Met Éireann has said that people across the country will experience "exceptionally warm weather" today with daytime temperatures of 27C to 32C generally.

Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has said that Ukrainian refugees housed in tented accommodation in Gormanston will stay there for "a maximum of a week".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his chief prosecutor and the head of the country's security agency in the largest government shake-up since the start of Russia's invasion nearly five months ago.

The contest to become Britain's next Prime Minister moves into a decisive phase this week with two final contenders due to be chosen by Wednesday.

Changes to how Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) is taught for the junior cycle in secondary schools are going out to public consultation.

Jennifer Lopez has confirmed her marriage to Ben Affleck at the famous Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

London is predicted to be hotter than the Caribbean and Western Sahara today, as temperatures soar.

France is on high alert today as the peak of a punishing heatwave gripped the country, while wildfires raging in parts of southwest Europe showed no sign of abating.

The Irish Farmers' Association is encouraging farmers to take time to review their work practices to ensure they are done safely.

A young man who shot 17 people dead at his former secondary school in Parkland, Florida goes on trial later today, with jurors set to hand down either the death penalty or a life sentence.

Irish Water has paid out more than €10.1m in performance-related pay to its staff over the past two years.

A man's body has been discovered in the water in Cromane, near Killorglin, Co Kerry. The man, believed to be in his early 50s, was brought to shore and pronounced dead at the scene at around 11pm last night.

An increase in the provision of public transport in rural areas has been proposed by Social Justice Ireland.

The representative body for firms involved in the importation, distribution and marketing of oil products here has dropped a complaint it made to the European Commission alleging illegal State aid, after what it claims has been a significant change i...

Limerick secured their first three-in-a-row of senior hurling titles but only after holding off a second-half charge from Kilkenny in an electric All-Ireland final.

Russian police have detained journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who in March interrupted a live TV broadcast to denounce the country's invasion of Ukraine, her lawyer has said.

A Texas legislators' probe of the Uvalde school shooting that left 21 dead has blamed "systemic failures" and poor leadership for contributing to the death toll, according to a report released this evening.

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said legally-binding targets for emissions cuts will be signed off on before the end of the month.

A 14-year-old boy is being treated in hospital in Cork after he was stabbed in the city earlier this afternoon.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is focused on maintaining "stability and continuity" in Government at a time when major issues such as the cost-of-living crisis need to be addressed.