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International

Last week
11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
France
France bans 10 UK 'far-right activists' over destruction of small boats
14 Jan
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Palestine Action
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Updated 14 Jan
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
14 Jan
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Greenland
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Updated 14 Jan
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Iran
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consulate and US pull staff from Qatar
The news comes as the US and the UK pull some staff from the region.
14 Jan
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peace plan
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
14 Jan
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Aston Villa
UK's West Midlands Police admits ‘mistakes made’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
14 Jan
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PodcastThe Explainer
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
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BLANKET SUSPENSION
US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
14 Jan
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Courts
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
14 Jan
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next moves
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
14 Jan
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mo chara
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
Updated 14 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
14 Jan
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Courts
US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
14 Jan
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julio iglesias
Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations
14 Jan
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grok
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
14 Jan
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Tennis
Amateur wins $1 million at Australian Open in one-point competition against 24 professionals
The 42
14 Jan
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Northern Ireland
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
14 Jan
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25
New Mexico
West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
14 Jan
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Tehran
Iran protests: Death toll passes 2,500 as Trump warns Tehran against executing demonstrators
In an interview with CBS News, the US President threatened “very strong action” if Iranian authorities go ahead with hangings of some protesters.
14 Jan
4.4k
Hollywood
Kiefer Sutherland arrested in LA on suspicion of assaulting ride-share driver
14 Jan
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TEMPERATURE LIMIT
Climate tipping point will be reached by the end of this decade, Copernicus institute warns
14 Jan
6.2k
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The Morning Lead
What happens to RTÉ and BBC NI in the event of a united Ireland? Cross-border experts took a look
Researchers explored several potential options – including having RTÉ absorb the structures of BBC Northern Ireland.
Mairead Maguire
14 Jan
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
13 Jan
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Nicolas Maduro
Sinn Féin 'pontificating about human rights', says Taoiseach in Dáil spat over Venezuela
Updated 13 Jan
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Embezzlement
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appears in court to appeal ban against running for president
Updated 13 Jan
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Foreign Affairs
Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
Updated 13 Jan
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69
Pressure
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll mounts
A rights group said the crackdown on protests has killed at least 734 people - but said the actual figure is likely in the thousands.
Updated 13 Jan
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67
Epstein files
US Republicans seek Clinton contempt charge after he skipped testifying in Epstein probe
13 Jan
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23
High Stakes
JD Vance to meet officials from Greenland and Denmark as 'annexation' bill filed in Congress
13 Jan
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Support for Gaza
Ireland to give €42 million to aid Palestine as McEntee visits Rafah border crossing
Updated 13 Jan
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Iran
At least 648 killed in violent crackdown on Iran protests, rights group says
12 Jan
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caracas
Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as more political prisoners released
12 Jan
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Denis Donaldson
Prosecution expected in investigation into 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson
12 Jan
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Investigation
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
12 Jan
11.3k
32
In and Out
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
The 42
12 Jan
12.3k
33
Commonwealth Games
Northern Ireland might not compete under Ulster Banner in Commonwealth Games
12 Jan
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trade off
'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur
12 Jan
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23
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
12 Jan
1.9k
Not for turning
Greenland says it will reject a US takeover 'under any circumstance' as Trump maintains threat
12 Jan
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