Motivation for Netanyahu’s hideous war on Gaza is not only self-interest. It’s far worse
An iron response to Israel’s war crimes will not come from America. Britain and and EU member states are also compromised
European Union
Tech regulations will be recurring tension point between Brussels and Trump
EU’s strict digital rules again in the crosshairs of US president and Big Tech
Apple seeks ‘constructive and open dialogue’ with new EU competition chief
Internal correspondence show US tech giant worked to reset relations with Brussels regulators
European leaders condemn Russia and call for peace talks after massive air strike on Ukraine
EU and British Council buildings in Kyiv damaged as at least 18 people die in drone and missile strikes
Will the Government join EU member states advocating a universal ban of damaging ‘forever chemicals’?
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Substances known as PFAS accumulate in our bodies and are linked to serious illnesses
European leaders back Moldova in face of ‘massive’ pre-election interference by Russia
Germany says Kremlin wants to ‘turn back time’ and regain hold over EU candidate country
A Ukrainian minister speaks: ‘Putin is lying when he says he is very successful in advancing on the front’
Kyiv’s deputy foreign minister, Sergiy Kyslytsya, on Moscow’s deceit, progress on peace and why Ireland and Ukraine have a similar history
Israel faces increased international anger over ‘horrific’ attack on Gaza hospital
IDF says preliminary investigation into Nasser hospital attack determined that Hamas had installed surveillance camera at site
EU action against Israel over Gaza is ‘long overdue’, Simon Harris says
Tánaiste’s comments come after hundreds of former ambassadors issue letter calling on EU to respond to deteriorating humanitarian situation
Can Ireland’s trade reset plan deliver?
Government is looking to retain close relationship with US while putting renewed energy into opening new markets
Ukraine and United States to discuss security guarantees and possible Kremlin peace talks
Hungary and Slovakia urge European Union to prevent Ukraine from striking Russian oil pipeline
‘World order is changing’: Department of Defence argued for substantial funding rise, Harris notes reveal
Department of Public Expenditure’s financial offer would see State’s military capabilities ‘go backwards’
From personalised tutoring to improved accessibility, why AI can democratise higher education
Artificial intelligence is to be embraced rather than feared, but educators and students cannot ignore its dark side
Ireland will be relieved at Trump’s tariff cap on vital pharma sector
Agreed statement between the EU and US gives a firm commitment to cap pharma tariffs at 15%, while some parts of the sector may be excluded altogether
US agrees to cap tariffs on pharmaceuticals imports from EU at 15%
Government to push for more sectors to enjoy tariff ‘carve outs’ in EU-US agreement
Ireland is turning into chief ‘finger wagger’ on the world stage
It’s doubtful anyone is willing to listen to our lectures on affairs of international morality
Ireland falls short in its support for indigenous industry
Investors should be encouraged to put money into start-ups rather than US stocks or low-interest deposit accounts
Serbian leader vows tough response against protesters after riots
Stern warnings come from president Aleksandar Vucic after five consecutive nights of clashes
State’s population grew by almost 90,000 last year, EU figures show
Republic’s annual population growth of 1.64% stands at about seven times higher than EU average
Donald Trump’s era of Dick Turpin economics creates risks for our economy
If you thought the US trade deal with the EU brought certainty for Ireland, then think again
Journalists protest over press death toll in Gaza amid accusations of Israeli ‘media blackout’ strategy
At least 190 media workers killed amid calls for investigation into actions of Israeli government
Catherine Connolly says we ‘cannot trust’ the US, England and France
EU has ‘lost its moral compass’ and is becoming ‘increasingly militarised’, presidential candidate says
Trump’s tariffs evolve from confused to chaotic
United States trade policy is a cautionary tale, but not yet a catalyst for global disaster
Serbian protesters and president trade ‘civil war’ warnings after street clashes
Dozens reported injured in escalation of months of rallies against cronyism and corruption
Why is it so warm this week in Ireland?
Parts of Continent experience near-record temperatures while wild fires ravage southern Europe
From pharma to food, the known unknowns of Trump’s EU tariffs deal
Joint US-EU statement on details of new tariff regime has yet to emerge three weeks after deal was agreed
As the presidential race begins, ordinary citizens must speak up for democratic principles
External funding, smear campaigns and bots have become familiar features of elections elsewhere
ChatGPT-5: Maybe Sam Altman should cool the jets on new AI iterations
OpenAI’s latest upgrade of its AI tool is effectively being tested by 700m users while having potential for adverse real-world impact
Hackers steal cervical cancer data of almost 500,000 women in Netherlands
Anger at delay in alerting patients to breach as medical details emerge on ‘dark web’
Ireland could be ‘AI Island’ but must act promptly to set up artificial intelligence office and observatory
‘What will happen is workers who use AI will replace those who don’t,’ says Fianna Fáil TD
US tariffs on EU wine and spirits could result in ‘loss of 25,000 American jobs’
US trade associations warn president of potential negative impact on hospitality sector
Leader of Haitian gang that kidnapped Irish woman Gena Heraty opens talks
Gang leader has spoken to two people representing orphanage where Ms Heraty works after establishing contact via intermediaries
Moves to revive referendum on joining EU patent court as business groups contacted on timing
Vote was deferred last year after defeat of proposed family and care constitutional amendments
There’s one scenario in which tariffs won’t be a disaster for Ireland
Towns such as Westport and Kinsale are anxiously waiting to see what happens next. They’re not alone
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