But Mr Trump has not offered any details about how the US might respond and it was not clear if his comments on Wednesday indicated he would hold off on action. "We've been told that the killing in Iran is stopping - it's stopped - it's stopping," Mr Trump said at the White House while signing executive orders and legislation. "And there's no plan for executions, or an execution, or executions - so I've been told that on good authority." The comments stand as a direct challenge to Mr Trump, who warned Iran about executions in an interview with CBS aired on Tuesday. "We will take very strong action," Mr Trump said.

Ireland has a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change the State’s education system, Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has said. Speaking at the launch of the National Conversation on Education in Dublin on Wednesday, Ms Naughton said the outcome of the process will “help shape Ireland’s education system for decades to come”. Speaking about some of the challenges facing education and young people, the minister singled out the advent of artificial intelligence. Stressing the importance of early education, she said: “The earlier we provide access to education for children, the better the outcome for the child. He said this is a “crucial” area that needs to be examined in order to ensure the State has “an education system fit for purpose”.

Enoch Burke arrived outside Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath on Thursday morning after being released from prison on Wednesday. Mr Burke rejected the reasons given by the judge for his release when he appeared before the court via videolink. As he walked out of Mountjoy Prison on Wednesday, Mr Burke repeated comments he made in court rejecting the judge’s reasoning for releasing him. Mr Burke indicated to the court several times that he would attend Wilson’s Hospital School when released. Mr Burke then accused the court of an “outstanding U-turn” and of hypocrisy by choosing to release him from prison.

ESRI study found those who hold inaccurate beliefs about immigration are significantly more likely to cite it as a major national issue. Photograph: Mirsad Sarajlic/Getty ImagesThe majority of people in Ireland overestimate the number of migrants living in the State, according to a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The misperception is “strongly associated with negative attitudes to immigration”, it found. 'Most people in Ireland continue to hold broadly positive attitudes toward immigration'. “While most people do not hold negative attitudes toward immigration, those who do tend to strongly underestimate migrants’ economic contribution,” he said.

Outside of the asylum system, some 9,600 US citizens moved to Ireland in the 12 months to April 2025. Photograph: iStockThe number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland increased more than fourfold last year compared to 2024, new figures from the Department of Justice show. Ninety-four US citizens sought asylum in Ireland in 2025, up from 22 the year before. Ms Bray moved with her three dogs and a cat after an almost year-long process to secure her visa and find somewhere to live. The Trump administration was a “huge” reason for their emigration, said Ms McLoughlin, who works in clinical research.

A furious ANZ customer whose access to her bank account was blocked after she refused to answer privacy questions has taken matters into her own hands. TikTok user @auroracrystalsbyambre said she planned on withdrawing all her money from her ANZ account after she refused to fill out the Know Your Customer survey. 'My bank account was blocked by ANZ because I decided to not participate in the Know Your Customer. Know Your Customer (KYC) is what ANZ uses to identify who someone is and verify a customer's details. Once ANZ eventually allowed her seven-day access to her money, she said she moved it into another account so she could withdraw the cash.

Photograph: iStockA couple who sought to terminate their tenancy after finding it “impossible” to pay high rents alongside new childcare costs have been ordered to pay more than €3,400 after failing to provide proper notice. Mr McHugh said that after the birth of their child, they found it “impossible” to pay the monthly rent of €1,900 alongside new childcare costs. However, Mr Condron told the tribunal no formal notice was given by the couple, and the agent messaged by Mr McHugh had left the management agency a year before. He argued he was entitled to a further €3,423 in rent for the required notice period of 56 days, which Mr McHugh described as “gouging and deeply unfair”. It added that Mr Condron was entitled to retain the couple’s security deposit of €1,900 due to non-payment of one month’s rent.

West Ham look at Coventry centre back who is excelling under LampardWest Ham have added Coventry City's highly rated centre back Bobby Thomas to their list of defensive targets. West Ham have also discussed Jamaal Lascelles at Newcastle United and Sporting Braga’s Bright Arrey-Mbi, who used to be on Chelsea’s books, among others. Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, long admired by West Ham is wanted by Wolfsburg. Gallagher's replacementAtletico Madrid have targeted Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes as a replacement for Conor Gallagher who yesterday completed his £34m move to Tottenham. Experience on Hammers' agendaNewcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has emerged as a potential target for West Ham.

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Geaney works for FanDuel, the American arm of Flutter Entertainment’s business, as a college basketball trader. Pictured are AIB ambassadors Michael Geaney (Dingle) and Ruaidhrí Fallon (St Brigid’s) ahead of Sunday's AIB All-Ireland Club SFC final. I think it's quite a niche for someone in Ireland to have such an interest in college basketball.”Transferring to a Dublin club was never an option. There's less pressure and a bit more freedom.”The notion that moving to Dublin could hurt his chances with Dingle was never a consideration. “I was based at home since I was probably 23 or 24, working at the family pub,” he says.

In 2018, the Greek authorities arrested Mr Binder, then age 24, and detained him for more than 100 days before releasing him on bail. “The uncertainty has scared people away from doing search and rescue,” Mr Binder previously told the Irish Examiner. Mr Binder was born in Germany but moved to Castlegregory, Co Kerry, at the age of 5. But practically in Greece the maximum sentence a person can serve is 20 years, Mr Kesses said. “Back in 2018 there was a perception that the humanitarian agents were a pull factor in migrant smuggling,” Mr Kesses said.

Arsenal defeat shows Liam Rosenior exactly how much he has to change at ChelseaCHELSEA 2-3 ARSENAL: The Gunners will take an advantage into their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, but a one-goal lead doesn't truly reflect their dominanceView 3 Images Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior after Chelsea's defeat to Arsenal (Image: )This was some baptism of fire for Liam Rosenior. Gyokeres scored, provided an assist and it was one of his best games in an Arsenal shirt as Mikel Arteta finally ended his semi final curse. ‌It was also another brilliant advert for this competition as Newcastle and Manchester City served up a cracker in their semi final 24 hours earlier. Chelsea handed instant verdict over 'offside' Arsenal goal in Carabao Cup semi READ MORE :When is the Carabao Cup final? Pedro Neto did brilliantly down the right, put over a cross to substitute Garnacho who drilled into the net with Arsenal’s defence fully stretched.

As parents to a 12-year-old, we are currently in the throes of choosing a secondary school. With two secondary schools in our catchment area, we’re told we’re lucky. “Secondary students are growing mentally and physically, and their interests can often change. And if they don’t have programmes that might be of interest to children, parents should inquire about them. My girls’ secondary school added a drama and musical theatre programme.

Now, a study has revealed the main factors contributing to remaining single – and it's bad news for those who went to university. Analysis revealed that those who were likely to remain single for longer included people with higher levels of education. Living with parents was also linked with a higher likelihood of remaining single, as well as people who were unhappier. 'Overall, our findings show that remaining single for a prolonged period in young adulthood is associated with moderate risks to well–being,' Dr Krämer said. A recent study revealed that single people who want children actually prefer older–looking partners.

There are the lighthouses for sure, on the field and in the backroom team, for All-Ireland Club SFC finalists Dingle. Who better to characterise the essential ingredients that frame this remarkable journey from West Kerry to Croke Park? “When you’re nine points down in a game, and then you go 10 points down in a game, maybe the worst thing that happened to Ballyboden was them getting that goal. I’m sure they went in at half time, and the manager said, ‘It’s 0-0, Dingle will come at you’. Of Sunday’s final opponents, St Bridget’s, O’Connor muses: “They’re a good kicking team, great individual skills, great marking abilities, very crisp in the tackle.”