What led to the mass migrant crossing in Ceuta and could it happen again?
In the News podcast: Social media activity suggests another crossing in the coming days
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Daniel Kinahan extradition is significant event in global policing terms, says Garda Commissioner
‘Not just significant for Garda, significant for worldwide policing’ – Justin Kelly
Solar eclipse 2026: Thousands across Ireland witness rare event
Eclipse to be visible from about 6pm until 8pm, with Met Éireann forecasting the clearest skies in the east and southeast
Solar eclipse chasers flock to Spain in search of best viewing point
Some 460,000 people have travelled to the country from as far as Japan and the US
How animals behave in a solar eclipse is extraordinary
Wednesday evening will bring millions of people together to gaze in silent awe at a rare celestial phenomenon
Solar eclipse in Ireland: When to watch, where to go and how to protect your eyes
Views could be best in the southwest– but proper eye protection is essential
Europe needs to start treating the climate emergency as a threat to our national security
Idea that climate action is about individual responsibility is as ridiculous as suggesting everyone can equip themselves to fight in war
Ceuta demands help amid concerns another mass migrant crossing is imminent
Event has triggered spat between Spain and Italy
Spain announces immediate border controls with Italy in migration dispute
Italy says it would not bow to ‘ultimatums or impositions’ from Madrid
Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta crisis, analysis finds
Spanish police and forensic scientists bring in extra staff to identify bodies of 80 migrants who died attempting to reach enclave
Brief brush with the moon’s shadow will bring sun’s secrets to light
What to expect from next week’s partial solar eclipse, and how to watch it safely
‘Thousands of special viewing glasses’ sold for most prominent solar eclipse in 27 years
Almost all the sun is expected to blocked out in Ireland next Wednesday evening
EU ministers seek tougher migration response after Ceuta crisis
Minister for Justice says borders are a ‘shared responsibility’ following meeting with member states
Morocco holds the cards as Sánchez tries to keep relations on track
Morocco’s absolute ruler Mohammed VI turned Spain’s border into leverage over Madrid
How are European destinations popular with Irish tourists affected by extreme weather?
Thousands of tourists have faced evacuation and rescue from wildfires as temperatures remain high
Ireland to urge solidarity with Spain in aftermath of migrant crisis in Ceuta
Jim O’Callaghan will aim to take temperature down at emergency meeting after Spain and Italy traded barbs
Ceuta leader blames Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing after more than 90 die
Stronger EU borders needed after crisis, Ursula von der Leyen says
Ceuta crisis lays bare EU divisions
Global Briefing: Italy and Denmark cite EU policies ‘that can serve as pull factors’ for migrants, Spain laments petty politics and lack of EU solidarity
Ireland convenes meeting of EU ministers to discuss Spain’s Ceuta crisis
More than 50,000 people crossed into the Spanish territory from Morocco on Thursday and Friday
Fire-fighting helicopters collide mid-air near Athens, killing two
Europe’s wildfire emergency is at its worst in Greece, France and Spain, with entire communities forced to flee
Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez condemns Italy and other member states after deadly mass crossing into Spanish enclave
Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis
Spanish government deploys military and police after thousands cross from Morocco by sea and land
Spain sends extra troops to Ceuta after thousands of people swim into territory
Nine bodies recovered as video shows migrants walking around breakwaters and along beaches of north African enclave
EU weather records broken as multiple countries battle to contain wildfires
Three firefighters killed in Greece on Wednesday, hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated in France and Spain
The French coastal village where wildfires have claimed 183 homes
Le Porge has become a byword for the destruction of the largest wildfire in recent the country’s history
We’re feeling the heat across Europe but failing to heed the cause
The problem is partly a confusion between what we experience daily in our locality and what is happening in large regions over the long term
Investigators suspect use of heavy machinery sparked record wildfires in France and Spain
Greece and Italy face heightened risk as authorities manage to contain fires near Bordeaux and Madrid
European wildfires in graphics: France and Spain battle blazes as another heatwave approaches
Blazes have forced about 375,000 people to leave their homes in France and Spain
Irish ‘mammy’ salad to South African braai: Chefs share their favourite tastes of summer
Chefs and restaurateurs around Ireland share their favourite summer food memories
France evacuates tourist sites as battles against wildfires in Europe continue
Blaze in hilly terrain west of Madrid has become Spain’s largest on record, burning across 50,000 hectares
In pictures: Spain and France battle fierce wildfires
Wildfires have burned through vast areas of the Mediterranean as another heatwave closes in
Where are the current wildfires in Spain and France and what do Irish tourists need to know?
Unprecedented blazes in France and difficult conditions in Spain affect several tourist hotspots
‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France
Hundreds of thousands of residents and holidaymakers in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate
France faces its ‘most difficult situation since WW2’ amid ferocious wildfires
French president Emmanuel Macron warns of worsening conditions as fresh heatwave closes in
Europe’s wildfires may continue to burn until November, EU officials warn
More than 300,000 leave homes in France and Spain in advance of peak tourist season
France and Spain face further danger from new heatwave amid devastating wildfires
France is experiencing wildfires on an ‘unprecedented’ scale, the office of president Emmanuel Macron has said
‘Our lives are going up in flames’: The people forced to flee Spain’s wildfires
Thousands of people are sleeping in shelters or in their cars, some of them evacuated multiple times in advance of the flames
Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems
Irish in Europe: have you been impacted by wildfires? Share your story
Authorities in France and Spain battle wildfires as hundreds of thousands forced to flee
Firefighters battle blaze nearing Bordeaux as more than 300,000 people flee homes in France and Spain
Bordeaux mayor says fire is ‘at the gates of the metropolitan area’ while new blaze erupts in Spanish region of Vall d’Uixó near Valencia
What does reserva mean on a wine label and is it a good thing?
How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems
More than 250,000 people flee as uncontrolled wildfires move closer to Madrid and Bordeaux
Authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of some western suburbs of Bordeaux in an area that includes the regional airport
It’s embarrassing that the Irish Open is being held at a Trump-owned property
Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve
Downfall of a King: Juan Carlos paradox strains even Paul Preston’s superb abilities
Once hailed as the saviour of Spanish democracy, scandal precipitated the former monarch’s abdication and exile
Thousands of tourists among those evacuated amid intense wildfires in France
Hundreds of firefighters battle to control blaze near tourist hotspot at bay of Arcachon
Spain and France continue to battle wildfires as intense heat grips southern Europe
Fresh surge of heat forecast in Mediterranean regions with high temperatures of up to 44 degrees
Olé, olé, olé: Spanish in Ireland prepare for World Cup final showdown
Replica of ship Columbus sailed on to discover New World has made timely visit to our shores
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
Millionaire US pro-Palestinian donor arrested over Hamas funding allegations lived in Ireland
‘Revolutionary’ Fergie Chambers had been living in Dublin in the past year before his arrest in Spain after US extradition request
These Irish State agencies use password software with deep links to a Russian tech firm
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
How Russian password technology made its way into Irish State agencies
Password manager Passwork purports to be EU-based but has extensive links to a Russian company licensed by Russia’s security service
What will €575,000 buy in France, Italy, Greece, Spain and Co Clare?
One price, home and away: An A-rated home on the Shannon, a colourful Italian villa and more
Two Spanish wines to try from the O’Briens sale
Wines for the Weekend: The red here is lighter in alcohol than many others produced in the Jumilla region
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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