Ukraine’s allies pledge to build anti-ballistic missile defence to counter Russian attacks
European leaders gather for ‘coalition of the willing’ summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies aged 71
Republican senator served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency
Technology uses AI to gauge threats and can capture rogue drones and bring them to ground
US carries out new attacks on Iran, Trump says agreement to halt fighting is ‘over’
Strikes intended to degrade Iran’s ability ‘to threaten freedom of navigation’ in Strait of Hormuz, US says
Trump lashes Nato allies before claiming there was ‘a lot of unity’ at Turkish summit
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
EU presidency may expose hypocrisy at heart of Ireland on everything from Ukraine to defence
State promotes value-based approach abroad, but fails to take action on the Occupied Territories Bill at home
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Nato as alliance unveils arms deals worth billions
US president says he has spoken to Zelenskiy and Putin about ending Russian war on Ukraine
Ukraine: Latest Russian strikes kill 21 in Kyiv region in advance of Nato summit
Zelenskiy urges allies to leave gathering in Ankara with ‘strong decisions’ on strengthening country’s air defences
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Why Zelenskiy’s nod to Aughinish Alumina puts pressure on Irish Government
In the News podcast: Limerick plant exports vast amounts of material to Russia, which is then used by country’s military
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in call before Nato summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also discussed diplomatic efforts with Trump
Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg
City subjected to ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk
Ireland’s support of Ukraine looks increasingly like lip service
Do the job seriously or do not bother
Sinn Féin TDs get lost in translation over their own amendment
Big Jim O’Callaghan hears voices, Zelenskiy’s joke opens the Euro Lingo Bingo, laptop Lawless comes down on data centres
MEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick
Aughinish Alumina is proving to be a real diplomatic headache
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Russian missiles and drones kill 30 on ‘night of horror’ for Ukraine’s capital
Kyiv mayor declares day of mourning in city for Friday
Government considering ‘options’ with EU over Aughinish Alumina supplying Russia, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris says he has not been ‘involved in any conversations’ on nationalisation of Co Limerick plant
Aughinish Alumina criticism causes discomfort on Ireland’s first day as EU president
Ursula von der Leyen unlikely to do a walkabout in Cork; and very interesting questions raised following the Jeffrey Donaldson case
EU presidency ceremony almost went down without a hitch, but Zelenskiy dig was copped by all
At the opening ceremony for Ireland’s EU presidency at Dublin Castle, Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered a well-timed dig
Ukraine refused Irish offer of armoured combat vehicles due to refurbishment costs, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian president says money would be better spent on drones
Zelenskiy the star turn on opening day of Ireland’s EU presidency
Inside Politics: Ukrainian president will participate in a three-way meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and president of the EU Council António Costa
Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency
This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973
Party van steals show at Leinster House as Taoiseach prepares to be Emperor of Europe
Dáil proceedings have summer holiday feel as Micheál Martin gets set to lean on his three pillars of EU council presidency
Ukrainian tycoon injured in Monaco bomb attack
Police hunt suspected bomber believed to have fled wealthy Mediterranean principality
Ukrainian forces set fire to large Russian oil refinery in drone assault
Russian attacks kill four in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv
What should Ireland do as EU president? A to-do list by Fintan O’Toole, Lara Marlowe and others
The EU budget, online safety, Ukraine’s accession, removing red tape from green energy, or neutrality – what should the Government prioritise?
Fresh Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries trigger fuel panic-buying
French navy seizes another tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, stepping up pressure on Moscow
Ukraine’s army reforms aim to tackle chronic manpower shortage and exhaustion
Kyiv hopes financial incentives and new terms of service will boost morale and slow desertions
Volodymyr Zelenskiy increasingly looks to hold the West’s future in his hands
Amid a world of right-wing strongmen, the Ukrainian president makes the case for liberal democracy without apology
Security gaps leave Ireland vulnerable to foreign intelligence. The State is underprepared
Day-to-day custodianship of national security is not just an operational matter. It must be a constant strategic priority for the Government
‘Thank you, dear Keir’: European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit postponed
Outgoing British PM helped boost security for Continent, says Ursula von der Leyen
Caolan Robertson: From noted propagandist to pro-Ukraine ‘gonzo journalist’ with 1m followers
Pro-Ukraine journalist from Kilkenny who made waves over Aughinish Alumina reflects vast change in consumption of news
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