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- Edogbo racist abuse mainly came from Irish-based accounts March 18, 2026The "majority" of social media accounts that directed racist abuse at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut are based in Ireland, according to ethical data science company Signify.
- Taoiseach emerged 'without bruises', says ex-ambassador March 18, 2026Taoiseach Micheál Martin emerged from his meeting in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump "without any bruises", according to a former Irish ambassador to the US.
- Meningitis cases in Kent rise amid 'explosive' outbreak March 18, 2026The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by health officials in the UK linked to Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously.
- Stolen Czech reliquaries recovered in Ireland 30 years on March 18, 2026Reliquaries that were stolen from a church in the Czech Republic almost 30 years ago have been recovered in Ireland, gardaí have said.
- Israel launches airstrikes across Lebanon March 18, 2026Follow developments in the Middle East as Iran uses cluster warheads to attack Israel and the Israeli military launches strikes across Lebanon
- The uniquely complex power structure of Iran March 18, 2026How a web of institutions continues to operate following the assassinations of key leaders in Iran.
- UN body holds emergency talks on Middle East shipping March 18, 2026The International Maritime Organisation will begin an "extraordinary session" to discuss shipping amid the Middle East war, as fears grow over the fate of thousands of stranded ships and seafarers.
- Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads March 18, 2026Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported.
- Glasgow train station partially reopens after fire March 18, 2026Glasgow Central railway station has partially reopened following a fire that ripped through a neighbouring building, forcing its closure.
