Tractors block O'Connell Street on the fifth day of the National Fuel Protest, in Dublin, Ireland

Irish police clear demonstrators at refinery amid fuel protests

Trucks and tractors continued to block access to vital fuel depots and a major port, and vehicles clogging traffic led to closures of part of the main highway around Dublin.

12:49pm

President Donald Trump, right, meets with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Cabinet Room of the White House

Trump likes to back winners - Hungary's election will test his clout

In his second term, he has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, US presidents have exerted.

10:46am

Police remove a protester at a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action, in Trafalgar Square

UK police arrest over 200 at protest for banned Palestine group

Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square to show their support for the group, with some holding signs reading, “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."

9:35am

Outside view of the building and the parking area where a 9-year-old boy was rescued after living locked in his father's utility van since 2024

French father charged after malnourished son, 9, locked in van since 2024

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.

9:26am

Prince Harry

Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honour late mother

Sentebale, co-founded by the Prince, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year.

Saturday 7:50am

First place finisher Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and his chief racing engineer Gianpiero Lambiase celebrate after the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, November 22, 2025

Max Verstappen's race engineer to leave Red Bull for F1 rival McLaren

The move could fuel speculation around Verstappen's future in F1, as the 28-year-old had been a vocal critic of the new generation of F1 cars.

Fri, Apr 10

Kiaan Watts.

Kiwi cyclist suspended for punching rival during race

Kiaan Watts lashed out at Marjin Maas during the Salverda Bouw Ster race in Zwolle, hitting him in the helmet.

Fri, Apr 10

1:30

A woman checks her phone as she walks through Red Square at sunset, in Moscow, Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Growing discontent as Russia's internet crackdown presses on

The clampdown has made it more difficult to order taxis and deliveries, pay for goods and services electronically, and to stay in touch with friends and family.

Thu, Apr 9

Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards in 2019.

The Chase host's son Barney banned from driving after speeding

The 28-year-old, who co-stars in road trip series Breaking Dad with his father Bradley Walsh, exceeded a temporary limit on the motorway last year.

Thu, Apr 9

Shocking image from UK RSPCA rescue involving 250 dogs

Shocking image from UK RSPCA rescue involving 250 dogs

The image was so confronting some people thought it was AI - it's not.

Thu, Apr 9

Kanye attends the Grammy awards.

Festival cancelled after UK bars rapper Ye for antisemitic remarks

Last year, Ye released a song called Heil Hitler and later apologised with a full-page letter in The Wall Street Journal.

Wed, Apr 8

An 18‑year‑old who threatened to kill a worker with an imitation gun after being given the wrong sauces on Christmas Eve has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Man pulls fake gun on London chicken shop worker over wrong sauces

Marwan Khadir, 18, pulled an imitation firearm and threatened to kill a London chicken shop worker after he was given the incorrect sauce for his order.

Wed, Apr 8

Speaking from Vance's phone into a microphone in front of Orbán supporters at an election rally, Trump said "I love Hungary and I love that Viktor".

JD Vance calls Trump from Viktor Orbán campaign rally

Vance called Trump from the lectern, as the US President told the crowd through a microphone: "I love Hungary and I love that Viktor, I tell you he’s a fantastic man".

Wed, Apr 8

Kiwi entrepreneur's April Fools' post hits the wrong note

Kiwi entrepreneur's April Fools' post hits the wrong note

One critic said the joke made light of others hardship, "belittled those who did have to shut down companies."

Wed, Apr 8

A Waitrose store in London. File photo.

UK grocery store employee sacked after stopping Easter egg thief

Walker Smith told The Guardian witnessing thefts "every hour of every day for the last five years" prompted him to act.

Tue, Apr 7

Schleswig-Holstein, Flensburg: Police officers stand next to a fallen tree in a wooded area south-east of Flensburg, Germany on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Three killed as high winds topple tree on Easter egg hunt in Germany

Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event in woods near the town of Satrupholm at about 11am (local time) when a 30-metre tree fell on the group, German police said in a statement.

Mon, Apr 6

Morten Johansen, head of maritime archaeology at Denmark's Viking Ship Museum.

Danish warship sunk by Nelson's fleet discovered after 225 years

The ship was sank in brutal hours-long naval clash, considered one of Nelson’s "great battles".

Mon, Apr 6

A soldier of the 127th Separate Territorial Brigade launches a drone to search for Russian attack drones at the front line in the Kharkiv region Saturday, March 14, 2026.

How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation

In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows.

Sun, Apr 5

London Mayor Sadiq Khan

UK police investigate after officers left guns outside mayor's home

Five officers have been removed from front-line duties after a bag of guns was discovered by a member of the public.

Sun, Apr 5

View at burnt ambulances in a car park at Golders Green in London, Monday, March 23, 2026 after an apparent arson attack on four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service, Hatzola Northwest.

Two men and teen remain in UK custody over Jewish ambulance attack

The March 23 blaze destroyed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer organisation Hatzola Northwest.

Sun, Apr 5

Pope Leo carries the Cross.

Pope Leo XIV carries cross at Good Friday procession

He was the first pontiff in decades to carry a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross.

Sat, Apr 4

A house which was damaged after a Russian strike on residential neighbourhood in Kriukivshchyna.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for truce

A ceasefire was issued for the holiday last year, however both sides accused the other of breaking it.

Sat, Apr 4

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street on April 1, 2026 in London, England. The Prime Minister is giving an update on the situation in the Middle East, as the conflict continues into a second month.

NZ joins meeting to discuss ways of reopening Strait of Hormuz

New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed to 1News the country will be represented.

Thu, Apr 2

US President Donald Trump, left, and Britain's King Charles speak during the State Banquet in Windsor Castle, England.

King Charles to give speech to US Congress during Washington visit

He will be the first British monarch to give a speech to a joint meeting of US lawmakers in more than three decades.

Thu, Apr 2

View of the Inner Alster, or Binnenalster in Hamburg, Germany.

Wolf bites woman at shopping area in Germany's second-largest city

Experts believe that animal is a young wolf searching for a territory of its own that accidentally wandered into the city.

Wed, Apr 1