There is an “urgent” need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the Middle East, Ireland’s leaders have said. Premier Micheal Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed ...

US President Donald Trump said three facilities had been ‘completely and fully obliterated’ in overnight strikes.

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

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Observers fear Tehran could now rush to develop a nuclear weapon, or act against US forces stationed in the Middle East.

Hours later, Iranian missiles struck areas in northern and central Israel, according to an Israeli rescue service. Initial reports suggested at least 16 people suffered minor injuries and several ...

A NEW housing development in Irvine has been officially opened by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson. The development consists of 29 modern, energy-efficient council homes built on the former ...

However, beachgoers are being warned they could be breaking the law without even realising it, and fines may be on the way. Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949, the removal of any natural material ...

This week, our Ayrshire Weekly Press titles have covered several cases from Ayr and Kilmarnock sheriff courts.

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is a key dissident figure and the husband of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

Sunday is expected to be a day of ‘sunny spells and showers’ with highs of around 27C and 28C, Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said.