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Martin and Sunak discuss Northern Ireland Protocol and Ukraine in first call

The Taoiseach and the prime minister reiterated their commitment to a strong British-Irish relationship and looked forward to an early opportunity to meet

Daniel McConnell: Boris Johnson is not a normal prime minister, and his days are numbered

world

How does the UK Prime Minister lead the country from self-isolation?

general

Twitter reacts to Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson

comment-analysis

Brexit is not just Theresa May’s disaster – Britain’s whole political class has failed a nation

columnists

Would talks go better if we knew the real Theresa?

Big opportunity for food exporters lies in Japan

Our most important market in Asia is currently creating headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2019

Belgian prime minister to visit Louth/Down border

The Prime Minister of Belgium is visiting Co Louth today to see for himself the impact that a hard border might have.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Theresa May to meet new Polish prime minister as EC probes justice reforms

Theresa May is flying into the heart of a massive European storm as she visits Poland for talks with the eastern European country’s new prime minister.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

Benjamin Netanyahu urging other countries to follow US in recognising Jerusalem as capital

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has urged other countries to follow the US in recognising Jerusalem as its capital.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2017

Report: Police would have questioned former PM Edward Heath over child sex allegations

Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath would be questioned over allegations that he raped and indecently assaulted boys as young as 10 were he alive today, a controversial police report has said.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2017

No ‘Market Mayhem’ even as hard Brexit still likely outcome

Financial markets took the surprise failure of UK Prime Minister Theresa May to secure a Commons majority on the chin, amid a prediction the UK was still relentlessly heading toward a hard Brexit.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2017

Poland's prime minister hurt in car crash

Poland's prime minister is said to be in a "good condition" after being injured in a car crash in her home town.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Bill English to succeed John Key as New Zealand's Prime Minister

New Zealand's finance minister Bill English will be sworn in as the country's 39th prime minister on Monday after his colleagues chose him as their new leader.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Cazeneuve becomes French PM as Valls quits to focus on presidential election

Bernard Cazeneuve has taken over as France's Prime Minister after Manuel Valls stepped down to focus on running for president in next year's election.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

Italy declares state of emergency for area affected by earthquake

Italy's Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency in the area affected by the earthquake which killed at least 267 people.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2016

Russian teachers’ fury at comments about pay

A petition calling on Russia’s president to sack Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, whose comments about teachers’ pay sparked outrage earlier this week, has attracted more than 160,000 signatures.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Turkey sends second document to US seeking Cleric's arrest over coup

Turkey's justice minister has sent a document to the United States seeking the arrest of cleric Fethullah Gulen, who lives in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania and whom Ankara accuses of instigating an attempted coup on July 15.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

Theresa May wields the axe on David Cameron’s allies

Theresa May has carried out a cull of some of David Cameron’s closest allies in a shake-up of the UK government which saw promotions for women and Brexiteers.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

David Cameron signs off with some advice on EU

David Cameron signed off as British prime minister with advice for successor Theresa May to keep the UK “as close to the European Union as possible”.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

Malcolm Turnbull claims victory after week of limbo

Australia’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has at last claimed victory in a dramatically close national election that has left the country in limbo for more than a week.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Theresa May wins support of ministerial colleague in bid for Prime Minister position

Britain’s minister for defence, Michael Fallon, has backed Theresa May in her bid to become leader of the Tory party and the next prime minister.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

The UK is guaranteed its second female Prime Minister as May and Leadsom make the shortlist

Home Secretary, Theresa May and Junior Energy Minister, Andrea Leadsom will guarantee the UK its second female Prime Minister in its history.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

UK politicians to begin voting for David Cameron's replacement

In the UK conservative party politicians will begin voting today to replace David Cameron as their leader and British Prime Minister.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

Andrea Leadsom is the latest to put herself forward for the job of UK Prime Minister

Leave campaigner Andrea Leadsom has put her name in the hat for the Conservative leadership.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

‘Candidate for change’ Michael Gove opens his campaign for prime minister

Michael Gove has declared himself “the candidate for change” as he set out his pitch to become Britain’s Conservative leader and prime minister.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Brexit win may have cost ‘Teflon politician’ Boris Johnson the job he coveted

Boris Johnson long seemed to be a “Teflon politician”, walking unscathed from gaffes and mishaps that might have destroyed a more conventional man’s career.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Boris Johnson: The next leader ‘cannot be me’

Theresa May now favourite to be UK’s next prime minister

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Michael Gove in U-turn for prime minister

He has pronounced himself incapable of running the country and even offered to sign his lack of ambition for Downing Street in blood, but Michael Gove has found new faith in his own abilities.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Ex-employee of Israeli PM's wife 'wins court case against her'

A former employee of the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a court case against her alleging mistreatment, according to reports.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Israeli police 'recommend indicting Sara Netanyahu in funds inquiry'

A police investigation has recommended indicting the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over misuse of state funds and inflated household spending, according to media reports.

Sun, 29 May, 2016

Slovakia's prime minister warns against large Muslim presence in his country

Slovakia's prime minister says his country is not a suitable place for Muslims to live because they could change centuries-long traditions.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ally appointed prime minister of Turkey

Turkey’s prime minister formally submitted his resignation yesterday, paving the way for his replacement by a trusted ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who immediately expressed allegiance to the Turkish leader and vowed to follow his path.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Turkish prime minster to resign

Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced his resignation, paving the way for the country’s president to pursue a tighter grip on power.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

Review on how the prison system treats pregnant women

The British Prime Minister has called for a review of the way the prison system treats pregnant women, after figures showed 100 babies spent time behind bars in the UK last year.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2016

Iraq PM: Foreign troops not needed on the ground to fight IS

Iraq’s prime minister has said his country’s forces are capable of defeating Islamic State group without the help of foreign combat forces.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

David Cameron sets Commons vote to start air strikes in Syria

David Cameron is to start the countdown to UK military action in Syria by telling Cabinet colleagues he is recommending a House of Commons vote on Wednesday on air strikes against the Islamic State terror group.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Turkish president asks Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form new government

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reappointed Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form a new government after his party’s victory in the elections on November 1.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Fire backlash forces Romanian PM Victor Ponta to resign

Romania’s prime minister Victor Ponta quit in a surprise move that will lead to the formation of a new cabinet, after street protesters demanded cabinet resignations as the death toll from a weekend Bucharest nightclub fire climbed.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Justin Trudeau sworn in as Canada's new prime minister

Justin Trudeau has been sworn in as Canada’s prime minister, following in the footsteps of his charismatic father.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

224 dead following Russian plane crash

Latest Update: 12.50pm

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Alexis Tsipras puts austerity reform package before Greek Parliament

Left-wing prime minister Alexis Tsipras today faces his first test in the Greek parliament since a bailout rebellion split his party and triggered a snap general election last month.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015