The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO has said, as Russia stepped up its assaults after the European Union recommended that Kyiv become a candidate to join the bloc.

The Taoiseach has said it would be a "very serious situation" if the UK enacted its bill to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Firefighters battled to bring raging wildfires under control in Spain and people sought relief with fans, shade and plenty of water as an unseasonable heatwave pushed temperatures close to record highs.

Customers are sending more of their online purchases back, prompting some retailers to stop covering the cost of returns. Adam Maguire looks at why returns are up, and what rights you have when buying online.

As the legal drama continues in the US over the legacy of the Capitol riots on 6 January 2021, the impact on the political careers of many republicans remains up for debate.

On the eve of World Refugee Day, hundreds of competitors, including Ukrainian refugees and residents of Direct Provision, are coming together in Dublin to take part in a unique event celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Polling stations in mainland France have opened for the second round of parliamentary elections, with recently re-elected President Emmanuel Macron's second-term agenda on the line.

Hotels and other tourism focused businesses have faced a barrage of criticism in the past week for 'rip-off' charges and alleged 'price-gouging'. But to what extent is it justified, asks Will Goodbody.

The EU has drafted legislation that aims to strengthen its hand in taking action against the UK over possible breaches of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and EU-UK trade deal.

It should have been a bad week for Boris Johnson, with an explosive resignation letter from his ethics adviser, but somehow, it does not seem to be causing much of a stir.

Kyiv has become increasingly dependent on Western support politically, economically and militarily since Russia's invasion at the end of February.

Just how far can politicians go when they want to criticise a President?

The Aboriginal flag will fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of a "healing process" and reconciliation efforts with Australia's indigenous community, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has said.

Initially, unions said they would not discuss details of the pay offer made by the Government, but on Friday evening that all changed.

A number of protests were held around the country over the cost of living with protesters across the generations expressing their concerns.

Rory McIlroy and Seamus Power remain within striking distance of leaders Will Zalatoris and Matthew Fitzpatrick.

World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury was refused entry to the US yesterday when he attempted to board a flight in Manchester.

RTÉ executives will not now face an Oireachtas committee hearing over a discussion about transgender issues on the RTÉ Radio 1 programme Liveline, and the decision of Dublin Pride to end its media partnership with the broadcaster.

Spain, France and other western European nations have sweltered under a blistering June heatwave that has sparked forest fires and concerns that such early summer blasts of hot weather will now become the norm.