Journalists in Mexico face deadly risks as murders rise The first six weeks of 2022 have been the deadliest in over a decade for the media in Mexico. Analysis and Comment • 13 Feb 22
Myanmar coup: One year since military takeover Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Myanmar military overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. World • 01 Feb 22
Tipperary woman recalls 'terrifying' Myanmar coup day On the morning of 1 February 2021, Marie Starr woke up to no internet connection and the phone lines were down. She had messages on … World • 01 Feb 22
UNICEF seeks action to reverse Covid impact on children UNICEF is warning that Covid-19 is the worst crisis for children the charity has seen in its 75-year history. Coronavirus • 09 Dec 21
Irish Aid spent €150m on global Covid response in 2020 Ireland contributed over €150m to the global response to Covid-19 in 2020. It was included in the country's total overseas development aid spend of €867m. Ireland • 08 Dec 21
Omicron: So many unknowns but here's what we do know Officially first reported as B.1.1.529, it has the most mutations of any variant and has spread to most countries across the globe since first being … Coronavirus • 04 Dec 21
Households that spend more on food, waste less – study A study carried out by students from the business and environment schools at University College Cork has found that households who pay more for food, … Ireland • 19 Nov 21
Department to update schools on CO2 monitor deliveries Primary and secondary schools which are due to reopen within the next two to three weeks, will find out next week when they will receive … Coronavirus • 11 Aug 21
Teen figure skater travels 300km to get back on the ice Last week, for the first time since before Christmas, a teenage member of the Irish Figure Skating National Team skated back onto the ice. Ireland • 07 Jun 21
Rathlin Island reopens after staying Covid-free Rathlin Island off the coast of Northern Ireland is gradually reopening for the summer season after staying Covid-free for the duration of the pandemic. Regional • 25 May 21