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Polish President Andrzej Duda has advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prioritize cooperation with Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of U.S. support in ending the war. Following a conversation with Zelenskyy, Duda described their discussion as "candid", stressing that U.S...

Following the release of Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007, tech giant Amazon acquired MGM, the studio behind the iconic franchise. But for more than two years, there was little movement on the next chapter of Bond’s legacy. That changed on Thursday, when Amazon announced a new deal that would...

Sinn Féin has announced that it will boycott St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House next month in protest against US President Donald Trump’s handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The party’s First Minister at Stormont, Michelle O’Neill, will not travel to Washington, D.C., for the...

Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement after forensic analysis confirmed that one of the bodies returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of Shiri Bibas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified three of the four bodies handed over as those of her two sons, Ariel and...

New figures reveal that knife seizures in Ireland have decreased slightly year-on-year, yet the long-term trend shows a significant rise, with seizures soaring by nearly 60% over the past decade. Despite the slight drop in numbers, the Government is moving forward with plans to tighten...

The latest Labour Force Survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports that employment in Ireland reached just under 2.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. While employment saw a slight quarterly decline of 18,400, this...

New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a significant increase in wholesale electricity prices, which rose 22.3% in January compared to the previous month. Prices were also 67.7% higher than in January 2024, reflecting a sharp annual increase. Despite this surge, electricity...

Fashion retailer New Look has announced its decision to exit the Republic of Ireland, leaving approximately 347 employees facing potential redundancy. The retailer’s Irish division, New Look Retailers (Ireland) Ltd, entered liquidation on Thursday, marking the end of its presence in the country...

Shares in Kingspan, a leading insulation and building materials manufacturer, saw a sharp increase of over 14% today following the release of its financial results for 2024. Despite challenging market conditions, the company achieved record-breaking profits and revenue growth. The Cavan-based...

New data reveals that employment levels in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, and Údarás na Gaeltachta have reached an all-time high, surpassing 546,763 jobs. This represents a 1.3% increase compared to 2023. The Annual Employment Survey 2024 indicates a decrease in job...

Kerry Group, a global leader in food technology and ingredients, has reported revenues of €8 billion for 2024, maintaining a strong position for continued market growth this year. The company announced a profit after tax of €673 million, a decrease from €728 million in 2023. Despite the profit...

Data centres across Ireland will soon be required to publicly disclose their carbon emissions and use of renewable energy under a new draft policy from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The proposed measure aims to bring greater transparency and clarity to the sector. The...

In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and Russia have begun talks in Saudi Arabia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. This marks the first in-person meeting between the two nations since Moscow's full-scale invasion three years ago. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and...

Ireland has announced plans to provide an additional €50 million in non-lethal military aid to Ukraine next month, bypassing the European Union’s European Peace Facility due to an ongoing blockade by Hungary. Tánaiste Simon Harris is set to brief the Cabinet today on Ireland's continued support...

A frustrated Ruben Amorim told Sky Sports, "my job is so, so hard here," following Manchester United's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham. The loss leaves United in 15th place in the Premier League, with just four wins from Amorim's 14 top-flight games since taking charge. While there is still some...

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards took place in Dublin on Friday, celebrating excellence in Irish film and television drama. The star-studded event, hosted by Kevin McGahern, saw some of Ireland's biggest showbiz names, including Cillian Murphy, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Scott, Ruth...

The winners at the Bafta Film Awards, celebrating the best in big screen action over the past 12 months, have been revealed. Conclave and The Brutalist won big, with four each; while Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Real Pain and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl won two...

Proposals to amend the rules governing Dáil speaking time are set to be submitted by political parties and groups this Wednesday. This move follows a contentious dispute stemming from a failed bid by Regional Independent TDs, who support the Government, to speak from the opposition benches. The...

China has expressed its willingness to enhance dialogue with Ireland, build mutual trust, and address differences through constructive engagement. This commitment was articulated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his recent meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin. According to...

Meta Announces World's Longest Sub-Sea Cable Project Meta has unveiled plans to construct a 50,000km (31,000 mile) sub-sea cable network, which will be the longest underwater cable project ever built. Named Project Waterworth, the initiative aims to connect key regions including the US, India...