Russia said its forces had stopped firing near two Ukrainian cities today to allow safe passage to civilians fleeing fighting, but was continuing its broad offensive in Ukraine, where the capital Kyiv came under renewed assault.

Europe Editor Tony Connelly says Russian President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine has violently upended Europe's geopolitics.

Over €2.2m has been raised for the Irish Red Cross to fund its work in Ukraine with the money being donated following an appeal on RTÉ's Late Late Show last night.

A man in his 30s has been arrested following an attack on three men in Cork last night.

Coverage of all today's developments in Ukraine as Russian troops continue their broad offensive.

On International Women's Day next week, women right across the world will be sharing their views on how we can 'break the bias' and create gender equality in our workplaces and communities.

A wave of new sanctions have been introduced in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, and Irish firms have to take the necessary steps to ensure they are compliant, writes Adam Maguire.

The Labour Party will meet today to begin the process of appointing a new leader.

Payments company PayPal has shut down its services in Russia, citing "the current circumstances," joining many financial and tech companies in suspending operations there after the invasion of Ukraine.

Russian forces in Ukraine have seized Europe's biggest nuclear power plant, while NATO allies have rejected a demand for no-fly zones, saying they were increasing support but that stepping in directly would lead to a broader, even more brutal Europea...

Russian ambassador to Ireland Yury Filatov has alleged death threats have been made against embassy staff at their home addresses.

An inquest in Co Kerry has been told that a 26-year-old nurse died after finishing a 12-hour overnight shift, when the vehicle she was driving crossed the N21 near Castleisland in early October, 2019.

Forecourt retailer, Applegreen, has confirmed that its business customers who use fuel cards have been informed of 'substantial' price increases for petrol and diesel, effective tomorrow.

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have tested positive for Covid-19 after taking an antigen test ahead of a scheduled visit to a school in Ballymun, Dublin.

Three brothers who were part of an organised crime gang that carried out a series of ATM robberies in the northeast of the country during which almost €800,000 was stolen in two years have been jailed at the Special Criminal Court.

The number of people who continue to cross the Ukraine-Poland border is staggering, writes Paul Cunningham.

Australia great Shane Warne, one of the finest bowlers of all time who revived the art of leg-spin, has died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.

On the ninth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine today, Russian forces pressed an advance into the country but are still facing resistance in their bid to seize major cities.

Time is running out to evacuate young cancer patients who are sheltering in the basement of a hospital in northern Ukraine, a children's charity has warned.

An Irish couple who were united with their baby born through surrogacy in Ukraine yesterday have said that they are relieved and thankful to the people of Ukraine.