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Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’

Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024

Talk of European states developing their own nuclear umbrella is fanciful

Any autonomous nuclear shield would breach the Non-Proliferation Treaty and be hugely expensive and technologically challenging

Visitors to Britain must now pay £16. This hasn’t had the predicted results

Yesterday marked the start of strict enforcement when boarding transport to the UK, hence Aer Lingus requiring passports on all flights to Britain

Peter Mandelson freed on bail following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Former UK ambassador to US and Northern secretary was fired in ​September over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Embracing Anglo-Irish history will never oblige us to think better of Cromwell, says Martin

Most British historians have ‘no interest’ in Ireland, says academic as Cambridge announces new Anglo-Irish post

Facial recognition technology to be trialled on passengers at Holyhead

Testing this week follows previous pilot by UK authorities in 2025 which saw more than 7,500 faces analysed

Inquiry into Mountbatten-Windsor’s Epstein links not ruled out as police searches continue

Former British prince Andrew arrested on 66th birthday regarding suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after almost 12 hours of questioning

Former British prince had been detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The Irish Times view on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: The law must take its course

It is vital for victims and their families that there is legal accountability where criminal acts are proven

Stop fixating on Border polls and start a respectful conversation about Ireland’s future

Surveys turn everything into a binary choice when understanding for the beliefs of others is needed

From perches to petaflops: The evolution of rational measurement

Precision is crucial in a technical world

London is impossibly bleak when you’re lonely. Everyone has somewhere better, cooler to be

In Ireland, aspiring to high places is often met with pity. In London, it was normal

Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre

Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’

Starmer insists he will lead Labour into next election after turbulent week

UK prime minister acknowledges appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador was a ‘mistake’

Government open to banning vapes in cars with children, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’

President’s first overseas trip to be to UK before summer

Trip will not be a full State visit but is likely to be structured around events with Irish communities

Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ claim is illiterate, demeaning, says Irish immigrant group

‘Walk around and see the contribution of immigrants,’ Irish in Britain tells Manchester United co-owner

Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe sorry he ‘offended’ some after saying UK ‘colonised by immigrants’

Keir Starmer says billionaire’s claim was ‘offensive and wrong’ and has called on him to ‘apologise immediately’

If Keir Starmer goes, Britain’s reputation as a banana republic will be secured

Calling for him to quit is like thinking better trainers will make up for all those runs you failed to go on

Starmer facing further pressure over appointment of ally despite sex offender link

Concerns raised that Matthew Doyle campaigned in 2017 for man who was charged with having child abuse images

Starmer ‘not prepared to walk away’ after Scottish Labour leader calls for him to step down

‘Too many mistakes’ by Downing Street says Anas Sarwar amid continued fallout from Mandelson ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?

UK’s Labour PM in crisis following revelations of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police investigation of former prince Andrew

Authorities assessing suggestions Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Irish adviser’s resignation may not be enough to save Keir Starmer

Democrats in US are getting worked up about what Donald Trump might do in advance of November’s midterm elections

Explainer: What next for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party?

If UK prime minister quits, an interim leader could be chosen, but he could also limp on as no clear contender has emerged

Aer Lingus passengers flying from Ireland to UK require passport under rule change

Change to take effect from February 25th despite Common Travel Area measures

Calls for gardaí to use DNA spray that tags scrambler riders, bikes for future prosecution

UK practice uses drones to track offenders and avoid ‘high speed chase dangers’, TD says

Peter Mandelson resigns from House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein emails

Former minister apparently shared confidential government emails with child sex offender and financier

Art to travel for: From Rothko in Florence to David Lynch in Berlin and Abramović in Copenhagen

There’s plenty to spice up a city break across Europe in the first six months of the year

Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?

Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as UK-China ties warm

Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM

Tributes paid to Roscommon-born officer killed in British Army training incident

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney (25) was praised for his leadership and compassion

The cult of Cornwall: ‘We’ve had people give talks about ley lines, UFO theory – we’re not offering judgment’

Take a trip into the mystic to find gargoyles, stone circles and a sense of the otherworldly

Keir Starmer takes big gamble as his allies block Andy Burnham’s Westminster byelection bid

Starmer may be blamed if Labour loses byelection to Reform or Greens while party star and leadership rival is made sit it out

How should the EU deal with Trump? Speak softly and carry a big stick

The US is clearly a more formidable power than the UK but the EU has some serious firepower at its disposal. With a wealthy population of 450 million it is the most attractive market on the globe

Mother of 10 found guilty of keeping teenage girl as ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Woman, now in her 40s, lived off scraps of food, was regularly beaten and had her teeth knocked with a broom handle

Britain’s Prince Harry gives emotional testimony about effects of UK press coverage

Royal family member is bringing legal action against Daily Mail publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering

Brexit-by-the-Sea: England’s poorest town in Nigel Farage’s heartland

Essex Letter: Jaywick, in Reform leader Nigel Farage’s constituency, tops UK government rankings for deprivation

First Greenland, now Chagos: US-UK relationship hits bump as Trump scoffs at ally Starmer

Nervousness in Westminster over US president’s change of tone towards Downing Street

Former British soldier played ‘logistical role’ in smuggling €42m worth of cocaine

Gary Monks was part of a ‘structured and organised’ cell under the control of others that conspired to import drugs

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