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
Israel
‘We are preparing for the last battle’: life along Israel’s new yellow line in southern Lebanon
Israeli military has ‘no mercy for the children, for the people and for the buildings’, says one civic leader
Ryanair cuts planned summer Dublin flights, blaming airport’s passenger cap
Airline says reductions are not due to Middle East crisis
US troop numbers passing through Shannon soar 80%
More than 3,000 US troops passed through airport during March after Iran conflict started
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Radio: The presenter is showing a refreshing new side to her on-air persona
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
Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist killed by Israel, had continued to work despite threats
Earlier this year, press-freedoms organisation said killing of journalists was at an all-time high, ‘primarily due to the actions of one government’
Israeli strikes kill a journalist and injures another in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist
One EU state has much more to fear from the Iran war than any other
Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible new peace talks
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered
Israeli attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire ahead of fresh Washington talks
Beirut to seek extension of 10-day truce which emerged separately from US efforts to resolve conflict with Iran
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
‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says McEntee
Government ‘making progress’ on Occupied Territories Bill, says Minister for Foreign Affairs
Iran dismisses US ‘ploy’ after Donald Trump extends ceasefire ‘indefinitely’
But United States military blockades of Strait of Hormuz to remain
Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran and continue blockade
Donald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soon
Mandela Foundation reviewing links to University of Galway over Israeli partnership
University vows no further research projects with Israel but says it is contractually locked into current one
Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Soldier was photographed swinging a sledgehammer at the head of a statue that had fallen off a cross
Iran war and pope row sees Americans question Trump’s temperament – poll
US president has been under pressure since starting war against Iran, with Israel, that has seen fuel prices rise sharply
Under cover of ceasefire, people return to Beirut’s southern suburbs to assess damage
Temporary ceasefire in Lebanon sees people visit homes in Dahiyeh to take stock of their situation
US and Iran plan new talks but ‘lots of bombs’ will go off if deal not made, says Trump
Netanyahu says Israel has ‘not finished’ in Iran as fresh air strikes launched at Lebanon during ceasefire with Hizbullah
Iran gives positive signal on taking part in peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
Tehran had said US is ‘not serious’ about negotiations
The Irish origins of an increasingly popular theology in the US
Believers of rapture theology assert there will be a second coming of Jesus Christ and a day of judgment
Why the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s strongest card in peace negotiations
Tehran says wide differences between it and US must be settled before a truce framework can be agreed
France and Sweden push to increase EU tariffs on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Divisive debate inside EU about sanctioning Israel for ‘grave’ human rights abuses begins again
Iran ‘rejects’ second round of talks after Trump says US negotiators heading to Pakistan
Top negotiator for Iran says talks with US have ‘had progress’ but gaps remain
Uncertainty over renewed talks to end Middle East conflict
Two-week ceasefire between US and Iran set to expire on Tuesday night
Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices
Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action
Catherine Connolly aligns with global left on first overseas trip
President’s attendance at Barcelona gathering indicates she plans to shape her own political programme
Northern Ireland investment arm accused of helping fund Israeli F-35 fighter aircraft
Court asked if profiting from international arms industry and human rights abuses should be permitted
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz again if US blockade continues
Tehran temporarily reopens strait after a truce is agreed between Israel and Lebanon
Iran issues warning to US as Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’; oil prices tumble below $90 a barrel
Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue
Oil and gas prices tumble as Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Abbas Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ but US blockade remains in place
Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins
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