Retrospective archive
10,000 sourced records covering January 2020 to August 2026. Five hundred concise archive briefs are currently free to read.
An independent panel investigating mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland finds "systemic failures" by the state led to a series of "serious human rights issues" at the establishments.
The International Olympic Committee lifts its ban on Russian athletes, allowing them to take part in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States, after previously being banned from competing under its own flag for doping and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score in nine consecutive World Cup matches (including the previous edition), after scoring in the team's 3–2 victory against Egypt in the round of 16.
Switzerland advances to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1954 after beating Colombia in a penalty shootout in the round of 16.
In association football, Spain records its sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup clean sheet in a 1–0 win over Portugal in the round of 16, setting a tournament record, while goalkeeper Unai Simón extends his scoreless streak to 609 minutes.
The third edition of the Esports World Cup opens in Paris, France.
In association football, FIFA declares American forward Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium following an intervention by U.S. president Donald Trump. FIFA suspends his ban under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, placing it on a one-year probationary period while allowing the red card itself to stand. It became the first time since the introduction of FIFA's automatic suspension system that a World Cup red card suspension is overturned rather than served.
Norway advances to the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 2–1 in the round of 16. Brazil's loss also marks the team's earliest elimination from the tournament since 1990.
Oman reaches an agreement with France and the United Kingdom to ensure safe navigation through the country's waterways including the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.
Three men are found not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The New IRA had claimed responsibility for the killing.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet state that Hamas militant Muhammad Na'im Jandiya, who allegedly took part in taking hostages during the attack on the Nahal Oz kibbutz in the October 7 attacks on Israel, has been killed in an airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip, violating the ongoing ceasefire.
Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first player to make 30 FIFA World Cup appearances, score 20 World Cup goals, and score in eight consecutive World Cup matches (including the previous edition), after scoring in the team's 3–2 victory against Cape Verde in the round of 32.
In association football, Egypt advances to the round of 16 of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Australia 4–2 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw after extra time, in the round of 32.
Israeli defense minister Israel Katz reports that the military has demolished 83% of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says that the United States will not renew the USMCA trade agreement signed during president Donald Trump's first term. The U.S. will conduct annual reviews of the trade agreement and will conduct negotiations and amendments to it.
Stephen McCullagh lodges an appeal against his sentence for the murder of Natalie McNally.
In association football, the Mexican soccer team defeats Ecuador, winning their first game in the knockout round of a FIFA World Cup since 1986.
Paraguayan president Santiago Peña declares a national holiday after Paraguay defeated Germany 4–3 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw, in the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
Starting at 7am, resident doctors in Northern Ireland hold a 24-hour strike over pay.
The Palestinian Football Association confirms that Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar was killed by Israeli forces in the Khan Yunis Governorate town of Al-Qarara.
In association football, Paraguay defeats Germany in penalty shoot-outs during the round of 32, the largest upset since 2018 and the fourth-largest in World Cup history.
Footballer George Best's European Cup winner's medal sells at auction for £300,000.
Israel says its military has killed Mansour Sami Mahmoud Shahtout, a Hamas naval police commander who ran the Central Camps and took part in the October 7 attacks, in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip.
In association football, World Cup co-hosts Canada advance to the round of 16 of the tournament for the first time after defeating South Africa 1–0 in the round of 32.