Robert Fico and the rise of political violence in Europe As Robert Fico recovers in hospital, and well-wishers across the globe continue to send him support, the motives behind Wednesday's attempted assassination of the Slovak … Analysis and Comment • 14 hrs
6 talking points from Eurovision 2024 It was a Eurovision like no other, with controversy over Ogham writing, Eden Golan representing Israel, Joost Klein's Dutch disqualification and noisy demonstrations on the … Eurovision • 11 hrs
What is South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel? The International Court of Justice is holding hearings this week in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war … Analysis and Comment • 16 May
Pumped Up: Why fuel prices are rising, and may go higher There are many factors behind the recent rise in fuel prices – but none of them show signs of easing in the months ahead, writes … Business • 15 May
RTÉ funding: Will the nettle finally be grasped? When the first anniversary of the RTÉ payments controversy arrives in the coming weeks, there will be no bunches of flowers but the nettle of … Analysis and Comment • 17 May
Seeing is disbelieving: How to spot an AI-generated image The rapid advancement of AI tools is making it harder to spot fabricated images but, for the moment at least, there are still tricks to … Business • 13 May
Drugs, guns and the accidental death of Josh Itseli Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports on the chaotic accidental gangland killing of Josh Itseli and the changing face of organised crime in Ireland with the … Analysis and Comment • 11 May
Poland's European Parliament election hinges on security Campaigning in Poland for the European Parliament election has been low key ahead of the vote on 9 June. But the defection this week of … Analysis and Comment • 12 May
Fractious Israeli relations pose election risk for Biden Will US President Joe Biden be the biggest political loser of the Gaza war? And has this week, of rapid fire and movement on this … Analysis and Comment • 12 May
Aer Lingus CEO wants urgent action on Dublin Airport cap The chief executive of Aer Lingus has said there needs to be urgent action to resolve the passenger cap issue at Dublin Airport. Business • 10 May
Orwellian approach to tents may spell trouble for Harris Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane reports that the handling of the migration issue over the next four weeks could mark a defining moment for this Government … Analysis and Comment • 12 May
Controversy around Dublin Airport passenger cap growing As Dublin Airport prepares for a busy summer season, the cap on passenger numbers remains the biggest problem that it faces in the short to … Analysis and Comment • 17 May
Why the UN vote on Palestinian membership is a big deal The UN General Assembly is expected to vote overwhelmingly in favour of enhanced Palestinian membership of the United Nations. Middle East • 10 May
Removal of Grand Canal tents a temporary fix on IP issue The removal of tents from the Grand Canal in Dublin is a sticking plaster on a problem that has been evident for some time, writes … Analysis and Comment • 10 May
Trinity College's statement fails to end camp protest With Trinity College saying it will address the issue of the encampment as an "internal process", Education Correspondent Emma O Kelly assesse whether this will … Analysis and Comment • 08 May
Hard-hitting reports but big changes will take time The review of governance and culture found that risk management at the broadcaster had been 'immature' and 'under resourced'. Analysis and Comment • 08 May
Tory losses could impact timing of UK general election A win is a win and the fewer you have the more crucial they become. Analysis and Comment • 05 May
Moral quandary of assisted dying may prevent legislation People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny plans to introduce a new assisted dying bill in the coming weeks, even though he recognises that this coalition … Analysis and Comment • 05 May
Mount Street shifts focus onto Ireland's migration policy When the Government announced a new strategy on addressing "the current accommodation shortfall" for International Protection (IP) applicants" five weeks ago, it shifted the focus … Analysis and Comment • 05 May
US universities - a battleground in culture wars The combination of police clearances, inter-factional violence in Los Angeles, politicians weighing in and the end of the academic term suggests it may well be … US • 04 May
Why were Georgians protesting this week? Thousands of pro-EU supporters took to the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi this week to protest against a controversial draft bill that would classify … Europe • 04 May
Bean Counting: The rising cost of a cup of coffee You probably noticed that the cost of a cup of coffee has jumped in recent years; the bad news is it looks set to go … Business • 01 May
20 years on from EU enlargement, some remain waiting Twenty years on from the enlargement of the European Union with ten countries, mostly from Eastern Europe, several other countries are still waiting to join … Analysis and Comment • 28 Apr
Students demand Irish universities take a stand on Gaza In the square by the Arts block in Trinity College on Friday tourists queued in the sunshine for entry to the Book of Kells, and … Ireland • 28 Apr
Is a new 'Axis of Evil' taking aim at the West? The phrase 'Axis of Evil', first used by George W Bush in 2002, is back in vogue. This time, it is about Russia, China, Iran … World • 28 Apr