The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

What appeared to be relatively low-stakes amendments could turn into embarrassing defeat for government

Proposed legislation would allow people help with ending their lives under certain medical conditions

Arab nations at the UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, while international leaders express concerns over Israeli ground invasion in Rafah. NGOs highlight the...

Australia, Canada, New Zealand say ‘there is nowhere else for civilians to go’, urge Israel to ‘listen to its friends’.

Médecins Sans Frontières says staff forced to evacuate, ‘leaving patients behind’ after special forces entered the hospital

The request comes as international pressure mounts for Israel to hold off on a fully fledged assault on Rafah.

Joint letters from prime ministers implore the bloc to act over ‘deteriorating’ situation in Gaza

This update provides information on the situation in Rafa, Gaza, where talks to free hostages were held but concerns of a potential ground incursion arise.

My first visit to Northern Ireland was a memorable one. A fairly junior (and totally useless) civil servant, I was dispatched to represent the Treasury at a seminar about something or other at Stormont. The other attendees were all permanent secretaries of Northern Ireland government departments.