Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks after ‘seven killed on beach’
Footage online shows a drone slamming into a crowded beach, with what sounds like rapid gunfire ringing in the background
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Ceuta leader blames Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing after more than 90 die
Stronger EU borders needed after crisis, Ursula von der Leyen says
The West may become less polarised in coming years amid external threats
As Europe rearms and geopolitical rivalry returns, the West may rediscover an unexpected source of social cohesion
Europe facing winter gas squeeze due to Iran conflict
Natural gas reserves for use during winter are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses
Bomb carried by woman kills three and injures 21 near Moscow restaurant, authorities say
Woman had tried to get into private event at restaurant but was turned away by security guard
At least nine dead as Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges allies to provide more air defences after latest deadly strike on capital
Aughinish Alumina: Government should act urgently, enabled by emergency legislation
It is naive to think Ireland’s interests can be divorced from the outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater
Water testing reports from Co Limerick refinery show more than half its wells and streams contain contaminated water breaching Irish rules
‘A ticking environmental time bomb’: What lies beneath Aughinish Alumina in Co Limerick
An Irish Times investigation shows the Russian-owned Co Limerick industrial plant is consistently polluting groundwater
Louth man (22) who fought for Ukraine sentenced by Russia to 14 years in prison
Soldier Tiernan O’Donovan was convicted in absentia; a reward of nearly €22,000 has been offered for his capture
Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina has a warning for Ireland and the rest of Europe
The Russian dissident says most European countries continue to do business with Putin’s Russia – Ireland included
The Sacrifice review: No mistaking the quiet despair in reissue of Tarkovsky’s last film
Restoration of cinematic great’s final finished feature demands to be seen on the big screen
Nato says it will ‘defend territory’ after Russian missile crashes in Poland
There are no reasons to think Poland was targeted, says Polish PM Donald Tusk
How Vladimir Putin’s refinery dream became a target for Ukraine
Damage to Russian refineries still visible from space months after strikes
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13 as Poland scrambles fighter jets
Attacks come as Volodymyr Zelenskiy returns from talks with Donald Trump in Washington
‘Reassurance’ on Aughinish Alumina is no such thing
Alumina from Aughinish is a strategically important input – directly or indirectly – into Russia’s war machine, and potentially into Israel’s genocide in Palestine
Rival Koreas race to build nuclear-powered submarines
Seoul sees long-awaited opportunity to develop more potent vessels after Donald Trump gave nod of approval last year
Zelenskiy and Trump discuss efforts to revive peace deal with Russia during Oval Office meeting
Death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham leaves Kyiv without one of its biggest advocates in Washington
‘Better chemistry’: Has the Trump-Zelenskiy relationship thawed?
As Trump meets his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington today, their relationship seems better than ever
French government may have something to say about EU sanctions on Aughinish
Report investigating plant’s shipments to Russia lands in Brussels at a time when governments are developing sanction fatigue
Early Edition: Sam’s made it to Mayo, fighting your health insurer, and last-minute staycations
Plus: Aughinish Alumina, and two good incomes but can’t afford a home
Aughinish Alumina will have to prove its products are not supplying Russian army
Aughinish to hire Swiss firm to travel to Russian smelters to ensure Irish alumina is being used solely for civilian and export markets
How Ukraine war has entered a new phase
The conflict with Russia has entered a new phase, one defined less by territorial gains than by intense technological competition
European Commission will not rush into decision on possible Aughinish sanctions
Negotiations in Brussels about whether to sanction exports of alumina to Russia likely to gather pace in September
Ukrainian soldier’s year in a frontline foxhole: ‘Many guys have gone out of their mind’
For 346 days, Serhii Krynitskyi lived in a tiny dugout under constant drone threat, documenting a new era of warfare
Fianna Fáil Minister says redirection of Aughinish Alumina exports a ‘simplistic’ solution
Limerick TD Niall Collins suggests European Commission appoint specialist organisation to track produce
Aughinish report is thin gruel as Russian demands for Irish alumina ramp up
Government’s grinding evasion over Aughinish contrasts with Australia’s clear-eyed reasoning
Aughinish Alumina report leaves Ireland’s reputation in ruins
How predictable the inquiry would leave room for denial
Aughinish Alumina: Minister’s claims about ‘confidential data’ contradicted in unpublished report
Government’s report on Co Limerick plant explicitly states it does not include confidential data provided by Aughinish
Secret Aughinish Alumina report: EU sanctions would jeopardise company ‘viability’
Concerns over ‘financing and potential circumvention by parent company’ revealed in unpublished report
Aughinish Alumina facing ‘marked’ decline in orders from Europe due to ownership concerns
Sales to Russia ‘significantly increased’ since war began, report finds
The August Coup by Robert Service: masterly scholarship written like a political thriller
Density of detail in Service’s research means this book is likely to become a definitive account of episode
Ukraine opens probe into defence event after deadly Russian strike
Rare daytime missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 10 people on Friday
Lara Marlowe: Robots have brought a ‘horrifying intimacy’ to warfare
Vladimir Putin is reportedly terrified that a drone with facial recognition technology – like the AI tools used by Israel to assassinate Iranian leaders – may be used to kill him
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