Interpreter signs insults as chaos engulfs South African parliament

South African president Jacob Zuma's state-of-the-nation speech descends into chaos as far-left lawmakers brawl and members of parliament trade insults, with one sign language interpreter signing them all. Video: Parliament of RSA/Terri Stander

100 days of the Government

Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, reviews the beginning of Micheál Martin‘s second term as Taoiseach. Video: Dan Dennison


US and Ukraine sign minerals deal

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X, saying it “signals the Trump Administration’s commitment to a free, sovereign, prosperous Ukraine."