Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, is attending an Informal Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Copenhagen, where EU ministers and representatives from candidate and potential candidate countries are discussing the future of Europe and the path to enlargement. Ahead of the meeting, Minister Byrne highlighted Ireland’s continued support […]
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A new drug, baxdrostat, has demonstrated significant effectiveness in lowering blood pressure among patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, according to results from the Phase III BaxHTN clinical trial. The study, involving 796 participants across multiple countries, found that patients receiving baxdrostat experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure of approximately 9–10 mmHg more than those on […]
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Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has commenced a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and engaging with Irish communities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. During the visit, Minister Richmond will meet with Irish Aid partner organisations, hold consultations with diaspora groups, and […]
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The airplane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while en route to Bulgaria on Sunday, according to an EU spokesperson who confirmed earlier media reports. The incident occurred as the aircraft approached Plovdiv International Airport in southern Bulgaria. Despite the disruption, the plane landed safely using ground-based navigation systems. Bulgarian […]
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Coca-Cola is reportedly exploring the sale of Costa Coffee, the UK’s largest coffee chain, for approximately £2 billion—significantly below the £3.9 billion it paid to acquire the brand in 2018. The beverage giant has engaged investment bank Lazard to assess strategic options, including potential interest from private equity firms. While discussions are ongoing, sources indicate […]
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A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that several global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are unlawful, citing overreach under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court found that the administration lacked authority to use emergency powers to impose sweeping duties on nearly all trading partners. Despite the ruling, the tariffs will […]
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Distribution of gifts to cancer patients on International Childhood Cancer Day 2025. Photo: WHO 1 September 2025 – Globally, 400 000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually, which means 3 children are diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes. Of these cases, 90% occur in low- and middle-income countries, where only a fifth of diagnosed children survive. In […]
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Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen raided multiple United Nations offices in the capital city of Sanaa on Sunday, detaining at least 11 UN personnel, according to statements from UN officials. The raids targeted agencies including the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the detentions and […]
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Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates, marking the country’s largest-ever military investment. The deal, valued at approximately $13.51 billion (10 billion pounds), aims to strengthen Norway’s maritime defense capabilities amid growing regional security concerns. Announced on August 31, 2025, the agreement will see Norway procure […]
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An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, on Saturday night after participating in a doorbell-ringing prank commonly known as “ding dong ditch,” according to local police. The incident occurred in the city’s southeast around 11:00 p.m., when the child rang a doorbell and ran away with friends. A witness reported that the boy […]
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