What can you buy for 50 cent these days? A one-way air fare to New York
Flights from Dublin to JFK hit a ‘rock-bottom’ price of €15 in May – last week they were on offer at 97% off
United States
Britain, Portugal, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state
Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
Thousands gather at Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
Americans are grappling with the brutal killing and complicated legacy of conservative ‘youth whisperer’
Pentagon places restrictions on reporters in return for access
Trump administration wants journalists to only publish information authorised by defence department
‘Robert Redford called. He’s at the same number as last night,’ the note said
Like his friend Paul Newman, Redford helped define American culture through his acting – and was exemplary off-screen
Dark cloud hangs over UN headquarters as leaders gather for ‘World Cup of Diplomacy’
Irish delegation to push Government stance on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan crisis at General Assembly
Robert Redford: Not at all the president’s man
More than half a century later, the themes and lessons that underscore the film about Watergate are more alive than ever
We the People: A History of the US Constitution by Jill Lepore – Questioning an outdated document
Failures to amend archaic 18th century constitution is feeding polarisation and paralysis, historian argues
Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic
Israel's military says it has expanded operations and bombarded Hamas infrastructure while many residents say they have no means to flee
US sues Ticketmaster over claims of illegal resale tactics
Lawsuit accused Ticketmaster of deceptive practices that advertised lower prices than were available, as well as falsely claiming it set limits on the number of tickets people could buy
A perfect end to a perfect day for Donald Trump after shock Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Under Trump, TV network’s grapple with potential future implications of host being placed in cold storage
Jimmy Kimmel profile: Who is the TV host at centre of Charlie Kirk controversy?
TV host placed on indefinite leave by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments, prompting debate on whether the land of the free is becoming a dystopia
Trump says he ‘disagrees’ with recognising Palestine during Starmer press conference
US president’s second state visit to UK ends with show of unity
‘Everything is being censored’: Jimmy Kimmel suspension sparks fears for free speech
Move comes two months after CBS announced it was cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The Irish Times view on Trump’s UK visit: a veneer of transatlantic unity
Efforts to present a united front may falter, depending on how far Trump is willing to push his own agenda
Explainer: What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk’s death?
In his Monday evening monologue, Kimmel had suggested that Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, might have been a pro-Trump Republican
Behind ancient castle walls, the rich and powerful celebrate Trump
Some of world’s wealthiest and best connected people turn up to stay on US president’s good side during UK visit
What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk’s death?
Explainer: Late night host’s recent monologue has drawn ire of Trump’s Maga movement and its supporters
Jimmy Kimmel’s TV show suspended indefinitely after Charlie Kirk comments
Trump’s chair of US broadcast regulator threatened ABC network’s licence if action was not taken against host
John von Neumann: Computer wizard and AI visionary
That’s Maths: Einstein said von Neumann was ‘one of the most agile minds that ever graced Princeton’
Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Political veteran was heckled in Dublin in May for refusing to use the term to describe killing of Palestinians
Charlie Kirk shooting: prosecutor lays out startling details including texts to suspect Tyler Robinson’s apparent lover
Utah prosecutor called Kirk’s death an ‘American tragedy’ – and said the murder suspect had begged his friend to stay quiet
America fails to find reconciliation tone in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting
Kirk’s vast following mourns a ‘joyful warrior’ of free speech, while Democratic voices warn of persecution against that very right
Donald Trump’s UK state visit: lots of royal pageantry but no speech to parliament
US president and first lady will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle
Robert Redford: US actor and Oscar-winning director dies aged 89
Big-screen charmer made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with audiences
DNA evidence links suspect to killing of Charlie Kirk, says FBI director
Tyler Robinson (22) turned himself in after relative recognised him in photos released by authorities
Drones, snipers and increased patrols: UK plans huge security operation for Trump visit
Fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has intensified consideration of potential threats, says former officer
Mandelson crisis threatens to overshadow Trump’s second UK state visit
US president’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has exposed him to scrutiny
Charlie Kirk shooting: murder suspect Tyler Robinson held ‘leftist ideology’, Utah governor says
‘All the people around’ suspect Tyler Robinson are co-operating, says governor Spencer Cox
Charlie Kirk’s ‘freedom’ shirt becomes a meme and an instant commodity
Just hours after the right-wing activist’s killing, the internet was flooded with replicas of his T-shirt
Charlie Kirk’s death reminds me why I left a dream job in the US for rural Ireland
I left New York City, and a dream job as a staff editor at The New York Times, for the beauty, calm and safety of rural Ireland
We need to learn the lessons from the US. We cannot accept political violence as inevitable
A Citizens’ Assembly could be one way to tackle the scourge of political and racist violence
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
Winnie M Li takes a unique slant on the Great American Road Trip; powerful Ghassan Kanafani collection impresses
Reviews of What We Left Unsaid and Men in the Sun and Other Palestinian Stories
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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