Eight fire salamanders and a natterjack toad were intercepted by Customs officers in Dublin in recent months.

What a relief climate change has been reconfigured as extreme weather by the Trump administration, writes Suzanne Harrington

An obstetrician who made a number of serious errors when treating new mothers has been found guilty of poor professional performance on 17 counts by a Medical Council inquiry.

A new poll of Israelis and Palestinians found that a slim majority on both sides still favour a peace settlement establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel, despite years of conflict and deadlock in negotiations.

Update 6.11pm: The so-called 'Islamic State' group has claimed responsibility after a Syrian blew himself up outside a wine bar in Ansbach, injuring 15 people.

A woman who claimed she has difficulty walking after a hysterectomy operation almost 10 years ago has lost her High Court action for damages.

A woman who claims she has difficulty walking after a hysterectomy operation nine years ago has taken a High Court action for damages.

I’m a natural risk-taker.

Unlike Cubists or Impressionists, Yvonne Condon doesn’t have to imagine or experiment with an abstract world.

A TABLE at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen is one of the hottest, most sought after meal slots in the whole world.

A consultant gynaecologist has lost a High Court challenge against her suspension by the Medical Council over her treatment of three patients, including a woman who later died.

The High Court will rule later this month on a consultant gynaecologist's appeal against a one-year suspenion imposed by the Medical Council over treatment she provided to a number of her patients, including a woman who later died.

Portsmouth’s FA Cup hopes have been hit by the news defender Hermann Hreidarsson and striker Danny Webber face at least six months on the sidelines.

POLICE in Germany have arrested an opera singer who they say murdered her wealthy husband then used a double to get her hands on his €5 million estate.

THERE was undue delay in treating a woman after undergoing a gynaecological procedure, an expert told a Medical Council fitness to practise inquiry.

A CONSULTANT gynaecologist told a Medical Council fitness to practice inquiry she would carry a horrendous burden for the rest of her life because of the death of a patient in her care.

YOU don’t need to be an expert to get to grips with the Killinascully economics of NAMA.

An 18-year-old pupil armed with an axe and knives attacked his school with petrol bombs in Germany today wounding nine classmates before he was shot and arrested.

Hermann Hreidarsson would be interested in a summer switch to Rangers, according to his agent.

NASTY is not the word that immediately associates itself with Paul Hart. Portsmouth’s amiable caretaker manager is as softly-spoken and courteous as they come in the Premier League pressure cooker but Hart has demanded his side embrace the dark arts if they wish to preserve their top flight status.

SO Eugene Murphy (Letters, August 29) did not find my column headlined ‘Taxpayers fleeced and reputations ruined by false child abuse claims’ (August 22) to his taste.

Portsmouth captain Sol Campbell is losing his fitness fight to face former club Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

A TEENAGER’S love of animals, particularly those with scales, is helping her get through the tough times she faces with a rare illness called Job’s Syndrome.

Portsmouth have signed former Charlton defender Hermann Hreidarsson on a two-year deal.

PERHAPS your columnist Hermann Kelly has emerged form a deep sleep recently judging by his column on the EU at 50 (Irish Examiner, March 23).

Ipswich welcome back star Nigeria international Finidi George for tomorrow’s home match against Arsenal.