Irish citizenship applicants will have to prove English or Irish language skills
Anyone applying to be an Irish citizen will have to prove their language abilities and have lived in the country for eight years, if new regulations are introduced.
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Thousands gather for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic
The funeral of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has taken place in the Serbian capital Belgrade, as thousands of people gathered in front of the church to pay their respects.
EU to invest £171m in Greenland amid Trump tensions
The EU is to invest €200m (£171m) in Greenland to improve relations with the Arctic island amid tensions caused by Donald Trump's demands that the territory be handed over to the US.
Race driver thanks rival for saving his life with 'incredible act of bravery'
A British motor racing driver says he owes his life to a rival who dragged him from the burning wreckage of his car after he crashed during a race in China.
Race driver thanks rival for saving his life by pulling him from burning car
A British motor racing driver says he owes his life to a rival who dragged him from the burning wreckage of his car after he crashed during a race in China.
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Student jailed for drugging and raping 10 women linked to further alleged offences, police say
Convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China, has been linked to other alleged offences, police have said.
Convicted rapist linked to further alleged offences, police say
Convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China, has been linked to other alleged offences, police have said.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill at least 12 people
Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese village killed at least 12 people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.
Who are the far-right AfD party - and what are their policies?
Alternative for Germany's resounding victory in a regional election has sparked alarm, including from Holocaust survivors.
Alternative for Germany: Who are the far-right party clinching victory in Saxony-Anhalt?
Alternative for Germany's resounding victory in a regional election has sparked alarm, including from Holocaust survivors.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill at least nine people
Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese village killed at least nine people, including women and children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
'Thuggish' behaviour at anti-migrant protest condemned - as hundreds of demonstrators gather after small boat arrival
Protesters have clashed with police after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Portsmouth following the arrival of a small boat carrying migrants.
Hundreds of protesters gather after small boat arrival - as 'thuggish' behaviour condemned
Protesters have clashed with police after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Portsmouth after the arrival of a small boat carrying migrants.
Hundreds of protesters gather over small boat arrival - as 'thuggish' behaviour condemned
Protesters have clashed with police after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Portsmouth over the arrival of a small boat carrying migrants.
Police dispersal order in place after small boat arrival sparks protests
A police dispersal order is in place after hundreds of protesters gathered in Portsmouth.
Police dispersal order in place after hundreds of protesters gather in Portsmouth
A police dispersal order is in place after hundreds of protesters gathered in Portsmouth.
140 migrants in one small boat intercepted in English Channel, Sky News understands
Around 140 migrants in a single small boat have been intercepted in the English Channel, Sky News understands.
At least five dead in Amazon plane crash
An Amazon cargo plane has overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, hitting multiple vehicles.
Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport - striking multiple vehicles
An Amazon cargo plane has overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, striking multiple vehicles.
Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane has overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, with black smoke seen rising from the scene.
At least 25 dead after bus plunges into steep ravine on Cape Verde island
At least 25 people - mostly schoolchildren and teenagers - have died after a bus plunged into a ravine on one of Cape Verde's islands.
FIFA confirms Infantino to stand for re-election as president
FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job.
Nepal: China confirms number of dead and missing following floods
China has confirmed that 43 people are dead and 519 still missing after flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet over a week ago.
Seven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon
Seven people, including two women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry has said.
Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon
Four people, including two women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry has said.
Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights
Hundreds of flights have been suspended after the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau.
Katie Taylor wins final fight of her boxing career
Ireland's Katie Taylor has finished her career by beating Flora Pili on points.
Prince William to represent Charles at funeral of Norway's King Harald
Prince William will represent his father King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace announced.
Two pilots die in Greek military jet crash
Two pilots have died after a Greek military jet crashed during an air show.