Deadly missile attack on Kyiv exploits Ukraine’s depleted air defences
North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia, says Ukrainian intelligence agency official
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Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy airport
Nato ‘aware’ of drone sighting near Ukrainian plane at German airport after ‘security incident’
The unlikely city that is Ukraine’s lifeline to the West
Once a quiet regional centre, Rzeszów now funnels weapons, aid and visiting world leaders into wartime Ukraine
Zelenskiy and Trump discuss efforts to revive peace deal with Russia during Oval Office meeting
Death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham leaves Kyiv without one of its biggest advocates in Washington
Poland’s political landscape altered by split in main opposition party
Prime minister Donald Tusk relishes Law and Justice Party’s problems in advance of next year’s general election
How Ukraine war has entered a new phase
The conflict with Russia has entered a new phase, one defined less by territorial gains than by intense technological competition
Viktor Orbán is gone, but the EU has a new headache in Bulgaria’s leader Rumen Radev
The country’s new administration has made a number of moves that indicate a striking change in its position towards Ukraine, placing it at odds with EU partner states and Ireland
Baltic banter: Frank McNally on taking part in a ‘conversation festival’ in Latvia
Discussions ranged from the philosophical ‘am I who I am?’ to the Pythonesque ‘what has the EU ever done for us?’
Despite renewed strikes and Trump’s bluster, both sides want an end to Iran conflict
Points of contention and much ambiguity surround the memorandum of understanding that underpins the ceasefire, but there are some positive signs
Neutrality policy must take account of shrinking geographical advantage
Ireland’s advantage is now less pivotal due to security threats being less constrained by geography
Norway the clear economic winners after England’s own goal with North Sea oil
Scandinavian nation’s mature political system in stark contrast to greed, cronyism and economic mismanagement
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
Putin was talked out of using nuclear weapon, former Nato official tells Dublin conference
Rose Gottemoeller tells Dublin conference she believed Russian president was prepared for nuclear strike in 2022
Trump’s Patriot missile pledge to Ukraine raises hopes but production hurdles remain
US president’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build Patriot missile interceptors is a boon to Kyiv but it could take years
Drone defence spending is morally reprehensible
Millions of civilians trying to eke out a living under horrific circumstances should never forgive us
US carries out new attacks on Iran, Trump says agreement to halt fighting is ‘over’
Strikes intended to degrade Iran’s ability ‘to threaten freedom of navigation’ in Strait of Hormuz, US says
Germany shores up defences, spending billions on submarines and ships
Country’s political leaders yet to have an awkward conversation with their own voters
Israel prepares for possibility of renewed full-scale war following US attacks on Iran
Remains to be seen if collapse of US-Iran deal will lead to resumption of Israeli hostilities in Lebanon
Trump lashes Nato allies before claiming there was ‘a lot of unity’ at Turkish summit
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
Greenland ‘should be controlled by the US’, not Denmark, Trump says
US president revives bid to acquire Danish territory amid Nato summit in Turkey
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Nato as alliance unveils arms deals worth billions
US president says he has spoken to Zelenskiy and Putin about ending Russian war on Ukraine
Explosions injure 18 in Damascus as Emmanuel Macron meets Syrian president
French leader and counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa continue talks after twin blasts near hotel
A crunch Nato summit in Ankara: Breaking up is hard to do
Trump moves raise fears in Europe that the US could abandon Nato altogether
Ukraine: Latest Russian strikes kill 21 in Kyiv region in advance of Nato summit
Zelenskiy urges allies to leave gathering in Ankara with ‘strong decisions’ on strengthening country’s air defences
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Trump escalates Meloni feud with ‘restraining order needed’ post
US president renews attack on Italian leader who was previously his most devoted European ally
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in call before Nato summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also discussed diplomatic efforts with Trump
Wicklow hotel cancels ‘secretive’ Peter Thiel group conference
Powerscourt Hotel and Spa event was to be hosted by Dialog and attended by senior Nato commander and Trump administration officials
Why Europe is learning to live with Erdogan’s Turkey
EU countries are uneasy about Erdoğan’s growing authoritarianism. But they want his country’s hard power
‘Ready to give our all’: Ireland begins its six-month EU presidency
Taoiseach plays down concerns over how neutral Ireland would help strengthen EU’s defence during presidency
Fears Russia is planning ‘military provocations’ against the Baltic States or Poland
Kremlin may attempt to test Nato cohesion as Russia comes under growing pressure from Ukraine, according to sources from two countries
Pharmacists in Ireland would be allowed prescribe contraception under proposed new law
Increased borrowing limit for Housing Finance Agency and plans for AI Gigafactory also on Cabinet agenda
Ireland enjoys benefits of Nato without downsides, says US envoy to military alliance
Europe is ‘Washington’s fourth priority’, behind the US itself, the western hemisphere and the Pacific
‘Thank you, dear Keir’: European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit postponed
Outgoing British PM helped boost security for Continent, says Ursula von der Leyen
Pete Hegseth announces new review of US troop deployments in Europe
US defence secretary warns ‘free-riding’ Nato allies to meet spending commitments
Talking to Russia about ending the war in Ukraine
Ireland’s EU presidency could be pivotal in finding a solution to this conflict
Europe must end its juvenile taboo against talking to Russia
Worldview: Preparing to bring Russia back in from the cold does not mean capitulating to Putin’s interests
After the Fall by Ian Shapiro: Thought-provoking guide to how the world got into this mess
The path that led to Donald Trump and current crises was forged decades ago by the missteps and missed opportunities of other leaders
European allies and Zelenskiy urge ‘immediate’ ceasefire with Ukraine after meeting
Leaders condemn Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities ‘with a tragic toll on civilians’
It’s the fish, stupid: Iceland referendum on EU talks won’t be a slam dunk
Fishing rights and sovereignty fears the big questions in Icelandic vote on restarting EU membership talks
Nato vows to defend ‘every inch’ of its territory as Russian drone strikes in Romania
Russia’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’, says Nato secretary general Mark Rutte
Ghost of Tony Blair continues to haunt Labour
Intervention by former prime minister almost feels designed to inflict maximum annoyance on his party
Marco Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments in Europe
Rubio has said on his way to a Sweden meeting of Nato foreign ministers that the US is upset that European allies didn’t join its misadventure in Iran
US-Cuba peace agreement not likely, says Rubio, as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
Trump pushing for ‘regime change’ on communist-run island nation facing blockade on international fuel deliveries
Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan challengers
Move may increase chances of extending president’s more than two-decade rule of Nato member country
Is Angela Merkel set to return as EU envoy on Ukraine?
Nearly five years after leaving office, the former German chancellor may be drawn back into diplomacy – despite questions over her record on Russia
Latvian government collapses over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones
Prime minister Evika Siliņa resigns after incidents of drones crashing near Latvia’s border with Russia
Hormuz deadlock pushes oil prices higher as hopes for peace deal dwindle
Iran signals continued resolve in face of US pressure
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As Irish generosity to Ukrainians wanes, remember that rising costs are another result of war
Time to seriously examine going nuclear, says Taoiseach in Armenia
Micheál Martin says further cost-of-living measures coming in next budget
Canada contribution and Iran backdrop give Armenia summit feeling of Trump-therapy session
Decision to host eighth European Political Community meeting in Yerevan a notable statement and red rag to Moscow
Europe has ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on Iran, Nato chief says
European powers prepared to help clear Strait of Hormuz of mines in ‘next phase’ of conflict, Mark Rutte says
US move on long-range missiles creates problems for Europe
Fear US will withdraw weapons faster than Europe can develop alternatives
The International Protection Act does the precise opposite of what it says on the tin
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