Research to be presented to the European Congress on Obesity in Spain next month proposes new cut-off points for overweight and obesity in this group. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel ...

saying: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.” Below is a selection of pictures from his life. IN THIS SECTION ...

A Bank of England policymaker has said US trade tariffs are more likely to push down on UK inflation than to push it up, but that there are risks on both sides. Megan Greene told Bloomberg: “The ...

Myanmar was struck by its biggest earthquake in a century on Friday, collapsing buildings and triggering evacuations in neighbouring Vietnam and Thailand. The quake, which killed several people ...

Every year, thousands of visitors line the Tidal Basin and take beautiful photos of the display. This year, the warmest weather of the season so far has offered delightful conditions for capturing ...

Irish Ferries has partnered with Circle K to transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel on its Dublin Swift service on the Dublin to Holyhead route. This is the company's first vessel to use ...

Heartbreaking photos surfaced Sunday of the mother and her two little girls killed by an alleged speeding Brooklyn driver — as thousands mourned the victims at their funeral. “ ...

Over the past several days, Kentucky has seen significant levels of rainwater, causing severe flooding across the commonwealth. Flooding has already impacted some areas of Louisville, and the Ohio ...

The Irish Olympian playfully deemed it her own first Mother's Day alongside a pic of her and her pet dog. It comes as the 26-year-old continues to rehab a hamstring injury suffered at the European ...

Take a look below at some of the best pictures on an epic day for Irish sport. Rory McIlroy celebrates Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy drops to his knees in celebration ...

The weather in Dublin has been glorious - far too good to be thinking about exams. So thousands of students have descended on Leopardstown for a day of a thrilling racing, fashion, and entertainment.

Marie Kearney pictured taking part in the 10k run in Ballybunion at the weekend. Photo by John Kelliher. Claudette Carroll, Dale O'Carroll, Myra O'Carroll and Paul O'Carroll in Ballybunion at the ...