Irish and British governments to unveil agreed approach to legacy in North ‘soon’
Taoiseach reiterates Ireland’s willingness to contribute to ‘peace monitoring, peace keeping mission’ in Ukraine after a ceasefire
Keir Starmer
As France lurches from crisis to crisis, is it becoming the new Italy?
Years of sluggish growth, an ageing population and a series of crises has made France the sick man of Europe
‘Prince of Darkness’ Peter Mandelson’s exit raises questions over Keir Starmer’s judgment
Britain’s PM facing fresh crisis over appointment he was warned against, with sacking coming just six days before Trump visit
Peter Mandelson’s many scandals: A steam bath with a billionaire, an undeclared loan and ‘pure poison’
New revelations about his closeness to Epstein proved too much, forcing Mandelson into his extraordinary third resignation
‘Your friends love you,’ UK ambassador Mandelson told Epstein after charges, emails show
Former business and Northern Ireland secretary faces questions over friendship with late disgraced financier
Keir Starmer sacks one of his Northern Ireland ministers amid reshuffle
Fleur Anderson, who was liked by the Republic’s officials, is sacked
Labour’s ‘King of the North’ highlights growing problem facing Keir Starmer
Labour backbenches are uneasy, which is where the British prime minister’s northern problem comes in
David Lammy appointed Britain’s deputy prime minister following Angela Rayner resignation
Keir Starmer reshuffles cabinet as Angela Rayner steps down after underpaying stamp duty
Keir Starmer refuses to say if he will sack deputy PM if she broke rules
Independent standards adviser examining underpayment of stamp duty by Angela Rayner
Macron says 26 states ready to send troops in postwar ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine
Taoiseach says Ireland open to participating in ‘appropriately mandated’ mission
The Irish Times view on proscribing Palestine Action: the UK’s liberal traditions are being undermined
The proscription raises the question of whether noisy, disruptive protest still has a place in democratic life
Greens to the left, Reform to the right: Starmer’s Labour feels the squeeze
New Green Party leader Zack Polanski shows growing challenge to Labour from the left
UK suspends refugee family reunion applications as part of asylum system changes
Home secretary Yvette Cooper says the country’s asylum system needs ‘substantial reforms’
EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine
‘Clear road map’ for possible deployments, European Commission president says
Keir Starmer faces real peril in defining period as MPs return
UK prime minister must overturn Reform’s migration-fuelled summer dominance, while crucial budget also looms into view
Israel faces increased international anger over ‘horrific’ attack on Gaza hospital
IDF says preliminary investigation into Nasser hospital attack determined that Hamas had installed surveillance camera at site
A week with Kneecap: ‘Liam Óg doesn’t like much attention. This is quite a lot of heat for him’
Mo Chara has been back in court over a terror-related charge that Kneecap dismiss as political policing. It’s a pivotal week in the run-up to Electric Picnic
Is the UK absurd enough to arrest Sally Rooney at Heathrow?
Something has gone badly wrong when, according to UK law, the author is deemed a ‘supporter of terror’
Golf and aligned views help Europe settle on its team of ‘Trump whisperers’
Continent’s leaders need to lean on personal rapport with US president to avoid end of war on Vladimir Putin’s terms
Donald Trump meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European powers in bid to seal Ukraine peace
US president reiterates optimism for trilateral meeting involving Putin, even without ceasefire
First Minister Michelle O’Neill among leaders seeking UK sanctions on Israel
Politicians from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales urge Keir Starmer to recall UK parliament to take action against Israel
European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald Trump
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
Al Jazeera rejects claims journalist killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza led Hamas cell
Journalist Anas Al Sharif had posted on X minutes before his death
Woman (74) arrested in Belfast for wearing Palestine Action T-shirt released
Expressing support for Palestine Action or being a member was recently made a criminal offence in UK
Why has Gazans’ hunger attained the status of ‘moral crisis’ when Israel’s genocidal slaughter did not?
No one understands the hollowness of its facilitators’ changed rhetoric better than the Israeli government
Israel’s Gaza City plan greeted with widespread international criticism
Move to expand Israeli operations in the Palestinian territory would expel close to a million residents from their homes
UK homelessness minister resigns after tenant eviction claims
Reports that Rushanara Ali evicted London tenants before increasing rent by almost £700
The truth is out there: how many disgruntled ex-Tories can Nigel Farage’s Reform UK swallow?
A UFO-hunting police and crime commissioner is the latest to switch
Keir Starmer promises ‘no more gimmicks’ as migrant-returns deal with France kicks in
Small boat arrivals across the English Channel are at record levels
EU follows Starmer by giving in to Trump
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen even adopts Maga talking points to justify lopsided trade deal with US
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump looked ready to put a ring on it. No wonder Melania stayed at home
A relationship that reaps rewards - the 10 per cent US-UK tariff rate is the lowest Trump has agreed with any country
Israeli strikes and gunfire kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza
Tel Aviv’s military offensive and blockade have led to ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ in territory
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