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Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
Yesterday
7th February 2026
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Snap reaction pod: Cork and Tipp's phoney war | Ben O'Connor vexed by red cards
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Quiz: How much do you know about the Winter Olympics?
Two red cards shown as Cork hold off Tipperary to claim home league win
30,910 were present for a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final.
Did Ryan Tubridy feel supported by the public after he left RTÉ? He'll let you know on Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
England thrash Wales in Six Nations opener
40 years on, his legend lives on in Ireland - here’s what happened when I met Jack Charlton
Eanna Brophy
Holly Cairns says coalition is an 'endless doom loop of failure' and calls for Triple Lock vote
Arsenal edge closer to first Premier League title in 22 years after big 3-0 win
Man in critical condition after being hit by a car in Louth early this morning
Six Nations: Italy beat Scotland in rain-soaked Rome
Singer Neil Young unexpectedly cancels entire European tour, including Cork date
SocDems' proposal to tackle deepfakes: Everyone should get copyright of their own image and voice
Manchester United and Michael Carrick win again as Tottenham are seen off
Two men dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM from Belfast children’s hospital
'An unmistakably Dublin writer': Plaque unveiled at childhood home of Brendan Behan
Parents would support social media ban for children, says Tánaiste
Comerford seals Olympian status with journey from Kilternan to one of the toughest slopes in the world
Man with 61 previous convictions jailed for hijacking car while owner was vacuuming it
The weather is briefly ok this weekend - but is going to get bad again next week
Holly Cairns says Taoiseach should visit Trump on St Patrick's Day
'I just said I can't do this anymore': Majella O'Donnell on what led her to a stay in a psychiatric hospital
Mairead McGuinness reveals severe post-viral syndrome led to her withdrawal from presidential race
McGuinness said that upon announcing her health issues publicly, “a lot of people presumed I was dying”.
Dublin man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Clare man six years ago
Rossie to Aussie: Roscommon nurse arrives in Sydney after two-year cycling challenge for charity
The EU-India trade deal has far-right extremists convinced that 'white genocide' is imminent
Surrealing in the Years: Oh good, something else that Magic Wand Micheál is powerless to solve
Carl Kinsella
Calls for UCD to revoke award given to Noam Chomsky over Epstein links
Sick notes and full crèches: Holly Cairns details the Dáil's failure to support mothers
The Social Democrats leader sits down with The Journal to talk women in politics and whether she could do business with Sinn Féin.
'Derisory' payments for expert witnesses are causing significant problems at trials
The inability to acquire the services of a psychiatrist for trial reports is cropping up with “alarming frequency” in criminal trials in Ireland.
Last week
1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
Jury finds Co Wexford detective used reasonable force with ex-garda after high-speed chase
In pics: Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony in Italy
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Games in history.
Garda shut down illegal streaming operation in Galway, closing almost 200 accounts
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Holly Cairns says government is trying to 'gut or shelve' the Occupied Territories bill
Taoiseach receives formal invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House in March
Shannon Airport used for refuelling by US deportation flights carrying Palestinians to Israel
Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial