'Science should not stand in the way' of schools reopening

As the US has reported a record 77,300 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours the US government confirmed that all schools will reopen after summer break.

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."