The summer of 2022 saw many follow with great interest the proceedings in the UK High Court defamation case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney. In a 75-page ruling, Mrs Justice Steyn described Mrs Vardy’s evidence as “inconsistent”, “evasive” or “implausible”. Mrs Vardy lost her case and was left with …

Some 13,514 people were counted as homeless in November in the latest figures from the Department of Housing. The number of children accessing emergency accommodation that month was 4,105. The previous month, the total number of homeless people was 13,179. Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One ahead of today’s announcement, …

The summer of 2022 saw many follow with great interest the proceedings in the UK High Court defamation case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney. In a 75-page ruling, Mrs Justice Steyn described Mrs Vardy’s evidence as “inconsistent”, “evasive” or “implausible”. Mrs Vardy lost her case and was left with …

A man in his 30s has died in a two-car collision in Co Mayo this morning, bringing to five the number of people who have died on Irish roads since New Year’s Day. The collision occurred at around 7.45am at Belladaff, Tagheen, near Claremorris. The man, who was travelling alone …

Mourners have wept over the coffins of victims of two deadly blasts in Iran as the interior minister said a number of suspects had been arrested over the attacks claimed by Islamic State. Crowds shouted “revenge, revenge” in state television footage of the funerals in the city of Kerman, the …

Irish inventor Colin O’Brien has said he is “absolutely buzzing” after securing €80,000 in funding for his inventions on Dragons’ Den, including a clothes line that “rescues your washing from the rain”. Mr O’Brien, who is from Julianstown, Co Meath, showcased two of his inventions on last night’s episode on …

Around four billion people, half the adult population of the globe, will have the chance to vote in 2024, far more in one year than ever before. But in which direction is democracy headed? Will the next 12 months amplify a slide away from liberal politics or consolidate its progression? …

The United States has said it is preparing military logistical support and aid for regions in Japan devastated by an earthquake that killed 94 people, forced about 33,000 people to leave their homes, and left over 200 people unaccounted for. “The US is here to support our friend and ally …

Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place in the UK causing travel disruption days after Storm Henk hit the country. Homes across the Midlands were inundated yesterday while parts of southern England were also submerged. This morning, a total of 302 flood warnings were in place in England, as well …

Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek Draper, who was married to TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus. A statement from Garraway on Instagram said: “I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away. We need your consent …