Astronaut captures timelapse of lightning and aurora from space

Timelapse images, taken aboard the ISS by German astronaut Alexander Gerst, captures lightning strikes and an aurora as seen from space. Video: ESA

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Nasa timelapse captures moon setting into red and green auroras

Timelapse footage, shot from the International Space Station, has captured the moon setting among vibrant red and green auroras. Video: Reuters

Double Olympic medallist Daniel Wiffen discussed illness, partying and LA 2028 as he returned to his hometown of Magheralin. Video: Getty

White-tailed sea eagles continue to be reintroduced to Ireland thanks to a decades-long project from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, outlines a "radical" proposal to make prescriptions for common conditions available at pharmacies. Video: PA

A wildfire that started over the weekend in northern Athens continued to rage, prompting the evacuation of more suburbs. Video: Reuters