8 h. ago Russia to pause strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities after Trump

Peace impossible unless West stops giving arms and intelligence to Kyiv, Kremlin says

Politics

9 h. ago Russian and Chinese online networks often mention Ireland, study reveals

Russian and Chinese online networks often mention Ireland, study reveals  Newstalk

Politics

10 h. ago Trump and Putin agree immediate ceasefire on Ukraine energy and infrastructure

The Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the US administration is pressing for.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump and Putin seek ceasefire against Ukraine energy and infrastructure targets

The phone call between the Russian and US presidents came as the US pushes for an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Politics

11 h. ago Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'

During the call, Putin called for the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence” to Ukraine.

Events

16 h. ago Beauty brand Rituals to open new and much bigger store in north Dublin

Beauty brand Rituals to open new and much bigger store in north Dublin  Dublin Live

Politics

34 h. ago Tánaiste accuses Russian president of being ‘holdout’ in Ukraine peace talks

Simon Harris was speaking in New York.

Politics

34 h. ago Trump to speak to Putin by phone as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Simon Harris accuses Russian president of stalling over a peace deal with Ukraine

Politics

37 h. ago Lithuania says Russian military intelligence behind Ikea store arson

Earlier today, the Lithuanian prosecutor general’s office attributed the arson attack in Vilnius in May 2024 to Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU.

Events

57 h. ago O’Rourke sisters take silver medals at World Championships in Serbia

Roscommon siblings both lose to Russian opponents in their gold medal matches

Politics

3 d. ago Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen

Trump accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels movement of threatening Red Sea shipping.

Events

3 d. ago Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' on militant sites in Yemen

Trump accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels movement of threatening Red Sea shipping.

Events

3 d. ago Polish PM offers Jesse Eisenberg military training to ‘land new James Bond role’

In a post on X, Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the actor to ‘come over to Poland’ after the star gained Polish citizenship.

Events

3 d. ago Russian captain of North Sea crash ship remanded in custody after UK court appearance

Vladimir Motin (59) faces manslaughter charge over collision off Yorkshire coast that killed a Filipino crew member

Events

3 d. ago Veteran antique store owner to close up shop after 50 years in Dublin’s Liberties

Veteran antique store owner to close up shop after 50 years in Dublin’s Liberties  Irish Independent

Politics

4 d. ago Captain of ship in North Sea collision charged over death of crew member

Vladimir Motin, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, in Russia, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter, police said.

Events

4 d. ago EU considering plan to potentially double military aid to Ukraine

Proposal asks EU states to jointly commit to provide up to €40 billion to Ukraine

Events

4 d. ago Netanyahu accuses Israeli former intelligence chief of blackmail amid dispute over controversial legal reforms

Tension also high between Netanyahu and the Shin Bet over ongoing affair dubbed ‘Qatargate’

Politics

4 d. ago Putin sent Trump message on Ukraine ceasefire idea, says Kremlin

Russian president has said proposal needs work

Politics

4 d. ago Ukraine seeks ‘strong steps’ from US to force Russia accept truce and discuss peace

Russian president has said proposal needs work

Politics