Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
New academic studies reveal Ireland's pubs are vanishing at alarming rates, threatening community cohesion and cultural heritage. Discover the sobering findings.
Hong Kong authorities charge three men and one woman for social media posts urging boycott of 'patriots-only' legislative election. Discover the legal implications.
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary greats in striking portraits. Featuring Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney and contemporary voices. Discover the stories behind the images.
Explore the remarkable story of Martin Mansergh's political allegiance, shaped by a 1920 family tragedy involving the Black and Tans. Discover the legacy of this key Fianna Fáil figure.
A night of celebration turned to tragedy as five young people died in a car crash near Dundalk. Read the full story on this heartbreaking incident.
The Irish government announces a radical plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 to tackle the housing crisis. Discover how this ambitious target will be achieved.
Sky's new docuseries 'Battle of the Irish Dancers' follows young competitors preparing for the World Irish Dancing Championships, exploring the evolution of the art form post-Riverdance. Discover the story behind the spectacular wigs and routines.
Minneapolis voters have delivered a decisive verdict in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing a new leader to guide the city through pivotal challenges and opportunities.
CNN is set to revolutionise election coverage with an exclusive streaming experience offering real-time access to anchors, producers, and decision desks during the 2025 US election night.
The Democratic Party achieves unprecedented victories across multiple states, marking significant firsts in American political history and reshaping the electoral landscape.
Escape to Arranmore Island, a hidden Irish gem offering stunning coastal scenery, rich Gaelic culture, and authentic island life just a short ferry ride from Donegal.
Stunning photographic chronicle captures the raw emotions, historic moments and political theatre as Americans head to the polls in the crucial 2025 election
Former US Navy pilot and federal prosecutor Mikie Sherrill makes political history by flipping New Jersey's governorship to Democratic control in a decisive election victory.
In a stunning political revolution, Zohran Mamdani defeats establishment favourite Andrew Cuomo to become NYC's first socialist mayor, marking a dramatic shift in American urban politics.
Former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor, defeating Republican challenger in a race that became a referendum on Trump's influence.
A Kentucky election official's abrupt resignation follows allegations of illegal voting in multiple states, raising questions about election integrity ahead of crucial contests.
Taoiseach Simon Harris makes poignant journey to Irish Memorial in Newfoundland, honouring centuries of Irish heritage and the tragic legacy of 19th century immigrants.
Donald Trump holds unexpected polling advantage over Democrats in crucial 2025 elections, with voter sentiment showing dramatic shifts in key battleground states.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Virginia, New York, New Jersey and California could determine the outcome of the 2025 US presidential election, with both parties facing critical challenges in traditional strongholds.
Westminster officials accused of undermining Irish farming sector with controversial policy decisions, sparking cross-border tensions and political backlash.
A Dublin man dubbed the 'Irish Maradona' has been sentenced to five years for an elaborate cancer scam that defrauded friends and family of €345,000 using shocking methods including inserting iPhone cables in his nose.
As the 2025 US presidential election approaches, abortion rights emerge as the defining issue that could determine control of state governments and the White House. Our analysis reveals which states are battlegrounds for reproductive freedom.
In a stunning political reversal, Zara Mamdani withdraws from New York City's mayoral contest, citing personal reasons and sparking speculation about the race's future direction.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.
Former President Donald Trump faces renewed legal pressure as Georgia officials subpoena his 2020 election records, revealing new details about efforts to overturn Biden's victory.
Ex-Trump aide Kash Patel reveals coordination with Matthew DePerno in Michigan to access voting machines in what critics call an unprecedented attempt to challenge election results.
Donald Trump faces mounting legal pressure as a Georgia judge schedules his election interference trial for August 2025, while federal cases continue to escalate ahead of potential 2024 election return.
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly makes history as Ireland's first left-wing president, defeating establishment favourites in a stunning political upset that redefines Irish politics.