Taoiseach Micheál Martin will host an informal meeting of EU leaders in Dublin this morning following yesterday's European Political Community summit.
This day 50 years ago, John Patch was abducted and killed by loyalists in north Belfast
Four jobs also at risk as parent company ITV instigates UK-wide cuts ahead of sell-off
A wise old detective once told me: "There’s no such thing as coincidence." As I read about the horrific attack on 80-year-old pensioner Brenda Raymond, which occurred in Watford this week when she was sprayed with flammable liquid and set alight, the words of my former colleague chimed with me louder than ever. Right now, Brenda is fighting for her life in hospital, and Hertfordshire Police are hoping the public will come forward and help them. There were many factors about the attack on Bren...
Political prisoner Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, one of seven athletes at risk of execution in Iran, given prestigious Magnitsky humanitarian award A boxer and political prisoner on death row in Iran said he will “never surrender” as he accepted a prestigious human rights prize on behalf of “the generation that is paying the price of freedom with their lives”. Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani , an Iranian boxing champion, coach and political prisoner, has been sentenced to death three times and is on...
Former Ireland international speaks to Nathan Johns about his new book, with co-author Gerry Thornley reflecting on the writing process
They are making a big contribution to our current, albeit lower, fertility levels
Defined benefit pensions will become increasingly unsustainable for the workforce to support
Dublin City Council offers €550,000 contract for draft regeneration plan
Political relief around resolution, but there are questions left to answer
Three of the company’s vehicles reported the balances as the lender’s total loan book fell to €609.9m
Micheál Martin had to greet 50 world leaders individually, exuding warmth while respecting cultural and personal differences
Minister for Health must stick to her department’s plans and fully implement health information labelling
Having inexplicably opted out of availing of a loan when it was launched a year ago, Ireland has a new opportunity to join the scheme
Netherlanders seem like such a clever bunch but, in the cities, they cycle as if they’ve got Antisocial Personality Disorder
A report by the Oireachtas budget office asks if State funding for greyhound racing is ‘simply arresting its inevitable collapse’
Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong ready to go again after featuring in win against Argentina
From Michael Lowry’s ‘plain but not simple’ truth to Alice Glenn’s views on girls ‘used and abused by men with condoms’
The Leinster lock knows Ireland will need to focus on not giving Fiji access to the unstructured play they prefer
Freedom of movement of Irish citizens should be the priority
I was able to comfortably walk to work up the Liffey through Dublin 1 and Dublin 2 in record time
There are big unknowns in the offing for both sides in the form of inflation and cost
Narrow focus on build and supply alone will not reduce house price inflation
Chinese household registration system usually restricts citizens’ access to public services beyond their locality
Formula 1 heads for the bright lights of Las Vegas with both 2026 titles settled, but the competitive picture at the front of the grid tighter than it has been at any other stage of the season.
We sample a selection of the city’s most beloved bakes, from Cuisine de France to artisanal offerings at nearly twice the price
Tipp FM and South East Radio are subjects of first radio inquiries by regulator since changes to Broadcasting Act
Jimmy McLoughlin has ambitious plans to grow Fallon & Byrne’s business while also expanding chicken business Rosie & Jim
Kyiv has reported fresh disruptions to Starlink, crippling its air defences in the midst of negotiations to end the war
The US President is pursuing his pet projects with renewed vigour, despite the threat of investigation and criticism that his 90,000-sq-ft 'shed' looks like an Amazon warehouse
Frieze London is an art world mecca where eyewatering deals are struck - but it's not the artists themselves who are getting fat on it
As first time buyers struggle with affordability, multigenerational mortgages could become more popular in the UK
Jim Crawford’s team qualified for playoff with an outstanding run that included victory against England
England moved to second spot in Group A3 behind Spain, confirming their place in the Nations League last eight in March.
