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International

Last month
January 2026
international law
Greenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
Updated 5 Jan
37.6k
160
Ship spotting
Irish Air Corps despatches aircraft to examine Russian tanker being pursued from Venezuela
5 Jan
31.7k
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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94
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 Jan
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Crans Montana
Ski resort fire: 15 teenagers among the dead, and countries pledge to take legal action
5 Jan
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Explainer
Venezuela Q&A: What next - and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
5 Jan
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Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro transferred from NY detention centre by US authorities ahead of court appearance
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is due to hold an emergency session at Venezuela’s request.
Updated 5 Jan
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Gaza
European countries (including Ireland) condemn new Israeli law blocking water and power to UNRWA
5 Jan
8.9k
France
Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
5 Jan
15.4k
big oil
'The oil companies are ready': Trump says US oil firms were informed in advance of Venezuela raid
5 Jan
12.4k
70
JANE AUSTEN
Quiz: How much do you know about Jane Austen?
4 Jan
17.3k
11
Football
Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's Premier League title hopes
The 42
4 Jan
9.5k
7
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
4 Jan
3.6k
Late Late Show
Reed's 25-yard screamer denies Liverpool in frantic finale at Fulham
Fulham and Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw in drama-filled stoppage time.
The 42
4 Jan
5.7k
15
winging it
Trump says Venezuela's interim president will pay 'big price' if she does not cooperate with US
Updated 4 Jan
47.6k
189
grounded
Thousands of passengers stranded after flights grounded in Greece over technical failure
4 Jan
11.9k
5
Luke Littler
Did you watch the World Darts Championship Final last night?
4 Jan
20.3k
68
Temple Street Children's Hospital
'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation
4 Jan
11.5k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: How did a MAGA diehard become Trump's biggest critic?
4 Jan
21.6k
58
Taoiseach in China
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings
4 Jan
5.2k
Darts
Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to clinch back-to-back world darts titles
The 18-year-old joins Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in winning successive crowns.
The 42
3 Jan
16.1k
35
Analysis
Venezuela: There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s military gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
3 Jan
15.1k
79
Nicolas Maduro
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela until new regime and US oil firms will go to the country
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
Updated 3 Jan
95.7k
the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
3 Jan
3.3k
Venezuela
Global reaction to US operation in Venezuela focused on ramifications for international law
Updated 3 Jan
57.3k
264
le constellation
Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
3 Jan
11.8k
Mass Protests
At least 10 people have died in Iran protests
Updated 3 Jan
12.6k
The 9 at 9
The 9 at 9: Saturday
3 Jan
5.6k
Gaza
The future of Gaza: Should Ireland contribute troops to the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force?
Ray Murphy
3 Jan
5.3k
Darts
Littler closes on World Championship title repeat, Van Veen beats Anderson in classic
Updated 2 Jan
14.7k
28
War in Ukraine
Tom Clonan: My New Year's wish is for peace in Ukraine and Europe as a whole
Tom Clonan
2 Jan
4.4k
Crans Montana
Fire at Swiss ski resort bar likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles, authorities say
In an update this afternoon, Swiss police confirmed 40 people were killed in the fire with a further 119 injured.
Updated 2 Jan
36.8k
new year new traitors
Traitors UK returned to TV last night (with a twist to shake up the format)
2 Jan
10.1k
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From €425,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €440,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €460,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €500,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €525,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
From €545,000
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Relax
Trump denies falling asleep during meetings and insists he's simply relaxing his eyes
2 Jan
38.3k
90
Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan leader open to US talks on drug trafficking, but won't comment on alleged land strike
2 Jan
6.6k
Crans Montana
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at bar at Swiss ski resort
A ‘fire of undetermined origin’ broke out in a bar popular with tourists.
Police have said they have ruled out a terror attack as part of their investigations
Authorities said it was too early to provide an exact number of casualties
At least two French citizens were among the injured, with other nationalities expected to have been in the bar
Updated 1 Jan
77.4k
17
Iran
At least six killed during widespread protests in Iran
1 Jan
8.0k
New York
Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor at midnight ceremony hosted at abandoned subway station
1 Jan
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60
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
1 Jan
2.8k
UK Court
'The Brits are at it again': Kneecap says appeal against dismissal of terror charge begins this month
1 Jan
18.6k
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