George Soros

The Dundalk ballad band are tapping into the political power of folk, punk and hip-hop

Remember the world before ‘non-essential retail’ and ‘pivot’ came into everyday usage?

Troops taught they are guardians of a country – and religion – that will crumble without them

Some take the systematic approach, others look to the anecdotal indicators

‘Credit where it’s due, they just know how to organise things better than we do’

The Covid-19 pandemic adviser candidly describes his year, including receiving death threats

Viktor Orban’s ‘illiberal’ government in tussle with Brussels over migration issues

Nationalist leaders claim victory in dispute over tying €1.85tn package to rule of law

Markets now at all-time highs with further gains expected in 2021

Biden continues to lay foundation of administration and names incoming director of office of legislative affairs

Lawyer persists in pushing unfounded claims about US poll in call to ‘get to truth’

Chris Krebs dismissed via Twitter after statement saying election was most secure in US history

What drives those who dominate in business and politics is the focus of a new book

MEPs say they will veto €750bn Covid recovery package unless strict guarantees are made

Masks are here to stay bringing all sorts of challenges in how we relate to each other

Lack of critical response from peers after high-profile sports stars’ social media posts

Income in the ‘Craic Economy’ – composed of bars, clubs and festivals – has dropped to zero

Damning verdict of NGO law on donations comes after migrant ‘transit zones’ were ruled illegal

Monaco is filthy rich and hasn’t much of an army. I think we could take it in a fight

Analysis: Despite Trump pointing to groups like Antifa, vast majority of those protesting in recent days are just ordinary citizens