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Trump says pilots of US helicopter that crashed in Strait of Hormuz are ‘fine’
Israeli military issues evacuation order for Lebanese city of Tyre
Trump loudly booed in Madison Square Garden as Republicans cry foul over Los Angeles vote
Trump, who drew deafening jeers at an NBA finals game, claimed ‘rigged elections’ in the LA mayoral race amid a Democratic vote surge
The World Cup is still free to watch in Ireland, but for how much longer?
More and more sports broadcast rights are moving to subscription services and that is likely to continue
Israel and Iran halt their most direct confrontation since April
US president Donald Trump intervenes after both sides exchange strikes
A ‘miraculous transformation’: how Kim Jong-un fortified North Korea
Kim Jong-un used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energised its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine
Portaloos signposted as lavatories? Sold out lobster bisque? It can only be Borris Festival
The annual Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas brings leading writers, thinkers and entertainers together in Co Carlow
Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and confirms move away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow
Why Netanyahu defied Trump’s orders and retaliated against Iran
Israeli prime minister opted for escalation despite US calls for restraint as election pressures mount
‘I’ve had enough’: Donald Trump walks out of stormy interview
In rainy Wisconsin, the US president literally leaves the barn after being pressed on Iran, January 6th and the California elections
Trump’s failed plunder of the US state coffers shows how far he’s willing to sink
Worldview: At a stroke, a potential tax liability from presidential tax audits of perhaps $100m was wiped out
Ireland will be an ‘honest broker’ in the EU presidency – a bystander and abstainer
Trump’s strategic chaos and Ireland’s strategic ambiguity are effectively two sides of the same coin. But ours is no longer sustainable
Ken Early: Gianni Infantino has little reverence, respect or feeling for football – it’s all about the money
Fifa president has focused on increasing World Cup revenue to the detriment of the game’s greatest showpiece
The Irish Times view on the Nowak killing: a rallying cry for the far-right
The Trump administration has weighed in, including an extraordinary post from JD Vance
Marilyn Monroe was more interesting than the myth
A century after her birth, the world is still celebrating Marilyn. Her strange combination of luminosity and vulnerability made her immortal
Trump is offering grants to make Europe great again. This may not have the desired effect
Marco Rubio’s state department will fund European groups that the Trump administration hopes will increase Europe’s civilisational self-confidence
Politics of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino dominate event with flood the zone defence
Sporting anticipation for this World Cup is at an all-time low, and for good reason
World is crying for peace, says Pope Leo in Spain as he urges leaders to temper divisions
Leo XVI will become the first pope to address the Spanish parliament
US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe
It comes after European states refused to back the US preferred candidate for new High Representative for the international community
Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US
Iran says it targeted ‘enemy bases’ in Gulf following US strikes on Sirik and Qeshm Island
Here in Trump’s US the staggering expense of daily life casts a shadow over the World Cup
A record 48 teams will play across US, Canada and Mexico for sport’s most prestigious prize
Donald Trump too tired to have a go at ‘Sleepy Joe’
President’s mental and physical health under hawkish scrutiny as ‘third-term’ talk abates
While some US companies pay more Irish tax than at home, reverse is true for CRH and Smurfit
Data filed with the SEC lift lid on how much US companies pay to exchequer here and how much Irish behemoths are paying to American authorities
Keir Starmer suggests US ‘trying to interfere’ in UK democracy with posts on Henry Nowak death
Prime minister’s comments follow remarks by JD Vance blaming the murder of British teenager on mass migration
Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit
Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president
US Senate passes $70bn Ice funding as Democrats fail to ban Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
USA-TRUMP/IMMIGRATION (UPDATE 7, PIX):UPDATE 7-US Senate passes $70 billion ICE funding; fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Controversial candidate Graham Platner presents the Democrats with a dilemma
A 41-year-old who ‘has had his share of problems’ looks set to win the Democratic nomination to run for the US Senate in Maine, a key battleground in November’s midterms
Don’t worry about a 12% fall in GDP, but watch unemployment closely
Latest huge move in Irish economic data highlights how multinationals distort GDP numbers
Europe is finally flexing its innovation muscles
The new EU tech sovereignty package shows a welcome shift from defensive regulation
Hizbullah rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israel says it will not withdraw troops
Hizbullah leader says ‘resistance will continue’ as Israel keeps up strikes in southern Lebanon
Trump says he will nominate his former lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general
US president’s former personal lawyer has moved quickly as acting attorney general to ingratiate himself to Trump
Elon Musk accused of ‘interfering’ in British politics with posts on Henry Nowak death
Billionaire owner of social media platform X ‘trying to whip up division’, says Keir Starmer, following riots in Southampton
Trump’s unlikely tariff lever: a 1930s law on forced labour
Fresh US tariffs based on American law aimed at combatting forced labour
‘I am tired of amateur hour’: Republicans test the limits of Trump’s power
US president’s style of governing has collided with restive party members
Israel plans big settlement push across occupied West Bank
‘We are continuing to build the Land of Israel in practice,’ finance minister says
Republican-controlled House deals symbolic blow to Trump over Iran war
Vote blocks president from carrying out more strikes in Middle East without congressional approval
Israeli strikes kill at least 10 people in Gaza, medics say
Ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump has failed to halt Israeli attacks
‘Like the Eiffel Tower’: Trump’s cage fight plan sums up his presidency
Roman emperors used bread and circuses to distract people. Trump prefers cages and crypto
Lidl warns Government, Trump’s UFC ring on White House lawn and Shergar
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Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder
Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks
It’s the fish, stupid: Iceland referendum on EU talks won’t be a slam dunk
Fishing rights and sovereignty fears the big questions in Icelandic vote on restarting EU membership talks
US continues strikes near Strait of Hormuz after one killed in Iranian attacks on Kuwait
Representatives back resolution aimed at stopping war until hostilities are authorised by US Congress in blow to Trump
Trump tariff threats puncture truce with Brazilian president and spark political storm
President Lula lashes out at lead election rival Flávio Bolsonaro over US lobbying effort
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens
Zelenskiy says operation demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to hit strategic targets deep inside Russia
Iran insists any US-Israel ceasefire must cover conflict in Lebanon
Donald Trump is demanding an end to Tehran’s nuclear programme
New Danish government to cut corporate tax
Four-party coalition led by Mette Frederiksen will also eliminate income tax bands for highest earners
Trump drops plan for €1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Money would have compensated political allies for being targeted by justice system under Biden administration
Trump begins rebuilding his tariff wall with proposed new levies
US president plans fresh tariffs across swathes of products
Rural Iowa is facing ‘farmageddon’. Chaotic tariffs mean we ‘lead the nation in farm foreclosures’
On a night when six states held primary elections, Iowa set the stage for a fascinating campaign ahead
Armenians look towards EU, but Russia is watching
Armenia’s foreign policy direction has become a big issue in advance of Sunday’s parliamentary elections
The US will face a reckoning one day. In the meantime, Trump just gets more volatile
Middle East chaos, looting of public purse and collapse in respect for US just 16 months into his second term
Zelenskiy warns of further strikes after at least 23 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
Capital Kyiv and city of Dnipro among areas hit by ‘systemic’ drone and missile attacks
Iran reviewing proposed agreement to end war with US as Israel continues Lebanon incursion
Negotiations ongoing with deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz to be struck over the next week, Trump claims
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