Donald Trump

Moscow steps up use of ballistic missiles as Ukraine tries to plug gaps left by shortage of US-made Patriot air defence systems

Infanto’s exaggerations, Trump’s meddling, France’s exit, Ronaldo’s ego and other choice quotes

US president puts his ego above everything else, even democracy

Diosdado Cabello is blamed for decades of repression, imprisonment and torture, yet now enjoys Washington’s favour

There is a pure escape, a total transportation, that no other field of human endeavour is quite so capable of providing

Ambassador Ed Walsh is making a mark after one year in the role, and has Irish leaders wondering what he will say or do next

Iranian supreme leader warns US of ‘unforgettable lessons’

Markwayne Mullin repeats Trump’s unsubstantiated claims on security of US elections as president seeks to change election policies ahead of midterms

Republicans say US will ‘act to protect its people’ as smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires spreads across border

Iranian Revolutionary Guard says two oil tankers exploded after passing through mined area near Strait of Hormuz

US president claimed, without evidence, China interfered in 2020 campaign which Trump lost to Joe Biden

Despite crass commercialisation, and political meddling, the finals remain magica

Fears grow over fair midterms as Trump claims documents reveal ‘vulnerabilities’ in US election system and alleges compromise of election data by China

It will be interesting to see if those disgusted at his monstrous rule will manage to make their voices heard

Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month

Decline of 32.5% on previous quarter an indication of volatility, not catastrophe, economist says

New Trump administration rules limit visas to 240 days for most members of media and 90 days for Chinese nationals

To the surprise of many, the US president seems to be doubling down, with no clear path to a settlement with Iran

US defence secretary says treatment for hormone deficiency would help prepare troops for a modern battlefield

Points of contention and much ambiguity surround the memorandum of understanding that underpins the ceasefire, but there are some positive signs

Trump’s former personal lawyer and his nominee for attorney general denies putting the US president’s interests first

Unclear how many countries will send foreign ministers to summit aimed at addressing ‘far-left terrorism’

Tehran threatens to shut off more regional energy exports

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Ireland’s exports were down by €6.8 billion compared to this time last year

Gamble on resuming hostilities raises prospect that conflict will overshadow US president’s second term

Order from Trump White House comes after Ice officers killed a man in Houston and another man in the Maine city of Biddeford

US resumes blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

‘Lindsey has always been there for me. Now I will be there for him,’ says newly sworn-in senator (62)

US president says he will ‘replace’ plan with investment from Gulf states into US amid ongoing exchanges of fire with Tehran

Last week Trump’s ​lawyer asked a federal appeals court to block a disbursement

Dublin bucks trend with slight decline, but Wall Street ahead in early-afternoon trading

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has lost a big advocate in the Trump White House, but there is still support for a Russia sanctions Bill

Widespread rage at what many see as government ineptitude threatens social unrest that could derail Donald Trump’s efforts to control oil-rich country

Inflation fears reignited as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade

Global Briefing: Trump’s proposed toll would be far higher than the $2m per vessel Tehran demands and will add to the global economic pain

New law to allow paid leave for women after a miscarriage to be brought before Cabinet; school costs leading some into debt

US to charge 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Darline Graham Nordone’s brother, a South Carolina senator and Trump ally, died on Saturday aged 71 after a brief illness

Vague wording of provisional agreement left critical issues, including Tehran’s nuclear programme, to second phase of talks