Catherine Connolly takes over the role from Michael D Higgins, whose 14-year term ended at midnight.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.
Turkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayor
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.
‘This animal spared my life’: Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.
Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US shutdown
The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it’s not yet a done deal in the House.
Armistice Day being marked around the world
The Queen and the Princess of Wales joining services to mark Armistice Day in the UK.
Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior minister
Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex but was unable to get inside.
Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct
The South Korean actor allegedly hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek against her will.
Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct
The South Korean actor allegedly hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek against her will.
