Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, senior Democrat claims
Shouts of ‘war criminal’ and ‘despicable’ from protesters heard during defence secretary’s opening statement
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Suspect in London stabbings was referred to counter-extremism programme in 2020
Man being questioned over attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green has been named as Essa Suleiman (45)
Tourist volumes up 16% in March as sector continues recovery
Visitor numbers and expenditure increased in each of the first three months of the year, says CSO
Ireland relies on imports for 80% of energy needs, the fourth-highest rate in EU
Construction is the Republic’s most environmentally extractive industry, says CSO
Oil surges past $125 as fears of prolonged supply disruption grow
Brent crude sets new conflict high as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues
Trump’s $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon reflects ‘urgency of the moment’, Hegseth says
Iran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf
Value of fuel sales jumps 7.7% in March as energy price inflation hits
Retail sales volumes up 1.6% over 12 months, says CSO
Irish inflation remains at 3.6% in April despite soaring energy prices
Energy prices are estimated to have climbed by 15.5% over the year and by 2.6% in the month
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran trying to ‘figure out’ its leadership
Israel orders residents of 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Irish wholesale electricity prices climb 19% in March, new CSO figures show
Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation
Oil price climbs above $110 for first time in three weeks
Brent crude rises after White House reiterates ‘red lines’ in negotiations with Tehran
Tullow secures record $130 a barrel for Ghana oil amid crisis
Price is well ahead of global benchmarks
Central banks struggle to navigate open-ended price shock
World’s leading central banks are expected to hold fire on interest rates this week
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland
Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month
Higher fertiliser and fuel costs could halve Irish dairy farm margins this year
Agricultural land prices poised for modest growth in 2026, due to low levels of supply
How can we square €500 Ryder Cup tickets and a €9bn surplus with talk of a world recession?
The Government needs to act with an urgency born of the risk that ongoing corporate tax growth is far from guaranteed
Pope Leo is the religious leader non-believers needed
His opposition to Donald Trump and the war on Iran is only a part of what makes Leo a unique and important figure in our time
Could the US go downhill for good following Trump’s war on Iran?
The Suez crisis was the end of the road for Britain as a global rule-maker. The US is setting itself up for a repeat
Hegseth tells US allies ‘time for free-riding is over’; White House confirms fresh talks with Iran to take place
IDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended
Talks between US and Iran set to resume in Pakistan
UK and Spain rebuff reports of punishment by US over war stance as clashes continue in Lebanon
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from Nato over Iran rift, source says
Memo also includes option to consider reassessing US diplomatic support for long-standing European ‘imperial possessions’ such as the Falkland Islands
Aer Lingus Regional operator stalls summer flights launch
Emerald Airlines tells staff that maintenance issues have delayed peak season schedule
Ryanair cuts planned summer Dublin flights, blaming airport’s passenger cap
Airline says reductions are not due to Middle East crisis
Government continues to drag its feet on Occupied Territories Bill
Ireland needs to show its support for Palestinians as aggression continues
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
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in Europe, analysts say
Iranian intelligence services accused of recruiting teens via intermediaries to mount attacks aimed at sowing chaos
Redistribution of jet fuel among EU member states under consideration
Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war
Fuel costs: NI consumers could face ‘tsunami’ of high energy prices if Iran warn drags on
Committee told £100 voucher scheme for home heating oil ‘isn’t going to cut it’ with ‘very difficult’ winter ahead
EU countries struggle to replenish gas reserves for winter
Iran war keeps prices high despite consumer demand dropping as heating season ends
Government holds trade forum amid uncertainty caused by Middle East war
Inflation is a concern, says Simon Harris
Peace deal is possible between US and Iran
Many issues remain to be resolved but a framework for agreement could be reached if talks resume in Islamabad this week
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