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Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026
From the US economy to an AI-fuelled bubble, there are pressure points that could yet become global crises
Steve Bannon promises ‘Irish Trump’ and says he is working to form ‘national party’ in Ireland
Former White House strategist says he is ‘behind the scenes on the Irish situation’
Russia says it has moved nuclear-capable missiles, which can travel 5,500km, closer to Europe
Hypersonic system deployed to Belarus which shares border with Nato countries Poland, Lithuania and Latvia
Donald Trump expected to impose new levies if US supreme court strikes down tariffs
US administration has other ways to hit trading partners with duties
US conducted drone strike on port in Venezuela
President’s reference is the first time the US has announced a land strike in Venezuela
Why Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland is controversial
Move is part of Tel Aviv’s struggle for regional influence against Iran and Turkey
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘naive’ for thinking Donald Trump is man of the people
Congresswoman was US president’s loudest cheerleader, but is now his biggest Republican critic
Hamas will have ‘hell to pay’ if it fails to disarm, Trump says after Netanyahu meeting
US could support another strike on Iran if it resumed nuclear weapons programme, Trump warns
Another huge corporate tax take to AI’s next phase: What’s in store for 2026?
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‘We are heading for a war Europe might lose’: Continent preparing public for possible conflict
European governments are preparing the public for the possibility of conflict as US security guarantees fade
Ireland spends record €330m to tackle humanitarian crises as others cut aid budgets
US remains the biggest humanitarian donor, despite making cuts, with European governments reducing aid budgets to fund more defence spending
Media in 2025: the shadow of Trump hangs over everything
There is a sense of being caught between outdated structures and increasingly unstable new realities
Trump says he and Netanyahu do not fully agree on West Bank
Rebuilding of Gaza could begin ‘very quickly’, says Trump, but would require disarming of Hamas
‘Complete fabrication’: Ukraine denies Russian claim it attacked Putin residence with drones
Ukraine denies Russian claim that it attacked Putin residence with drones
Why latest Ukraine peace talks include promising developments for Kyiv
Sticking points remain in draft peace deal, including fate of land in eastern Ukraine
Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘very close’ but thorny issues remain
Ukrainian president says US-Ukraine security guarantees are ’100% agreed to’
Permission sought for construction of ballroom at Donald Trump’s Co Clare resort
Decision on plans for US president’s Doonbeg resort submitted to Clare County Council due in February
John Collison’s bats to D6 topping the property charts: 2025 in quotes and numbers
The year was marked by many ups and down, from a boardroom bust up at airport operator DAA to skyrocketing house prices
CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan: ‘It’s an absolute dream to travel in the US’
January will mark the 10th anniversary of the Kerry reporter’s decision to move from Dublin to New York, and five years since his reporting on the Capitol Hill riots
Zelenskiy holds talks with Carney and European leaders en route to Trump meeting
Russian attacks leave hundreds of thousands in Kyiv without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacy
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of border clashes
The agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes
Year of Trump unleashed: Five critical issues that will define US politics in 2026
Trump’s first term in office was disturbing mostly for the things he said, but his second term has been alarming for things he has done. 2026 will be a crucial year
From Zelenskiy’s jaw-dropping White House meeting to Prince Andrew’s loss of royal titles: 12 history-making moments of 2025
Irish Times writers recount some of the biggest world news stories they covered this year and why they were significant
The state of Irish tourism: ‘78 buses cramming into the Cliffs of Moher is not a quality experience’
Tourism needs to respond to a desire from American visitors for an immersive experience when they come here, say travel experts
Zelenskiy ‘doesn’t have anything until I approve it’, says Trump ahead of meeting on Sunday
US president believes he can have a productive meeting with Zelenskiy on ending the Ukraine war
The Irish Times view on the political year: lagging behind reality
The problems were well diagnosed. What was missing was urgency
US warns of more air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria
Trump previously accused Nigerian government of failing to stop Christians being killed in the country
Trump and Netanyahu not aligned on priorities ahead of Florida talks
Israeli prime minister likely to seek further Iran attacks but US president focused on next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Here’s the unpopular truth: many of us have never had it so good
Ireland has never been better off, yet a narrative of State failure dominates political debate and much of the media
Cliff Taylor: Seven key things that could affect the Irish economy next year
The shadow of Donald Trump will loom large again in 2026 and don’t expect the housing crisis to go away either
Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? Trump’s peace plan enters its most perilous stage
Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold
Epstein survivor calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to be ‘brought to justice’
Discovery of one million more potential Epstein documents to delay further releases, says US justice department
White House orders military to focus on enforcing ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela oil
Donald Trump has privately pressured the country’s president Nicolás Maduro to flee
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