New research has revealed that more than half of Irish businesses are still not on a fibre broadband connection, with small businesses most reliant on outdated technologies such as copper and cable. The survey from wholesale broadband operator SIRO shows that barriers to switching to fibre cited by businesses include …

US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for a proposed six-week ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war to be accepted, while criticising Israel over insufficient aid deliveries into Gaza. “Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire for at least the next six weeks, …

The Stormont Assembly is set to be challenged to commit to reform to prevent future collapses during the first official Opposition day. Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole has proposed three motions calling for a commitment to reform the institutions in the Programme for Government and an ad hoc committee to consider …

The medical charity Safetynet has said it is disappointed that short-term emergency accommodation offered to International Protection Applicants (IPAS) sleeping in tents on the streets of Dublin could not be extended. The Department of Integration said it had provided temporary protection to those who were rough sleeping at a number …

Swiss voters have overwhelmingly backed a proposal to increase pension payments, a move hailed as “historic” by backers at a time when the country’s ageing population faces surging living expenses. A call by trade unions to add a 13th monthly pension payment each year secured nearly 60% backing, final results …

A project is under way that could lead to the establishment of Ireland’s first air taxi service, with those working on it saying they are hoping to introduce it in 2027. The Department of Transport has said it is supportive of work being done at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland …

This Friday, 8 March, voters will head to the polls to vote in two referendums to make further changes to the Constitution. One of these referendums, the Care referendum, proposes removing two articles, 41.2.1 and 41.2.2, referring to the life of women in the home, while inserting a new article …

A man in his 60s who was seriously assaulted on Thursday in Co Tipperary has since died. The alleged assault occurred at a premises in Dundrum, Co Tipperary, on Thursday 29 February. The man was taken to Tipperary University Hospital to be treated for his injuries, however he has since …

The women’s 4x400m relay team set a new national record of 3:28.45 as they progressed to tonight’s final. The team of Phil Healy, Sophie Becker, Róisín Harrison and Sharlene Mawdsley finished fourth in their heat, with the top two from both heats, along with the two fastest qualifiers, advancing. It …

Pakistan’s newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif today as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. He beat Omar Ayub, the candidate backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who secured 92 votes. Mr Sharif …