Pope Leo XIV is expected to renew his calls for peace when he delivers his first Christmas blessing from St Peter's Basilica at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict, but also marked by hopes for peace in Gaza.

Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews.

One person is in a critical condition following a stabbing in Co Down on Christmas Eve. They were one of two people injured in an incident at Chippendale Avenue, Bangor.

The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and ongoing battles to retain remote working were among the employment issues that came to the fore during 2025.

Following another spectacular year of sport, we share some of the best work from our friends over at Sportsfile and Getty Images.

From Oasis at Croke Park to that Coldplay kiss cam moment and from Netflix hit Adolescence to The Traitors Ireland, it's been an eventful year in entertainment. Here are some of our top stories of 2025

In an attempt to have some festive fun, we have made a stab at picking the Greatest Football Team of the 21st Century. This is sure to go without a hitch...

The US Justice Department has found more than a million more ⁠documents potentially tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, delaying a full release for weeks while officials redact details to protect victims, the DOJ said.

Bono, Imelda May and Oscar winner Glen Hansard have taken part in a Christmas Eve charity busking session in Dublin city centre.

Police in Brazil have arrested a man who gardaí suspect is connected to the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose, the child who went missing in north Co Dublin more than four years ago.

The European Union, France and Germany condemned US visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying ⁠it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against the "unjustified measures".

Ireland is one of 14 countries to condemn Israel's decision to back the creation of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

⁠Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump's envoys on US proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Russia for feedback.

Airport operator daa Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs has said the matter of his reported suspension from his position is now "with his lawyers".

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said around ten houses in Ranelagh in south Dublin will be bought as part of mediation with residents that led to them withdrawing their judicial review application into the MetroLink.

A person has died in a crash involving a car and a lorry in Co Limerick.

While many families will sit down for Christmas festivities, whether it is the traditional dinner, the movies or television specials and even some board games, there are thousands who will be short at least one member for a portion of the day, as the...