When the US warplane dropped a 4,400kg atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and 43 seconds later it detonated 600 metres above the city, ...

There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved ...

On the morning of 6 August 1945, most of Hiroshima was destroyed when the US dropped its first atomic bomb directly over the ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is attending Expo 25 in Osaka, Japan - a global exhibition of cutting-edge technology and industry ...

An increase in childcare places must happen quickly, along with reducing the cost to parents, the Taoiseach has said.

European credibility has “taken a hit” as a result of the lack of action by the EU over the “slaughter in Gaza”, the ...

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country. The taoiseach took journalists, opposition ...

Simon Harris will become Ireland's next taoiseach (prime minister). Aged 37, he is the country's youngest ever leader. His appointment follows Leo Varadkar's official resignation on Monday. After ...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking on the steps of Government Buildings Dublin as he addressing the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions. Photograph: leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a degree of normality and hope is returning to life in Ireland as he confirmed the planned reopening of society and economy from May 10th.