The turnout in Ireland’s presidential election appeared to pick up in the final hours of voting. After a sluggish turnout in the morning, reports indicated it had risen in the evening before the polls ...

Keir Starmer urged allies to “finish the job” on frozen Russian assets by using them to strengthen Ukraine’s defences as he sought to rally support for Kyiv amid stalled peace efforts.

Off the back of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup, won by the Red Roses in front of a sold-out crowd at Allianz Stadium, women’s rugby is surfing a wave of momentum, and PWR executive chair Genevieve ...

Deacon Blue stars Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross have been presented with honorary degrees in recognition of their “outstanding” contribution to arts, culture and society. The musicians joined 660 ...