97 m. ago Trump’s Maga base divided on use of military might against Iran

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

Events

1 hour ago Israeli minister says Iran's supreme leader 'can no longer be allowed to exist' after hospital strike

Early-morning strikes from Iran hit the Soroka Hospital in the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva.

Politics

2 h. ago Cope welcomes over €53k for projects on small Donegal islands

A total of €53,100 has been approved for projects on the small islands off Donegal. The announcement, by Minister Dara… The post Cope welcomes over €53k for projects on small Donegal islands appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

2 h. ago Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after missiles hit hospital and wound dozens

Soroka Medical Centre in the southern city of Beersheba provides services to around one million residents in the south of Israel.

Events

3 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

6 h. ago Trump reportedly approves Iran attack plans, but waits to give go

It comes as strikes between Israel and Iran intensified overnight.

Politics

8 h. ago Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school

Parents from three Galway primary schools have come together to keep their children away from smartphones and social media as they transition into secondary school. In a remarkable show of unity, parents of pupils from the three local primary schools in Oranmore/Maree – Gaelscoil de hÍde, Maree National School and Scoil Íosa – have come […] The post Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

15 h. ago Trump calls head of US central bank 'stupid' for not cutting interest rates

The Federal Reserve has cut its expectations for US economic growth this year.

Politics

16 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

16 h. ago Trump says supporters ‘more in love’ with him than ever despite Iran divisions

Some longtime defenders of his America First mantra are criticising him for considering a greater US role in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Politics

17 h. ago Iran enters near total internet blackout as Trump remains cryptic over potential US strikes

Israeli attacks on Tehran kill an estimated 585 people by Tuesday, while Iran’s supreme leader calls US president’s rhetoric ‘absurd’

Politics

19 h. ago Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel as Trump weighs up wading into conflict

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

20 h. ago Boy (13) uploaded sexual abuse photographs of sister (6) to Discord social media channel

Teenager had unsupervised access to the internet from a young age and first viewed pornography at the age of six, court told

Events

20 h. ago Ireland faces top EU court over delay in removing terrorist and bomb

The European Commission has accused Ireland of missing critical deadlines to fight online terrorism.

Events

20 h. ago Israeli fire and strikes kill 140 in Gaza, medics say, as attention shifts to Iran

The deaths include the latest in near daily killings of Palestinians seeking aid

Events

20 h. ago Teen (13) posted images of himself sexually abusing his sister (6)

The court heard that the boy had unsupervised access to the internet from a very young age and later told gardaí that he first viewed pornography when he was six years old.

Events

20 h. ago Trump will not say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran

Mr Trump added that it is not “too late” for Iran to give up its nuclear programme.

Events

21 h. ago Tickets still available for Lions game against Argentina amid hefty pricing

Cheapest remaining single tickets on Ticketmaster are priced at €148, with hotel prices up in Dublin too

Sport

21 h. ago Last November Israel decided covert operations would not quell Iran’s nuclear threat

With almost 2,000km between Tel Aviv and Tehran, this is Israel’s first long-distance war

Events

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