A Russian missile attack on a large Ukrainian military facility near the border with NATO member Poland killed nine people and wounded 57, local officials said.

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China reported 3,393 new Covid-19 cases, the National Health Commission said, more than double the previous day, as the country faces its gravest virus outbreak in two years.

Correspondent Emma O Kelly reports from the Polish border with Ukraine.

Russia's attack on Ukraine prompted many firms to voluntarily cut their ties with Moscow, underlining the growing role of ethics in businesses' decision-making, writes Adam Maguire.

Scientists trying to piece together data on the stability of one of the earth's largest carbon sinks could see their work hampered by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The United Nations will have multiple meetings this week about Russia's war in Ukraine, though it is unclear if they will lead to the adoption of an official text, diplomats said.

Irish actors Caitríona Balfe, Jessie Buckley, Ciarán Hinds and Ruth Negga are among the nominees for tonight's BAFTA Film Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.

The coming-of-age story An Cailín Ciúin and the RTÉ crime-drama KIN were the big winners at the virtual IFTA Awards on Saturday night, winning eight and six awards, respectively.

One of Ireland's largest solid fuel suppliers has announced it is to increase the price of a bag of coal by €7 in the coming weeks.

Russian airstrikes and shelling have been hitting Ukraine's second city Kharkiv for seventeen days.

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to singer-songwriter Pete St John who has died at the age of 90.

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Ireland's Six Nations championship hopes remain alive and well after they beat 14-man England 32-15 at Twickenham.

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea by the Premier League board but the sale of the club is expected to progress with UK Government oversight.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has received 83 complaints about fuel prices in the last week.

Former presidents Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese have spoken about the importance of picking a side in the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine has accused Russian forces of killing seven civilians in an attack on women and children trying to flee fighting near Kyiv, and France said Russian President Vladimir Putin had shown he was not ready to make peace.

From throws made from 100% recycled wool to 'squat-proof' leggings made from recycled polyester and recycled elastane, a Cork designer has set about tackling the fashion industry's colossal carbon footprint.

There has been a reduction in the number of people with Covid-19 in hospital, after the figure hit the highest level in more than seven weeks yesterday.