'If I die, I die here': Dozens of international protection applicants sleep rough in cold weather

‘It felt empowering and worthwhile’: Martin Leahy marks three years of weekly housing protests

Cork-based singer/songwriter Martin Leahy marks three years of singing his song Everyone Should Have a Home outside Leinster House. Video: Dan Dennison

Syrians celebrate end of US sanctions

Syrians in Damascus celebrate after US president Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria and normalise relation. Video: Sally Hayden

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 52,908

Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 52,908 people since October 2023, while the total number of injuries has climbed to 119,721.

Robert De Niro calls for protest against 'philistine' Trump

Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted 'philistine' US President Donald Trump and his proposed movie tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony.

Dual Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas

Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was reunited with family members after 19 months of captivity by Hamas. Video: Reuters

Irish student leads Cambridge team to victory on BBC’s University Challenge

Dubliner Oscar Despard captained a team from Christ’s College, Cambridge to victory in the final of the BBC student quizshow University Challenge. Video: BBC

Irish Times chess columnist JJ Walsh retires

The Irish Times chess columnist Jim 'JJ' Walsh (93) has retired. He has written about chess in the newspaper for close to 70 years. Video: Dan Dennison