Forests transformed into recreational spaces and new woodlands to encourage native species and diversity are part of a plan announced by Coillte.
The US Senate confirmed a controversial judicial nominee over objections from civil rights groups and Democrats who criticised President Donald Trump's pick as being hostile to the LGBT community.
A former Shannon-based business executive is one of four people accused of being involved in a multimillion dollar scam, mainly targeting elderly victims.
Tory leadership underdog Jeremy Hunt insists he can cause an upset by defeating Boris Johnson, despite only narrowly securing his place in the final stage of the contest.
Sweden's prosecution authority said yesterday it would not appeal a court ruling rejecting a formal request that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange be detained while an allegation of rape is investigated.
An official commission has advised France to legalise cannabis to "take back control" of the black market.
Kim Jong-Un has suggested he is becoming impatient with stalled denuclearisation talks in remarks aimed at Donald Trump ahead of next week's G20 summit.
