Kate Varley

Maccabi Tel Aviv players huddle up ahead of the UEFA Europa League Third qualifying round, 1st leg soccer match between Hamrun Spartans FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv FC at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola, Malta, on August 5, 2025. (Photo by Domenic Aquilina/N

UN panel calls for Israeli international football ban

A panel of experts appointed by the United Nations has called for Israel to be kicked out of international football competitions.

World • 23 Sep

people walking amongst rubble of destroyed buildings in gaza city

How Israeli media is covering the war in Gaza

It is one of the defining news stories of our time, regularly dominating headlines around the world, writes Kate Varley.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Aug

A young girl cries out as she is pushed against a fence by crowds hoping to receive food at a charity in Gaza

Jewish groups say they 'cannot keep silent' on Gaza

A number of Jewish organisations in Israel and elsewhere, have condemned the ongoing war in Gaza amid harrowing scenes of acute hunger and death amongst its population.

Middle East • 29 Jul

The Madleen en route to Gaza, where it hopes to deliver essential aid to the civilian population (Credit: Freedom Flotilla Coalition)

'We do not fear them' - flotilla activists on way to Gaza

Under the heat of the Mediterranean sun, a small group of activists is currently making its way by water to one of the the most dangerous places on earth.

Middle East • 07 Jun

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said 'Europe did not start' the economic stand-off

'All options on the table' in tariffs response - EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned "all options are on the table" in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs threats, saying while the EU does not want an economic conflict it has the "power to push back".

Business • 01 Apr

Ukraine holds the largest titanium reserves in Europe

Ukraine's critical minerals: Why does the US want them?

Ukraine's vast undersoil mineral wealth is at the heart of an economic deal which the country is currently in the final stages of negotiations for with the US. However, the terms of the complex pact have been a source of friction between the US and Ukraine in recent weeks.

Ukraine • 25 Feb

Dublin South-Central: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Daniel Wiffen during a two-hour practice session in the Seine on Wednesday.
Picture credit: Jon Rudd

Paris 2024: Wiffen 'feeling good' ahead of 10km race

Double Irish Olympic medallist Daniel Wiffen is "feeling good" ahead of the gruelling 10km swim on Friday, despite concerns over water quality in the River Seine.

Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 24

Paris was expected to have 11 million visitors during the Olympic games

Revenue boost for Paris hospitality 'underwhelming'

The eyes of the world may be on Paris for the Olympic games, but for many local hotels and restaurants, the boost to revenue has been "underwhelming".

World • 06 Aug 24

'Emotion was unbelievable', say proud parents on gold win

Fintan McCarthy's mother Sue has described as "unbelievable" watching her son row to gold with Paul O'Donovan in the men's lightweight double sculls at the Paris Olympics this morning.

Paris 2024 • 02 Aug 24