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International

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Anger grows over shooting of woman in Minneapolis by immigration agent
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The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
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at it again
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Viewers in the UK will finally get a chance to see Traitors Ireland as air date confirmed
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Russia uses new 'devastating' hypersonic missile in attack on Ukraine
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Nasa is bringing home space station astronauts early in medical evacuation
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Switzerland holds day of mourning for young people killed in ski resort fire
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Thursday
8th January 2026
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Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts and authorities cut internet access
Monitoring group NetBlocks said Iran is “in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout”.
Updated 8 Jan
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Premier League
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
The 42
8 Jan
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the pitt
Critics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
8 Jan
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america first
'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties
8 Jan
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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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Minneapolis
Protests escalate in Minnesota as woman shot dead by immigration agent is named
The victim has been named as Renee Nicole Good, a US national and mother of three who had recently moved to the city.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his state "must be part" of the investigation after the FBI took control of the probe.
Updated 8 Jan
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got beef
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
8 Jan
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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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Venezuela
US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
8 Jan
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Wednesday
7th January 2026
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".
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busy night of football
Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth in the Premier League
The 42
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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Los Angeles
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
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Old dogs for hard road
Man Utd set for further talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over vacancy at club
7 Jan
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high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
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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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Waterford airport
Waterford Airport investor revealed as Texan oil billionaire and Trump-backer Kelcy Warren
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7 Jan
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storm goretti
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.
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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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Maduro
Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
7 Jan
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The Morning Lead
Black gold: How did Maduro and Venezuela become a target of Trump?
“They took our oil away from us,” Donald Trump said.
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7 Jan
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Tuesday
6th January 2026
coalition of the willing
British and French troops to be deployed in Ukraine should peace be reached
Updated 6 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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