Robert PlummerBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesVenezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, but the industry has been starved of investmentAfter US President Donald Trump oversaw the seizure of his Venezuelan…
Andy GiddingsWest MidlandsGetty ImagesThe study visited five primary schools and five secondary schools in the areaA schools project has been learning about the effect poverty can have on children and…
John Devine/BBCMiguel Costa says many of his locals have made the switch from cod to tilapia but were "sceptical at first with a fish they had never heard of"Fenland chippies…
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced that it has opened an inquiry into X over the use of the AI tool Grok to generate sexualised images of adults and…
Arklow in Co Wicklow has been ranked as the best town in Ireland for work-life balance, according to new research. The study by Switcher.ie is based on a range of…
The Mercosur trade deal, which was controversially opposed by Ireland has "positive aspects" which will overcome its other features, the former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta said while on a…
A 24-hour strike involving healthcare assistants (HCAs) in HSE Home Support Services in Limerick and Clare, set for tomorrow, has been suspended to allow for talks after progress was made…
The Labour Party, as well as a number of trade unions and campaign groups, have called for stronger remote working rights for employees. A right to request remote working came…
British money manager Aberdeen will vote against the proposed €7.8 billion takeover of InPost by a consortium led by FedEx, saying the offer materially undervalues the parcel locker company. The…
The Heritage Council has intervened in the planning row over the revised €100m part-demolition and rejuvenation of the St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre and called on the City Council to…
Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations Updated / Monday, 16 Feb 2026 14:34 Investors are questioning whether heavy spending on AI will generate sufficient returns…
US owner Carlyle has pumped £150m into online retailer Very as part of a refinancing deal. The move comes as the private equity firm continues to seek a sale of…