Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.