Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky predicted Russia will escalate its attacks this week as EU leaders consider whether to back his country's bid to join the bloc and Russia presses its campaign to win control of east Ukraine.

The Government is meeting representatives from a variety of stakeholder groups today to discuss October's Budget.

French President Emmanuel Macron is faced with trying to salvage a ruling majority and with it his economic reform agenda after voters punished his centrist 'Ensemble' alliance in France's parliamentary election.

The first in-person citizenship ceremonies since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020 are to take place today in Co Kerry.

England's Matt Fitzpatrick produced a moment of magic on his way to claiming his first major title and a historic double in the 122nd US Open at Brookline.

12-year-old Maria Baranova is one of thousands of people displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine who will be spending this World Refugee Day in Ireland.

Former Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that he saw "truly shocking" evidence of war crimes while on a recent visit to Ukraine.

Just two months after being re-elected for a second term, French President Emmanuel Macron saw his hopes of pushing through his domestic agenda take a humbling blow yesterday. What comes next?

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health amongst young adults, according to research carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan has said farmers "have grave concerns" around plans to reduce carbon emissions and he has written to the Taoiseach highlighting the issue.

At least 25 people have been killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh, while at least 17 were killed in floods in neighbouring India.

Britain's railway network this week faces its biggest strike action in more than three decades, in a row over pay as soaring inflation erodes earnings.

Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement, has won Colombia's presidency.

The Government has announced a new €85 million digital transition fund that will provide grant aid for businesses.

British low-cost carrier easyJet has said it is cutting more flights in the busy summer period to help manage operational problems, including staff shortages in ground handling and flight caps at London Gatwick and Amsterdam.

Pope Francis has fuelled the rumour mill with a postponed Africa trip and the curious timing of an upcoming meeting of cardinals - but experts caution against assuming a resignation is nigh.

A murder investigation is under way in Tyrone after the body of a 77-year-old woman was found at a house in Ratheen Avenue in Cookstown earlier today.

The fishermen who successfully disrupted plans by the Russian Navy to carry out military exercises in January say they plan to prevent a French military exercise due to take place later this week.

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.