A volunteer group that helps Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion has said that around 250 women and children had to remain at Dublin Airport yesterday and that some had to sleep on a bare floor.

A new hospital has officially opened in Spain, with dedicated use for treating patients on long public waiting lists in Ireland, as part of a major new healthcare agreement.

Former British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak is the front-runner going into the second round of the British Conservative Party leadership election.

The heatwave sweeping across southwestern Europe is expected to peak today in Spain, with blistering temperatures already fueling wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula and France.

A new law to protect tips and gratuities received by workers has been passed by the Oireachtas.

Stargazers last night caught a glimpse of a bigger and brighter supermoon known as the Buck Moon.

Sri Lanka's main city was calm as people waited for the resignation of the president, who fled to the Maldives to escape a popular uprising that erupted as the country struggles with an economic crisis.

Aer Lingus has cancelled two one-way flights from London Heathrow to Dublin and Shannon today due to capacity reduction at Heathrow.

New Zealand has announced free masks and rapid antigen tests as it tries to stem the spread of Covid-19 and relieve pressure on the country's health system.

Ukraine, the United Nations and Turkey hailed progress at talks aiming to resume Black Sea grain exports blocked by Russia and ease the risk of starvation faced by millions, but an end to the war remained far off as heavy shelling continued today.

Bundee Aki starts for Ireland in the only change to the team for Saturday's Test series decider against New Zealand in Wellington.

A new hospital in Spain will be dedicated to treating patients on long public waiting lists in Ireland.

Two people were killed after a firefighting helicopter with four crew members aboard crashed into the sea off Greece, the coastguard and fire service has said.

More than 40 people have been reported unaccounted for by loved ones after floodwaters swept a riverfront Appalachian community in southwestern Virginia on Wednesday, triggered by heavy rains in the area, local authorities said.

A US judge has denied Amber Heard's appeal for a new trial in her multimillion-dollar defamation case with Johnny Depp, which she had sought on the basis of "improper juror service".

New regulations around the sale of turf and smoky coal have been welcomed by the Fine Gael Parliamentary party.

An upcoming period of significant heat will be "a shock to the system" for Ireland, according to a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

A man has been arrested in connected with the fraudulent claiming of around €49,500 from the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.

Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin opens up about his battle with addiction.

There are no spaces available in State-provided accommodation for people fleeing the war in Ukraine and other asylum seekers, the Department of Children has said.