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Wednesday 21 January 2026 Dublin: 6°C
Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Barcelona
One killed and 37 injured in second Spanish train crash in recent days
The Morning Lead
Irish judge refused to use preferred name of transgender child in State care
What are yeux up to?
Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors in Davos?
deepfakes
Gráinne Seoige to tell TDs non-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century'
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What's your take on the Beckham family rift?
Starlink Wars
Michael O'Leary is happy for Musk to insult him 'all day, every day' because it's good for business
Updated 59 mins ago
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Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
Updated 2 hrs ago
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RELATED
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
16 hrs ago
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
20 hrs ago
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
19 Jan
What are yeux up to?
Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors in Davos?
3 hrs ago
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Barcelona
One killed and 37 injured in second Spanish train crash in recent days
The incident occurred in Gelida, Catalonia, which is around 40km west of Barcelona.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Irish judge refused to use preferred name of transgender child in State care
Another judge corrected a Tusla solicitor who used a child’s preferred pronouns, telling them that the child in “biological reality” was a girl.
Eimer McAuley
11 hrs ago
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Yesterday
20th January 2026
Prime Time
Former Garda Margaret Loftus on seeking justice: 'The process was as traumatising as the abuse'
13 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Blocked Gaza aid 

Red Crescent
At the Rafah crossing, wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
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full warehouses
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Mohamed Shaalan
‘I’ll never give up’ says Dublin surgeon refused entry to Gaza Strip for third time
Dangerous Driving
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after deadly crash in Nigeria
14 hrs ago
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Kerry
Retired judge seeks to strike out personal injuries action alleging sexual assault at book launch
15 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
15 hrs ago
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ambulance delays
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
16 hrs ago
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greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
Updated 16 hrs ago
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RELATED
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
Limerick
‘It’s terrifying’: Senior ex-garda tells court of toll of suspension on officers
16 hrs ago
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Palestine
'A drone was overhead the whole time': Irish activist deported from West Bank following Israeli raid
Kevin McGibbon says he was deported after being accused of “strangling a donkey” while trying to protect a Palestinian family from settler harassment.
17 hrs ago
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Switzerland
Irish man dies following avalanche in Swiss Alps
17 hrs ago
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Green shoots
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
17 hrs ago
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ONLINE SPAT
Ryanair boss hits out at 'Twitshit' Elon Musk following billionaire's suggestion to buy airline
17 hrs ago
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Pearse Street
Three people hospitalised following chemical spill in Trinity's biomedical science building
Updated 17 hrs ago
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Inquest
Gardaí tell George Nkencho inquest that they feared for their lives when he pulled out a knife
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Road Death
Man (60s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford
18 hrs ago
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the jury
​Jurors in lengthy sexual abuse trial warned to be respectful of one another​ despite 'disagreement'
18 hrs ago
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shady
France prefers 'respect to bullies', Emmanuel Macron tells Davos after Trump tariff threat
19 hrs ago
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Askeaton
Farmer, 90s, dies following workplace accident in Co Limerick
19 hrs ago
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Let Them Theory
David Beckham says parents must let their children ‘make mistakes’ on social media
19 hrs ago
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US-IRISH RELATIONS
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
20 hrs ago
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High Court
Judge says Enoch Burke has 'no knowledge of the law' and has 'followed a disastrous legal strategy'
20 hrs ago
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Newbridge Cutlery
Newbridge to close factory making silver-plated cutlery and tableware in April
22 hrs ago
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income tax liability
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
22 hrs ago
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heavy water use
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
22 hrs ago
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Palestine
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem in 'unprecedented attack' on the UN
22 hrs ago
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Beckham rift
'Hijacked' first dance and wedding dress drama: What we know about the Beckham family feud
Brooklyn Beckham claimed that his parents David and Victoria have been ‘trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped’.
22 hrs ago
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New South Wales
'Just go to a pool': Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours
23 hrs ago
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tuning out irish radio
Static on the horizon: EU must safeguard Irish in-car radio against Big Tech
Barry Andrews
Updated 23 hrs ago
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World Economic Forum
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Updated 20 Jan
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The Daily Poll
Did you catch a glimpse of the northern lights last night?
20 Jan
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film and tv
Christy and Saipan lead IFTA nominations as Jessie Buckley on course to continue her winning run
20 Jan
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Housing
€1bn fund for 'shovel-ready' infrastructure projects to help build houses to be approved
20 Jan
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Weather Warning
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow
20 Jan
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At This time of year?
Photos: Northern lights visible across Ireland as a powerful solar storm hits Earth
The northern lights can generally only be seen in Ireland during storms like this on camera, but sometimes a faint glow is visible to the naked eye.
Updated 20 Jan
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London
Russell Brand due in court today over fresh sexual offences allegations, including rape
20 Jan
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InvestigatesThe Morning Lead
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
Cost likely to be close to €2 million since the start of 2022, with some incidents referred to gardai.
Almost 6,000 incidents of damage to property in care settings
Experts warn of 'criminalising' young people
Some reported incidents relate to children in Special Emergency Arrangements
Noel Baker
20 Jan
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