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Two "diametrically opposed" accounts of how Johnny Depp lost the top of his middle finger in a heated row with ex-wife Amber Heard are at the centre of his libel...

More GAA infrastructure will be made available in the battle against Covid-19 with Cork County Board confirming that Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be at the HSE's disposal, writes Donnchadh Boyle.

A woman said it "would be great" to work with Alex Salmond again - a year after she alleges he attempted to rape her, a court has heard.

Netflix subscription sorted? Check. RTE Player cued up? Check. Freezer full? Check. Full supply of loo roll stored away? Check. Skype credit bought? Dog walked (while keeping a safe distance...

Joni Mitchell knew all about it. "Don't it always seem to go," she sang, all the way back in 1970, "that you don't know what you've got til it's gone?"

A number of tech and telecoms companies are set to cut prices and hand out cash as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.

'Closeageddon' is how analysts at Jefferies are describing the retail store shutterings in the US.

Food-to-go group Greencore said it is trading "broadly in line with expectations" five months into its financial year.

Ireland's hotels could play a "key role" in managing the coronavirus crisis, according to property firm Savills.

The news that Irish racing will continue behind closed doors has been met with different opinions, but those within the industry are breathing a sigh of relief that life goes...

All Brown Thomas, BT2 and Arnotts stores in Ireland closed from 5pm yesterday and will remain shut until further notice due to the coronavirus.

The economic crash caused by Covid-19 is spreading even faster than the virus itself. By Monday morning, it was estimated that 140,000 people had lost their jobs in hotels, bars...

US president Donald Trump's threat to coax American drug and medical device firms "back home" could weaken a cornerstone of Ireland's economy - and even slow creation of vaccines for...

Covid-19 is presenting unique and unprecedented challenges for employers who have to grapple with often complex HR and data protection related issues in a rapidly escalating crisis.

China has recorded no new cases of Covid-19 in the virus epicentre Wuhan or in the surrounding Hubei province, officials said.

Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred to a state prison in New York as he begins to serve his sentence for rape and sexual assault, officials said.

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs will give health workers free access to their hotels from this weekend in a show of solidarity during the coronavirus outbreak.

OVER 50,000 laid off workers have applied for the Government's new emergency pandemic unemployment payment.

President Trump does not think calling Covid-19 the “Chinese virus” puts Asian Americans at risk of retaliation, despite growing reports they are facing virus-related discrimination.

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is expected to offer some clarity on planning for the Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams in light of the coronavirus crisis, before the weekend.

Runners missing out on a race because of coronavirus are being offered the chance to compete for a medal virtually.

NAVAL Service vessels are being deployed to Dublin, Cork and Galway as 'one-stop-shops' to support Covid-19 testing.

A five-year-old who designed an outrageous football shirt has seen his design come to life thanks to social media.

FINANCE Minister Paschal Donohoe has said the country is now facing very significant job losses and will likely record a budget deficit this year.

US special representative Zalmay Khalilzad said on Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic adds urgency to prisoner releases agreed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government and the Taliban. They were slated to...

THE leader's direct address to the nation - bar during an election or referendum - is not often used in the way we do our politics.

Ryanair has announced it may suspend all flights except those providing “essential connectivity”, due to the coronavirus.

Schools in Northern Ireland will close to pupils from 5pm today, although teachers will attend for another two days following the coronavirus outbreak, Stormont sources have said.

The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has surged in the last 24 hours by 475 to 2,978, an increase of 19pc, the biggest jump in numerical...

The UK markets dived further into the red as even the plummeting pound failed to come to the rescue of the country's biggest firms.

TDs and senators have been told they will not be able to vote in Leinster House for the forthcoming Seanad election.

HUNDREDS of public servants will move to new jobs to deal with a surge in social welfare claims and help with contact tracing for three months.

RTÉ will begin broadcasting Mass on weekdays from tomorrow in response to restrictions placed on public gatherings amid coronavirus concerns.

Bernie Sanders' US presidential campaign on Wednesday swiftly denied a report that he was abandoning his White House bid after bruising losses to Joe Biden in the most recent round...

The boss of high street jewellery firm Ramsdens is expecting an upswing in workers selling their gold or pawning their jewellery for cash as coronavirus forces many businesses to close...

Israel closed off Palestinian-administered areas of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday to limit the spread of the coronavirus, according to officials from both sides. “From today, a closure has...

Health Minister Simon Harris said 24,000 people have responded to the HSE recruitment campaign for healthcare workers to cope with the demands of the coronavirus crisis.

The Swiss government said on Wednesday it was extending to Spain entry restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The restrictions will also apply with immediate effect to...

Hotels across the country could be used to provide rest and recuperation bases close to hospitals for frontline staff combatting the coronavirus, the Irish Independent has learned.

The United States has targeted a number of Chinese, Hong Kong and South African companies in a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions regarding petrochemicals, the US State Department said in...