Russian missiles destroyed Ukrainian "military infrastructure" in a strike on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odessa, crucial for grain exports, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman said today.

Pope Francis is embarking on his 37th Apostolic Visit abroad to Canada, where he will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit to meet indigenous peoples.

Two counties locked in mutual appreciation tussle for supremacy again - can Kerry complete the job after downing Dublin or will Galway's insurgent momentum carry them all the way to glory?

As the political system now braces itself for a disorderly autumn and winter period, already work is under way to solidify support from the Independent benches, writes Political Correspondent Micheál Lehane.

The Bray Air Show will return today after a two-year absence due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Brian O'Donovan examines some of the steps being taken by employers to entice remote workers back into the office.

Heavy rains caused flooding in Derry, Strabane and areas of Co Donegal last night.

People aged over 65 will be offered a third booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, following new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern".

The age at which people receive the State pension is set to remain at 66 under plans set to be finalised by the Government in the autumn.

Long queues of holidaymakers and lorries built up today outside the Port of Dover, Britain's main gateway to Europe, and officials said the disruption could be worse than the logjam seen yesterday.

Russian missiles hit Ukraine's port of Odessa on Saturday, in what Kyiv called a "spit in the face" of a day-old deal between the warring sides to resume cereal exports blocked by the conflict.

Efforts aimed at reaching an agreement on carbon emission reductions in the agriculture sector have been described this evening as tense.

Brian Cody has announced his retirement as manager of the Kilkenny senior hurling team, ending a 24-year reign of unprecedented success that featured 11 All-Ireland titles.

Hundreds of tourists and residents were evacuated on Saturday from a popular resort on the Greek island of Lesbos as a wildfire destroyed homes in the beachside village of Vatera.

Road hauliers are calling on Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney to seek to improve the passage of freight between Ireland and other EU member states.

Rishi Sunak hit out at the "forces that be" backing Tory leadership rival Liz Truss, as he positioned himself as the underdog in the race to replace Boris Johnson.

A recent YouGov poll put support for Liz Truss's leadership at 62% among Conservative Party members who are about to decide the issue - 24% points ahead of rival Rishi Sunak.

While a deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia may have eased fears of an international food crisis, a growing number of Irish producers argue that we need localised farming and food systems that work with the environment, not again...