International

March

March 2024

Kremlin

Vladimir Putin declared winner of Russian election that offered 'no freedom' and 'no choice'

18 Mar

30.1k

Washington DC

Taoiseach tells US President during shamrock ceremony that Irish people are 'deeply troubled' about Gaza

Varadkar brought the US President to tears by quoting his late son.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

17 Mar

42.3k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Lá Fhéile Pádraig

17 Mar

10.7k

St Patrick's Day

Varadkar says crisis in Gaza will form part of shamrock ceremony speech

17 Mar

4.9k

Gaza

Netanyahu vows to press on with Rafah offensive despite US warning invasion would be 'red line'

The Israeli Prime Minister said “no amount of international pressure will stop us from realising all the goals of the war”.

Gaza's health ministry said at least 92 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes overnight.

Envoys are planning to meet in Qatar to revive stalled talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Updated 17 Mar

11.6k

Kremlin

Putin poised for fifth term in power as final day of voting in Russian election underway

17 Mar

8.9k

7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: What it's like to have your childhood made into online content

17 Mar

14.5k

Moscow

Russia says it downed wave of Ukrainian drones overnight

17 Mar

5.3k

Washington DC

Varadkar to brunch with Biden before Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

17 Mar

8.2k

State of Emergency

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months, prompting fresh evacuations

17 Mar

9.1k

closed event

Taoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

17 Mar

22.3k

Le Crunch

France beat England to second spot in Six Nations by edging thriller in Lyon

Updated 16 Mar

18.2k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

16 Mar

5.0k

Shooting

Suspect barricades himself in a home with hostages after allegedly shooting 3 people dead in Philadelphia

16 Mar

10.4k

Humanitarian Assistance

Gaza ceasefire talks expected to resume as Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah

The White House, which has said an assault on Rafah would be a “red line” without credible civilian protection plans, said it had not seen the plan.

Hamas has proposed a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with Israel sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations.

The main UN agency operating in the Palestinian enclave said that one in three children under two years of age are now acutely malnourished in northern Gaza.

Updated 16 Mar

9.0k

Wales

Wales set to appoint its first black leader, and first black leader of any European country

16 Mar

14.1k

Kremlin

Russians cast ballots in presidential election set to hand Putin another term in office

16 Mar

9.5k

New York

Judge delays Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial for 30 days

16 Mar

8.4k

Gaza

Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again

All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

15 Mar

10.1k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

15 Mar

5.6k

Georgia

State lawyer leaves US election interference case against Trump after having relations with DA

15 Mar

16.2k

Vile attack

Russian strikes on Ukrainian city of Odesa kill 20 people, including rescuers

15 Mar

6.0k

Gaza

Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah and 'evacuation' of civilians

Updated 15 Mar

10.4k

zak hania

Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza

15 Mar

4.7k

TOAST OF IRELAND

Was Biden's 'old Irish saying' about rusty hinges really an old Irish saying?

15 Mar

19.6k

Oval Office

'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'

The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.

Updated 15 Mar

28.7k

Kamala Harris

Varadkar says Gaza crisis will 'haunt us for years to come' at breakfast meeting with Harris

Updated 15 Mar

12.5k

Last Eight

Champions League draw pairs Man City with Real Madrid, while Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League

The 42

15 Mar

8.8k

In hot water

Pierce Brosnan hit with €460 fine for entering off-limits thermal area of Yellowstone Park

15 Mar

14.1k

Gaza

Israeli military denies Gaza health ministry claim it killed at least 20 people waiting for food aid

The health ministry accused Israeli troops of opening fire from “tanks and helicopters” as Palestinians gathered at a roundabout in Gaza City.

Updated 15 Mar

5.2k

Steve Mnuchin

Former US treasury secretary under Donald Trump putting together bid to buy TikTok

15 Mar

8.9k

Michigan

Father of US school shooter who killed four students found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

15 Mar

18.5k

Belfast

Diggers move in to Casement Park as O'Neill says Euros is 'huge opportunity'

15 Mar

6.5k

Hidden Records

Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case

14 Mar

10.7k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

14 Mar

4.8k

Blow to Netanyahu

US' highest-ranking elected Jewish American calls for elections in Israel

14 Mar

11.1k

success

'What a jockey, deary me': Former Man United manager Alex Ferguson claims Cheltenham double

14 Mar

20.0k

Alleged Headbutting

Man denies assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane

14 Mar

10.3k

Washington DC

Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

14 Mar

4.6k

over and out

Elon Musk's mega rocket has been 'lost' trying to re-enter the atmosphere

14 Mar

17.7k