The lives of asylum seekers are being put in danger in Tamaulipas state by the US government’s Migration Protection Protocol (MPP) and Mexico’s government lack of humanitarian assistance, the international medical organisation has warned.

The two-year-old's arm was draped around her father's neck, suggesting she clung to him in her final moments.

While Donald Trump declared state of emergency on the US border with Mexico in order to gain funds for building a border wall to prevent migration into the States, a lesser known fact is the health problems Central Americans face when they are deported back.

Tributes have been paid to “the heartbeat” of Trócaire, Sally O’Neill Sanchez, who was killed in a car crash in Guatemala.

It must take a lot to leave your home, young child, maybe even newborn in tow, to walk a thousand miles to a place you’ve heard separates families at its border and uses “outdoor fenced spaces” as “shelter”.

These shipments are rarely just about saving lives, writes Morten Wendelbo.

The critically acclaimed ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ has put confidence tricks back in the spotlight. Robert Hume looks back at some of the most famous scams.

The electorate has the chance to break the Republicans’ lock on government in possibly the most consequential midterm elections in US history, writes Elizabeth Drew AHEAD of this week’s US midterm elections, domestic

An Irish charity working to protect human rights defenders has recorded a dramatic rise in the murders of activists around the world.

Trump may not have built his wall but he is effectively deterring immigration through detentions, deportations, separations, threats and a culture of fear, writes Bette Browne

US government officials said they are crafting a new legislative package aimed at closing immigration "loopholes" following the president's calls for Republican lawmakers to immediately pass a border bill using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through.

I love everything about 20th century design, Charles and Ray Eames, and, of course, our very own Eileen Gray, Carol-Anne Leyden, director and co-founder of CA Design, tells Aileen Lee

Nearly 7,000 Syrians will be allowed to remain in the United States for another 18 months, the Trump administration has said, but no more Syrian citizens will be able to apply for the special protection programme.

At least 22 people have died in Central America as Tropical Storm Nate dumped heavy rain across the region.

At least 200 land and environmental activists were killed in 2016 protecting forests, rivers and land from mining, logging and agricultural companies - the highest annual number on record, a watchdog said.

Sean McComb is putting his trust in Irish head coach Zaur Antia and team after sensationally beating Russia’s World Elite light-welter champion Vitaly Dunaystev to qualify for the World Championships from the European Championships in Kharkiv, Ukraine yesterday.

Two gang members who are in the US illegally held three teenage girls against their will in Houston, Texas, and killed one of them in a satanic ritual, authorities have said.

Irish people raised €7.6m for Trócaire during Lent last year.

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Irish nurse Berna Breen saw the brutality of gang warfare in Honduras, writes Ellie O’Byrne, when she worked in an A&E department for RTÉ’s new series of ‘Toughest Place To Be’.

Irish nurse Berna Breen tries working in the A&E section of a hospital in Honduras on Toughest Place To Be, on Monday on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

Irish aid agency Goal is seeking up to 25 redundancies after a “challenging” 2016.

Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega has been re-elected, setting the stage for his third consecutive term - but this time accompanied by his wife as vice president.

Hillary Clinton introduced running mate Tim Kaine as "a progressive who likes to get things done", joining him in the crucial battleground state of Florida to help kick off next week's Democratic National Convention.

Democrat Hillary Clinton was close to announcing a vice presidential running mate last night, with US senator Tim Kaine of Virginia leading a small group of contenders under consideration to help her do battle with Republican rival Donald Trump.

Thousands of British women are planning to travel either on their own or as part of a female group to countries ranked as the world’s most dangerous destinations for women, according to a new study. 

BROADCASTER Hector Ó hEochagáin is on the move again to celebrate TG4’s 20th anniversary.

UN envoy Mary Robinson has called for schoolchildren to be taught more about how their lives directly impact climate change.

Choosing a Fairtrade brand can make a difference to producers in the developing world, says Jonathan deBurca Butler

A large crowd in Honduras accompanied the body of Berta Caceres to its final resting place amid calls for justice over the killing of the indigenous leader and environmental activist.

Killings spiked by nearly 70% last year in the gang-plagued El Salvador, authorities said, resulting in a homicide rate that could make it the world’s most violent country.

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A family desperately smashed into a concrete tomb when they heard a teenager they thought was dead screaming from inside her coffin.

MEXICO: The arrest of a drug smuggler in scuba gear led to the discovery of a tunnel from Mexico.

It’s often a good idea for startup founders to have a close familiarity with their product. For one scientist, contracting the tropical disease for which he’s attempting to provide a revolutionary diagnosis was not part of the plan.

One-year-old Tegan, with her parents Tina and Michael, is among the cochlear-implant patients featured in The Sound Barrier on RTÉ One on Tuesday.

Kya de Longchamps explains why it really is a bright idea to give your home a creative lift with the dark gem that is Georgian mahogany.

Some Easter Sunday shows for your viewing pleasure.