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Politics

This month
January 2026
Crunch time
Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
The deal is set to be ratified by the European Council tomorrow, but a small group of countries appear likely to vote against it, potentially blocking its approval.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country will also vote against the deal.
Updated 8 Jan
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grok
Media Minister criticised for arguing X is not responsible for child sexual abuse images
Updated 8 Jan
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Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid has left X over AI sexual abuse image controversy
8 Jan
got beef
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
8 Jan
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Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
8 Jan
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US to run Venezuela “indefinitely”, Tusla staff warn reforms could put children at risk, and a snowy storm on the way
Updated 8 Jan
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Social Media
Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid has left X over AI sexual abuse image controversy
8 Jan
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Minnesota
Woman shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis as city's mayor disputes self-defence claim
Jacob Frey described the claim as "bullshit" and called on the immigration officers to leave the city.
Minnesota governor Tim Walz called the federal government's response to the incident "propaganda".
7 Jan
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Press Freedom
‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones
7 Jan
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Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
Updated 7 Jan
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Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
Updated 7 Jan
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high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Niall O'Connor
Updated 7 Jan
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rampage
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
7 Jan
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climate targets
Alarm for possible €28bn climate fine as Ireland falls way short on greenhouse gas targets
7 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Support pledges for Ukraine, Venezuelan oil and McEntee meets Troubles families…
Updated 7 Jan
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The Troubles
McEntee to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit
7 Jan
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annexation threats
White House says US military 'always an option' for acquiring Greenland
Greenland and Denmark's governments have sought a meeting with the US Secretary of State to discuss Trump's latest annexation threats.
European leaders voiced support for the autonomous Danish territory in a joint statement, stating that it "belongs to its people".
Updated 6 Jan
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Greenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
5 Jan
'We have to have it': Trump renews push to annex Greenland amid anger from Denmark
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EU offers 'full solidarity' to Denmark after Trump appoints Greenland envoy
22 Dec 2025
'Not for sale': As Trump eyes Greenland (again), what's the status of the world's largest island?
8 Jan 2025
caracas
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban troops in Maduro capture, official tolls say
6 Jan
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
6 Jan
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Commuter nightmare
Ministers defend M50 toll hike despite mounting criticism it is no longer fit for purpose
6 Jan
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Year end
Exchequer surplus of €7.1b last year as spending and taxation 'in line with expectations' for 2025
6 Jan
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grok
'Disgusting': Tánaiste urges anyone impacted by AI-generated sexual abuse to report it to gardaí
6 Jan
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soviet book club
Martin and Xi say they read it as teens - but what is The Gadfly and who is its Cork-born author?
6 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Defence spending warning, Maduro’s replacement sworn in and McEntee talks Ukraine in Paris…
6 Jan
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coalition of the willing
McEntee to attend 'critical' meeting of Ukraine’s allies in France today
6 Jan
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The Morning Lead
Government warned state could contribute billions indirectly to EU defence with little benefit
The warning comes as work continues in negotiating the EU’s next budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework – which will cover the years 2028 to 2034.
Niall O'Connor
6 Jan
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delcy rodriguez
Venezuela swears in interim president after Maduro appears in New York court
5 Jan
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international law
Greenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
Updated 5 Jan
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As it happened
Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drugs and weapons charges in New York court
The 63-year-old deposed Venezuelan president told the judge that he is “a decent man” and “still the president of my country”.
Updated 5 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 Jan
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France
Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
5 Jan
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big oil
'The oil companies are ready': Trump says US oil firms were informed in advance of Venezuela raid
5 Jan
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The Morning Lead
'It took one-and-a-half hours to get out of the carpark': Readers on traffic gridlock stories
Heavy traffic at peak hours has become a feature of modern life in Ireland’s cities.
Cormac Fitzgerald
5 Jan
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One Year On
They won't shout about it, but Verona Murphy has quietly won over the Opposition
4 Jan
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
4 Jan
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winging it
Trump says Venezuela's interim president will pay 'big price' if she does not cooperate with US
Updated 4 Jan
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: How did a MAGA diehard become Trump's biggest critic?
4 Jan
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Taoiseach in China
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings
4 Jan
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Interview
Seán Canney on the Regional Independents in Government: 'Michael Lowry is a wise man'
Jane Matthews
3 Jan
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Analysis
Venezuela: There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s military gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
3 Jan
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the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
3 Jan
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Venezuela
Global reaction to US operation in Venezuela focused on ramifications for international law
Updated 3 Jan
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