Kneecap: ‘These topics have been out of bounds for many years’
The controversial group have had a year of a kind that few artists will ever experience. They’re determined to stand their ground as they release their album Fenian
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Talks between US and Iran set to resume in Pakistan
UK and Spain rebuff reports of punishment by US over war stance as clashes continue in Lebanon
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from Nato over Iran rift, source says
Memo also includes option to consider reassessing US diplomatic support for long-standing European ‘imperial possessions’ such as the Falkland Islands
Ironically, 10 years after Brexit, the most popular stance by the British PM is opposing populism
Polls suggest more than half British public would now vote to rejoin the bloc if given the chance
Dear political parties. Now is really not the time to talk about deposing your leader
The threshold at which politicians seek to overthrow their leader should be much, much higher than this (I am looking at you too, Fianna Fáil)
Keir Starmer’s Cork-born adviser Morgan McSweeney to be questioned by MPs over Mandelson appointment
McSweeney quit his role in February, saying he took ‘full responsibility’ for advising prime minister to appoint Mandelson
Senior official says Downing St put pressure on him to appoint Peter Mandelson
Olly Robbins says there was ‘dismissive attitude’ to security vetting of former ambassador
‘Deep dive’ into former NI police ombudsman appointment urged as part of Peter Mandelson review
Marie Anderson selected for role in 2019 ‘despite security concerns’, says DUP’s Gavin Robinson
Keir Starmer’s meandering Mandelson speech met with explosion of laughter
Labour benches sat in a miserable, stony silence, unclear if they still backed their prime minister
Keir Starmer tells MPs it was ‘staggering’ he was not told Peter Mandelson failed vetting check
Mandelson was sacked as ambassador to the US after revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
UK ministers back Keir Starmer as calls grow for him to resign
Outcry over Peter Mandelson appointment leaves prime minister vulnerable in advance of next month’s local elections
Oil and gas prices tumble as Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Abbas Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon
How did Peter Mandelson fail security vetting but still get approved as US ambassador?
Keir Starmer has been busy explaining but key questions remain around the former US ambassador’s appointment
Keir Starmer blames ‘unforgivable’ foreign office for Mandelson vetting fiasco
Foreign ministry’s top official leaves role after revelation that Mandelson failed vetting before being appointed ambassador to US
Peter Mandelson became UK ambassador to US despite failing security vetting
Keir Starmer under new pressure over ambassador appointment
Northern Executive requests urgent meeting with Keir Starmer over ‘breaking point’ finances
Over 300,000 low-income households to receive £100 vouchers to counter rise in price of home heating oil
The Irish Times view on UK-EU relations: Starmer inches closer to Europe
His call for closer ties has become an explicit argument made in his political favour
Once a friend of Israel, Keir Starmer now faces open hostility from Jerusalem
UK prime minister’s once-warm relationship with Binyamin Netanyahu turned sour long ago
Talks on ending Iran war could resume ‘over the next two days’, says Trump
US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues as Israel and Lebanon hold separate peace negotiations in Washington
Iran threatens to resume rocket attacks as US blockades the Strait of Hormuz
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors set to begin peace talks while fighting continues between Israel and Tehran-backed Hizbullah
Mary Beard: ‘What are historians in the future going to find weird about us?’
