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International

Last month
January 2026
crackdown
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
9.9k
3
Premier League
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
The 42
8 Jan
8.5k
31
the pitt
Critics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
8 Jan
28.7k
26
america first
'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties
8 Jan
36.6k
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
39.5k
139
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
43.6k
got beef
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
8 Jan
23.6k
RELATED
Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
8 Jan
go goretti ready
Storm Goretti bringing mucky, miserable weather this afternoon but we'll escape the worst of it
Updated 8 Jan
24.4k
9
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
4.0k
Venezuela
US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
8 Jan
11.0k
88
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
29.2k
busy night of football
Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth in the Premier League
The 42
7 Jan
18.8k
23
Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
Updated 7 Jan
52.2k
Kevin Keegan
Liverpool legend and former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
The 42
7 Jan
18.0k
17
Los Angeles
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
Updated 7 Jan
22.9k
Awards Season
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal scoop Actor Awards nominations for Hamnet
7 Jan
19.2k
12
Old dogs for hard road
Man Utd set for further talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over vacancy at club
7 Jan
6.9k
32
high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Niall O'Connor
Updated 7 Jan
19.5k
rampage
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
7 Jan
13.0k
63
most listened
Did you (or your family) have Ireland's most streamed songs on repeat last year?
Updated 7 Jan
10.0k
32
Waterford airport
Waterford Airport investor revealed as Texan oil billionaire and Trump-backer Kelcy Warren
Eoghan Dalton
7 Jan
19.7k
59
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.
Updated 7 Jan
42.9k
18
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Support pledges for Ukraine, Venezuelan oil and McEntee meets Troubles families…
Updated 7 Jan
4.9k
Maduro
Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
7 Jan
16.3k
98
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.
Hannah McCarthy
7 Jan
12.5k
56
coalition of the willing
British and French troops to be deployed in Ukraine should peace be reached
Updated 6 Jan
7.7k
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
49.9k
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RELATED
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
23 Dec 2025
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
11.2k
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
6 Jan
5.7k
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
9.8k
11
FactCheck
Debunked: Old and fake footage claimed to show the US seizing Maduro and the raid's aftermath
6 Jan
8.7k
storm watch
Incoming Storm Goretti to batter UK and France, but Ireland looks set to avoid the worst
6 Jan
30.7k
15
Nudification
How is Grok creating sexualised images of women, and what should you do if you're affected?
6 Jan
12.8k
Broke Bling
Claire’s, the teen jewellery retail chain, has collapsed into administration
6 Jan
21.4k
23
Venezuela
María Corina Machado went on Fox News with a direct message for Trump about the Nobel Peace Prize
6 Jan
28.3k
84
le constellation
Fire inspections not carried out for five years at Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year's blaze
6 Jan
9.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Defence spending warning, Maduro’s replacement sworn in and McEntee talks Ukraine in Paris…
6 Jan
3.8k
coalition of the willing
McEntee to attend 'critical' meeting of Ukraine’s allies in France today
6 Jan
7.8k
73
Venezuela
Senior US Republican says America is not engaged in 'regime change'
6 Jan
7.7k
35
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
34.1k
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