Jury retires in Tipperary pensioner murder trial
A jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a woman in Co Tipperary two years ago has retired to consider its verdict.
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Faulkner was 'terrified' of murder accused, court told
The Central Criminal Court has heard that Scarlett Faulkner who died after she was severely assaulted at Birdhill in Tipperary last March was terrified of the 41-year-old woman who is now on trial for her murder.
Ceann Comhairle refuses Ó Snodaigh's statement request
Aengus Ó Snodaigh's bid to make a personal statement to the Dáil over his chairmanship of a charity at the centre of a money laundering investigation has not been approved, Sinn Féin has said.
Man accused of murder hid body parts in bins, court hears
The jury in trial of a man accused of murdering a 21-year-old woman in Co Antrim has been told that he dismembered her body and hid the parts in bins in an attempt to avoid detection.
As it happened: RTÉ management quizzed at media cttee
Senior representatives from RTÉ appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Media to answer questions on funding and the hiring on presenter Ger Gilroy.
80% of Irish gamblers have one or more accounts - survey
Eighty per cent of gamblers in Ireland have at least one online account with most people having more than one, according to new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute commissioned by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Dozens missing after Russian strike on Ukraine aid centre
The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 37, with dozens missing.
Fiosrú opens probe into murdered garda's gun holster
Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, has said it has opened an investigation into the gun holster belonging to Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
Musk jokes about election loss after spending record sums
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has joked about Republicans' defeat in US midterm elections after spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help the party.
Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next?
Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administration and block his nominees.
'Democrats must deliver' after party takes Congress
Follow latest after 'epic' blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to Donald Trump.
Talarico says 'we defeated Goliath' in US Senate upset
Democrat James Talarico said "we defeated Goliath" after winning a US Senate seat in Texas, dealing a historic blow to Republicans.
Blue tsunami: Victory washes over Democrats in midterms
Even voters in areas that have repeatedly backed US President Donald Trump are no longer on board with the Republican Party, writes Jackie Fox.
Trump deflects blame for election rout but accepts result
US President Donald Trump, faced with sweeping Democratic victories in midterm elections, has said his Republican Party would have won in a "landslide" if he had been running.
Kansas sends Democrat to Senate for first time since 1932
Democrat Adam Hamilton won a US Senate seat in Kansas, according to US media projections, unseating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely rural, conservative state since 1932.
Iran warns against return to conflict after US strikes
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States launched strikes on Iran, as Iran warned no one would benefit from a return to war.
Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
Democrats have seized control of the US Congress, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a rejection of Donald Trump's presidency.
Israel's Herzog urges parties to accept 'no clear winner'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on parties to accept that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" after the general election delivered no majority for either main bloc.
Top takeaways from the US midterm elections
Americans went to the polls in midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress for the final two years of US President Donald Trump's term.
Govt criticised over lack of funding to restore habitats
The Climate Change Advisory Council has strongly criticised the Government's failure to provide dedicated funding to restore Ireland's damaged natural environment.
Minor injury compensation cap sought to reduce premiums
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke is seeking to put a maximum compensation cap on the amount that people can claim in minor injury cases.
Major traffic disruption in Dublin during EU meetings
Dublin will experience significant disruption for four days next week as the largest policing operation in the history of the State takes place as part of Ireland's EU Presidency.
Talks to continue over dispute on public sector pay deal
Trade unions and Government representatives will hold further separate talks with an independent body in a bid to resolve the ongoing dispute over public sector pay.
55% rise in demand for women's addiction service - report
There was significant demand for Merchant Quay Ireland's dedicated women's service last year, according to its latest annual review.
Significant work remains in reforming RTÉ, cttee to hear
RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst will tell an Oireachtas committee this afternoon that "significant work remains" in terms of reform of the broadcaster.
Trump says US ending $4 billion in annual aid for Israel
US President Donald Trump has said he had made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in annual funding to Israel after this year.
