European gas prices drop sharply amid news of US-Iran peace deal
US-Iran peace deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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Nearly 65km from kick-off, San Francisco joins the World Cup party – sort of
Despite hosting six games, the tournament feels slightly elsewhere. Thankfully there are plenty of Mexican fans and Irish pubs
US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower Irish fuel prices
Inside Politics: Fuel prices, public pay and derelict sites all feature on a busy political agenda
The Iran deal removes a big economic risk for Ireland, if it holds
The deal will ease some pressure on households and the Government but problems will remain
What is in the US-Iran deal and when will the Strait of Hormuz open?
The agreement will extend ceasefire by 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations
Donald Trump says US and Iran have agreed deal
US president says Strait of Hormuz will reopen and US blockade will end
Trump criticises Israeli strikes on Lebanon as US pushes for deal to be signed
Agreement includes reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Jeffrey Epstein continues to haunt Donald Trump
No matter how much the US president wishes him away, Epstein is persisting as a national obsession
Anthropic suspends latest AI models after US blocks access to foreigners
Trump administration issued directive to company due to national security concerns
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center
Move comes hours after a court-ordered deadline to remove president’s name from performing arts venue in Washington
World Cup 2026, Day 2: The Yanks have entered the chat
Katy Perry, Ted Lasso, Tom Cruise – it wouldn’t be the USA without a galaxy of star power as the hosts open their account in LA
Western Europeans won the lottery of life. But this is changing, culturally and economically
Europe, one of the most impressive cultural enterprises of the past few hundred years, is at a crossroads
Perfect start for USA as they outplay Paraguay while Trump prepares for UFC extravaganza
Donald Trump stays away from Fifa World Cup game in Inglewood, California, where irresistible hosts show off a free-spirited approach
A ghost from my teenage past emailed to say hello. I’m so glad he did
Andy’s life is a story of survival and surrender, trauma and redemption. He’s one of the sharpest, funniest people I’ve ever been reacquainted with
After the Fall by Ian Shapiro: Thought-provoking guide to how the world got into this mess
The path that led to Donald Trump and current crises was forged decades ago by the missteps and missed opportunities of other leaders
‘A distinct absence of joy’: The World Cup’s return to the US has been overshadowed
With the tournament at risk of being overshadowed by politics and pricing, American players have tried to shift the focus to their football in advance of their game against Paraguay
US tariffs may hit employment here by 3%, Government analysis warns
Ireland more exposed than other European countries when it came to exports to the US, paper explained
Irish J1 students: ‘They did actually reject the visa until they could review all my social media’
Demand for visas has remained ‘strong’ despite students’ safety concerns
US launches fresh wave of strikes against Iran after Trump vows to hit country ‘hard’
Tehran says it will reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington
Why the world must agree to regulate AI
A technological disarmament pact between the US and China would make everyone feel more secure
What ‘soft skills’ are and why they’re more important than ever
Skills like critical thinking, creativity and problem solving allow a graduate to stand out from their peers
World Cup Group D guide: Mauricio Pochettino plots knock-out route for the United States
Talented Turkish squad will fancy their chances on return to the big stage
Record student numbers in Irish colleges by 2034 to require extra €200m
Baby boom peak in 2008 will be reflected in 20 per cent increase in third-level enrolments over next decade
‘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
Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City
Team were not at hotel when incident occurred on Saturday, having been preparing for New Zealand friendly in Florida
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
As the world turns: The story of James Gamble and the invention of the soap opera
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US shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz
Fresh exchange of fire in the Gulf tests fragile ceasefire as conflict enters its 100th day
Police search for suspects after 12 people shot at US festival
Victims range in age from 14 to 61 with two of the wounded in a critical condition, police say
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
A century on, Marilyn Monroe speaks to the possibilities the United States once offered
With Miles Davis and Allen Ginsberg, the film star contributed to an unstoppable excitement about the future
Dennis Locorriere: Dr Hook lead vocalist who sang band’s breakthrough hit Sylvia’s Mother
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Crystal Gayle and Jerry Lee Lewis among artists who recorded New Jersey native’s songs
World Cup podcast: Who are favourites to win and the players to watch?
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Markets tumble as AI rally pauses and US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices little changed on Friday as traders await more clarity on peace talks
Wilful ignorance is not an acceptable dodge when it comes to Aughinish Alumina
Irish neutrality is rightly questioned when governments do utmost to prevent ban on alumina exports to Russia
Europe is finally flexing its innovation muscles
The new EU tech sovereignty package shows a welcome shift from defensive regulation
‘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
Irishman who died on hunger strike during War of Independence honoured in US birthplace
Joe Murphy was 25 when he died on the 76th day of hunger strike, the same day as Terence MacSwiney
‘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
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
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
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
US airbase targeted by Iran in latest exchange of attacks
IRAN-CRISIS/ (WRAPUP 2, PIX, TV):WRAPUP 2-US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack
Singapore mobilises international response over fears seabed becoming global battlefield
Underwater fibre-optic cables carry more than 95 per cent of intercontinental data traffic
‘An inside job’: US public opinion on Israel has shifted
World View: Disgust at Israel’s assault on Gaza and Iran war have precipitated a shift, including among prominent Jews
Speaking English has been central to success of Ireland and its emigrants
On the downside for Ireland, speaking a global language has made us complacent on the need for better language skills
Conditions at largest US immigration detention centre under scrutiny as rights groups file lawsuit
Three people have died at the facility in El Paso, Texas, since it opened nine months ago
Mark Carney proves Donald Trump can win elections outside his own country
Carney’s unexpected victory in the Canadian election proved the US president is such a political force that he can win elections outside his own country
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