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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Former President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the Clinton Global Initiative on September 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) community gathers, coincidi

'I did nothing wrong' - Clinton says in Epstein testimony

Former US President Bill Clinton has told legislators that he "saw nothing that gave me ⁠pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as he gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender.

US • 40 mins

Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros as Netflix walks away

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.

Business • 4 hrs

US President Donald Trump stops to speak to the media as he departs on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on February 27, 2026 in Washington, DC

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

US President Donald Trump has raised ⁠the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a "very high level".

US • 1 hr

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi during their meeting in Geneva

'Significant progress' in talks between US and Iran

The United States and Iran have made significant progress in talks aimed at resolving a longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes, mediator Oman said.

World • 26 Feb

a photograph of US President Donald Trump standing beside a flag

US justice dept accused of withholding Epstein documents

A top Democrat in the US Congress has accused the Justice Department of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor from its public release of documents ⁠related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

US • 26 Feb

Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says

US President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September during the Irish Open golf tournament, the US Ambassador to Ireland has said.

Munster • 26 Feb

A stamp, issued by An Post, to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence

Stamp marks 250th anniverary of American independence

A stamp has been issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence and a unique Irish connection to the document.

Ireland • 12 hrs

Henry McGowan was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his father John in November 2024 (Pic: ABC News)

Man who killed father being treated at CMH, court hears

An American man who killed his father at a five-star hotel, during a psychotic episode, will continue to receive treatment in the Central Mental Hospital, the Central Criminal Court has been told.

Courts • 26 Feb

Hillary Clinton speaks to the press after her a deposition with the House Oversight Committee

Clinton confident husband didn't know of Epstein's crimes

Hillary Clinton has said she was confident that her husband, former US president Bill Clinton, knew nothing of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes when they were still in contact.

US • 20 hrs

Cuban coast guard kills four on Florida-registered boat

Cuban forces have killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

World • 26 Feb

Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC while people appload

Trump hails 'golden age' in State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump has claimed in his State of the Union address that he had ushered in "the golden age of America," seeking to project an aura of success despite sagging approval ratings and deepening voter frustration ahead of November's midterm election.

US • 25 Feb

Minister Peter Burke and US Ambassador Edward Walsh are pictured at a photocall

Government awaiting 'exact clarity' over US tariffs

The Government has said that it is still awaiting "exact clarity" on tariffs following the decision by the US Supreme Court last week to strike down President Donald Trump's trade taxes.

Business • 25 Feb

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Time will tell if Trump's message of unity hit the mark

Despite its near two-hour length, this State of the Union was one of President Donald Trump's most focused, most tightly scripted and well delivered speeches.

US • 26 Feb

Savannah Guthrie posts on Instagram in new plea for information in kidnapping of her mother Nancy

US TV host offers $1m reward for information on abduction

US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has said her family is now offering up to $1 million for a tip leading to the recovery of her mother, who was kidnapped 24 days ago.

US • 24 Feb

Ground crew de-ices an Embraer ERJ-175 American Eagle passenger plane

Irish flights cancelled after blizzard hits US northeast

US airlines are expected to ramp up operations following the cancellation of thousands of flights - including ten to or from Ireland - after a powerful winter storm paralysed travel across much of the northeast of the country.

US • 24 Feb

A man riding a bicycle takes a photo of a burned truck, allegedly set on fire by organised crime groups in response to an operation to arrest a high-priority security target

25 killed in violence after Mexican cartel leader's death

At least 25 members of the Mexican National Guard and one ⁠security guard died in cartel attacks following the capture and death of infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho," on Sunday.

World • 23 Feb

People shovel snow in the streets of Brooklyn as blizzard conditions continue on February 23, 2026 in New York City

Blizzard hits US northeast causing widespread disruption

A powerful blizzard dropped more than 30cms of snow across parts ⁠of the US northeast, bringing travel to a near standstill.

US • 24 Feb

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement internatio

Trump warns higher tariffs for countries who 'play games'

US President Donald Trump has warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the US after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, saying that he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws.

Business • 23 Feb

Nick Reiner at "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" Los Angeles Premiere

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court.

US • 23 Feb

A general view of an empty road to Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport

14 flights to and from Ireland cancelled over US storm

A total of 14 flights to and from Ireland have been cancelled today due to a storm on the east coast of the US.

Ireland • 23 Feb

Helicopter in California Avalance rescue

Final body recovered after deadly California avalanche

Rescuers in California have recovered the body of the ninth and final person missing in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local sheriff's office said.

US • 22 Feb

This picture shows traffic on Aqqusinersuaq in Nuuk, Greenland

Greenland doesn't need US hospital ship - Danish minister

Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory.

World • 22 Feb

Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters and members of the media at Mar-a-Lago

Man shot dead after trying to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago

US Secret Service and local police shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun early this morning after he breached a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, law enforcement officials have said.

US • 23 Feb

A yellow tariff sign in front of blurred EU and US flags

EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal amid tariffs hike

The European Commission has called for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last year with the EU, as President Donald Trump announced new global tariff hikes a day after an adverse Supreme Court ruling.

US • 23 Feb

Trump raises global tariff rate on US imports to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said he will raise to 15% the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods after the US Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs he imposed under an economic emergency law.

US • 23 Feb