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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US

President Nicolas Maduro dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
World • 02 Jan

UUP's Mike Nesbitt to stand down as party leader

Mike Nesbitt has said he is stepping down as head of the Ulster Unionist Party to allow the UUP to select a new politician to lead it into the next elections.
Ulster • 02 Jan

Billy Wright's father accused govt of 'selective justice'

The father of Billy Wright accused the Irish government of "indulging in selective justice" in 1999 after being told then-taoiseach Bertie Ahern would not meet him to discuss holding a public inquiry into the Loyalist Volunteer Force leader's murder.
State Papers • 30 Dec 25

Fallout over 2003 publication of Stakeknife's identity

The fallout from the publication in the media in 2003 of agent Stakeknife's identity is discussed in documents newly released to the national archives.
State Papers • 30 Dec 25

'Embarrassing situation' over limited U2 tickets in 1987

A telex sent from an Irish official based in Boston in April 1987, stating that a limit of ten complimentary tickets per U2 show in America, "puts us in an embarrassing situation" reveals the level of interest in the band's massively successful Joshua Tree tour there.
State Papers • 30 Dec 25

Crossmaglen security forces morale 'at low ebb' in 1994

A leading politician's reaction to plans for extensive construction work at Crossmaglen Barracks in south Armagh in April 1994 is contained within newly-released files at the National Archive.
State Papers • 30 Dec 25

5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers

We have reached the penultimate day of this year's State Paper release - and today carries a bit of a sporting theme. Two of today's main stories centre around the Republic of Ireland national team.
State Papers • 29 Dec 25

Taoiseach calls for more open trade during visit to China

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at the start of a four-day official visit to China.
Ireland • 06 Jan

Govt says 'grave concerns' remain over Mercosur deal

The Government has said it still has grave concerns about the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crucial EU vote on Friday.
Ireland • 07 Jan

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