White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, says Trump
Leavitt joined US president’s 2024 campaign and will be one of his ‘top outside’ advisers ahead of midterm elections
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Nato chief calls for ‘conversation’ on usefulness of Irish neutrality in changing world
Neutrality an ‘important conversation to be had among the Irish people’, says US air force general Alexus Grynkewich
No progress in talks aimed at reviving interim Iran-US deal, says Iranian source
Washington accuses Tehran of failing to honour agreement to reopen vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Race was latest test of the durability of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing
Russia frees ex-US marine Robert Gilman four years after jail sentence
Concerns over 32-year-old’s health had grown sharply in recent weeks
Rescue efforts continue in Colombia as earthquake death toll reaches at least 250
Magnitude 7.4 quake struck country’s coffee-growing heartland on Monday flattening homes and health centres
Treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia should not be reimbursed by HSE, drug group recommends
Disease causes progressive damage to the nervous system with those affected having shorter life expectancy
Pakistan says US and Iran are close to ‘some sort’ of deal
Four killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian vessel in Red Sea
China’s clean-energy gamble is paying off
As disruption in Strait of Hormuz rattles energy markets, Beijing’s long push towards electrification is cushioning the impact and reshaping global power
Taiwan prepares for war, but China has other options
‘Blockade by fire’ could cut off supplies to the island while minimising disruption to others
Daniel Kinahan now categorised as ‘captured’ by US agency that offered $5m reward
Combined $10 million reward on Christy Kinahan snr and Christopher Kinahan jnr remains active
Of course Hollywood is dying. It’s been dying for nearly 80 years
AI is cited as the latest threat to Hollywood’s survival, yet box office revenues are at record levels
Trump says he will demand compensation from Iran
Trump says he will demand Tehran pay compensation for ‘all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded’
How Israel’s elections are impacting latest Gaza peace plans
Washington’s reaction to Netanyahu’s comments has been muted as plans proceed to implement next stages of ceasefire
Irishman in Canada: We no longer cross the river to shop in Michigan because of Trump
We enjoy Canada’s diversity, we had always felt uncomfortable with Northern Ireland’s social restrictions
The Irish emigrant journey now: Graduate from college, spend 10 years abroad, move home
Last census showed 9% of Irish-born population had come back from living abroad, suggesting a high return rate
Iran says US must meet new conditions before Strait of Hormuz reopens
Tehran wants war compensation from Washington ‘for what it has violated’
Iran issues tough demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile
From America to Dún Laoghaire: ‘Gun violence in US schools is something we thought about a lot’
Award-winning novelist Téa Obreht on fiction, fame and moving with her family from the United States to Dublin
The number of Pioneer pins has fallen – but so too has alcohol consumption
Rite & Reason: The temperance movement originated in the United States in the 19th century
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
President’s one-time personal attorney becomes head of country’s top law enforcement department
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is ‘very close’ but will not free up waterway by itself
Tehran-Oman arrangement over control of shipping lane seen as crucial to wider agreement to end conflict begun by US
New books for August – Alan Opts Out, Small Town Girls: A Writer’s Memoir and Four Terrible Parents
Three great reads from Courtney Maum, Jayne Anne Phillips and Calla Henkel
United States beat Ireland to lift Aga Khan trophy in centenary of Nations’ Cup
Jessica Kurten’s team fight until the end but miss out on first win since 2022 at Dublin Horse Show
US court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom
‘Unjust decision’ must be overturned by the supreme court ‘in its entirety’, president says on social media
Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to children’s wellbeing
Judge orders Meta to add teen-use limits and youth-safety changes for five year
Democrats need to wake up and listen to radical progressives in their ranks
Reckoning required over Joe Biden debacle and stance on Gaza
Removal of rough sleepers for Belfast Fleadh and demolition of bunker under Hitler’s chancellery
Plus: Residents campaign against Fingal’s proposed Dunsink City Quarter and the €10,000-winner at the Dublin Horse Show
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship and banning ‘birth tourism’
President’s move comes after US supreme court rejected first attempt to restrict the guarantee of citizenship for those born in country
US senator Mitch McConnell (84) leaves rehab centre to continue recovery from fall at home
Republican’s absence narrows path for Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to be made head of justice department
US Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of congress over Covid hearing
Fauci invoked fifth amendment dozens of times to parry hostile Republican inquisition over pandemic response
‘Tradwife’ and ‘manosphere’ content’s influence growing in Ireland, says National Women’s Council
New campaign warns about misogynistic content and challenges online messaging where women can be ‘pressurised’ into care roles
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract for military base
Deal with Louisiana-based firm Arkel International, which previously worked for US government in Iraq, yet to be finalised
Iran warns Gulf states: tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
Tehran seeks to deter US strikes by raising prospect of severe economic disruption across region
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