Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as talks stall
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says it’s too early to lift sanctions on Iran
Hegseth tells US allies ‘time for free-riding is over’; White House confirms fresh talks with Iran to take place
IDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended
Almost 19,000 applications received from US citizens for Irish passports last year
Many Americans seeking ‘Plan B’ to leave Trump’s America, says immigration lawyer
Girl airlifted to hospital after being struck by car in Co Westmeath
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after incident on Wednesday
Iran gives positive signal on taking part in peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
Tehran had said US is ‘not serious’ about negotiations
The surprise findings from Census 1926: Only 1% returns in Irish and ‘so many nuns’ living to 100
The census includes a list of professions which are almost extinct such as lamplighter, umbrella fixer and knitter
How to search the 1926 census: Top tips and how to find your family tree
Interest in the first census records for the independent Irish State is expected to be huge
Catalpa flag from rescue of Fenian prisoners in 1876 to go on display
The American flag from the Catalpa, a ship used to rescue six Fenian prisoners in 1876, is to go on display at the National Museum. Video: Ronan McGreevy
The flag that saved six Fenians from a ‘living tomb’ to go on display for the first time
Presence of an American flag 150 years ago made the Catalpa one of the most celebrated prison breaks in history
Why the failure of Noël Browne’s mother and child scheme still matters 75 years later
Proposals for free, universal healthcare were successfully blocked by the medical profession with support from the Catholic Church
Trump renews demand for opening of Strait of Hormuz as Israel and Hizbullah trade fire
Oil prices climbed in early trade due to anxiety as tanker traffic through the strait remained largely frozen
20 derelict Dublin properties: a year on
Ronan McGreevy visits 20 Dublin properties highlighted as derelict by The Irish Times in 2025 to see what, if any, progress has been made. Video: Ronan McGreevy
All 20 derelict properties highlighted by The Irish Times a year ago remain decrepit
Survey of buildings in Dublin shows the process of bringing them back into use is very slow
From Rasputin to Putin: Why Russia will never learn from its history
Antony Beevor says Rasputin was a historically important figure who accelerated the demise of the Romanov dynasty
One crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down over Iran
As it happened: Donald Trump says incident will have no impact on any potential negotiations aimed at ending the conflict