Democrats eye House gains as key races tighten
Democrats need four seats to win the House, but redistricting and several highly competitive races could complicate matters.
Spain's transport minister resigns days after train crash
Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, has announced his resignation over last week's deadly train crash, the country's second this year, hours after laying out the government's emergency aid package for victims and new safety measures.
People on hospital trolleys up 12% since 2025 - govt memo
The number of people on hospital trolleys during morning counts has increased by at least 12% since last year, Cabinet has been told.
EU court adviser backs publishers in AI case vs Google
Google faced a setback today when an adviser to Europe's highest court backed a complaint by publishers against its Gemini chatbot's use of their copyrighted articles to respond to queries from internet users.
Patrick O'Donovan consulted on who would take portfolio
Patrick O'Donovan was involved in "consultations" over who would be selected to assume his portfolio, a spokesman for the Tánaiste has said.
The races that will decide control of the US Senate
Democrats have an unexpected opportunity to seize control of the US Senate, with key races across several battleground states.
Former Israeli generals condemn West Bank settler attacks
A group of senior Israeli ex-military officials helped Palestinian farmers to harvest olives, in a gesture of solidarity amid an upsurge in militant settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Taoiseach reveals plan for study on All-Island State
The Taoiseach has updated his party tonight on plans for a new initiative to debate future constitutional arrangements on the island of Ireland.
Murder trial told man had blunt force trauma injuries
A murder trial has heard that an 80-year-old man suffered blunt force trauma injuries to his face which caused an accelerated fall backwards.
Bus driver on trial over death of teenagers on e-scooter
A 43-year-old bus driver has gone on trial charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers who were travelling on an e-scooter in Waterford over two years ago.
Tipperary pensioner 'caught her killer', court hears
An 89-year-old woman who was murdered in her home in Co Tipperary two years ago, "caught her killer", a jury at the Central Criminal Court has heard.
Woman with terminal cancer speaks of missed chance for surgery
A woman tells Prime Time of her anger after her brain tumour went undiagnosed despite repeated scans
Celebrity loses injunction bid in UK court but can appeal
A famous man has lost his bid for an injunction in the UK against two media organisations to prevent the publication of allegations including sexual misconduct against him, but cannot yet be named as he can take his case to the Court of Appeal.
Troubles victims 'betrayed' by successive govts - expert
People affected by the Troubles have been "betrayed" and "forgotten" by successive governments, Northern Ireland's victims' commissioner has said.
Aontú leader to be interviewed by PSNI over protest
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said he has received a summons from the PSNI over his role at the Garvaghy Road protest in Portadown last month.
Govt permits system still down following suspected breach
The Government's employment permits online portal remains offline following a suspected data breach.
Two Ryanair flights from Dublin searched after bomb hoax
Two Ryanair flights originating from Dublin have been searched following potential bomb threats today.
Concern over lack of special care bed for troubled boy
No special care bed is available for a boy who vomited up almost 40 bags of crack cocaine he was concealing from gardaí, the High Court has heard.
Scarlett Faulkner struck with 'brutal force', trial told
A jury in the trial of a woman and teenage girl accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner has been told she was "hunted down".
African translator gives evidence in murder trial
A translator of the African language 'Hausa' has given evidence in the trial of a man accused of murdering a pensioner in Co Tipperary two years ago.
Up to 7,000 children may have missed 9-12 month check-up
The Ombudsman for Children has said up to 7,000 children may have missed their nine-to-12 month check up with a public health nurse in 2025.
Democrats projected to take full control of US Congress
Follow our live coverage from the United States as voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections.
Australian court hears challenges to social media ban
Australia's highest court has begun hearing constitutional challenges to the nation's world-first legislation banning children younger than 16 from popular social media platforms.
Interactive map: US midterm elections results live
Students blockade dozens of schools in France
Students have blockaded dozens of secondary schools across France to maintain pressure on the government over education reforms as trade unions prepared for a nationwide strike later this week.
