Carol O’Callaghan explores the ever-evolving Irish design collection at the National Museum of Ireland.

As Star Trek: Discovery returns to Netflix, one of the popular show’s stars tells Ed Power why

A High Court judge has disqualified Independent TD Mick Wallace from involvement in companies for six years arising from his stewardship of the affairs of his construction company, M.J. Wallace.

A High Court judge has ruled certain documents sought by TD Mick Wallace and his son, Sasha, to defend a fund’s application for disqualification orders against them under the Companies Act are either unnecessary or irrelevant.

A wine bar and restaurant company co-owned by TD Mick Wallace made a profit of €40,000 last year, although the firm’s debts continued to grow by €63,732 to nearly €400,000.

Complete with pout and accent.

A group of a dozen comfort dogs and their handlers have travelled from Illinois to Orlando to offer what help they can to all those affected by the shooting.

US first lady Michelle Obama showed off her vocal chops at the South by Southwest Music Festival, but drew disappointed sighs when she told the crowd she has no plans to run for president.

Interesting renovations are making a comback again as money begins to circulate once more. Ellie O’Byrne looks at three unusual renovations that blend creative flair with solid business sense.

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GOD be good to the poor Obamas abroad in the White House! 

Obama’s daughters famously rolled their eyes at their father’s attempts to crack a joke on stage. Dave Robbins knows how Barack feels — his daughter is 10 and already he’s been dubbed an ‘embarrassing dad’. 

US first lady Michelle Obama delighted a group of inner-city London schoolgirls with a personal message that education is “the ultimate key” and “the world needs more girls like you”.

Barack Obama says the US would “walk away” from nuclear talks with Iran if there’s no acceptable deal.

Thousands of people have gathered in Selma, Alabama, ahead of a speech by President Barack Obama at the 50th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights movement.

The widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has told an inquiry into his death that he would not have acquired the nuclear materials that killed him.

The widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has told the inquiry into his death that he believed Vladimir Putin was involved in “criminal conduct”.

The widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has told the inquiry into his death that she has not spoken to his father since he branded him a “traitor”.

Shakira has named her newborn son Sasha Piqué Merbarak.

A long-awaited public inquiry into the death of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko is finally set to open today, more than eight years after his death.

A man has come forward to say he was responsible for the drone that crashed in the White House grounds.

A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle of the night while President Barack Obama and the first lady were in India – but his spokesman said that it posed no threat.

She was a brilliant lawyer who taught young students how to prepare for mock trials. He was the beloved manager of a chocolate shop and cafe who was known for putting his staffers' needs first.

Even the President isn't immune from eye-rolls.

Even the President of the United States isn’t safe from the teenage eye-roll and disdainful arm-crossing.

Three schoolgirls from Kinsale have been listed by Time magazine as among the 25 Most Influential Teens of the Year.

MUSIC NEWS: Hozier is in Mitchelstown this weekend, and has also released a video of a duet with Karen Cowley on his single ‘In A Week’ that was recorded at Kilkenny Castle.

The widow of murdered spy Alexander Litvinenko said she does not believe a public inquiry into his death has been sparked by international tension with Russia.

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Islamic extremists blew up a bridge, killed an unknown number of people, and abducted the wife and children of a retired police officer in north-east Nigeria over the weekend as as an international effort got underway to rescue 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants.

US President Barack Obama poked fun at himself and what he called a hard year but aimed his most caustic humour at Washington gridlock when the political and media elites gathered at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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A Wicklow car hire service was paid over €82,000 ($114,000) to ferry around the US first lady, her two daughters, and entourage during a short visit to Dublin last June.

Far from his native Waterville and even further from the corridors of Croke Park power where telephone number broadcasting deals are struck, there is a Kerryman trying to make a difference in New York.

Don't miss the new Irish Sitcom The Walshes on RTE One at 10.15pm.

US First Lady Michelle Obama is planning a week-long visit to China this month, her first trip to the Asian economic powerhouse.

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Michelle Obama, who turns 50 tomorrow, isn’t ruling out using plastic surgery or Botox in the future.

Her physical presence transcends fashion and projects natural power. Her easy warmth and confidence seem unlimited, as is her ability to connect with ordinary people. As Michelle Obama turns 50, Suzanne Harrington pays tribute to the First Lady

Obama gift mistakenly find its way to woman’s home