Irish 15-year-olds rank first for reading in EU - study
Ireland's 15-year-olds have ranked first for reading, third for science and fourth for mathematics out of the 27 EU countries, in a major international educational study.
Iran says it fired advanced missile at US warships
Iran has threatened the United States with "economic warfare" and said it had fired an advanced missile at US warships, underscoring the risks of further escalation in the war only days after both sides traded blows again.
Rise in child poverty despite growth in average incomes
One in 10 children are deprived of basic necessities as Ireland sees a sharp rise in child poverty despite a strong growth in average incomes, research suggests.
Four dead as Russia and Ukraine resume strikes
Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, shortly after the departure of US peace negotiators, attacking the city with ballistic missiles and killing two people.
Public transport delays after fire in Dublin city centre
Commuters have been warned to expect delays and disruption as Dublin Fire Brigade deals with a fire in a building at the bottom of Grafton Street in the city centre.
Further fuel price measures may be needed, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has intimated there may be a need for further measures to help combat the rising prices of petrol and diesel.
Netanyahu denies he was warned about 7 October attacks
Israeli opposition leaders have called Prime Minister Mr Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Govt may consider EU competitiveness fund for agriculture
The Minister for Agriculture has hinted that the Government may seek to secure additional funding for farmers through the EU competitiveness funds.
Ireland's only Woman Grandmaster ready for Chess Olympiad
Ireland's first and only Woman Grandmaster is gearing up for the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan which gets under way next week.