Ireland

Scotland to approve free sanitary products for all women

The legislation would make products such as tampons and sanitary pads free for all women in Scotland, available at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies.

Irish lawmakers meet as wrangling to form government goes on

Talks among the parties have failed to make much progress since the February 8 election, which brought a breakthrough for left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at the expense of the two long-dominant centrist parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

Sinn Fein seeks talks with Fianna Fail on forming new Irish government

Sinn Fein, Fianna Fail and the centre-right Fine Gael Party of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar secured just under a quarter of seats in parliament each, making it hard to form a government without a coalition.

Sinn Fein’s election victory in Ireland is a ‘seismic shift’

This is what brought Sinn Fein to victory in the Irish polls.

Sinn Fein seeks place in Irish govt after electoral 'revolution'

A general election surge in support for Sinn Fein, once the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, upset Ireland's traditional two-party grip on power.

Three-way tie in Irish general election: exit poll

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's incumbent Fine Gael party, their centre-right rivals Fianna Fail and left-wingers Sinn Fein all received 22 percent of first preference votes, according to the Ipsos MRBI poll issued as the polls closed at 2200 GMT.

Ireland votes in 'three horse race' to form next government

The three-way race led by left-wing Sinn Fein is a new dynamic for the Republic, where governments have been historically dominated by Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

Pussycat Dolls announce reunion tour 10 years after split

The burlesque-turned-girl-band, known for songs like "Don't Cha" and "When I Grow Up", will hit the stage from April in Dublin, the band says.

Istanbul Airport welcomes 40 million passengers so far this year

Turkey’s giant new hub, Istanbul Airport, hosted more than 40 million passengers, mainly using international flights, since opening its doors last year.

UK parliament to hold special Saturday session on Brexit

Talks between Britain and the EU teetered on the brink of collapse on Tuesday with tit-for-tat claims of intransigence ahead of the October deadline for Brexit. Bank of England warned despite preparations, no-deal Brexit will hit UK households hard.

Rugby World Cup: Scotland keep hopes alive with bonus-point Samoa win

Scotland win 34-0 against Samoa in Kobe that saw Pacific islanders finish a man down.

British PM Johnson vows to stay put to hit October 31 Brexit deadline

At the beginning of his party's annual conference in the northern city of Manchester, Johnson wants to rally his party with the "do or die" message that he will deliver Brexit by the end of October, with or without a deal.