Federal Reserve cuts rates by half point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks a milestone in its two-year fight against inflation
US central bank’s decision marks a milestone in its two-year fight against inflation
US company founded by Earl Tupper in 1946 was transformed when Brownie Wise developed a new marketing approach for its products directly targeting women in their homes
The issue is coming to a head on Friday with the first visit to Washington DC by new UK prime minister Keir Starmer
One price, home and away: A cut-stone house on the Cotes-d-Armor, hideaway cabins and more
Persuading undecided minority she is best choice is the most important element of Tuesday’s TV debate
There much to see in Washington DC, a city full of landmarks and pleasures
The US author, whose new novel Creation Lake is longlisted for this year’s Booker Prize, on US politics, the war in Gaza and her love of Ireland
Planet Business: Volvo puts the brakes on electric vehicle targets, tourist taxes spread and Nvidia takes a bath
One price, home and away: An old farmhouse in Azay-le-Ferron, an apartment in Chicago and more
Rookie wide receiver injured in shooting in San Francisco’s Union Square district
A dude ranch holiday in Tucson, Arizona, is among exciting offerings for experienced riders and novices alike
Brady was shot dead in Kansas City after intervening in the suspected theft of a car
Meetings involving US national security adviser and Chinese officials part of an effort to to reduce the temperature in the relationship
The US seemed to be on the verge of a significant racial reckoning, but four years later black people are still over-represented in the numbers killed by police
Chinese president tells the US national security adviser that Beijing is committed to a stable relationship with Washington
Amid ongoing scepticism, here is a layman’s summary of why scientists are convinced that global warming is both real and human-caused
Judge Aileen Cannon’s previous ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith did not have legal authority to bring the case has faced staunch criticism
Three days of talks will focus on easing tensions in the relationship between the world’s two most powerful countries
Trump is jealous of Kamala Harris’s looks, her crowd sizes, her star power and her vivacious, bodacious vibes. That’s a good start
Demonstrators criticise US failure to enforce ‘red line’ and called on Ireland to influence White House
UN reports worsening humanitarian conditions, with malnutrition soaring and polio discovered
Investigators linked activity to same network blamed for hacking incident reported by Trump campaign
On a trip to California, Fionn Davenport uncovers some of Santa Barbara’s wellness practices, where everyone in town has perfect teeth and a healthy glow
The former president, now 80, talks about pushing past shyness, how she was ‘bullied’ into a documentary about her life, and her fears for the US and climate change
Bestselling writer Ian O’Connor peels back the layers of the controversial New York Jets star in his new book
Pentagon says US committed to taking ‘every possible step to defend Israel’ after killing of senior Hamas and Hizbullah figures
US president Joe Biden says ‘it’s still possible’ to get a deal for a Gaza ceasefire
New York Times releases poll showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by four points in each of key Rust Belt states Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania
Self defence gives ‘blank cheque’ to countries to attack others inside UN rules, Prof Conor Gearty says
It comes after Microsoft report detailing foreign agents’ attempts to interfere in US campaign
Creator of soapy young adult novels was proud of bringing a love of reading to a generation of girls who ‘hadn’t even picked up a book’ before
Free from human interference, the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea has become a haven for endangered species
Research Lives: Niamh Hynes, vascular surgeon and post-doctoral researcher, University of Galway
US says drinks giant hiding ‘astronomical’ profits in countries including Ireland
Donald Trump was discussed as a potential target of the plot, but the scheme was not conceived of as a plot to assassinate him
Trinity’s assistant librarian is delighted with life in the capital after moving from Minnesota - apart from the Dublin Bus service
President pledges ‘maximum punishment’ with hundreds arrested for ‘crimes’ during protests
More than 560 homes and other structures destroyed since the blaze started 11 days ago
Historians Margaret MacMillan and Roy Foster see troubling parallels between the events of today and those of a century ago
There are few means to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorial regime that is once again ramping up domestic repression
Worst example ever of blatant sexism and racism by the committee, claim critics
Transfer of jets should, over time, help Kyiv build capacity to put a dent in Russia’s aerial superiority
Communist Party leadership promises more measures to stimulate the economy
Ganz examines the restive period of early 1990s, when ‘an intense anguish’ took hold in American life
US and Japan agree joint military structure in response to ‘evolving security environment’
Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López command massive transnational cocaine and fentanyl businesses
The merits of having the right mindset to seed big discoveries, which in the case of David MacMillan and Frances Arnold led to a Nobel prize
Last weekend’s attempted assassination has electrified the former president’s base and rallied party rivals. As he extends his lead in the polls, the clock ticks on Joe Biden as pressure to quit the race increases
Moscow accused of ‘hostage-taking’ amid behind-scenes talks on possible prisoner swap
It is understood accommodation and flights for those travelling for surgeries will be paid for by State
There had been whispers that the shooting had changed Trump, as near death experiences often do
A political cipher, Usha was a registered Democrat, now her husband is Trump’s vice-presidential pick
This is an enjoyable read in the same vein as the author’s best-selling debut, but there is a lingering sense that she is playing it safe
That Trump became a victim of the very violence he has done so much to validate will not provoke either him or his fans to think again. It will merely serve to fortify a mindset in which America is already at war with itself
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices