2 h. ago Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in April as supply shortages bite

Annual rate of growth largely unchanged from March after a surge in house prices over the past year

Economics

2 h. ago Central Bank forecasts lower economic growth and fewer homes built in coming years

The Republic is among the countries most exposed to US president Donald Trump's sweeping economic policies

Economics

15 h. ago Fed holds rates unchanged as Donald Trump calls chairman Jerome Powell ‘stupid’

US president asks whether he can ‘appoint myself’ at the central bank hours ahead of policy decision

Politics

22 h. ago Donald Trump says 'I may do it, I may not' when asked if the US will join in strikes on Iran

Earlier today, Iran’s supreme leader said the nation would never surrender as demanded by Trump and warned the US it would face ‘irreparable damage’ if it intervenes.

Politics

39 h. ago Trump considering US strikes against Iran, and he says patience is 'wearing thin'

US President Donald Trump denied leaving the G7 summit early to work on a ceasefire, telling reporters the US is ‘looking at better than a ceasefire’.

Politics

44 h. ago Trump says the US won't kill Iran's leader 'for now' as he says patience is 'wearing thin'

US President Donald Trump denied leaving the G7 summit early to work on a ceasefire, telling reporters the US is ‘looking at better than a ceasefire’.

Politics

48 h. ago Loud explosions heard in Tehran as Israel and Iran exchange more missile strikes

US President Donald Trump denied leaving the G7 summit early to work on a ceasefire, telling reporters the US is ‘looking at better than a ceasefire’.

Events

3 d. ago Donald Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader

The US president warned Tehran against retaliating to the United States.

Politics

3 d. ago War between Israel and Iran expected to continue for at least a fortnight

Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war

Politics

5 d. ago Trump to preside over military parade as US cities prepare for 'No Kings' demonstrations

Organisers said the rallies would be the largest since Trump returned to office in January.

Events

7 d. ago US moves staff from embassy in Iraq as tensions with Iran over nuclear deal increase

US President Donald Trump confirmed reports tonight that staff have been moved from the region.

Events

8 d. ago Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ some posts he made about Donald Trump

Two men began exchanging insults last week on social media

Politics

8 d. ago LA protests: Gavin Newsom says ‘democracy is under assault’ from Donald Trump

‘Mass arrests’ made after Los Angeles mayor imposes curfew in effort to quell protests

Politics

8 d. ago US marines deployed to LA have not yet responded to immigration protests

The troops are only in the city to protect federal property, officials said, as President Donald Trump clamped down on immigration protests.

Politics

8 d. ago Why Donald Trump is only beginning his pursuit of the ‘enemy within’

US president seeking to justify intervening anywhere with whatever means he chooses

Politics

1 week ago Elon Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he funds Democratic rivals, Trump warns

When asked during a phone interview if his relationship with the Tesla CEO was over, the US President said: “I would assume so, yeah.”

Events

1 week ago US Outpaces Canada, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Bring Revolution in High

US Outpaces Canada, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Bring Revolution in High-Speed Aviation Networks as President Donald Trump Lifts Supersonic Flight Ban After Fifty Two Years  Travel And Tour World

Politics

1 week ago Elon Musk suggests staring new political party as rift with Donald Trump deepens

US president dismisses claim by Tesla chief that he is named in files related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Politics

1 week ago Letters: Elon Musk’s break with Donald Trump may offer opportunities to Ireland and rest of the EU

Letters: Elon Musk’s break with Donald Trump may offer opportunities to Ireland and rest of the EU  The Irish Independent

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump says he is ‘focused on other matters’ amid Elon Musk feud

Former allies Trump and Musk unlikely to find quick resolution to row over tax-cut Bill

Politics