A summer heatwave that has triggered devastating forest fires across southwest Europe showed no signs of abating today, as parts of the continent readied for new temperature records early this week.

A man in his 60s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Portarlington, Co Laois yesterday afternoon.

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official has said, after Moscow said its forces would step up military operations in "all operational areas".

The battle for the soul of the Conservative party is still far from clear. The focus tomorrow will be on second place. The likely three-way battle between Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch. Badenoch is the one to watch.

Euro-Dollar parity is a mixed blessing for the certain parts of the Irish economy, but ultimately it is likely to add to the inflationary pressures that are already putting a squeeze on consumers here, writes Adam Maguire.

With a high temperature warning in place for Ireland from today until Tuesday, are you really being sun safe?

Ireland has been at the epicentre of aviation's low-cost era – but rising costs and environmental concerns mean that more change is coming for the industry, writes Adam Maguire.

All eight crew members of a cargo plane that crashed near the Greek city of Kavala died in the accident, Serbia's defence minister has said.

Irish Water is asking the public to take steps to conserve water and avoid the need for restrictions later in the summer ahead of high temperatures forecast from today.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed no charges following a fresh inquiry into the disappearance and murder of Deirdre Jacob in 1998, gardaí have said.

Ireland have claimed a memorable Test series win against New Zealand after winning 32-22 in Saturday's third Test in Wellington.

Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of flights today and tomorrow, following cancellations yesterday.

From flight cancellations due to airport staff shortages, to airline strikes and Covid-19 outbreaks, there is a lot to consider when travelling abroad this summer.

After a three-year hiatus, the black and amber flags, bunting and jerseys are out in force once again across Kilkenny as the hurling superpower counts down to Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Russia has ordered its forces in Ukraine to step up operations, its defence ministry has said, as rockets and missiles again pounded the country in the latest of a series of bombardments that Kyiv says have killed dozens of people in recent days.

Wildfires are raging in southwestern France and Spain forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, as blistering summer temperatures put authorities on alert in parts of Europe.

US President Joe Biden has told an Arab Summit that the United States would remain firmly committed to its allies in the Middle East and was "not going anywhere" as he lobbied for a regional security alliance that would integrate Israel.

There has been a drop in support for all of the bigger political parties, with smaller parties benefitting, the latest Behaviour and Attitudes poll for tomorrow's Sunday Times suggests.

President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have congratulated the Irish rugby team who defeated the All Blacks in New Zealand this morning, with the Taoiseach saying the victory had given the nation "a huge lift".

No Ukrainian refugees or people from another country seeking international protection in Ireland spent the night at the Old Terminal Building in Dublin Airport last night, according to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and...