France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving with Russian cranberry sauce
As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked…
Blow to Zelenskiy as chief of staff resigns amid corruption investigation – The Irish Times
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday evening that his powerful and polarising chief of staff, Andriy Yermak,…
Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples
As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across…
US claims Ukraine peace deal close as Russia opposes changes to controversial plan – The Irish Times
Russia has warned that it will not accept significant changes to a controversial US-proposed plan to end the…
Geneva war talks: Europeans discuss changes to Ukraine-Russia peace plan with US secretary of state Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said talks in Geneva were ‘very worthwhile’ and constituted the most productive day in ‘a very…
Ireland has spent €380m supporting Ukraine to date
Since the outset of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, Ireland has spent €380 million in “political, humanitarian,…
David W Higgins: A lean country is no good, Ireland needs to build some muscle for better state spending
We need to think bigger than just administering a shot of Ozempic Energy capacity is an issue for…
US and Ukraine draft ‘refined’ peace plan to end war with Russia – The Irish Times
The United States and Ukraine are to continue work on Monday on a plan to end the war…
Ukraine deal is not ‘final offer’ says Trump as officials gather for Geneva summit – The Irish Times
Donald Trump said on Saturday that his Moscow-drafted “peace plan” was “not my final offer”, after a furious…