'We're paying thousands a year to have a job': Postgraduate workers protest over poor conditions

Kerrville, Texas resident Scott Walden recounts evacuating home due to flooding

Kerrville resident Scott Walden recounts the ordeal he and his wife faced when they had to evacuate their home after flooding swept through central Texas.

Kerrville, Texas resident Scott Walden recounts evacuating home due to flooding

Kerrville resident Scott Walden recounts the ordeal he and his wife faced when they had to evacuate their home after flooding swept through central Texas.

Drone footage of the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas

Houses and facilities around the San Gabriel River in Georgetown are partially submerged following heavier-than-forecast rain. Video credit: Adam Grumbo

Irish Army Rangers board the MV Matthew in largest-ever drugs haul

UK PM gives full backing to Reeves after she appeared upset in parliament

Mr Starmer told Virgin Radio he had spoken to the chancellor and she was “fine”, and her tears were as a result of a “purely personal” matter. (Reuters)

Naval Service help guards seize drug haul

The Naval Service helped gardaí seize an estimated €35 million worth of cocaine off the Co Waterford coast.

Irish Leaving Certs in Zante: 'When I first came it was a bit mad'

Zakynthos, known as 'Zante', has become a popular destination with Irish Leaving Cert students for a post-exams holiday. Video: Niamh Browne

Europe swelters under scorching temperatures as regions issue heat alerts

Major heatwaves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees in many countries including Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, France and Turkey.