Russia has said military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had ended and that soldiers were returning to their garrisons, a day after it announced a first troop pullback from Ukraine's borders.

Wind warnings have been issued for Ireland from this afternoon as Storm Dudley approaches.

New Zealand Covid-19 infections reached a record high as anti-vaccine protesters claimed victory after police failed to clear vehicles blocking the streets around parliament.

The European Union's top court has dismissed a Polish and Hungarian challenge to a new law that would allow the EU to cut funds to member countries that violate democratic rights and freedoms.

A surge in mid-term holiday breaks has seen record bookings for some destinations but overall passenger travel numbers have not yet hit pre-pandemic levels.

A campaign has been ongoing for more than 20 years to reopen Killucan train station.

US political satirist PJ O'Rourke, who skewered both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in barbed works including 'Republican Party Reptile', has died aged 74, the writer's friends and employers have said.

A swimmer has died after suffering "catastrophic injuries" in a shark attack off a Sydney beach, police and ambulance services said.

A Fine Gael senator has said it is disappointing that a rally organised by the National Women's Council ahead of International Women's Day has excluded speakers from women of the Green Party, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 18 people in a tourist town in the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said.

More than 1,000 people over the age of 75 were waiting admission to a hospital bed for more than 24 hours last month, according to new figures released to Sinn Féin's Health spokesperson David Cullinane.

The family of the late American comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to block the release of records from the investigation into his death.

The Russian Ambassador to Ireland, Yury Filatov, has described the idea that his country would invade Ukraine as "insane".

Britain's Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre have settled a sexual assault lawsuit for an unspecified sum, according to a court filing.

A Kerry couple is preparing to travel to Ukraine tomorrow to meet their baby boy who was born there through surrogacy this morning.

Senior civil servants will meet tomorrow ahead of NPHET's review on Thursday of mask wearing requirements in schools and other settings.

Irish Water has said that the incorrect disposal of Covid-19 related antibacterial wipes is causing a major issue for wastewater treatment plants and the sewer network nationally.

Tayto Park, the popular theme park in Co Meath, looks set to get a name change.

A man accused of murdering a homeless man in Cork city told gardaí that he witnessed another man dancing on the victim's head during an assault, a trial has heard.

A patient who died from Lassa fever last week was a newborn baby, according to reports.