The Six Triple Eight director Tyler Perry on the true story behind his new film, about the only US army unit of black women sent to Europe during the second World War
The row over Northern Ireland risks a deeper decline in UK trade in response to threats of violence from a tiny minority
This demonic little man has been watching too many episodes of The Americans
Former US secretary of state’s role in US invasion of Iraq led to fatalities and misery
General who became first black US secretary of state made faulty claims about Hussein’s weapons
Tributes paid to retired four-star general who helped build case for 2003 invasion of Iraq
Tragedy of 9/11 was followed by blunders from men seized by hyper-masculinity
US president raises American concerns about Russian gas link with chancellor
Questions over suitability of Lloyd Austin, who would be first African-American in role
Speakers at four-day event include Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama
Muriel Bowser urges people to vote president out of office in November’s election
A Cork gallery has removed the fig leaves from its statues, showing that small is beautiful
Resignation of Donald Trump’s defence secretary is as shocking as it is unsurprising
Former presidential candidate wonders whether 1987 controversy led US down road to Trump
Despite criticism of costs, body shows Irish ability to ‘solve problems beyond our shores’
Sergei and Yulia Skripal’s poisoner delivered neurotoxin via air conditioning in victim’s car
Former Quinnsworth supremo takes the chair of the industry’s lobby group with a stark Brexit message for Government: act now or lose Ireland’s most vibrant sector
Global upheaval does not have to adversely affect Ireland if we can offer certainty
Other nominees include Fr Patrick Devine, Martin McGuinness and Amnesty Ireland
Stark divisions in US set to increase as president-elect prepares to take office
American friends wonder why the media cannot ignore the Republican candidate for a week
The best bet seems to be a car salesman and professional magician
Former secretary of state opens up on candidates in hacked emails ‘linked to Russian intelligence’
Hillary Clinton’s bout of pneumonia turns spotlight on health of both candidates
Documents provide more damaging material for Donald Trump
Donald Trump is sorry he has to sacrifice so much to make America great again
Clinton ordered to answer questions in writing on private email server
No one is more shocked at how far Donald Trump has come than Donald Trump
Document written by Colin Powell gives insight into talks with George W Bush
Condemnation of Russian air strikes in Syria rings hollow
Photographs show George W Bush, Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice reacting to September 11th 2001 attacks
Revelations about her use of private emails for official business is bad timing for Clinton
To be seen as his own man, Jeb Bush needs to let go of his big brother’s props
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