Legal aid changes 'unfair, illogical', High Court finds
The High Court has found that new regulations brought in by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to govern the payment of legal aid in criminal cases are "grossly unfair" and "demonstrably illogical".
HSE spending increasing amount on overtime, figures show
The HSE is spending an increasing amount of money on overtime for staff, new figures show.
Inflation hits estimated 4% on energy price rise - CSO
Annual consumer price inflation is estimated to have risen to 4% in October from 3.8% in September after a jump in energy prices, a flash estimate from the Central Statistics Office shows today.
Investigation after pins found in Halloween sweets
Gardaí are investigating a report that small metal pins were found in sweets collected by children during trick-or-treating in the Ballybofey and Stranorlar areas in Co Donegal.
Tenerife's Jesus De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife player Jesus De Miguel has died after an on-field collision in a match on Monday, his club have announced.
Ó Snodaigh asks to give Dáil statement over charity
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has asked to give a personal statement to the Dáil over the Liberty Recycling controversy.
Man killed as helicopters collide in Nepal near Everest
An Indian tourist was killed and another tourist from New Zealand was brought to hospital after two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land in Nepal's Everest region.
Spanish police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp
Police have dismantled a sprawling tent camp in Madrid which had spearheaded protests over Spain's housing crisis for more than a month and prompted early elections, police and activists said.
UK and EU reach draft agreement on food trade - report
Britain and the European Union are reported to have reached a draft agreement on the trade in food and agriculture.
Leinster confirm McNamara appointment as Cullen successor
Leinster have confirmed the appointment of Noel McNamara as head coach to succeed Leo Cullen when he departs his role at the conclusion of the 2026/27 season.
Macklemore 'overwhelmed' after Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore has said he is "overwhelmed with gratitude and awe" after finishing his Free Palestine Tour.
Russia confirms Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next week
Russia has confirmed that US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week.
PSNI arrest man in Carrie Mullane murder investigation
PSNI detectives investigating the disappearance of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) have launched a murder investigation and arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
El-Sayed rallies Michigan voters ahead of midterms
Abdul El-Sayed, who is seeking a must-win US Senate seat for the Democrats, fired up a packed crowd of supporters in Detroit with a cry of "give it up for public health".
Mourners told Mageean was an 'inspirational human being'
Mourners at the funeral of Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean have been told she was a bright light in the darkness.
Iran-US deal still out of reach, Iranian official says
Iran and the United States remain far from a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official has said.
North Korea calls FBI's Binance hack allegations 'absurd'
North Korea denied FBI's allegations it was behind the theft of $6 billion from cryptocurrency platform Binance.
Democrats flip key North Carolina seat in Senate race
Democrats have flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and were showing surprising strength across several Republican-leaning House districts in Florida, boosting hopes they could wrest control of Congress.
Bad weather a 'major' focus of Florida plane crash probe
Weather conditions are a "major" focus of an investigation into a plane crash in Florida that killed nine people, US transportation investigators said.
Call for deinstitutionalisation plan for disabled people
The National Advocacy Service has called on the Government and the HSE to develop a new national deinstitutionalisation delivery plan.
Protest against citizenship changes to take place
Supporters of migrants will protest outside Leinster House today as the Justice Committee meets for the first time to consider proposed changes to citizenship.
Fines for ineligible contributions to investment scheme
Providers who accept contributions from ineligible investors under the Government's new personal investment accounts are set to face financial penalties.
Unions and Government seek independent input on pay row
Trade unions and Government representatives have held separate meetings today with an independent body in a bid to resolve the ongoing row over public sector pay.
12 properties to rent within HAP limits in September
Only 12 properties were available to rent within any of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme limits in September, according to a new report.
Non-Irish citizens make up one-in-five in employment
Non-Irish citizens now make up one-in-five people in employment in the State, according to the ESRI.
