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Ursula von der Leyen was elected to a second term as president with 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in the 720-member chamber

Can Ursula von der Leyen's commission be toppled?

For the first time in more than a decade, the European Commission President and her entire College of Commissioners are facing a vote of confidence.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Jul 25

Kaja Kallas made the remarks during a debate on an upcoming NATO meeting (file pic)

MEP calls on EU official to apologise over Irish comments

An Irish MEP has asked the EU's most senior foreign affairs official to apologise for suggesting Ireland's policy of neutrality is in part due to Ireland not having a modern-day understanding of "atrocities, mass deportations, suppression of culture and language".

Politics • 19 Jun 25

Mike Cabrey, a US Army veteran, said he wanted to express his solidarity with Americans back home

US citizens join Dublin rally against military parade

Dozens of people have attended a protest at the US Embassy in Dublin in solidarity with demonstrations against a military parade in Washington.

Dublin • 14 Jun 25

According to the UN, 90% of Gaza residents have been displaced at least once since the war began in October 2023

Childhood doesn't exist in Gaza - UN aid worker

Last week marked the deadliest in Gaza since the truce collapsed in March. Olga Cherevko, spokesperson for UN OCHA, described the latest wave of bombardment as a "very heavy few days".

Middle East • 19 May 25

A Russian army convoy travels through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade

Russia's economy: bruised by sanctions, fuelled by war

The Kremlin is gearing up to display its military power at this week's Victory Day parade, a ceremony now mirroring the state of Russia's economy: fully driven by the war in Ukraine.

Business • 05 May 25

Displaced Palestinians, including children, crowd to receive hot meals distributed by charities in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza

'We have nothing to give them,' says aid worker in Gaza

Aid organisations operating in Gaza have warned that humanitarian efforts are on the verge of collapse, following two months of a total aid blockade by Israel.

Middle East • 03 May 25

The region was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 18th century, with one of Russia's most important naval bases soon established in Sevastopol

Why is Crimea a central issue in Ukraine-Russia talks?

The United States has once again warned it may withdraw from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the US needed "concrete proposals" from both sides.

Analysis and Comment • 01 May 25

The attack took place the town of Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday

India-Pakistan relations 'very tense' - DCU professor

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed region of Kashmir has sparked a new crisis between the nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Apr 25

Polish mother Olga Galecka with her eight-month-old son Sylwester

Mother's Day: Maternity benefits and childcare in the EU

While Ireland's maternity leave compares well to other EU countries, Irish fathers are still far behind in terms of entitlements.

World • 30 Mar 25

Conor McGregor met US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Photo via @WhiteHouse)

McGregor comments don't reflect Irish views - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said remarks by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor at the White House, in which he was highly critical of Ireland's immigration policies, are not the views of the people of Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Mar 25