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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City. World leaders convened for the 80th Session of UNGA, with th

Packed hall as Trump goes off script on biggest stage

There wasn't a spare seat to be had in the gallery of the General Assembly, as people packed in to hear US President Donald Trump deliver a speak that covered war, climate and escalators.

Analysis and Comment • 19 hrs

Vanessa Ogbonna, Oyin Adeyemi, Kelley Higgins attend The Traitors Ireland finale screening

5 reasons why 'Traitors Ireland' was a hit

Last night, in a shock twist, the last three women faithfuls, Vanessa, Oyin and Kelley grasped victory over the treacherous Nick and Ben, in the finale of the RTÉ One hit show 'Traitors Ireland'.

Television • 6 hrs

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

And so it begins - Presidential Election gets real

The close of nominations signals the official beginning of the presidential election campaign. The deadline has now passed for anyone to pick-up the required support from either four local authorities or 20 Oireachtas members and get their name on the ballot paper.

Analysis and Comment • 12 hrs

Unity and community themes for Heather Humphreys

Heather Humphreys is running on a campaign slogan of "A President for All" with the themes of unity, community and opportunity.

Presidency Profile • 6 hrs

Palestinian recognition dominates day one of UN Assembly

After France joined Western allies such as Britain and Canada yesterday in recognising a Palestinian state, our Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray runs through the key take aways from Day One of the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Sep

After GAA and military career, Jim Gavin seeks presidency

Jim Gavin's strongest card to play in the race to replace outgoing President Michael D Higgins is undoubtedly his near untouchable status as a legend of gaelic football.

Presidency Profile • 6 hrs

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris speak to the media following the publication of a new joint framework to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles

Safeguards for veterans could hinder Troubles legacy deal

The detail of legal safeguards for British military veterans will have a huge bearing on how nationalist political parties and victims' organisations in Northern Ireland judge a new agreement on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles, writes Vincent Kearney

Analysis and Comment • 19 Sep

VISTYTIS, LITHUANIA - OCTOBER 28: A field of corn stands near the border to the Russian semi-exclave of Kaliningrad on October 28, 2022 ne Vistytis, Lithuania. Vistytis lies in the strategically vital Suwalki Gap, an approximately 70km long stretch of lan

What is the Suwalki Gap and is it NATO's weak point?

A narrow stretch of land marking the border between Poland and Lithuania, known as the Suwalki Gap, has long been viewed by western military analysts as a potential weak point in NATO's eastern flank. How vulnerable is it?

Analysis and Comment • 21 Sep

Bank staff 'surprised' by back to the office push

Within weeks of each other this summer the country's two biggest banks, AIB and Bank of Ireland, announced plans to increase the number of in-office days for their hybrid workers.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Sep

What to expect at this year's UN General Assembly

World leaders will gather in New York next week for the UN's General Assembly. But amid spiralling global crises, funding cuts and diplomatic deadlock, some even wonder if the UN's 80th birthday could be its last. Here are some things to look out for this week.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Sep

Apple turns the cables on EU's charger rules

Apple is ditching charging cables from a key product line, but not even the European Union will be able to say much about such an anti-consumer move, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Sep

€12 Budget pension hike rejected as Dept plays hardball

The framing of the budget has stepped up a gear in recent days.

Budget 2026 • 20 Sep

Crowds attending day one of the National Ploughing Championships at Tullamore, Co Offaly

5 takeaways from the National Ploughing Championships

After three days at the National Ploughing Championships, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox runs through five key takeaways from the event and the challenges facing farmers the length and breadth of the country

Analysis and Comment • 22 Sep

Anna Marie McHugh of the ploughing championships and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon walk two cows on a lease.

Long list of issues for farmers in spotlight

The National Ploughing Championships this year is less about showcasing all that is good and great about agriculture and more about highlighting the growing list of challenges threatening the future of many farmers.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Sep

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

Gareth Sheridan suddenly has that most precious of political commodities - The Big Mo.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep

modern public toilet sign on the cement wall

The challenges and risks of installing public toilets

A carved granite plinth with perforated metal roundels, wrought-iron railings with shamrock heads and a cast-iron ventilation shaft with stylised foliage located at the junction of Kevin Street and New Street and built around the year 1900.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Sep

US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Are tariffs actually working for Donald Trump and the US?

Are the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump working, or has the flurry of horse-trading that followed mean things have more or less stayed the same for industries in European countries?

Clarity • 14 Sep

Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland

High tension: Poland after the drone incursions

Last Wednesday's mass drone incursions into Poland marked a significant escalation in tensions between Russia and NATO, and raises the spectre of a new phase of Russian tactics in the wider region.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep

A poster of Heather Humphreys at her campagin launch

Humphreys takes message of unity to campaign trail

There was fervent support for Heather Humphreys at her campaign launch in Monaghan town yesterday, an event which was packed to the rafters, writes Paul Cunningham.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep

OREM, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 11: A memorial is growing at Timpanogos Regional Hospital on September 11, 2025 in Orem, Utah, where Charlie Kirk was taken yesterday after being shot. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his “American Comeback Tour”

Charlie Kirk killing ignites bitter free speech debate

Southwestern Utah is a beautiful part of the world. Edging towards the Grand Canyon and Arizona beyond, the scenery is spectacular.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep

A person holding a shopping basket in a supermarket

Cost-of-living packages the norm, cutting them is hard

The Government is adamant that there won't be any cost-of-living measures in the Budget to be announced on 7 October, but that may be difficult to deliver as food prices rise.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives her annual State of the Union address

EU chief delivers combative speech amid mounting pressure

On the eve of the first State of the European Union speech of her second term, those close to Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged it was a critical moment.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep

Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, Poland

Russian media blaming Ukraine for Poland drone incursion

Soon after Poland reported airspace violations, Ukraine warned of an unfolding Russian "disinformation campaign" to pin the blame on Kyiv. That is exactly the narrative that has dominated pro-Kremlin media in recent days, writes Tania Reut.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep

Supporters gather outside of Timpanogos Regional Hospital to mourn Charlie Kirk who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University

Void in MAGA movement after leading light Kirk shot dead

A generation of young Americans is left to process what has happened to one of their big political figures after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah, writes Sean Whelan

Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep

Brian O'Driscoll was recently issued a warning for failing to disclose that a social media post was, in fact, an advert

Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules

Influencers have become a hugely important part of the marketing and advertising world - but they don't always make it clear when they're being paid to promote, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 Sep

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Packed hall as Trump goes off script on biggest stage

5 reasons why 'Traitors Ireland' was a hit

And so it begins - Presidential Election gets real

Unity and community themes for Heather Humphreys

Palestinian recognition dominates day one of UN Assembly

After GAA and military career, Jim Gavin seeks presidency

Safeguards for veterans could hinder Troubles legacy deal

What is the Suwalki Gap and is it NATO's weak point?

Bank staff 'surprised' by back to the office push

What to expect at this year's UN General Assembly

Apple turns the cables on EU's charger rules

€12 Budget pension hike rejected as Dept plays hardball

5 takeaways from the National Ploughing Championships

Long list of issues for farmers in spotlight

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

The challenges and risks of installing public toilets

Are tariffs actually working for Donald Trump and the US?

High tension: Poland after the drone incursions

Humphreys takes message of unity to campaign trail

Charlie Kirk killing ignites bitter free speech debate

Cost-of-living packages the norm, cutting them is hard

EU chief delivers combative speech amid mounting pressure

Russian media blaming Ukraine for Poland drone incursion

Void in MAGA movement after leading light Kirk shot dead

Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules