The “Made in Europe” plan is an attempt to prevent China from hollowing out fledgling European industries involved in the climate transition over the coming decades, by adding new restrictions on inward investment which Brussels officials have tailored to target Beijing.

Pedro Sanchez has hit back at Donald Trump’s criticisms of Madrid’s refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran.

Ireland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe, with 51% of adults praying at least once a week, a new study has found. The study, Turning the Tide? Recent Religious Trends on the Island of Ireland,

Paris Texas was packed as the St Patrick’s Festival was officially launched in Kilkenny. Described as ‘the big festival in a small city’ a number of city venues will host events from March 14 to 17. The festival was opened by the Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Cavanagh,

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will face a retrial from 14 April on a rape charge on which a jury previously deadlocked, his publicist has said.

Trainer Evan Williams allegedly attacked a dog walker “with force” after wrongly believing he was a rural criminal, a court heard on Wednesday. The Vale of Glamorgan handler denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Martin Dandridge,

Searches were carried out at a number of locations in the town, as part of Operation Tara  Cocaine, cash and a small quantity of cash was found during a number of searches in the area. Picture: An Garda Síochána Gardaí carried out searches under warrant at a number of locations in Bantry on Tuesday.

Author of Life Begins in Leitrim says ordinary people in Iran and Kurdistan are seeking freedom after decades under an oppressive regime.