Yvonne Murray

in New York

Joe Biden failed to deliver during the first TV presidential debate

Panic among Democrats as Biden fails to impress

US President Joe Biden's team requested this debate - but from the moment he and Donald Trump walked on stage, the contrast between the two likely presidential candidates was stark.

US • 28 Jun 24

US officials have warned conditions are only going to get hotter

America swelters, burns more dirty fuel to cool down

The transition to clean energy has been slow in the United States, one of the world's top oil-producing nations. But as extreme weather events strike more often, Americans are looking for more government action on clean energy – something would-be president Trump plans to roll back.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jun 24

UN Security Council voted for US ceasefire resolution

War in Gaza continues despite UN-backed peace plan

The UN Security Council voted on Monday to endorse President Biden's three-phase peace plan that he said Israel had accepted. But had it?

World • 15 Jun 24

The United Nations Security Council will vote on US-backed text

How is today's UN Security Council Gaza vote different?

The UN's most senior decision-making body will convene again today to cast their votes on a ceasefire and hostage resolution, drafted by the United States. But will it make any difference?

World • 10 Jun 24

The Norwegian, Palestinian, Irish and Spanish ambassadors to the UN

Israel and US increasingly isolated at United Nations

Israel has condemned moves by UN member states to unilaterally recognise Palestine. But the vast majority of member states already do.

Analysis and Comment • 28 May 24

The Dublin-NYC portal has been temporarily shut down after 'inappropriate behaviour' (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Dublin-NYC 'portal' artist appeals for people to behave

The artist behind the portal art installation connecting Dublin and New York has appealed to visitors to remember there could be children watching on the other side.

World • 15 May 24

President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis speaks during a special session of the UN General Assembly

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian membership

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of full Palestinian membership of the UN.

World • 10 May 24

The UN General Assembly is due to vote on Palestinian membership

Why the UN vote on Palestinian membership is a big deal

The UN General Assembly is expected to vote overwhelmingly in favour of enhanced Palestinian membership of the United Nations.

Middle East • 10 May 24

Watch: Cork woman wins Global Citizen prize in New York

Sophie Healy-Thow from Kinsale, Co Cork, is in New York this week to collect a Global Citizen Prize for her work in food, agriculture and nutrition.

Munster • 04 May 24

Student protest camp at Columbia University, New York

Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses

America's university campuses have been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, which began at Columbia University in New York last week. Police clash with protestors as US House speaker calls for President Biden to take action

US • 25 Apr 24