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- Ireland among nations calling for Sudan war crimes probe February 18, 2026Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was one of 32 cosignatories of a statement which has denounced possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan during the nearly three-year war between the army and paramilitary rivals.
- Short-term rentals bill 'unworkable', committee hears February 18, 2026The Oireachtas Committee on Tourism has heard that the short-term rentals bill is "unworkable" and will "close down rural tourism".
- Skippers sought for bluefin tuna research February 18, 2026Charter skippers are being sought to support a scientific effort to study Atlantic bluefin tuna, the world's largest tuna species.
- Report examines fatal overdose in 2024 in Mountjoy February 18, 2026Prisoners surrendered hundreds of synthetic opioid tablets after a fatal overdose at Mountjoy Prison, a report has said.
- U2 release politically charged EP Days of Ash February 18, 2026U2 have released a brand-new six-track politically charged EP ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Environmental groups sue Trump administration February 18, 2026A coalition of environmental and health groups filed suit against the Trump administration's repeal of a key scientific finding that underpinned federal climate regulations.
- Former RTÉ Sport producer Michael O'Carroll dies aged 89 February 18, 2026Former RTÉ Sport producer and director Michael O'Carroll has died at the age of 89.
- Over 84,000 Ukrainians based in Ireland, CSO figures show February 18, 2026There are just over 84,000 Ukrainians based in Ireland according to the latest data released by the Central Statistics Office.
- IDF soldier killed in Gaza in 'friendly fire' incident February 18, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a soldier killed in Gaza died in a "friendly fire" incident.
