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Trump ordered to testify in BBC defamation case
A US judge has issued President Donald Trump a deadline to testify under oath in his $10 billion (€8.91bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
Used EV values starting to rise as finance packages evolve
The issue of poor used values for electric cars is fast becoming a non-issue, while customer demand will mean finance packages will need to encompass more than just the purchase price
Seeing What’s Hidden by Manchán Magan: Author’s last words mingle trademark lyricism and rigour
Also reviewed: Those Who Listen – New Irish Writing on the Bog
Price is as key as brand heritage in the new car market these days
Bank of Ireland says it has seen a clear increase in applications and financed contracts involving emerging brands
EVs are rewiring how Ireland thinks about home energy
Smart tariffs, solar panels and battery storage are turning the electric car into part of a wider home energy system
16 dead in Tibet earthquake, Chinese media reports
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 16 people and injured 46 in Tibet, according to Chinese state media.
Nevo EV Show returns bigger than ever as Ireland’s electric revolution gathers pace
Returning to Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt on 7th and 8th November, the 2026 edition promises to be the biggest and most comprehensive yet
Trump says Musk restored Ukraine's Starlink service
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's Starlink access, according to US President Donald Trump.
HSE failing to collect millions of euro owed by pharma companies
The Journal Investigates reveals an internal audit found “significant risk” of “substantial financial loss”.
Gardaí appeal for information on 40th anniversary of disappearance of Philip Cairns
Gardaí renew appeal for information on disappearance in Dublin of schoolboy who went missing 40 years ago aged 13
Girls at risk of being left behind in AI careers - report
Just over one in four girls surveyed in single-sex schools currently have access to Computer Science at Leaving Certificate level, according to new research.
Over 50,000 heat deaths in European cities this summer
Scientists estimate that over 50,000 people died prematurely because of high temperatures across 854 European cities between June and August this year, making it Europe's deadliest summer heat on record.
Carla Lockhart resigns DUP role amid Stormont tensions
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has resigned as a party officer amid a deepening row with party leadership over the future of Stormont.
Carla Lockhart resigns from DUP party officer position
MP’s move stems from differing in opinion on withdrawal of Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly from Stormont Executive
Orange rain warnings in effect for six counties
A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect in counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin.
Trump says starshield system is 'back' in Ukraine
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Musk had capped the speed at which Ukrainian equipment could connect to the system.
Galway artist Dove Ellis misses out on Mercury Prize as Raye crowned winner
Despite frequent nominations, an Irish act has never won the prestigious award.
Murder accused heard saying victim 'had to leave' home
A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her home told her daughter that either her mother or he would have to leave the house due to constant arguing between them, a court heard.
'The generosity is overwhelming': Victims of M9 crash give update, as GoFundMe reaches €833k
The women said the money has given them and their family “practical support, comfort and reassurance for the future”.
Why do judges choose to impose consecutive sentences over concurrent ones?
A law professor told The Journal that consecutive sentences are often chosen in cases involving multiple offences and multiple victims.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
Call for Irish government to ‘intervene’ in Lough Neagh crisis
The lough has been largely covered by noxious blooms of blue-green algae over recent summers.
Triple lock vote: 3.5 hours to debate a major shift in Ireland’s defence policy
The vote to advance the Defence (Amendment) Bill was anything but dramatic, but the decision to limit debate is an insight into how the government is managing dissent.