Prolific broadcaster and writer is chair of the Booker Prize 2026 judging panel, and says her new book is for ‘people who haven’t really thought much about classics’
UK pauses plan to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US opposition
Donald Trump previously criticised the plan telling Starmer he was 'making a big mistake'
Nato split over US access to European bases
Deepening rift within Nato fuels fears Trump could use Iran war as pretext to scale back US commitment to Europe’s defence
The British government has no business in banning Kanye West from the country
Free-speech absolutism is the only logical position in modern democracy. Yes, even when the speech is as base and bigoted as this
Starmer needs King Charles to deliver after US-UK Iran schism
British king travels to Washington at the end of this month on crucial state visit against backdrop of political tension
European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as a ‘step back from the brink’
Joint statement welcomes truce and urges ‘quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement’
Brussels banking rules could hit lenders and UK-EU ‘reset’
Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged
Trump is hastening Britain’s return to the EU
Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels
Trump hints at ‘quick’ exit from Iran but US could return for ‘spot hits’
President claims ‘new regime’ has asked for ceasefire, a claim denied by Tehran, as fighting continues in Lebanon
Iran war shows UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties, Keir Starmer says
Comments come as US-UK relations are increasingly strained over Middle East
‘Angela is queen bee’: Rayner plots her return to top table of Westminster politics
UK’s former deputy PM is planning a podcast series and memoir. She may be a contender if Keir Starmer flounders - and she clears up her tax issues
Why the increase in London parents attending Mass? I thought they were all mad but soon joined
A reported surge in mass-going was based on soft data, but hard evidence can still be found of how keen parents are on church
Children under five should have no more than an hour a day of screen time, UK guidance says
Screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared activities encouraging interaction
Anti-Semitic attacks in Britain carry a stark warning for Ireland
When a political energy metastasises into something much darker, we have to be able to call it what it is
Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone gets Westminster’s conspiracy theorists in a lather
UK prime minister Keir Starmer limps into Easter recess with in-tray of wars, inflation and next tranche of Peter Mandelson files
Trump turns on Starmer over Iran war: ‘What if Donald shouts at me?’
US president once called Starmer a friend. But UK’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by Trump
Labour’s century-long hold on Wales faces collapse – but why?
Shifts in identity, social change and the strain of long incumbency mean Ireland’s nearest neighbour is about to undergo a sea change
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
March 21st-27th highlights, including Crookhaven, Cheap European Homes, and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
The Irish Times view on Micheál Martin’s busy week: vision still lacking
Why does the Government seem so lacking in domestic purpose and direction?
Micheál Martin the Trumpologist: European leaders will look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approach
Donald Trump can be unpredictable, vindictive and rude. How to deal with him is a central question preoccupying governments the world over
Everybody needs good neighbours. Like Ireland and Britain right now
Communique issued after last week’s meeting in Cork revealed depth of growing co-operation since PM entered Downing Street
Banning social media won’t work. Here is a smarter way to deal with the problem
It’s naive to think a blanket ban on social media will make the problem go away
‘A display of polite pushback’: How world’s media covered Micheál Martin’s meeting with Trump
Martin’s defence of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s gender mix-up over Irish President drew comment and comedic response
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with Taoiseach
Micheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’
The Irish Times view on the Taoiseach in the White House: Trump keeps the focus on Nato
Taoiseach agrees that there cannot be a ‘rogue state’ with a nuclear weapon
Russia and Iran are ‘brothers in hatred’, Zelenskiy tells UK MPs
Ukrainian president warns against US move to ease sanctions on Russian oil
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
‘Extremely disappointing’: Cool reception for £17m Northern Ireland home-heating oil package
Keir Starmer unveils £52m of support for UK homes struggling with price rises triggered by Iran conflict
Keir Starmer revels in telling Trump he is on his own in Iran
UK-US ‘special relationship’ is not dead yet – but the Starmer-Trump bromance is
Damage to Irish subsea gas pipelines could take ‘six months to fix and lead to power outages’
Threats to Ireland’s subsea gas interconnectors ‘very much a realistic possibility’, Gas Networks Ireland warns Government
Taoiseach denies claims Government not providing information to Troubles legacy bodies
Micheál Martin says UK-Ireland legacy framework a ‘generational opportunity’ to make progress for survivors and bereaved families
Ireland-UK to carry out ‘live exercises’ after leaders agree on protections of sea cables
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK prime minister Keir Starmer presented a united front after Cork summit
‘Philomena’s Law’ backed by UK, Irish governments to protect mother and baby home survivors
Starmer promises to change law to stop Irish women compensated for abuse from being financially penalised in Britain
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