Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

UCD and University of Galway students crowned winners of the Irish Times Debate

Rob Fitzpatrick and Adrianne Ward of UCD’s Literary & Historical Society (L&H) have been crowned team winners of the The Irish Times Debate 2025.

Key points of Trump's record-setting 99-minute address to US Congress

From expulsions to lusty applause US president Donald Trump's joint session of the 119th US Congress threatened to disintegrate into bedlam. Video: Reuters

Junk Kouture world final takes the stage in Dublin

Students from across six countries descend on Dublin for the Junk Kouture World Final.

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside the parliament in Belgrade

One lawmaker reportedly suffered a stroke during the chaos that ensued during an opposition protest in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.

Heavy rains flood eastern part of Gran Canaria

A sudden storm hit the Telde region bringing the city to a standstill and sending cars floating down roads. Video: Reuters

Starmer says he does not accept that US is an unreliable ally

Starmer announced a £1.6 billion UK deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 Belfast-made air defence missiles, as he promised to lead a “coalition of the willing.”

Oscars 2025 highlights

A highlight selection of speeches from the 2025 Oscar winners for Best Director; Best Picture, Best Actress; Best Actor, and Best Documentary.

'We are in dire straits': Historic crypt of St Michan's set to reopen

The historic crypt of St Michan's church is set to reopen to the public after it was forced to close for nine months due to vandalism. Video: Enda O'Dowd