Solar geoengineering to cool the planet: Not if, but when
Economist Gernot Wagner on a radical solution that’s no longer science fiction
Peace in Ukraine: What will it take and how can it happen?
Contours of a deal are already visible, but there’s likely to be a lot more bloodshed first
Fianna Fáil MEP calls for citizens’ assembly on neutrality
Barry Andrews says current defence spending is ‘virtually negligent’
New plans to let clubs qualify for Champions League based on historical performance
The European Leagues organisation is against qualification by coefficient, as are a number of fan organisations
South Africa’s neutral stance on Ukraine war puts it on ‘wrong side of history’
Cape Town Letter: ANC-led government accused of fence-sitting to keep Vladimir Putin onside
‘Further conversations’ needed around Latin America sanctions against Russia – Tánaiste
Region opposed to Ukraine invasion but there is ‘reluctance’ around penalties, Varadkar says
Government moves to clarify that Ireland has no quarrel with the people of Russia
Russian ambassador accused Government of being to the ‘forefront’ against his country
UN rights body approves investigations into alleged Russian violations in Ukraine
‘Irrefutable evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity,’ Filipenko says
Boris Johnson faces fresh calls to impose sanctions on Abramovich
The oligarch and owner of Chelsea FC has denied having financial links with Kremlin
Ukraine latest: US, UK, Europe and Canada to cut some Russian banks from Swift system
EU foreign ministers to meet to adopt further measures in support of Ukraine
Talks on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme to resume in positive atmosphere
US authorises South Korea to release $18m from blocked deposits to pay Tehran’s UN arrears
Will new Dublin archbishop take interfaith dialogue seriously?
The pope’s enlightened approach has sadly yet to take root in Irish Catholicism
The Irish Times view on the churches and gay rights: the road to irrelevance
The actions of the Presbyterian church are typical of a failure to keep up with changes in social attitudes
Sandymount Presbyterian row the latest in the church over same-sex issues
In 2018 the General Assembly in Belfast decided same-sex couples could no longer be full members of the church, nor could their children be baptised
North-South relations ‘strained’ by Brexit and centenaries – Presbyterian Moderator
Dr Bruce says church understands ‘the sensitivities surrounding these anniversaries’
North Korea fires missile, accuses US of ‘double standards’
Latest test underscored steady development of North Korea’s weapons systems
Two Canadians released by China after US deal with Huawei officer arrive home
The two had been arrested days after detention of Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver
Taoiseach urges support for vaccine rollout to developing countries
Covid-19 pandemic ‘caught the world off-guard’, Martin tells UN General Assembly
Ireland to push UN on link between climate change and global conflict
Taoiseach to use Security Council presidency to mobilise international diplomacy on issue
Farming inflicts great damage on planet, Christian Aid says
New report calls for ‘transformation to agroecology’ ahead of UN summit
EU vows ‘solidarity’ with France in submarine contract row
Foreign ministers discuss implications for EU-US relations of ‘surprise’ cancellation
Taoiseach’s comments open up new front in corporation tax war
Inside Politics: Taoiseach’s answer misleadingly banal but importance cannot be understated
Australia’s treatment of France ‘unacceptable’, EU says
Submarine spat threatens to scupper trade deal between European Union and Australia
World climate pledges far off track from meeting Paris accord goals – UN report
New report card tallies up national climate goals as emissions head in ‘wrong direction’
Health journals unite to call for urgent action on climate change
Health ‘already being harmed’ by global temperature rise and destruction of nature
Climate report is a ‘Code red’ for humanity, says UN secretary general
Scientists warn that planet will be unliveable if emissions are not reduced
‘Degradation of the Irish Bench’ – Colum Kenny on Sir John Ross and a private plea in 1919
An Irishman’s Diary
The Irish Times view on protests in Cuba: the US embargo must end
The island is in a perfect storm, its crippled economy hobbled fatally by soaring coronavirus numbers
Presbyterian Church has no right to deny full membership to same-sex couples
No vaccine can cure the urge to discriminate
Irish Methodist Church reaffirms marriage is ‘between man and woman’ after UK vote
UK Methodist Church votes to allow same-sex marriage
UN calls for stop to flow of weapons to Myanmar
General Assembly urges military to respect election and release Aung San Suu Kyi
Organised religion has role to play in international diplomacy
Human rights and climate change are shared values with the secular world
Blinken to visit Israel after ceasefire as Biden hails ‘quiet diplomacy’
US to discuss recovery efforts after Gaza conflict as some Democrats call for halt to arms deal
Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden tells Netanyahu to ‘de-escalate’ in ceasefire push
US president speaks to Israeli PM who insists there is no timeframe to end operation
Few signs that Biden is prepared to step up pressure on Israel
US insists it is working hard behind scenes to halt Gaza conflict as it again blocks UN statement
South Africa Rugby president backs idea of a return of fans for Lions tour
Proposals being made to SA government call for ‘safe and sustainable return of supporters’
Presbyterian Church trying to retrospectively justify homophobia
I was dismissed as a church elder because I married my same-sex partner
Churches in North extend restrictions on public worship until March
Parishes encouraged to continue broadcasting services online, Archbishop says
Advertising body upholds complaint against Apple
Radio station, academy and internet provider also come to attention of ASAI
Saudi Arabia’s failure to win human rights seat a rebuke to crown prince
Kingdom was only candidate not to secure a seat on the 47-member UN human rights council
UN and UK to host climate event on Paris Agreement anniversary
December gathering to signal global decarbonisation ‘increasingly irreversible’
US senators to consider Trump’s supreme court nominee
Democrats had hoped Mitt Romney and others would stymie the US president’s attempts to appoint a successor to the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Covid-19: US death toll hits ‘unfathomable’ 200,000
University of Washington predicts overall toll will double to 400,000 by the end of year
Trump sanctions against Iran to be followed by warning at UN
US request other nations comply likely to deepen tensions with western allies
Small nations expect Ireland to be ‘pebble in shoe’ on UN Security Council
Coveney wants to stay on in foreign affairs brief after ‘all-consuming’ work on Brexit
Explainer: Is winning a seat on UN Security Council a big deal for Ireland?
Ireland is elected for two years to the UN’s most powerful body for first time since 2001
Ireland hopeful of winning UN Security Council seat in ‘group of death’
Campaigning by Ireland, Canada and Norway will run right up to Wednesday’s ballot
Installation of new Presbyterian Moderator to be attended by just four due to Covid-19
Church’s annual General Assembly postponded for first time in 180 years
Convicted killer Francis Kean nominated to World Rugby executive committee
Chairman of Fiji rugby union was sentenced to 18 months for manslaughter in 2007
Palestinians suffer UN Security Council setback following US pressure
White House urged members to shelve resolution rejecting US proposal to end conflict
Trump pulls back from war with Iran but instability to continue
US president’s actions have made Iran’s place in the world more volatile and unstable
Ireland risks undermining international efforts on climate action
Bill will bring about radical overhaul of climate policy but must be implemented soon
Religious leaders urge NI parties to restore Assembly
Joint statement describes ‘growing sense of despair in our politics’
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