It’s typically known as the silly season – a period that extends throughout much of August where one topic or individual is at risk of getting sucked into a vacuum created by a dearth of regular news activity. Last year, the banks found themselves at the centre of that vortex, …

Russia said it had arrested all four gunmen suspected of carrying out a shooting massacre in a concert hall near Moscow, and President Vladimir Putin pledged to track down and punish those behind the attack. Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday’s rampage, but there were indications that …

France is scrambling to make sure that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe, don’t spoil the Paris Olympics for athletes and fans, with millions of visitors due in the French capital for the summer Games. The Asian tiger mosquito has made its home in much of northern Europe, …

A new opinion poll suggests a slump in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down three points since the previous survey a month ago. The Business Post Red C poll puts the party at 25%, down from 28%. Support for Fine Gael was down one point at 19%, although …

Discussions between unions and management on reopening Tara Mines in Co Meath have been put on hold. It is understood staff were told in an update from the company that the negotiations have stalled and that the sides have reached an impasse. Management said that the position currently being adopted …

Fine Gael general election candidate for Dublin Bay South Councillor James Geoghegan has warned that the party risks splitting its vote and losing, if it runs two candidates in the constituency. Amid speculation that former TD Kate O’Connell may seek to be added to the Fine Gael constituency ticket, Cllr …

Four men who were arrested following a garda operation in Dublin have been released without charge. Gardaí were informed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland about a suspected kidnapping incident in Belfast, after which a containment operation was launched and the man was found safe and well. A firearm …

Evan Ferguson’s missed penalty denied Ireland a chance to secure a victory over Belgium as their friendly international ended scoreless at the Aviva Stadium. The first-half spot-kick was saved as John O’Shea’s managerial debut ended all-square against a high-profile Belgium side that failed to fire. Chances for both sides to …

Labour leader Ivana Bacik is delivering her televised leader’s address at her party’s annual conference at the Helix in Dublin City University. In her keynote speech tonight, party leader Ivana Bacik will focus her attention on housing, migration and climate action. The annual conference is taking place just two and …

The Department of Integration is considering the provision of tented accommodation at a site in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. It is anticipated that up to 20 eight-person tents will be made available in the townland of Trudder, to address the shortfall in accommodation for International Protection Applicants. RTÉ News understands that …