Katie Mellett

Katie Mellett

Katie Mellett is an Irish Times journalist

Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’; China repeats calls for ceasefire

US president on Wednesday declared the month-long war a success ‘nearing completion’

Irish-language Bluey actor had never heard of hit show before its turn as Gaeilge

Global smash Australian kids show to begin airing in Irish next week

Tracy Clifford dropped from 2FM slot after 10-year run to make way for new line-up

In a statement, RTÉ said new schedule ‘reinforces 2FM’s position as the original and collective voice of young Ireland’

Two men who drowned while fishing in Co Clare named as Afghan brothers based in Limerick

Tajuddin Safi (30s) and Salahuddin Safi (20s) were ‘well-regarded members of community’

Cyclist (20s) dies after collision with truck on Dublin’s Abbey Street

Woman (70s) seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork

Martin criticises Hungarian foreign minister’s ‘very sinister’ backchannel talks with Russia

The latest live updates as the war in the Middle East continues

‘There is a treatment and she’s not getting it’: Calls for HSE to fund drug for rare disease

Emily Felix, 28, and her family were ‘killed’ by the news that a drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia may not be considered for reimbursement by the HSE

Two Unifil peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

As it happened: No direct US-Iran negotiations have taken place, says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson

‘Behind one there is 10 more coming’: A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott

Along Portland Row, home to Kellie Harrington and Barry Keoghan, they are used to celebrating young success

Met Éireann forecasts chance of thunderstorms, hail and sleet as road works to affect M50

Weather and travel: Weekend forecast mixed; road works to affect M50; bus replacements for some rail services

Irish-American duo with ‘scary’ MS diagnosis to attempt Cork to Donegal ultra-marathon challenge

Matt Knaggs and Colin Goodman will meet in person for the first in Ireland, having made contact through a support group for multiple sclerosis sufferers

‘You don’t realise how much independence you’ve lost until you gain it back’

Woman paralysed in fall at 22 among 12 people with spinal injuries benefiting from pioneering surgery at Mater hospital

Health service has improved ‘beyond recognition’ in past 20 years, Taoiseach says

Martin opens new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland facilities following €95m investment

Iran threatens to completely shut Strait of Hormuz; UAE dealing with missile attack

Meanwhile, about 100 injured in Israel

Wave of attacks in Saudi, Qatar and UAE; latest from Netanyahu and Trump

EU leaders meet today to seek ways to curb the jump in energy prices triggered by the Iran war

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