Russian missiles have hit an apartment building and a resort near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa early this morning, killing at least 18 people and wounding dozens of others.

New EU roaming rules for mobile phone users have come into effect, which allow travellers to make calls and use the internet while abroad without extra charges.

Aer Lingus has cancelled nine return flights and one direct flight today and three return flights tomorrow due to a spike in Covid-19 cases among staff.

Climate scientists at University College Cork have concluded that a quarter of all the electricity needed by Irish households could be produced by putting solar panels on domestic rooftops.

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said he hopes there will be engagement this month with unions in public service pay talks.

Organs were sent for incineration at some hospitals around the country, in contravention of HSE guidelines, according to the findings of a HSE internal audit, RTÉ Investigates has learned.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain.

The United States made history as Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

A new service to help victims of domestic abuse is being launched in pharmacies around the country today.

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told Ukraine's parliament this morning that EU membership was "within reach" but urged them to press forward with anti-corruption reforms.

US basketball player Brittney Griner is due to go on trial in Russia on drug charges that could see her face up to ten years in jail.

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill is to lay a wreath in Belfast in memory of those who died at the Battle of the Somme.

Peruvian firefighters were fighting to contain a forest fire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, as the blaze threatened to close in on the ancient city high in the Andean mountains.

No fewer than 11 Irish players will be in action on day two of the Horizon Irish Open at Mount Juliet in Kilkenny.

The Garda Commissioner has said the review of the investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is "not a futile exercise" and will be fully resourced.

The HSE has apologised to the families of children with disabilities and said it is not acceptable for them to have to wait an extended time for the supports and therapies they need.

Visitors to Ireland have never been able to rely on good weather. Now, soaring prices and airport woes mean Ireland could become a less attractive destination, explains Conor Wilson.

Consultants at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda have written a letter to the Minister for Health and senior HSE officials expressing significant concerns around the closure of the emergency department at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan and the i...

Aer Lingus has announced it has been forced to cancel further flights due to a spike in Covid cases among its staff.

An announcement to bring forward the Budget is expected to be made in tandem with the publication of the Summer Economic Statement, which will go to Cabinet early next week.