Families of Islamic State supporters escape Syria displacement camp, officials say

The displacement camps host some 12,000 foreigners – 8,000 children and 4,000 women.

Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin

The incident happened at around 10am this morning.

'I was kidnapped by Islamic State, sold into slavery and endured rape, torture and humiliation'

UN Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad writes how six of her brothers were shot and buried in irrigation ditches when Islamic State invaded the Sinjar region in northern Iraq.

Man escapes custody ahead of court hearing

It’s understood he escaped in a waiting car.

German zoo finds missing lions, tigers and jaguar hiding in their enclosures

A bear which had broken free from its enclosure was however shot dead.

Three monkeys staged an escape from their enclosure in Dublin Zoo during Storm Ophelia

The monkeys jumped 20 feet from a climbing frame in their habitat before running riot in the zoo grounds.

Wild animals, including monkey called Stevie Wonder, escaped at Fota seven times in one year

The animals were never in danger or a threat to any visitors, a spokesperson said.

Five teens apprehended after escaping from Dublin child detention centre

Two had remained at large last night but have since been found.

Murderer on the loose after absconding from jail in Wicklow

Gardaí are asking for the public’s assistance in tracking 51-year-old Frederick Lee.

How the giant Dublin Minion captured the world’s attention

Bananas.

How the giant Dublin Minion captured the world's attention

Bananas.

4x4 set on fire at Quinn plant in Cavan

CEO Paul O’Brien said it was ‘reckless in the extreme’ stating that employees were in the area that the car was driven in to.

Irish hostage released in Algeria amid conflicting reports of casualties

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the news that Stephen McFaul has been freed – but confusion remains over the fate of the other hostages.

Brothers still missing from Roscommon prison

The two brothers, Vasilea and Toader Feier, left a note in their cell at Castlerea Prison.

UK police ask for help locating prisoner

Patrick Joyce has breached the terms of his release agreement.

Escaped prisoner appears before Derry court

The 26-year-old was temporarily removed from the court after shouting obscenities at the judge.

GRA questions holding garda killer in low-security facility

The Garda Representative Association has also called for tougher sentences for certain murders, such as the killing of gardaí.

Escaped Garda killer arrested by PSNI in Derry

Martin McDermott, 26, was arrested in the city this morning for criminal offences he had committed in the region.

Search continues for Garda killer who escaped from Cavan jail

Martin McDermott, 25, was serving a seven-year sentence for the manslaughter of a Garda in December 2009.

Inmate escapes from Cavan prison

The prisoner was reported missing this evening.

Japanese tsunami: 7 incredible survival stories

Amongst the damage and destruction caused by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, there were incredible tales of survival and courage. We take a look at seven of them.

Escaped prisoner caught by gardaí

Search continues for escaped prisoner

The 25-year-old escaped while in the custody of two prison officers at Mid-Western Regional Hospital last week.

Escaped prisoner not located by authorities

The man absconded from custody while being treated at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick yesterday.

Prisoner escapes from custody during hospital visit