Merz abandons Germany’s moral certainties as he aligns with Trump on Iran
Berlin’s traditional caution gives way to realpolitik as chancellor seeks influence with Trump and navigates an unstable world
United States
US and Israel continue assault on Iran as war spreads across the Gulf
Hundreds reportedly killed across region as Donald Trump says military operations could last ‘four to five weeks’
‘An impulsive moment’: Bouncer jailed for involuntary manslaughter of Irishman in Boston
Sanusi Sadiq expresses remorse over death of Dublin-born Barry Whelan (46), who he alleges used racial slurs towards him
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restricted
Senior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf region
US‑Israel war with Iran spills into Lebanon, killing at least 52 and injuring more than 150
Hizbullah fires on Israel after Khamenei’s killing, prompting Israeli strikes as conflict spreads across region
How will household bills be affected by unrest in the Middle East and when?
Closure of Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route from the Gulf region, leaves few options to secure deliveries
Court orders further postponement of Seamus Culleton’s deportation from US
Irishman has been detained in a facility in El Paso, Texas
In maps: How war on Iran is spreading across Middle East
Iran and Iranian-backed militias have fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, and Israel has struck Lebanon
US and Israel are seeking a regime change in Iran but the outcome of conflict is uncertain
Trump, having previously claimed Tehran’s atomic facilities were ‘obliterated’, has repeatedly claimed it is developing nuclear weapons
Gas prices soar as Iranian attacks force shutdown of Qatari production
Saudi Arabia also closes an oil refinery after strike
FBI says deadly Texas bar shooting ‘potentially act of terrorism’
Gunman killed two and injured 14 before being fatally shot by police in Austin
US stops funding peacebuilding project for island of Ireland after 40 years
Programme to prevent young people being recruited by paramilitaries among scheme’s initiatives
Trump’s attacks on Iran reveal an American military power unrestrained
Few of America’s allies have condemned its action, despite most tacitly acknowledging it to be illegal
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel
Opec+ agrees to raise production after Gulf oil flows disrupted by US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Afghanistan targets Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict continues
Heavy fighting raises fear of protracted conflict that will add to instability in region
Trump’s economic moves seem contradictory and dangerous but there is a game plan
US president’s only goal is to get Republicans through the midterms in decent shape
Iran and the United States: key issues that divide them
Washington has raised concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme, ballistic missiles and allied militant groups
Trump says US has begun ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
Large explosions reported in Tehran as air-raid sirens sound across Israel
Keith Duggan’s journey through America: The farther west you go the less real Trump becomes
US250: the country is in the grip of a long winter and an extended moment of uncertainty
‘You don’t need a smartphone to be cool’: How a Wicklow school’s ban is inspiring pupils worldwide
Greystones initiative is helping to protect children and easing parents’ fears over harm from internet
Clintons confront another chapter of investigation and accusation in Epstein inquiry
Bill Clinton will need to answer for own links on Friday after wife used platform to turn focus to Republicans
‘I went in on crutches and came out in a wheelchair’: Venezuela’s political prisoners emerge from jails
More than 500 political detainees released since Nicolás Maduro was taken from power last month
Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she has no information on Jeffrey Epstein
Former presidential nominee accuses Republican-led panel of trying to shift focus away Trump’s ties to sex offender
Ukrainian and US officials hold postwar rebuilding talks despite deadlock with Russia
Latest talks come as Moscow launches fresh missile and drone attacks on Kyiv’s energy and other critical infrastructure
US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in nuclear programme talks
Technical discussions between two countries due to take place in Vienna next week
US won’t rely on Cuba’s version of events after four shot dead on Florida-registered boat
Marco Rubio said the US would figure out what happened and not rely solely on Cuba’s version of events
‘A sick, demented person with an extremely low IQ’: Donald Trump attacks Robert De Niro
In an emotional speech this week, De Niro described the president as ‘failing, flailing and desperate’
Talk of European states developing their own nuclear umbrella is fanciful
Any autonomous nuclear shield would breach the Non-Proliferation Treaty and be hugely expensive and technologically challenging
Cuba says four killed after speedboat from Florida opens fire on border patrol
Incident takes place amid heightened tension with the US, which has blocked virtually all oil shipments to the island
Democrats investigate missing files alleging Trump link to Epstein
Department of justice appears to have broken law requiring disclosure of all unclassified material in case, congressman says
Met Éireann to replace countrywide weather warnings with new local system
Polygon-based process will divide the country into sub-county zones
Bill Gates admits affairs and takes ‘responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links
Microsoft founder apologises to staff during meeting over his ties with deceased sex offender
Four years on, Ukrainians no longer believe in anything but the weapons they carry
Idea of just peace, war crimes trials and reparations has fallen by wayside
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