Plans for a large-scale mosque in West Dublin have been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála in spite of local opposition.

The independent statehood of the Vatican City allows Pope Francis to be a neutral voice of conscience for all of the peoples across the world, writes TP O’Mahony

Thousands of girls and young women trapped in gangs are living “desperate lives” where rape is considered normal.

One of Britain’s most senior police officers said today we are “addicted to violence”, claiming abuse within the home “is the single greatest cause of harm in society”.

Embattled insurance giant Aviva is this week expected to announce proposals to shut or sell a raft of divisions as part of a major turnaround plan.