2 h. ago Rambo, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor: Donald Trump’s cultural revolution comes to Washington

A day after drafting in the National Guard and just before he sits down with Putin, the US president took time out to consider the arts

Politics

15 h. ago Trump says second meeting with both Zelensky and Putin has 'very good chance' of happening

The US President said the meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday will be “setting the table for the second meeting”.

Politics

25 h. ago North Korean and Russian leaders in call to reaffirm alignment over Ukraine

The phone call came ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska.

Politics

61 h. ago Donald Trump says he will deploy national guard in Washington DC

Move comes despite statistics showing that violent crime hit a 30-year low in 2024

Politics

2 d. ago Donald Trump says homeless people must leave Washington DC ‘immediately’

USA-TRUMP/WASHINGTON (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, official says National Guard may be deployed

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4 d. ago Zelensky rules out ceding territory and says Kyiv must take part in negotiations

The Ukrainian president was speaking ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Politics

4 d. ago Zelenskiy warns against ‘dead solutions’ without Ukraine involvement

The Ukrainian president was speaking ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Events

5 d. ago Cloud hangs over Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland next month amid opposition to Freedom of Dublin award

Cloud hangs over Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland next month amid opposition to Freedom of Dublin award  The Irish Independent

Politics

5 d. ago Donald Trump confirms he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th

Presidents of the United States and Russia to meet in person for first time since 2019

Politics

6 d. ago Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad: How did we get to a culture war over this?

Hollywood’s Gen-Z favourite is a talented actor, but Donald Trump’s endorsement could prove sticky

Events

6 d. ago Princess Anne Is The Ultimate Horse Girl in Diplomatic Green Outfit and Symbolic $20,000 Brooch During Ireland Visit

Princess Anne Is The Ultimate Horse Girl in Diplomatic Green Outfit and Symbolic $20,000 Brooch During Ireland Visit  marieclaire.com

Politics

6 d. ago Harris ‘eager’ to progress trade talks to avoid further tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect from Thursday, with exporters in Ireland facing a new 15% rate applying to imports to the US.

Politics

7 d. ago Ireland must proceed with caution after Donald Trump’s threat of increased pharma tariffs

Ireland must proceed with caution after Donald Trump’s threat of increased pharma tariffs  The Irish Independent

Politics

7 d. ago Donald Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips

Apple boss Tim Cook at White House to announce extra $100bn investment in United States

Politics

7 d. ago Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’

US president says special envoy Steve Witkoff made ‘great progress’ in meeting Putin at Kremlin on Wednesday

Politics

7 d. ago Princess Anne's Surprise Visit to Ireland Included a Stop Right Up Her Alley

Princess Anne's Surprise Visit to Ireland Included a Stop Right Up Her Alley  People.com

Politics

8 d. ago Trump praises Sydney Sweeney advert, takes aim at 'woke' Taylor Swift

US president Donald Trump has praised actress Sydney Sweeney amid controversy over her American Eagle jeans advert, while also criticising musician Taylor Swift

Politics

8 d. ago Donald Trump mentions Ireland as he threatens ‘150% to 250%’ tariffs on pharma

Donald Trump mentions Ireland as he threatens ‘150% to 250%’ tariffs on pharma  The Irish Times

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8 d. ago Donald Trump makes particular mention of Ireland as he threatens higher tariffs on pharma

Negotiations continues on relief for cars, steel and aluminium ahead of Thursday deadline for activation of reciprocal tariffs

Politics

8 d. ago Palantir sees first billion dollars in quarterly sales amid US spending cuts

Its one billion dollars quarterly revenue haul was fuelled by a 53% spike in government sales, despite massive spending cuts under Donald Trump.

Economics