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Wednesday 7 January 2026 Dublin: 4°C
Snow and rain warning for four counties as eastbound Storm Goretti to skirt south coast
The Status Yellow weather warning is to kick in at noon tomorrow and remain in place until 8pm.
Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
Rob Reiner's son to appear in court charged with the murder of his parents
Booking a holiday this month? Consumer watchdog has advice on how to avoid costly mistakes
Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?
Today's news
Flu figures rise despite likely peaking at Christmas, says HSE
Snow and rain warning for four counties as eastbound Storm Goretti to skirt south coast
The Status Yellow weather warning is to kick in at noon tomorrow and remain in place until 8pm.
Will you watch Marty Supreme?
Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?
Dr Catherine Conlon
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Is this a new era of US intervention?
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SPOTLIGHT

Venezuela

explainer
What next – and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
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There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
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threats
Trump repeats that US 'needs' Greenland for security
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now what
Global reaction focuses on ramifications for international law
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McEntee to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit
Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
Rob Reiner's son to appear in court charged with the murder of his parents
Booking a holiday this month? Consumer watchdog has advice on how to avoid costly mistakes
Black gold: How did Maduro and Venezuela become a target of Trump?
“They took our oil away from us,” Donald Trump said.
Yesterday
6th January 2026
British and French troops to be deployed in Ukraine should peace be reached
Evan Ferguson scores as Roma move up to fourth in Serie A
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".
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban troops in Maduro capture, official tolls say
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Man appears in court charged with murder of well-known Donegal businessman
Nollaig na mBan: 'Its modern revival is a celebration of female friendship and connection'
Dr Mary McAuliffe
Ministers defend M50 toll hike despite mounting criticism it is no longer fit for purpose
Bearna ag méadú idir an Pápa agus Donald Trump tar éis a thárla i Veiniséala
Macroom bypass in Cork reopens after multiple traffic collisions closed it down
Exchequer surplus of €7.1b last year as spending and taxation 'in line with expectations' for 2025
'Disgusting': Tánaiste urges anyone impacted by AI-generated sexual abuse to report it to gardaí
Martin and Xi say they read it as teens - but what is The Gadfly and who is its Cork-born author?
Brokers in the dark as leading Irish insurance underwriter ceases trading
Tens of thousands of customers are expected to be affected.
Pope Leo's stance on Venezuela is in sharp contrast to the view from the White House
Debunked: Old and fake footage claimed to show the US seizing Maduro and the raid's aftermath
Incoming Storm Goretti to batter UK and France, but Ireland looks set to avoid the worst
Father accused of slamming partner's head into wall and throwing baby 'across room'
'Heartbroken': Imelda May pays tribute to businessman killed in attack at Donegal home
Ireland had its warmest spring and summer since 1900 last year
How is Grok creating sexualised images of women, and what should you do if you're affected?
Young Cork man who died on ski trip in France named locally
Tá Éire ar son trádáil níos oscailte idir an tAontas Eorpach is an tSín, deir an Taoiseach
Claire’s, the teen jewellery retail chain, has collapsed into administration
Here’s what you need to know about the Nestlé baby formula recall
Angela Scanlon follows Ryan Tubridy off the air at Virgin Radio UK
Will Trump have invaded any of his co-hosts by the World Cup?
María Corina Machado went on Fox News with a direct message for Trump about the Nobel Peace Prize