It was once a term only used among people interested in stock markets and investing, now 'Initial Public Offering' or IPO has become a buzz word.

US and Pakistani leaders forecast a signing today of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the US and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.

Grenfell bereaved and survivors will gather together today, nine years on from the fatal fire, for what is the final anniversary before the tower block is completely demolished.

Scotland will look to emerge from a group stage for the first time in their history, with Haiti first up in Group C.

A man in his 30s has been charged in connection with an investigation into the death a man in Co Leitrim on Thursday.

Ciara Mageean says she is determined to "fit as much living into the years I have left" as she spoke about her stage four cancer diagnosis.

Workers have removed US President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, less than six months after it went up.

Europe Editor Tony Connelly analyses the EU Migration Pact, described as one of the most complex and contested pieces of European legislation in many years.

One of Ireland's most popular singers, Mary Black, is performing her final solo gig tonight in Dublin's Vicar Street.

Ireland is welcoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "home", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins an official two-day visit to Ireland this morning.

Scotland moved top of Group C in their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Haiti in Foxborough.

The United States and Iran signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

The United States are the last of three co-hosts to get their World Cup underway as they welcome Paraguay to SoFi Stadium in California.

Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener with Panama on Wednesday.

A 25-year-old man is facing three charges in connection with the violence in Dublin almost two weeks ago that resulted in the fatal stabbing of another man, after a fourth charge was withdrawn today.

Gardaí are liaising with Spanish authorities after the brother of an Irish sports star was reported missing in Spain.

When a man was seriously injured in a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night, footage of the incident spread rapidly online

Scotland fan Kevin Corcoran on the expectation the side can see action beyond the group stage at a World Cup.

British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88

The Canadian Prime Minister is concluding his two-day official visit to Ireland with a trip to his ancestral homeland in County Mayo.

Australia and Turkey meet in the second game in the USA's group.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has paid tribute to a general who "helped forge" Northern Ireland's peace process.

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced the party will move legislation in the Dáil next week to remove the mandatory three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy.

Around 5,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast city centre following days of unrest provoked by a knife attack earlier this week.

Switzerland will decide tomorrow on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million in a referendum

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes on the country's south shortly after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for 20 locations including the city of Nabatieh ahead of raids there.

Tech firms have pushed their staff to go 'all-in' on artificial intelligence in an attempt to boost productivity and cut costs - but it ended up having the opposite effect, writes Adam Maguire.

One of Ireland's most popular singers, Mary Black, is performing her final solo gig tonight in Dublin's Vicar Street.

A woman has been seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach, in the ⁠latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia's coast.

Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup group opener at New York/New Jersey stadium.

The US and Iran have signalled an agreement to end the war is close and the US expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

European Union nations have agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine next week, officially launching the process for the war-torn country to eventually join the world's biggest trading bloc.

A report into governance in Bord Bia has found that the chairman Larry Murrin is viewed positively by the vast majority of board members.

The UN Migration Agency has described the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum as an opportunity to move beyond crisis-driven responses and implement a more predictable, fair and effective approach across Europe.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called the FAI's decision to move Ireland's upcoming men's football international against Israel to a neutral venue as "cowardly".

A bloodstained jacket worn by a crèche worker who was stabbed during an incident on Parnell Street in Dublin has been shown to the jury in the trial of Riad Bouchaker.

A lottery vendor has been sentenced in Spain to three-and-a-half years in prison for cheating the ⁠winner of a €4.7 million jackpot out of his prize in 2012, court documents show.

British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88

US and Pakistani leaders forecast a signing today of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the US and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.

Irish Catholic Bishops have described as unfortunate, efforts to widen the current law on abortion.

The Government is to introduce a new Derelict Property Tax in 107 cities and towns across the State.

The winningest team in World Cup history, Brazil, get their bid for a sixth title underway tonight when they face Morocco in their opening Group C clash...

Three teams will be eliminated from the All-Ireland SFC today with four games unfolding in Round 2A and 2B

The daughter of the Aga Khan, the co-owner of stolen racehorse Shergar, said the animal was killed "in an awful way" and a ransom was never paid to avoid the prospect of the money getting into the wrong hands.

We've all sat through film credits, spotted titles like "Key Grip" or "Best Boy", and wondered what on earth they actually do.

Dónal Ryan examines FIFA's record-breaking World Cup which is being co-hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada and the implications that soaring costs are having on fans hoping to attend.

This weekend's official visit by the Canadian prime minister to the country of his forebears comes at a significant time for both Ireland and Canada.

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Ireland this weekend, he will be presented with a 90-page, leather bound book packed with his family history

A woman was seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach, authorities said, in the ⁠latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia's coast.

President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

Canadian technology company OpenText has announced a €105 million investment that will create 400 new jobs at its sites in Cork and Galway over the next three years.

The British Ambassador to Ireland has said it is hugely important that Britain and Ireland work together at sea to protect subsea cables from people who would want to do them harm.

The FAI has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be moved from the Aviva Stadium to a neutral venue in October.

The Fórsa trade union has confirmed that planned industrial action by perfusionists next week has been paused.

When a man was seriously injured in a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night, footage of the incident spread rapidly online

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man outside a police station on a busy street in Barcelona, according to reports from several local media outlets.

The Teaching Council will hold a Fitness to Teach inquiry concerning Enoch Burke next week.

Civilian staff in An Garda Síochána, represented by the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants, are to be balloted for industrial action in a dispute over the advertisement of posts.