Scott Colom claims narrow victory over Republican incumbent
The now-departed Nvidia boss’s honeytrap scandal could bring down the AI boom he helped create
President says vice-president should turn attention to ‘massive corruption’ in Democratic-run cities and states
Group also working with Chinese criminals to move large sums of money
Jim Crawford’s side hoping to find happiness in Tampere
In recent years, there have been several high-profile instances of financial mismanagement – checking a charity’s credentials provides peace of mind
As the public sector pay dispute nears its end, unions are reaching a new demographic
INMO wants highest ‘band two’ rates to become standard payment for frontline nurses
92ac Farm at Knockatemple, Virginia
If your company gifts preloaded cards at the end of the year, here’s how to ensure you’re not on the hook for fees
Four others were killed in the enclave in separate incidents
US envoys stole the show in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky while European leaders dined at the National Gallery
But pubs hope to see delegates venture out for a taste of Ireland after the meetings
Suggestion from Paraic Brady provokes criticism from animal welfare groups
Broadcaster blames ‘studio lighting’ after campaigner Daniel Lambert queries why Palestine flag lost its colour
At least four are critically injured as firefighters search rubble for survivors
The stars have finally aligned but is it too late for the man or the club?
Both bands will embark on major stadium tours next year
Department of Social Protection will face questions from public spending watchdog on sums received by charity
Threats ‘cause disruption and instil fear’, Defence Minister says
Wisconsin officials euthanized a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County after confirming a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the birds.
Radio: Making dinner is the bane of the Newstalk host’s life. So impassioned is the celebrity chef that she might welcome another bomb alert, if only to get a word in
Oil refiners in Asia are increasingly turning back toward crude from Middle Eastern producers as flows rebound after months of conflict, lessening the need for imports from alternative suppliers including the US.
Data from statistical agency points to vast toll of progress by Moscow’s forces on a few small fronts
A mother hippopotamus protecting her young is one of the most fearsome forces of nature. Luckily, I’d just married someone ready to meet it head-on Anna and I got married in Portugal in September last year. We had been together for 13 years. She said in her vows, “I don’t know what life is going to have in store for us, but I know our love for each other is always constant.” Ten days later, I found myself in a swamp in Botswana with my intestines hanging out of my back. Continue reading...
While Spain, Germany and the UK have all introduced laws protecting renters’ rights, Luís Montenegro’s centre-right government is empowering landlords As Storm Charles reached Portugal’s shores this week, flights were aborted, schools were closed, and the global Web Summit in Lisbon was forced to cancel a whole day of lucrative events. But even the promise of some very bad weather was not enough to deter housing protesters from setting up camp for another night on the streets. Since 14 Octobe...
Owning an electric car, driving an electric motorbike taxi, riding scooters – we speak to people in Oslo, Kigali and Shanghai about their everyday routines The race to electrification has emerged as a key theme of this year’s UN climate summit: increasing the use of electricity – particularly from clean sources – has the potential to improve daily life for people around the world. The summit’s co-hosts are now trying to get countries to promise to increase their electricity use to 35% of all...
Defence minister says extent of sexual misconduct found by study is ‘unacceptable’, as military tries to attract more recruits Germany’s defence minister has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces after a study found soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks. The first comprehensive study of its kind into the Bundeswehr, conducted by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and released this week, comes as...
Backed by MPs from across the political divide, Bavarian Ilse Aigner offers an approachability and warmth the chancellor lacks Germany has had 12 presidents since the end of the second world war, all of them men. Now, for the first time, the federal republic is on the brink of getting a female head of state. But Ilse Aigner, the lead candidate for the post, is unusual in more ways than one. “No law degree. No marriage. No penis,” is how the left-leaning Taz newspaper put it this week – a wry,...
L’Américaine a fait de cette théorie du complot un podcast à plus de 30 millions de vues. Elle est aujourd’hui au centre d’une bataille judiciaire inédite portée par le couple Macron.
Wines for the Weekend: This Spanish white would go well with tapas, while the French red would be perfect with roast lamb
These three importers have all been in Ireland for more than two decades and have seen the market transform
Scouting Ireland told its senior leaders earlier this month that it has an €8.23 million deficit but said it remains in a “sound position” from which to fulfil its mission. In a presentation on November 7, a copy of which has been obtained by The Currency, the 38,000-member organisation said its gross income reached €8.6... View Article The post Facing a deficit of €8.23m, Scouting Ireland has a plan to meet historical abuse case costs. Will it work? appeared first on The Currency .
The free workshops will be led by renowned industry professionals giving aspiring filmmakers invaluable insights across screenwriting, producing and directing
Car owners could save up to €300 on their motor insurance, according to research from the Central Bank.
The exhibit will be the group’s final exhibition for 2026
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