Special ReportsThe R&D tax credit: Ireland raises its game as competitors play catch-upBy Danielle Barron
FilmNirvanna the Band the Show the Movie review: Improvised fun expanded into diabolically clever comedyBy Tara Brady
FilmThe Invite review: Problems of privilege play out in a canny comedy of toxic luxury and uneaseBy Donald Clarke
TV & RadioOliver Callan’s refusal to shy away from uncomfortable discussions leads to awkward momentBy Mick Heaney
Asia-PacificChinese Communist Party may be set for a dramatic transformation but Xi’s grip on power as strong as everBy Denis Staunton
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CourtsSocial Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues campaigner Nick Delehanty over social media postsBy Órla Ryan and Jack Horgan-Jones
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BusinessComedians get green light to turn Dublin’s former Token premises into purpose-built theatreBy Ian Curran
BusinessIrish consumers buying financial products can insist on speaking to a human under new rules By Martin Wall
CourtsCompany linked to Michael Lynn inquiry planned to house asylum seekers in €2.8m Wicklow propertyBy Colm Keena
Housing & PlanningTop Government adviser calls for roll-back on ‘gold-plated’ environmental lawBy Arthur Beesley
PeopleSéamas O’Reilly: The World Cup sticker book is a mix of nerdy stats and craven capitalism By Séamas O'Reilly
Housing & Planning‘Pennywise and billions foolish’: Infrastructure chief criticises historic State approach to big projects By Arthur Beesley
Special ReportsFrom confidence to competitiveness: securing the next generation of investmentBy Barry McCall
USA 1991 Simpsons episode remains deft reflection of US politics as America marks 250 yearsBy Keith Duggan
World CupGavin Cooney: This World Cup has shown the Premier League to be football’s StarbucksBy Gavin Cooney
EnvironmentRecord 5.8m drinks containers returned in one day under Re-turn deposit return schemeBy Jack Brady
OpinionHappy 25th birthday, Vodafone. Here are 25 ways phones have made our lives worseBy Diarmaid Ferriter
OpinionLegacy of the Declaration of Independence is the latest flashpoint in a divided AmericaBy Daniel Geary
IrelandEl Niño conditions ‘developing rapidly’ with ‘extreme weather events’ more likely, WMO warnsBy Caroline O'Doherty
RugbyJamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against AustraliaBy John O'Sullivan
Gaelic Games‘They need to do something’: Shane O’Donnell calls for rule change on head-high tacklesBy Muireann Duffy
AthleticsSonia O’Sullivan: The contrasting trajectories of Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene MawdsleyBy Sonia O'Sullivan
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Early Edition PodcastAughinish Alumina exports to Russia; and customers to be offered human interaction on bank callsBy Andrew McNairListen to Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia; and customers to be offered human interaction on bank callsListen | 08:49
Business Today NewsletterIrish GDP revision and Michael O’Leary on the next decade of RyanairBy Peter Flanagan
HealthMother whose daughter died from meningitis calls for ‘urgent review’ of State vaccination policyBy Cian O'Connell
World Cup‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape VerdeBy Alasdair Howarth
BeautyOpens in new windowGucci Westman’s make-up philosophy: ‘I always wanted to look like myself’By Simone Gannon
CourtsMan’s action alleging sexual assault by high-profile solicitor father can proceed, Supreme Court rulesBy Fiachra Gallagher
Special ReportsUS ambassador to Ireland: ‘This is no longer a one-way relationship’By Edward S Walsh US ambassador to Ireland
On The Money NewsletterVulnerable customers need not suffer in silence when dealing with their financesBy Olive Keogh
World Cup‘It was ridiculous, nuts’: When Ireland played Mexico in 43 degrees at 1994 World CupBy Jonny Weeks
CourtsNurse tells how she found body of man (61) lying in pool of congealed blood at his Cork homeBy Barry Roche
UKKing of the casuals: What Andy Burnham’s dad-friendly labels say about his push for powerBy Mark Paul
MarketsSurging Wall Street profit forecasts fuel fears of ‘earnings bubble’By Ian Smith, Emily Herbert, Ramsay Hodgson and Kate Duguid
Rugby‘I’m just grateful for everything’: Robert Baloucoune is living the dream – finallyBy Gerry Thornley
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CourtsScope of Jozef Puska’s appeal against conviction for murdering Ashling Murphy may change, court hearsBy Fiona Magennis
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HealthIrish doctor who faked burglary faces possible sanction after fitness-to-practise findingBy Ian Leonard
World CupMalachy Clerkin: Late-night World Cup watching makes us both losers and winners. But mainly losersBy Malachy Clerkin
CourtsLyra McKee’s family says justice system ‘completely failed’ as men found not guilty of murderBy Matthew Weaver
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BusinessAn Post posts €2.8m trading profit but pension charge pushes it into the redBy Ciarán Hancock
RugbyIkitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stageBy John O'Sullivan
PoliticsIreland’s EU membership story a compelling argument for expanding union, von der Leyen saysBy Jack Power
CourtsChallenge to Slane bypass permission can go to Court of Appeal, judge rulesBy Fiachra Gallagher
BusinessEuropean stocks climb as investors push back on expectations of US interest rate hikeBy Ciara O'Brien
CourtsDaughter of garda charged with child cruelty tells of begging to be let inside to go to bathroomBy Eimear Dodd
PoliticsMEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to RussiaBy Conor Gallagher
HealthAlmost two-thirds of women who had hospital abortion were previously pregnant, analysis showsBy Shauna Bowers
WorkPublic sector unions preparing for possible industrial action ballots over pay talksBy Jade Wilson
An Irish DiaryYou’re Fired: If the US Declaration of Independence had been delivered by Donald TrumpBy Frank McNally
CourtsScientific expert confirms bloodied palm print found at murder scene matched that of accusedBy Barry Roche
PoliticsFianna Fáil TD says it is ‘frustrating’ to be whipped into voting down hare coursing BillBy Jack Horgan-Jones
TennisSinner makes net gains to book place in Wimbledon last 16, Djokovic keeps quest for 25 aliveBy Simon Cambers and Sean Ingle
IrelandFormer State agency chief faced disciplinary action after finding he assisted job candidate, WRC toldBy Martin Wall
DublinHomeless people evacuated from protected Temple Bar buildings amid structural concernsBy Olivia Kelly
CourtsCriminal legal aid dispute affecting cases involving serious alleged offending, solicitors sayBy Jack Horgan-Jones and Jack Power
RugbyAustralia v Ireland: Wounded Wallabies to unleash ‘unbelievable’ centre pairingBy Gerry Thornley
