1 hour 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

2 h. 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 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

3 h. ago Sinn Féin criticised for 'heartless' opposition to extending temporary protection for Ukrainians

Last week it was announced that Ireland will support plans to extend the protection to 2027, but Sinn Féin say this is a “mistake”.

Politics

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 Tough Love: The basketball star who tried to guard Brian Wilson from harm

Stan Love resorted to extraordinary methods to protect his Beach Boy cousin during ‘chaotic years’

Politics

16 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 Inside and outside the Kneecap courtroom: Film directors, The Fields of Athenry, and a few police

Here’s what happened when hundreds of supporters of Kneecap’s Mo Chara convened on Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Events

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 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

21 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

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Politics

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

25 h. ago Bombed live on air, now a hero: state TV anchor becomes a symbol of resistance in Iran

Sahar Emami lauded as ‘lioness’ and warrior after she kept broadcasting amid Israeli bombing of state broadcaster

Events

26 h. ago Iran's supreme leader says nation will 'never surrender' to Israel and warns US against intervening

Iran has also sent a what it described as a “swarm of drones” towards Israel.

Events