Irish backstop must be abolished, says Johnson

British prime minister Boris Johnson says that the Northern Ireland backstop needs to be abolished if there is to be a Brexit agreement between the UK and the EU. Video: UK Parliament TV

Associated article


Why France's local elections matter

Naomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'Leary


Decoding Irish placenames

Ireland’s placenames tell us so much about the country’s history and mythology, its geography and its ecology. Illustrations: Jennifer Farley


LATEST STORIES