3 h. ago People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says

A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.

Events

3 h. ago Man who attacked a graveyard flower seller is jailed for two years

A “danger to society”, who was spending €600 a week on drugs, has been jailed for a further two years for headbutting a graveyard flower seller

Events

3 h. ago EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit

The White Paper on European Defence comes after the bloc announced this month a raft of proposals it says could mobilise up to €800 billion.

Economics

4 h. ago Israel launches ground operation to retake part of key corridor in Gaza

Defence minister Israel Katz warned Palestinians in Gaza that the army would again order evacuations from combat zones soon.

Politics

4 h. ago Renewal of attacks with no aid entering Gaza is a death sentence for my people

Terrified families had only just returned to Gaza and now they’re fleeing once again

Events

5 h. ago Trump and Zelensky end call a day after ceasefire talks with Russia

US President Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin about a possible partial ceasefire.

Politics

9 h. ago World reacts to Israel’s attack on Gaza, with Germany saying hopes for peace are shattered

A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.

Politics

9 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy accuses Putin of breaking vow to Trump not to target energy infrastructure

Ukrainian leader says Russia targeted energy facilities overnight, Kremlin says Trump and Putin ‘trust each other’

Politics

10 h. ago Russia’s demands of Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace agreement

Putin calls for a halt to military support not just from the US but from all Ukraine’s foreign backers

Politics

10 h. ago Putin’s vow not to hit Ukrainian infrastructure at odds with reality – Zelensky

Ukraine’s President has said he will speak to Donald Trump later on Wednesday as the US leader pushes for a peace deal.

Politics

14 h. ago Zelenskyy accuses Putin of 'effectively rejecting' ceasefire after Russian drone attacks

The attacks came just hours after a phone call agreeing peace between Putin and Donald Trump.

Events

14 h. ago Attacks continue between Russia and Ukraine hours after Trump

The attacks came just hours after a phone call agreeing peace between Putin and Donald Trump.

Politics

15 h. ago Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of infrastructure attacks after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Moscow agreed to part of a US ceasefire proposal following Trump phone call by calling a halt to attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities for 30 days

Events

16 h. ago International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality

First Lady Sabina Higgins led the distinguished guests at a very special International Women’s Day Lunch which took place in the King’s Head Bistro in Galway recently, in aid of Self Help Africa. Hosted by Mary and Paul Grealish, the event was an inspiring celebration of women and a call to action for gender equality. […] The post International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

16 h. ago Ireland must scale up preparations for extreme weather events, climate council warns

‘If we do not put structures and resources in place, communities will be increasingly exposed,’ Climate Change Advisory Council chair says

Events

23 h. ago 'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after being left aboard space station for nine months

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were initially scheduled to spend just eight days in the International Space Station.

Technology

24 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

25 h. ago US judge orders Elon Musk's DOGE to stop firing employees of foreign aid agency

The judge’s ruling was the latest legal setback to Trump’s cost-cutting and government staff reduction drive.

Events

26 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

27 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