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World · 23 September 2026

US Officials and Iranian Officials Unite at United Nations for Harmony Over Bus Routes

Niall Keane, Dublin desk

In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Iranian envoy Steve Witkoff sat down for a friendly chat during their joint visit to the United Nations, discussing topics like the…

World · 21 September 2026

Google Paid €403m to Irish Watchdog – A Fine That Stays in the Cloud

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

After a six‑year probe, the Data Protection Commission has slapped Google with a €403 million fine for misusing users’ location data – a reminder that even the biggest cloud can’t escape the Irish law of the…

World · 20 September 2026

Midlands Prison’s ‘Hydration Initiative’ Turns Into Overdose Crisis

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

A ‘healthy hydration’ campaign at Midlands Prison has accidentally sparked a wave of drug overdoses, prompting a scramble from the prison service and the HSE to manage the fallout.

World · 12 hrs ago

Democrats Celebrate New Congressional Muscle While Trump Clutches Veto Power Like a Relic

June Harrow, Washington desk

Congressional Democrats hail their newfound ability to pass legislation, yet the President’s veto remains a stubborn obstacle, according to officials.

World · 1 day ago

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Triggers Diplomatic Shuffle and Wall Street’s Uncharacteristic Optimism

June Harrow, Washington desk

Democrats captured a sweeping midterm victory, prompting reactions from Kyiv to Moscow and a rally in U.S. stock indexes, while the former president conceded the results.

World · 2 days ago

First Polls Close, and the Capitol Holds Its Breath for the Next Chapter of Congressional Drama

June Harrow, Washington desk

The first wave of votes in the U.S. midterm elections has closed, and the nation’s political pulse is now measured in the rapid tapping of smartphones and the nervous sighs of pundits. With control of Congress on a raz…

World · 2 days ago

US launches 'limited' Qeshm Island strikes as voters line up for midterms

June Harrow, Washington desk

The United States carried out limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz just before the start of the midterm elections, with officials insisting the action was meant to protect oil flow.

World · 2 days ago

Democrats Ride Blue Wave Toward Congress, but Pollsters Caution Trump’s Past Defeats

June Harrow, Washington desk

Democrats are seen as odds‑on favourites to win both chambers of Congress amid a blue tidal wave, yet some polling experts warn that Trump’s past defeats could still loom large.

World · 3 days ago

Trump Mulls Renaming Lincoln Reflecting Pool in Marathon Midterm Pitch

June Harrow, Washington desk

During a 25‑minute speech to voters before the midterms, Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming the Lincoln Reflecting Pool as part of his Washington makeover plan.