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Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss made his last stand as military forces swept into a residential area favoured by wealthy families and tourists
US-Iran nuclear talks: Military strike could serve symbolic purpose for Trump
Attack would allow US president to claim military victory and hope to force Iran to end its nuclear enrichment programme
‘Mexico is losing everything’: Expats in Ireland react to violence at home
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Democrats investigate missing files alleging Trump link to Epstein
Department of justice appears to have broken law requiring disclosure of all unclassified material in case, congressman says
‘A crisis of his own making’: Donald Trump weighs another war with Iran
The US military build-up was designed to coerce Tehran – but has failed
Jobs, energy prices and ending wars: fact-checking Trump’s state of the union claims
US president claimed have ushered in a ‘turnaround for the ages’ by citing a list of familiar falsehoods and inaccurate claims
Seven takeaways from Trump’s 2026 state of the union address - the longest in history
In an address heavy on theatrics, US president Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats as ‘crazy’ and unpatriotic
Donald Trump’s decision on Iran strike may hinge on last-ditch talks this week
Warplanes and naval assets amount to biggest US regional military build-up since 2003 invasion of Iraq
Beirut airport among Israel’s targets in the event of attacks from Iran and Lebanon
Binyamin Netanyahu warns Iranian military against making ‘the most serious mistake in their history’
US TV host Savannah Guthrie offers $1m for information leading to return of abducted mother
US TV host made the new offer in a four-minute video posted on Instagram
Over 11,000 flights grounded as US east coast digs out of record snow
Weather warnings stretched from North Carolina to northern Maine, with some in place further north in parts of Canada
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The congresswoman with a series of spectacular political take-downs to her name is bidding to become the first Democrat in nearly 40 years to reach the US Senate through Texas
US trade representative says supreme court ruling will not unravel deals
Jamieson Greer’s remarks come amid huge uncertainty over trade deals with the US as Trump responded angrily to the court’s decision
Chastened Trump takes to high moral ground after supreme court decision
US president ‘absolutely ashamed’ of justices for shutting down tariff antics
Man shot dead trying to ‘unlawfully’ enter Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
Deceased (20s) reported to have been carrying gun and fuel can as he tried to enter Florida club of US president
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Budgetary watchdog publishes report on State’s highly concentrated corporate tax base
US supreme court has struck down Trump tariffs. What happens now?
Trump announced on Saturday that he will increase the rate of a new global tariff to 15 per cent
We face a real danger that the nuclear arms race might be about to resume
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Gladys West obituary: Gifted mathematician who helped develop GPS
She never told friends or family what she did for the US government: most of the work was top secret
‘They’re real, but I haven’t seen ‘em’: Obama puts the question of aliens on Trump’s desk
Barack Obama’s seemingly noncommittal view on the matter has taken on a life of its own
Tanker carrying Russian oil to fuel-starved Cuba will test Trump blockade
Pressure on Havana has been mounting since late last year, when US forces seized a ship bringing oil there
Trump announces new 10% global tariff, as he criticises US supreme court members over ruling
Court ruling striking down tariffs jeopardises key power in delivering White House economic plan
Huge scale of US military build-up increases likelihood of attack on Iran
American military presence now resembles ‘what we saw right before the Iraq war’, says expert
Nobody does it better. Donald Trump goes back on the road for US midterm elections
US president pushes ‘made in America’ message, but data shows loss of 80,000 manufacturing jobs in past year
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments
Government approach to tricky debates around defence, Big Tech and US relations will be closely watched during EU presidency
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies aged 53 following ALS diagnosis
Dane played the suave Dr Mark ‘McSteamy’ Sloan in the popular US medical drama
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Why was he arrested and what happens next?
Former British prince remains in custody – although his whereabouts are unclear – as police search addresses
US ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs options, reports say
Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an attack, according to US news outlets
Will Donald Trump use the Chagos Islands to bomb Iran?
If the US president wishes to use the Diego Garcia base for his next attack, he will need Keir Starmer’s approval
Cambodian national dies in Ice custody in US state of Indiana
Lorth Sim's death marks at least the seventh fatality in 2026 in US federal immigration custody
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media trial over teen mental health
Meta CEO claims Meta has improved identifying underage users
Iranian mourning ceremonies prompt new crackdowns in echo of 1979 revolution
Videos circulating on social media showed families holding their own memorials across Iran
How Irish electronic components are ending up in Russian attack drones bombarding Ukraine
An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones
Jesse Jackson obituary: A trailblazer who helped open the door to a black presidency
A close ally of Martin Luther King, he helped turned civil rights activism into a national political force through two historic presidential runs
‘Guiding principles’ established with US in nuclear talks, Iranian foreign minister says
Progress does not mean an agreement will be reached soon but the path has started, says Abbas Araghchi
US embassies push foreign donors to bankroll Trump’s 250th anniversary spectacle
Diplomats have been aggressively soliciting donations from corporations, raising questions about ethics and influence
Steve Bannon advised Epstein on handling allegations he was a paedophile, files show
Former top aide to Donald Trump developed a seemingly chummy relationship at a time when Jeffrey Epstein was accused of sex trafficking
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News
Editorial independence of broadcaster has been in doubt under new owner
We need to prepare now for the digital battlefield of the future
State sovereignty is no longer determined solely by military strength
Poland divided over relations with Trump administration
Marco Rubio praises Trump-friendly leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, while Warsaw wrestles with internal tensions over US ties
Netanyahu reiterates Israel’s stance in advance of US-Iran nuclear talks
Tehran considers zero enrichment a violation of country’s rights under nuclear non-proliferation pact
As US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East, how likely is war with Iran?
US and Iran resume nuclear talks as Israel presses strike option
Epstein files hint at ties to supermodel Naomi Campbell
Emails shed new light on the extent of her interactions with the convicted sex offender
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Trump-friendly Hungary and Slovakia ‘key components’ of US-EU relations, says Rubio
‘Woke, decadent Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says European Union foreign policy chief
Can Ghislaine Maxwell talk her way out of prison?
Legal veterans say any sort of clemency for Maxwell would be unlikely to provide insight into Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, foreign minister says
Second round of nuclear talks to take place on Tuesday in Geneva in wake of mass anti-regime protests
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