White House meeting lifts Ukraine, but tough road ahead

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18, 2025. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) When President Volodymyr Zelensky joined U.S. President Donald... Read more »

How could stamp duty and council tax be replaced with new ‘property taxes’?

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Limerick councillor hits out at ‘lack of delivery’ on affordable purchase housing

The Council says it will directly deliver 31 affordable purchase homes in 2025, of which 10 are earmarked for the city through the Affordable Housing Fund. FINE Gael councillor Dan McSweeney has... Read more »

An essential but largely unproductive meeting in Washington

The mission was uncertain, but worth attempting. On Monday, August 18, seven European leaders rushed to Washington in an unprecedented initiative to support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his talks with US... Read more »

Scotland, Wales and N Ireland party leaders unite to criticise Starmer over Israel-Gaza stance | Politics News

Party leaders in the UK’s devolved nations have called on Sir Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel and said waiting until September to recognise a Palestinian state is “far too... Read more »

TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content | UK News

TikTok and Instagram have been accused of targeting teenagers with suicide and self-harm content – at a higher rate than two years ago. The Molly Rose Foundation – set up by Ian... Read more »

Zelensky says he will discuss territory with Putin as Ukraine signals readiness for unconditional peace talks with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 18 that he will directly discuss territory with Russian President Vladimir Putin in potential peace talks, as Ukraine calls for unconditional negotiations. “(T)he question of territory... Read more »

‘The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed’: Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales | Pop and rock

‘It’s often dealing with quite elemental things,” says the vocalist Gwretsien Ferch Lisbeth of Tristwch y Fenywod’s music. “The sense of being in an ancient landscape; or the enchanted, sapphic feeling of... Read more »

Sizzling September savings with Travel Department for two days only!

September is an ideal time to visit some of the world’s most captivating travel destinations. As summer crowds dwindle and the weather becomes more pleasant, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover new cultures,... Read more »

Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England | Birds

After more than 150 years, golden eagles could be set to return to England, as a study is expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support the reintroduction of the... Read more »