Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, after media reports said the US was planning such a step. Axios news site reported on Saturday that the US was planning to impose sanctions on Israel’s Netzah …

The criminal trial of Former US President Donald Trump starts later today with opening statements by prosecution and defence lawyers in a Manhattan court. Mr Trump faces 34 charges of falsifying accounts and campaign finance violations related to hush money payments to women ahead of the 2016 Presidential election. Prosecution …

Egypt has welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and smuggled out of the country more than three decades ago. The country’s antiquities ministry confirmed that the statue is now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo but not on display. The …

A group of artists projected a beam of light onto the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare last night with the word ceasefire. In a statement, the collective of Irish artists called for a permanent ceasefire. In a statement, Dearbhla Glynn said: “In the midst of starvation, and the onset …

The Garda Representative Association has said the far-right has become emboldened and there has been an increase in assaults on gardaí, politicians and others online and in person. The GRA, which represents over 11,000 garda members, said that gardaí in urban areas are afraid to pursue fleeing suspects and criminals …

Manchester United survived an almighty scare to progress to the FA Cup final on penalties after Coventry fell agonisingly short of a sensational comeback win at Wembley. Sky Blues captain Ben Sheaf sent the crucial kick over the crossbar leaving Rasmus Hojlund to win it, but the game will be …

A Deliveroo driver who intervened during an attack on Parnell Street last November will contest the upcoming local elections for Fianna Fáil, the party has confirmed. Caio Benicio used his helmet to hit the man who had attacked a woman and three children in Dublin city. Mr Benicio, who is …

Around 300 people spent just over two hours on a halted steam train that was travelling between Dublin and Co Wexford, following reports of gorse fires nearby. The train departed Connolly Station in Dublin city at around 11am and was due to arrive in Rosslare at around 1.40pm. However, the …

Ireland’s new media regulator is to review the rules around moratoriums on radio and television broadcasts during elections. A spokesperson for Coimisiún na Meán confirmed to RTÉ’s This Week that it will undertake the review following a “clear” call from stakeholders for it to be removed in recent years. The …

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said there was no row at the party leaders meeting about budget promises. Earlier, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan criticised Coalition colleagues for a number of recent pre-budget promises, saying voters do not always believe commitments which may not be achievable. Speaking on RTÉ’s The Week …