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International

September
September 2025
Trump says he will send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
Steve Coogan among celebrities urging Starmer to say Israel committing genocide
Ukraine and Russia trade blame as Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant without power for fourth day
Pressure mounts on Man United manager as team lose 3-1 to Brentford
Ireland's Jake McCarthy wins bronze at World Rowing Championships in Shanghai
New drone sightings over Denmark military base as EU plans 'drone wall' to prevent incursions
At least 38 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight
UN set to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
Autism campaigner: Autism is not new and does not need to be cured
Evie Nevin
Europe leads USA by three after Ryder Cup opening day
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court
Rory silences the heckles as supposedly hostile Bethpage atmosphere turns to 'library'
'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.
EU eastern states want a ‘drone wall’ along their borders
Members walked out on Netanyahu's UN speech before he even started
In typical Netanyahu style, his speech featured several props.
Brussels insists Trump's new 100% pharma tariffs will not apply to EU exports
A spokesperson said the EU's deal with the US shields European pharma exports from tariffs higher than 15%.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government will be studying the impact of this announcement, which he noted includes a "number of exemptions".
Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara thrown out by London court
Liam Ó hAnnaidh was not required to enter a plea to the charges against him and the prosecution now falls.
'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's new digital 'Brit Cards'
'I'm not afraid': Ex-FBI director and Trump critic James Comey charged with two crimes
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How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?
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Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.
Police investigating death of Irish woman, 66, in Spanish apartment complex
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Obama conferred with Freedom of Dublin amid calls to boycott the event
European broadcasters to vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision next year
Unusual Dáil motion to condemn attacks on Gaza flotilla with Irish aboard
Israel kills pregnant aid worker and two infant children in airstrike on apartment
The World Health Organisation estimates that at least 1,580 health workers have been killed by Israel since October 2023.
Kneecap criticise Met Police decision to move protesters planning to gather outside court tomorrow
'It's the human response': Dublin barrister on why she's sailing with the Gaza aid flotilla
Gaza flotilla group says it has 'credible' intelligence Israel will attack them 'within 48 hours'
Former French president Sarkozy given five-year jail term over campaign finance links to Gaddafi
The date of Sarkozy’s incarceration will be decided later.
Trump accuses UN staff of 'triple sabotage' over technical issues during his General Assembly speech
Drone incursions over Denmark airports were part of 'hybrid attack'
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have named their new daughter Rocki Irish Mayers
Palestinian president to address UN virtually after US barred him from attending in person
Martin spoke (briefly) to Trump at a world leaders banquet and they chatted about golf
Rory McIIroy, Doonbeg and the Ryder Cup were briefly touched upon in their chat at New York hotel last night.
Tánaiste raises attack on Gaza flotilla at UN amid calls for probe into drone attack
Detainee dead and two wounded in shooting at US immigration facility