It's on! Taoiseach Simon Harris announces general election for 29 November

The announcement comes after weeks of speculation.

Energised but can they win? What it's like to attend the Democratic National Convention

Are Irish-Americans sad to see the end of Joe Biden’s presidency? Well, no

Kamala Harris used the biggest speech of her life to lay out a prosecutorial case against Trump

Harris used the speech to appeal to Middle America and undecided voters in November’s election.

Democrats didn’t know who Tim Walz was a month ago. Now, they’re his biggest fans

The Democratic nominee for vice president has made an unusual impact on voters in a short space of time.

The Obamas' joint attack on Donald Trump signals a big change in tone from the Democrats

“Here’s a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.”

'Trump's the loser!': Biden's final convention speech was feisty, combative, and very, very late

The outgoing president used his speech to set out a vision for what he’d like to happen after his presidency.

Two people dead, including the shooter, after gunshots fired at Donald Trump during rally

The former US president appeared to be bleeding from his ear as agents escorted him from the stage.

Well, that was dramatic. Here's what to know about what happened in the UK election

Spoiler: there were more shades of grey than perhaps were expected.

What it was like in the room when the Stardust verdict was announced

A member of staff discreetly slid packets of tissues onto the tables where some of the family members were sitting.

Israeli president apologises for deaths of Gaza seven aid workers in strike

Tributes paid to 'deeply committed' former Taoiseach John Bruton who has died