Warning over impact of 'blaming' people with Covid-19"Blaming and shaming" people who test positive for Covid-19 may lead to fewer people presenting for testing, the Economic and Social Research Institute has warned.
EU set to impose sanctions on BelarusThe European Union will begin the process of imposing sanctions on Belarus and express its support for Greece and Cyprus in their stand-off with Turkey.
'Nobody could hear us scream' - Ellen GlynnEllen Glynn who, along with her cousin Sara Feeney, was swept out to sea on her paddle board has described how they did not think anyone was searching from them because they could not see any boats or rescue helicopters.
Carroll's Cuisine to begin reopening Tullamore plantCarroll's Cuisine has said that the Health Service Executive and the Health Safety Authority have approved the reopening of its plant in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Father of rescued girl felt 'helpless' during searchJohnny Glynn, the father of one of the young women rescued yesterday off the coast of Galway, has expressed his gratitude to all of those involved in the search and rescue operation for his daughter Ellen and niece Sara.
Trump promotes false birther theory about Kamala HarrisUS President Donald Trump has said he had heard Democratic vice-presidential running mate Kamala Harris was not eligible to serve, stoking a false claim echoing the baseless "birther" theory he promoted about Barack Obama.
World's oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in zooMuja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries - all while never leaving a tiny pool in Belgrade's zoo for 83 years, making him the world's oldest captive alligator.
Brazil death toll from Covid-19 passes 105,000Brazil has now registered 3,224,876 cases of the virus since the pandemic began, while the official death toll from Covid-19 has risen to 105,463, according to ministry data.
Laois, Offaly, Kildare businesses to get extra supportsBusinesses in Laois, Offaly and Kildare are expected to be provided with extra grant aid of up to €5,000 to help mitigate the impact of the local restrictions in the region.
New grant to give up to €1,000 to sole tradersApplications have opened for the newly revamped Enterprise Support Grant, designed to assist the self-employed as they get back on their feet following Covid-19.
Afghan authorities begin release of Taliban prisonersAfghan authorities said they had started to release 400 Taliban prisoners, the final hurdle in long-delayed peace talks between the two warring sides, even as President Ashraf Ghani warned they were a "danger to the world".
Michael Jordan sneakers sell for $615,000 at auctionA pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn sneakers have sold for $615,000 at Christie's auction house, shattering a record set just months ago by the sale of another pair of the basketball legend's shoes.
New Zealand extends Auckland virus lockdown by 12 daysHealth officials in New Zealand have said the country's resurgent coronavirus outbreak has spread beyond Auckland, in a significant setback to efforts to contain the infection.
'God bless those fishermen' - relief over Galway rescueThe grandmother of the two cousins who were found safe and well after spending 15 hours at sea has spoken of her overwhelming joy and relief at the positive end to what she described as "a nightmare".
Paddleboarding cousins recovering after sea rescueTwo cousins are recovering in hospital in Galway after being rescued by a local fisherman, southwest of Inis Oírr, having spent 15 hours in the water.
