The party has won 48 seats, with Sinn Féin second on 39 and Fine Gael third on 38.
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah targets military post
Both sides accuse each other of violating last week’s ceasefire aimed at ending 13 months of conflict.
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia’s path to the EU.
Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don’t understand, and fear they will lose.
Malaria vaccine rolled out in world’s worst-affected country
It could save the lives of thousands of children in Nigeria, where 180,000 died from malaria in 2022.
Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government’s survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.
France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government’s survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.
French PM risks no confidence vote after forcing through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive such a vote, with left and far-right parties promising to oppose him.
