Blood Moon seen around the world during longest lunar eclipse of 21st century

Stargazers were out in crowds around the world yesterday to watch the longest lunar eclipse of 21st century and the 'Blood Moon' phenomenon that results.

100 days of the Government

Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, reviews the beginning of Micheál Martin‘s second term as Taoiseach. Video: Dan Dennison


US and Ukraine sign minerals deal

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X, saying it “signals the Trump Administration’s commitment to a free, sovereign, prosperous Ukraine."