Referendum would show citizens’ support for Ireland’s UN peacekeeping connection
General Assembly should be allowed to judge how life could be made safer for all those involved
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Data centres’ energy use being ‘managed appropriately’ by Government, Darragh O’Brien says
Minister for Energy and the Environment has responded to UN report that described Ireland as ‘cautionary tale’
Fossil fuel phase-out plan is missing link in energy and climate policy
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Ireland has clean energy targets but no strategy for ending oil and gas
Ireland’s data centre strain a ‘cautionary tale’ for rest of world, UN says
Data processing accounts for 21% of Irish electricity use – compared to just 4% in the US and 1% in China
Iran insists any US-Israel ceasefire must cover conflict in Lebanon
Donald Trump is demanding an end to Tehran’s nuclear programme
El Niño forecast to return this summer with risk of record heat in Ireland and globally
World Meteorological Organisation now almost certain of heat intensifying worldwide from June
Government plans to end triple lock within weeks
Under new proposal, UN Security Council approval would no longer be required for overseas deployment of Irish troops
Violence against women is increasing globally – and police forces are not immune
Fiosrú has been given wider powers to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence perpetrated by serving gardaí
Food security must be made a priority of Ireland’s EU presidency
Global conflicts, climate change and a looming El Niño threaten worsening food shortages in 2026
Returning Irish troops tell of ‘extremely challenging’ mission in Lebanon
About 160 troops from 127th Infantry Battalion return home from six-month deployment with Unifil
Gaza teenage sisters win award for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Donegal student gets recognition for biodegradable plastic that breaks down safely
Drone wars: Irish Defence Forces watching the skies as EU presidency set to begin
Lessons learned from Ukraine and Middle East are informing Ireland’s strategy for developing defence systems
McEntee expresses ‘deep regret’ over non-renewal of EU Mediterranean naval mission
Operation Irini, mandated by UN Security Council, focused on enforcing an arms embargo on Libya
UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine
Four killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Luhansk, Kremlin says
‘My life has collapsed’: Migrant labour abuses alleged in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain
A report claims vulnerable workers injured in Saudi Arabia – including one who says his legs were crushed – received no compensation
International scientists plead with Ireland not to adopt controversial greenhouse gas assessment method
Scientists raise alarm over proposal to ease Ireland’s climate obligations
Putting climate change measures into practice will help world’s poorest nations
Action is not only about political ambition and science, but also a shared international duty
Russia and China may exploit Iran fallout to increase global leverage, EU ministers are warned
Officials advised developing world could face ‘significant food shortages and price increases’ before year’s end
New Army vehicles under French deal can automatically target perceived threats using AI
According to experts, these systems can also be configured to fire automatically without human input
Government urged to impose sanctions on Israel in same way De Valera did on Italy in 1935
Richard Boyd Barrett introduces Bill to sanction Israel, break off ‘all economic trade, financial relations’
‘Vote 20 times’: How Israel has been working to influence Eurovision voting
Binyamin Netanyahu’s government has embraced the hugely popular song contest as a soft power tool
Officials questioned how nominating Phil Hogan for key UN post would ‘benefit’ the State
Role based in Rome carries $265,000 annual salary plus extra $50,000 ‘representation’ allowance
US ambassador’s speech rings hollow
International law cannot be treated as something that applies rigorously to enemies while becoming negotiable when close allies are involved
When The World Sleeps by Francesca Albanese: Effortless schooling on intricacies behind Gaza headlines
UN Rapporteur on Human Rights weaves together legal work she undertakes to achieve justice for Palestinians, with personal story
Ted Turner, CNN founder and pioneer of 24-hour news, dies at 87
A powerful US media and entertainment figure, he later became one of the world’s leading environmentalists
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves for Tenerife after three people are evacuated
Swiss case brings virus outbreak to a total of eight, three of them confirmed by laboratory testing
The International Protection Act does the precise opposite of what it says on the tin
Rite & Reason: Democracies need to stand up for international law, not collude in its dismemberment
Martin Fraser bags Ambassador of the Year award, making him the diplomats’ diplomat
Outgoing Ambassador to the UK receives gong just before taking up new post as Ireland’s Ambassador to the UN
PrepayPower first to hike energy prices due to Iran war, others expected to follow suit
Average household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171
Ireland to co-host next fossil fuel phase-out conference in South Pacific island Tuvalu
Announcement comes as 60 countries agree landmark move to phase out oil, gas and coal
Israelis view Gaza flotilla as a publicity stunt rather than relief
Many Israelis, including those sympathetic to Palestinians, see the annual flotilla as political theatre that changes little
Catholic Bishops condemn International Protection Act as ‘anti-family’ and ‘neither fair, nor just’
Migrants’ council chair says it is deeply regrettable that Act provides for detention of children, even if as a last resort
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, says Trump
US president rules out use of nuclear weapon against Iran after issuing ‘shoot and kill’ order on boats in Strait of Hormuz
At least 518 killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania elections, inquiry says
Commission blames demonstrators for disturbances, infuriating government’s opponents who accused it of bias
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