US hopes for G20 action on Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was on the Indonesian island of Bali preparing for a G20 gathering that will be his first face-to-face meeting with … World • 07 Jul
Ukraine claims control of Snake Island The Ukrainian army said it has regained control of the symbolic Snake Island in the Black Sea, after raising its flag there this week following … Ukraine • 07 Jul
Yum Brands close to selling KFC business in Russia Yum Brands said it was in advanced talks to sell its KFC restaurants and franchise rights in Russia to a local buyer, after which it … Business • 06 Jul
Sloviansk evacuations as Russians advance in Donbas The evacuation of civilians from Sloviansk continued as Russian troops pressed towards the eastern Ukrainian city. Ukraine • 07 Jul
President Zelensky thanks Taoiseach for Irish support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support amid the Russian invasion as he held talks with the Taoiseach in Kyiv. Ukraine • 06 Jul
Rúisigh agus Úcránaigh araon ag ullmhú don chéad chath eile Tuairiscítear nach mbeidh a leas á ligean ar cairde go ceann i bhfad ag fórsaí Rúiseacha a bhfuil seilbh gafa acu ar limistéar Luhansk in … Nuacht • 05 Jul
IKEA reopens for online fire sale in Russia before exit IKEA will open for business for a final time in Russia today, with customers permitted to buy goods in an online-only fire sale before the … Business • 05 Jul
Finland, Sweden sign protocol to join NATO NATO's 30 allies have signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden to allow them to join the military alliance once allied parliaments ratify the … World • 05 Jul
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine's Donetsk region Russian forces have struck targets across Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region to prepare the path for an expected armoured push to try to take more territory … Ukraine • 05 Jul
Hockey star detained for allegedly dodging Russia draft Russian hockey star Ivan Fedotov has been detained for allegedly trying to dodge military service and sent to the country's Far North to serve, Russian … Ukraine • 04 Jul
Euro zone investor morale slumps on grim expectations Investor morale in the euro zone fell this month to its lowest level since May 2020, pointing to an "inevitable" recession in the 19-country currency … Business • 04 Jul
Oil rises as tight supply trumps recession fears Oil rose today as supply concerns driven by lower OPEC output, unrest in Libya and sanctions on Russia outweighed fears of demand-sapping global recession. Business • 04 Jul
Putin tells Russians to fight on after Lysychansk falls President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to press their offensive deeper into the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after Moscow's forces seized the strategic … Ukraine • 04 Jul
Battle for Lysychansk, Belarus claims missiles downed Fighting raged for the strategic Ukrainian city Lysychansk today as Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said his army had intercepted missiles fired on his territory by … Ukraine • 02 Jul
Citi in talks over sale of Russian operations - report Citigroup is in talks with local buyers in Russia over a potential sale of its operations in the country, the Financial Times reported today, citing … Business • 01 Jul
Irish inflation estimated at 9.6% in June - Eurostat Inflation across the euro area rose to 8.6% in June, according to an initial estimate by the EU's statistical agency Eurostat. Business • 01 Jul
US basketball player goes on trial in Russia US basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial in a court on the outskirts of Moscow today to face drug charges that could see her … World • 01 Jul
US pledges more missiles to Ukraine after Odesa strike The United States has announced €786 million in additional weapons and ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces along the eastern and southern fronts. Ukraine • 01 Jul
Recession fears creep into ECB thinking at conference European Central Bank policymakers put on a brave face at their annual gathering in the hills above the Portuguese capital and forecast further economic expansion … Business • 30 Jun
Civilians trapped as Russia attacks key city in Donbas The situation in Lysychansk, a city in eastern Ukraine under Russian attack, is "extremely difficult" with relentless shelling making it impossible to evacuate civilians, the … Ukraine • 30 Jun
Shell CEO says spare capacity is running 'very low' Uncertainty in global oil and gas markets could stay for some time to come as spare capacity is very low while demand is still recovering, … Business • 29 Jun
Oil prices rise for fourth day on supply worries Oil prices gained for a fourth session in a row today with tight supply worries offsetting concerns about a weaker global economy. Business • 29 Jun
US pledges more military as NATO bolsters eastern flank US President Joe Biden has pledged more American troops, warplanes and warships for Europe as NATO agreed the biggest strengthening of its deterrents since the … World • 29 Jun
Diageo to wind down Russia operations by year end Guinness maker Diageo, the world's largest spirits maker, said it will wind down its business operations in Russia over the next six months, becoming the … Business • 29 Jun
