‘I’m just waiting for my mum to call’: Ukraine fears for Azovstal defenders in Russian captivity
Daughter of military nurse recounts her mother's three months in Mariupol's factory-fortress
Militants kill dozens of farmers in northeast Nigeria
Locals describe Boko Haram fighters killing civilians in Rann in Borno State
Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
Comment a departure from US policy which White House official says has not changed
Obstetric fistula remains one of the most neglected human-rights realities
Resulting from prolonged or obstructed labour, the consequences can be lifelong
European Parliament accuses Russia of using rape as weapon of war
Resolution calls for co-operation by agencies to collect evidence swiftly to aid prosecutions
The Irish Times view on the global food crisis: reverberations from Ukraine
War in one of the world’s major breadbasket regions threatens to worsen malnutrition and hunger elsewhere
Surrogacy laws must safeguard against sale of children, says expert
Payment beyond cost of pregnancy could lead to exploitation, committee told
Ukraine war stokes global food crisis that could last years, says UN
UN chief in talks on restoring Kyiv’s grain exports as tens of millions threatened
Silence from Kyiv as Russia claims more than 1,700 surrender in Mariupol
No confirmation of the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian troops from Azovstal plant
A utopian future for the planet: How ‘human solidarity’ can see us through
Sci-fi stories feel irrelevant to writer Kim Stanley Robinson now as his focus shifts to climate change
Concern growing that proposed takeover of Chelsea could collapse
Club in danger of going out of business unless a deal is concluded by the end of May
Fintan O’Toole: Don’t avoid the united Ireland issue. Make it real
A potential new state will float in Irish Dreamland in the absence of detailed plans
Information overload: Shifting the narrative of climate change
A play by Eva O’Connor and Hildegard Ryan aims to put ‘heart and soul’ into the debate
China hits back at WHO over criticism of zero-Covid strategy
UN body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said policy not sustainable
Ukraine reports counterattack gains towards Russian border as Kyiv shuts gas flow
Zelenskiy cautions Ukrainians against raising their expectations on conflict too high yet
Aidan O’Brien’s Mother Earth faces tough Baaeed challenge in Lockinge
Trainer looking to get off the mark in Group One contests at Newbury on Saturday
All women, children and elderly evacuated from Mariupol – Ukraine
Efforts under way to save Ukrainian fighters trapped inside, Zelenskiy says
G7 and Ukraine to hold talks as EU seeks accord on new Russia sanctions
Kyiv and allies to discuss war effort as Kremlin prepares Red Square military parade
Belarus jails girlfriend of dissident seized from Ryanair flight
Sofia Sapega sentenced to six years following forced landing of plane in May 2021
‘Lack of medication’ as Russia destroys nearly 400 hospitals and medical centres
Fresh effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians has begun as EU to amend oil embargo
Russia calls on remaining Mariupol defenders to surrender as evacuation convoy heads to city
Kyiv’s besieged troops in Azovstal steelworks hold out despite ‘bloody fighting’
Civilians trapped in Mariupol steelworks as Moscow accused of ceasefire violation
Ukrainian defence of facility highlights Russia’s failure to take major cities in 10-week war
Evacuees from Mariupol steel plant tell of horrors of two months underground
More than 100 arrive in Zaporizhzhia after enduring hellish ordeal at Azovstal facility
Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin
‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin
Russia accuses Israel of supporting Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi regime’
Jerusalem summons ambassador and demands apology over Lavrov’s remarks
Ukraine war: EU set to agree new sanctions on Russian oil sales
Detail yet to be finalised but latest measures could have impact on prices here, says Ryan
Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Switzerland may amend banking secrecy laws amid UN pressure
Protection of banking secrecy violates international law, says UN special rapporteur
It takes a village: Carlow residents make a welcoming home for Ukrainians
Over 110 refugees have arrived at Ballon’s 70-bed rest centre since start of April
Ukraine war: United Nations confirms evacuation of civilians under way from Mariupol
As many as 100,000 people believed to be blockaded in city devastated during battle
Peace in Ukraine: What will it take and how can it happen?
Contours of a deal are already visible, but there’s likely to be a lot more bloodshed first
UN to ‘redouble’ efforts in Ukraine after missile strike on Kyiv
Call for powerful international response to attack while Russia takes ‘colossal losses’
Love songs and tear gas in a tense Sudan Ramadan
People seek distraction as tanking economy is set against ominous political backdrop
Putin condemned for ‘depravity’ in Ukraine as Russia takes ‘colossal losses’ in eastern battle
Russia kills Radio Liberty journalist in Kyiv; British aid workers detained by Russian forces
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