US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross said the US government will extend a reprieve given to Huawei that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from US companies so that it can service existing customers, even as nearly 50 of its units were being added to a US economic blacklist.

There are many simple steps to help green tourism without limiting your horizons, says Thomas Breathnach

Garda figures appear to indicate a sharp rise in the quantity of cocaine being trafficked into the country, replicating trends across Europe.

We are one of the only EU countries in which greenhouse gases are rising and we are likely to miss our 2020 targets, writes Cara Augustenborg.

The European drug market appears to be experiencing a “surge” in the availability of high-purity cocaine, according to the EU drugs agency.

We’re living in a time of ‘savage capitalism’ and not only can the small retailers, with their rates and rents not keep up, but neither can we, the boys and girls, insects and animals, men and women, who must inhabit this earth for as long as she will have us, writes Joyce Fegan

In excess of €500m worth of drugs have been seized by European law enforcement agencies since the start of the year, reflecting a substantial increase in trafficking across the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

The Irish navy and air corps played a key role in the seizure of at least 500kg of cocaine in an international operation targeting a major drug-trafficking gang.

This is not a rant against cheerleading.

Bill ‘Dady’ Hogan, a 73-year-old retired cheesemaker, often thinks of Martin Luther King. 

Ireland has been awarded a prestigious international peace prize.

The draw has been held for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

90% of the people in the African nation have health insurance, and life expectancy has increased by 19 years since 2000, says Agnes Binagwaho

Several changes in the beliefs around electric vehicles are needed to ensure that growth in EV sales and usage continues, writes Monica Araya

At least 22 people have died in Central America as Tropical Storm Nate dumped heavy rain across the region.

Ireland has been named as one of the world’s ultimate storybook locations by the Lonely Planet.

Ireland has leaped above the UK for the first time in an annual global study of the most desirable emigration destinations.

Authorities in Costa Rica say they have released the 22-year-old Colombian man accused of threatening an attack at a concert by pop singer Ariana Grande.

Authorities in Costa Rica say they have arrested a 22-year-old Colombian man suspected of threatening to stage an attack at a concert by pop singer Ariana Grande.

The mother-of-three recently turned 38 and to celebrate the 'krew' jetted off to Costa Rica.

Stephen Graham’s character continues to search for evidence in real-life murder drama Little Boy Blue at 9pm on ITV on Monday.

Valentine’s Day will always be a special anniversary for Irish chocolate maker, writes Trish Dromey.

Sparks were flying at Cork Airport yesterday when an electrician, home for Christmas, dropped down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend waiting for him in arrivals.

Keepers have bred a critically endangered colour-changing frog by using artificial rain storms.

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Humans will have used up the Earth’s budget of natural resources for the year in less than eight months, environmental campaigners warn.

An American surfer was in serious but stable condition after he was attacked by a large crocodile at a popular tourist beach in Costa Rica.

BROADCASTER Hector Ó hEochagáin is on the move again to celebrate TG4’s 20th anniversary.

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US adventurer and animal enthusiast Coyote Peterson captured an amazing moment while trekking through the jungle in Costa Rica.

Diego Ulissi of Italy claimed his second win of the Giro d’Italia as Bob Jungels maintained his grip on the race leader’s pink jersey on yesterday’s 11th stage.

Denmark overtook Switzerland as the world’s happiest place, according to a report that urged nations regardless of wealth to tackle inequality and protect the environment.

Consumer demand for quality beef in the Chinese market is growing, says Bord Bia.

Following years of food scandals, from milk contaminated with an industrial chemical to the use of industrial dyes in eggs, and soya sauce made from hair clippings swept off salon floors, China has finally brought out a range of food safety regulations and legal penalties to clean up its food industry.

Swansea City 0 Arsenal 3<br>Joel Campbell was on the verge of leaving Arsenal in the summer after four, frustrating years at the Emirates. A switch to Besiktas had been planned and the 23-year-old Costa Rican international was poised to re-launch his career in Turkey.

Fyffes has announced the closure of its Irish defined benefit pension scheme; a move set to boost its annual operating profits by €1m.

CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver wants to live to be 100. Though he doesn’t pretend to have the secret of longevity, he has no doubt that a balanced diet, rich in vegetables and fruit, will reel back the years.

Check out our guide to the best TV shows on tonight.

Here's our pick on what to watch on the box tonight.

Après Match of the Day has the comedy crew delving into Ireland’s glorious soccer history on Monday.

They look after us all year — so where do Ireland’s top hoteliers take time out? Tony Clayton-Lea talks holidays of a lifetime with Francis Brennan, Kevin Dundon and more.