International

British backpacker detained in US says she was ‘naive’ about border crackdown
British backpacker detained in US says she was ‘naive’ about border crackdown
Trump adviser Elon Musk says he wants free-trade and 'zero-tariff situation' between US and Europe
Trump adviser Elon Musk says he wants free-trade and 'zero-tariff situation' between US and Europe
Global markets have nose-dived as Trump’s 10% ‘baseline’ tariff came into effect today.
Video shows 15 aid workers killed in Gaza were in marked vehicles - contradicting Israel’s account
Video shows 15 aid workers killed in Gaza were in marked vehicles - contradicting Israel’s account
The deaths of the aid workers have sparked international condemnation.
Jaguar Land Rover pauses all US shipments this month in wake of tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover pauses all US shipments this month in wake of tariffs
Ukraine slams 'weak' US response as nine children killed in Russian attack on Zelensky's home town
Ukraine slams 'weak' US response as nine children killed in Russian attack on Zelensky's home town
'Hands Off!': Over 1,200 protests against Trump and Musk planned across the world
'Hands Off!': Over 1,200 protests against Trump and Musk planned across the world
Myanmar death toll passes 3,300 as rescue efforts continue following major earthquake
Myanmar death toll passes 3,300 as rescue efforts continue following major earthquake
Kerrygold hopeful of 'negotiated solution' to tariffs as Irish dairy industry braces for impact
Kerrygold hopeful of 'negotiated solution' to tariffs as Irish dairy industry braces for impact
The 9 at 9 US tariffs come into effect, 18 killed in Russian strikes and funeral of Mick O’Dwyer set to take place
Irish brewers and distillers on Brexiting better than Britain and using that to face US tariffs
Irish brewers and distillers on Brexiting better than Britain and using that to face US tariffs
Friday
4 Apr 2025
Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact
Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact
Donald Trump signs Executive Order giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
Donald Trump signs Executive Order giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
Russian missile strike kills 12 people, including three children, in Zelenskyy's home city
Russian missile strike kills 12 people, including three children, in Zelenskyy's home city
China slaps extra 34% tariffs on US imports as Trump vows his 'policies will never change'
China slaps extra 34% tariffs on US imports as Trump vows his 'policies will never change'
Wall Street stocks dropped sharply in morning trading, while European markets ended the day sharply lower.
Workers put on short-time working week as early as this weekend need time-bound supports, government told
Workers put on short-time working week as early as this weekend need time-bound supports, government told
FactCheck: Does the EU impose a 39% tariff on US goods as Donald Trump's massive chart claimed?
FactCheck: Does the EU impose a 39% tariff on US goods as Donald Trump's massive chart claimed?
US tourist arrested for landing on out-of-bounds tribal island carrying Diet Coke and a coconut
US tourist arrested for landing on out-of-bounds tribal island carrying Diet Coke and a coconut
Russell Brand charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and sexual assault
Let him be Frank: Take a look at the first trailer for Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot
Let him be Frank: Take a look at the first trailer for Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot
Israel army announces new ground offensive east of Gaza city
Israel army announces new ground offensive east of Gaza city
Ousted South Korean president apologises as court upholds his impeachment over martial law declaration
Ousted South Korean president apologises as court upholds his impeachment over martial law declaration
Thursday
3 Apr 2025
US stock index suffers biggest one-day fall since 2020 as Trump insists 'markets are going to boom'
US stock index suffers biggest one-day fall since 2020 as Trump insists 'markets are going to boom'
The broad-based S&P 500 closed down 4.8%, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite tanked 6.0% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 4.0%.
Pentagon watchdog to investigate US defence chief's use of Signal for Yemen strike plans
Pentagon watchdog to investigate US defence chief's use of Signal for Yemen strike plans
Netanyahu in Budapest in spite of war crimes warrant as Hungary withdraws from the ICC
Netanyahu in Budapest in spite of war crimes warrant as Hungary withdraws from the ICC
Appeal launched in Northern Ireland for victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
Appeal launched in Northern Ireland for victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
If multinationals have to start paying 20% tariffs on profits they’re shifting to Ireland, they might find it less attractive to move that money here.
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
Phew! The asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth may now hit the Moon instead
Phew! The asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth may now hit the Moon instead
Two people killed in major US storms as Midwest states brace for 'generational flooding'
Two people killed in major US storms as Midwest states brace for 'generational flooding'
UK police urge parents to be aware of teenage radicalisation as 'Adolescence' sparks debate
UK police urge parents to be aware of teenage radicalisation as 'Adolescence' sparks debate
The 9 at 9 Trump tariffs, childcare costs and the death of a GAA legend…
Trump announced tariffs on remote islands with zero human inhabitants but four types of penguin
Trump announced tariffs on remote islands with zero human inhabitants but four types of penguin
Von der Leyen hits out at 'chaos and complexity' unleashed by Trump in early hours speech
Von der Leyen hits out at 'chaos and complexity' unleashed by Trump in early hours speech
Big pharma not subject to US tariffs for now, but there's worry we're not out of the woods
Big pharma not subject to US tariffs for now, but there's worry we're not out of the woods
Wednesday
2 Apr 2025
Liverpool's march towards Premier League title continues with win over Everton
Liverpool's march towards Premier League title continues with win over Everton
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.
Explainer: What is a tariff and why has Trump just slapped a 20% one on EU goods?
Explainer: What is a tariff and why has Trump just slapped a 20% one on EU goods?
Donald Trump reportedly planning on removing Elon Musk from inner circle as rift emerges
Donald Trump reportedly planning on removing Elon Musk from inner circle as rift emerges
More than 40 people killed in bombings by Israel, as Netanyahu announces military expansion
More than 40 people killed in bombings by Israel, as Netanyahu announces military expansion
A house sheltering displaced people was bombed early this morning.