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EU satellite images identified ‘dark vessel’ in Irish Sea that could be linked to rogue drones
Airborne devices appeared in Dublin Bay, close to flight path of Ukrainian president’s plane
Real loser in row over EU observer status for Northern Ireland is the centre ground
MEPs’ request to European Parliament was flimsy disguise for its true purpose, however
Europe is in danger of becoming a plaything, not a player
Donald Trump’s administration wants to erase the achievements of European integration and destroy the project
‘Considerable’ concern Ireland lacks means to defend itself ahead of EU presidency role
New report says State faces ‘most dangerous’ security situation in recent history
Advocates for Europe’s values are hard to find in asylum debate
Centre ground continues to shift rightward on migration policy
EU regulators raid Temu’s Dublin facility over concerns of Chinese state subsidies
Inspection comes as bloc plans to crack down on low-value ecommerce shipments
Europe’s failure to agree online child protection laws a ‘collective shame’, says Minister
Social media ban on under-16s a ‘sticking plaster on gaping wound’, Dáil hears
Drone sighting during Zelenskiy visit example of Russia’s hybrid attacks, says EU Council President
Taoiseach says incident fits in with ‘pattern’ of similar disruption in across Continent
Plan to verify people’s ages online with Government ID a ‘disproportionate response’
Civil liberty and digital privacy campaigners question legal basis for proposed digital wallets
Europe should reassess its relationships with Russia and China
Painful choices in Russia talks over Ukraine should not be left to US, while China’s status as a strategic rival deserves another look as Trump targets the EU
Trump increases pressure on Ukraine to accept US peace plan and calls for election
Kyiv readies ‘refined’ peace plan proposals amid intense diplomacy around Europe
Spain investigates origin of swine virus affecting pork exports
Farmers to cull 30,000 pigs near Barcelona in effort to contain outbreak of African Swine Fever found in wild boar
Ireland among seven EU leaders urging action on Ukraine reparations loan plan
Letter calls for bloc to ‘move quickly’ on proposals to use cash from Russia’s immobilised assets
EU needs fresh thinking as Trump calls time on US ‘propping up entire world order’
Trump administration’s recently published security strategy is hostile to the EU and no longer identifies Russia as an adversary
Up to €17m to be spent on technology to track and intercept drones
Incident during Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit is believed to have been intended to cause embarrassment to the Republic and highlight weak defences
Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
Ireland’s neutrality doesn’t bother EU allies. Our inability to defend ourselves does
US national strategy advocates ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe
Document blames European officials for thwarting US efforts to end the war in Ukraine
Plan to verify ages of children using social media in Ireland to be considered by Cabinet
Instagram and Facebook start closing accounts of young people in Australia believed to be under 16 following ban
Coast guard rescue crews working 24-hour shifts but only 16.5 hours recorded, TD claims
Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane warns safety being put at risk as practice breaches EU working time directives
Ukraine urges West not to repeat ‘betrayal’ of Munich by appeasing Russia
Moscow vows to seize entire Donbas region and says EU use of its frozen assets to fund Kyiv could be ‘casus belli’
Study of ‘forever chemical’ in European foods finds highest level in Irish cereals
TFA linked to adverse effects on thyroid, liver and immune functions, but industry group says exposure levels are not of concern
Trial of aid workers, including Irishman, on migrant smuggling charges begins in Greece
Sean Binder spent 100 days in pre-trial detention before being released pending trial
Former minister Denis Naughten joins Red Flag communications agency as senior adviser
His role will include advising their clients across the technology, energy and health
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast
Brexit’s back: Starmer flirts with EU as economic growth flatlines
UK prime minister says the notion that leaving the European Union would solve Britain’s woes has been ‘proven wrong’
Irish-trained Libyan troops appear in Russia fearing deployment to Ukraine
Members of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s 166 Infantry Battalion expected to undergo further training in Belarus, Moscow’s ally
EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp
Brussels expected to announce investigation in coming days in its latest challenge to big tech
Forget Furby: The hidden dangers in smart toys under the Christmas tree
People thought Furbys were spying on them, but today’s AI-powered toys may not be all that innocent
Ireland second highest in EU for greenhouse gas emissions per person
Farming and forestry responsible for 38% of State’s total output of gases linked to climate change
My daily walk is recorded by security cameras on a big house. Is this an invasion of my privacy?
Property Clinic: Shouldn’t everyone have the right to walk on a public thoroughfare without being monitored?
Zelenskiy appeals for support from ‘community of nations’ during Irish visit
Ireland and Ukraine sign roadmap for bilateral relations including a further €125 million in funding
TikTok and LinkedIn under investigation by Coimisiún na Meán
Concerns raised if platforms allow people to report suspected child sexual abuse material anonymously as required by law
Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance as Zelenskiy receives warm welcome in Dublin
Country’s president knows EU and its member states still command some sway in Washington
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