'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton

Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.

Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?

Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.

Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu

Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.

Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida

Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.

Hezbollah repells two more incursion attempts as Israeli soldiers raise flag in town near Irish troops

Also this morning, the Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon.

'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida

'Evacuate now': Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5 storm as Florida braces for impact

The hurricane could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation just 12 days ago.

Flights to Orlando cancelled, but Disney World remains open despite Hurricane Milton's approach

Netanyahu says Lebanon faces destruction 'like Gaza' as Israel expands offensive in country

Since 23 September, more than 1,110 people have been killed in Lebanon and more than one million have had to flee their homes.

Israeli forces close to UN peacekeeper bases 'compromising' safety of Irish troops - UN

Intense diplomatic efforts are being made at UN Headquarters in New York to push Israel to de-escalate and move back from their positions.