What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm elections
Israeli opposition meets, Netanyahu says voters back him
Party heads in the Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet tomorrow after they all endorsed him for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government under his leadership.
Mary Robinson chosen to lead climate change organisation
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has been elected to lead an international organisation that is helping developing countries attract billions of dollars in investment to build cleaner, more sustainable economies and tackle climate change.
Carla Lockhart resigns from DUP after Drumcree dispute
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has announced she has resigned from the DUP over its handling of the fallout from the Drumcree parading dispute, and is to sit as an independent unionist in the House of Commons.
Coleman 'still thinking about' staying on with Ireland
Séamus Coleman is still keeping the door open on a return to action at club and international level.
Ex-principal struck off over theft of money from school
A former school principal convicted of stealing thousands of euro from his school and failing to report a child welfare concern to Tusla has been struck off the register of teachers.
Man told to leave house months before pensioner's death
A man who is accused of suffocating and strangling an 89-year-old woman in her home in Co Tipperary two years ago, was instructed by gardaí to leave the house six months before her death.
'Irreversible' damage to glaciers if 1.5C breached - UN
Exceeding 1.5C of global warming will have "irreversible" consequences for glaciers, sea ice and the Earth's frozen regions, two UN reports have warned, calling for urgent action.
Fog warning for 8 counties with poor visibility expected
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for fog for eight counties overnight, with difficult travel conditions expected.
Ex-rugby international pleads not guilty to perfume theft
Former Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin has pleaded not guilty to stealing a high-end fragrance from Brown Thomas on Dublin's Grafton Street.
Burke to take over O'Donovan duties on temporary basis
Minister Peter Burke will take over responsibility for Minister Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio during his recovery from illness.
'Jihadi' who stabbed garda jailed for 6 and a half years
A 24-year-old man who described himself as a 'Salafi Jihadi', stabbed a garda and set the Black Forge pub on fire last year in two terrorist attacks has been jailed for six and a half years.
Lane would be 'fantastic' Lagarde replacement - Makhlouf
Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said Ireland's Philip Lane, who is chief economist of the European Central Bank, would be a "fantastic" replacement for Christine Lagarde.
FF TD Byrne appears in court charged with drink driving
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne has appeared at Dublin District Court charged with drink driving.
Last objector withdraws action over Galway city ring road
The last remaining objector to a proposed ring road in Galway city has withdrawn a High Court challenge questioning elements of the planned route.
Call for ban on cheap scratchcards to protect children
Researchers are calling for a ban on low-cost lottery scratchcards to reduce gambling-related harm.
Explainer: Is my fridge vulnerable to a cyber attack?
From fridges and heating systems to security cameras and alarms, a range of devices once largely mechanical can now be monitored and controlled remotely, creating opportunities for cybercriminals.
SuperValu stores hit by cyber attack now back to normal
Issues with the refrigeration systems at 13 SuperValu stores across Ireland have now been fully resolved after a suspected cyber attack affected them.
Adventurer returns home after 28-year trek across globe
Adventurer Karl Bushby has made his final stop in his home city of Hull this morning following a 28-year walk from South America.
School protests resume in France as schools reopen
French student protests resumed on a much smaller scale than in past weeks as pupils returned from a two-week break, with young people trying to blockade some secondary schools.
Stewart apologies for 'insensitive' Halloween costume
Martha Stewart has admitted she "screwed up" after dressing as a homeless person for Halloween.
'Ciara set the standard' - Irish Athletics CEO Adams
Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams believes Ciara Mageean set a new standard for Irish athletics and will go down as a sporting legend.
Community mental health services regulated for first time
Under new legislation published today, community mental health services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), will come under formal regulatory oversight for the first time.
Call to lower age for bowel cancer screening
Bowel Cancer Ireland has renewed its calls for better prevention and screenings following the death of Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean who had stage four bowel cancer.