacuated from Mariupol – Ukraine
Efforts under way to save Ukrainian fighters trapped inside, Zelenskiy says
G7 and Ukraine to hold talks as EU seeks accord on new Russia sanctions
Kyiv and allies to discuss war effort as Kremlin prepares Red Square military parade
Belarus jails girlfriend of dissident seized from Ryanair flight
Sofia Sapega sentenced to six years following forced landing of plane in May 2021
‘Lack of medication’ as Russia destroys nearly 400 hospitals and medical centres
Fresh effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians has begun as EU to amend oil embargo
Russia calls on remaining Mariupol defenders to surrender as evacuation convoy heads to city
Kyiv’s besieged troops in Azovstal steelworks hold out despite ‘bloody fighting’
Civilians trapped in Mariupol steelworks as Moscow accused of ceasefire violation
Ukrainian defence of facility highlights Russia’s failure to take major cities in 10-week war
Evacuees from Mariupol steel plant tell of horrors of two months underground
More than 100 arrive in Zaporizhzhia after enduring hellish ordeal at Azovstal facility
Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin
‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin
Russia accuses Israel of supporting Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi regime’
Jerusalem summons ambassador and demands apology over Lavrov’s remarks
Ukraine war: EU set to agree new sanctions on Russian oil sales
Detail yet to be finalised but latest measures could have impact on prices here, says Ryan
Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Switzerland may amend banking secrecy laws amid UN pressure
Protection of banking secrecy violates international law, says UN special rapporteur
It takes a village: Carlow residents make a welcoming home for Ukrainians
Over 110 refugees have arrived at Ballon’s 70-bed rest centre since start of April
Ukraine war: United Nations confirms evacuation of civilians under way from Mariupol
As many as 100,000 people believed to be blockaded in city devastated during battle
Peace in Ukraine: What will it take and how can it happen?
Contours of a deal are already visible, but there’s likely to be a lot more bloodshed first
UN to ‘redouble’ efforts in Ukraine after missile strike on Kyiv
Call for powerful international response to attack while Russia takes ‘colossal losses’
Love songs and tear gas in a tense Sudan Ramadan
People seek distraction as tanking economy is set against ominous political backdrop
Putin condemned for ‘depravity’ in Ukraine as Russia takes ‘colossal losses’ in eastern battle
Russia kills Radio Liberty journalist in Kyiv; British aid workers detained by Russian forces
A young woman’s disappearance and death sparks outrage in Mexico
Case of Debanhi Escobar (18) triggers protests over gender violence in country where 24,000 women are missing
Climate change in Somalia brings death to an old way of life
Country of 16.3m people faces its fourth consecutive failed rainy season
Ireland backs reform of UN Security Council veto
General assembly to meet within 10 days when permanent member blocks resolution
Adi Roche urges UN ambassador to lead call declaring Chernobyl no-war zone
Campaigner calls on Geraldine Byrne Nason in attempt to avoid further disaster amid invasion
Nato allies meet in Germany as Berlin agrees to up deliveries to Ukraine
US convenes meeting of 40 countries amid reports Finland and Sweden applying to join Nato
North Korean leader Kim vows to speed up development of nuclear weapons
Pyongyang steps up displays of military power as denuclearisation talks with US stall
Builders to be able to use extended hours to ramp up housing output
Government considering plans in light of Ukraine and housing crises
Ukrainian rail and fuel facilities bombed as Russia warns US over arms deliveries
‘Russia is failing’ in war aims, says US secretary of state after meeting in Kyiv
Russia urged to allow Mariupol evacuation as UN office calls Ukraine war a ‘horror story’
Commander says Russia wants southern Ukraine and route to Moldovan enclave
Allies delivering weapons to Ukraine, says Zelenskiy as Russia seeks control of country’s south
Satellite images show freshly dug mass graves on outskirts of besieged Mariupol
Ireland’s UN envoy tells assembly of hunger due to Ukraine war
Millions set to suffer as a result of disruption to harvest, planting and global supply chains
‘At least 11 killed’ and dozens injured in blasts across Afghanistan
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Shia mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif
Glenageary Georgian with artist’s studio and well-tended garden, for €2m
Home to the artist Ed Miliano for more than three decades, the four-bed home has a bright new kitchen
Death of Department of Foreign Affairs’ legal adviser a ‘huge loss’
Barrister James Kingston advised ministers and officials for more than 25 years
Simon Coveney cites ‘war crimes’ in UN speech following Ukraine visit
Ireland to provide additional €3m to help International Criminal Court investigation
US expands programme for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainians in US since April 11th or earlier may apply for temporary protected status
Elderly forced to abandon homes await evacuation from Donbas
Nursing home residents in east Ukraine wait to be moved out as Russian troops advance
Ireland to call for ‘full accountability’ for atrocities in Ukraine
Coveney to press for immediate halt to Russian aggression at UN meeting
Ukraine war contributes to ‘perfect storm’ for famine in Somalia
Devastating drought puts 6m people in crisis as food and oil prices rise
Life in the world’s largest open-air prison
An Irishwoman working for the UN in Gaza: ‘I never expected to live in a conflict zone’
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