UK Labour has inherited a broken economy and global instability — can Keir Starmer avoid the fate that has plagued left-wing leaders before him?

Conor McGregor's twisted rhetoric and the show Adolescence hit the headlines in the same week, showing just how mainstream toxic masculinity has become. We must act, writes Fergus Finlay

Unless they want to see their country damaged beyond repair, the Democrats must become a determined and focused opposition to stop America marching headfirst into an autocracy

As Micheál Martin visits Washington, he faces diplomatic challenges, Trump’s unpredictability, and Ireland’s critical US ties

Ireland’s long-held neutrality is no longer viable. In a changing world, we must stand with Ukraine and Europe’s defence

School absences in Ireland have skyrocketed post-pandemic, with disadvantaged areas hit hardest. Urgent reform is needed now

Another woman raises her head and decides to have a go at politics. Good on her. Except this was Gráinne Seoige, who had done nothing wrong except to show a bit of ambition for public service.

Behind the craziness there is deeply sinister change. The kind of change that won’t just change America but the world. And it’s been driven by an entirely sociopathic approach

The Ceann Comhairle says the regional Independents cannot be considered part of the opposition. But many questions remain about the shoddy little deal Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael struck with them

On days like last Wednesday, people stop what they’re doing and tune in to find out what’s going on in the Dáil