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Thursday 8 January 2026 Dublin: 3°C
The Morning Lead
Over 100 senior Tusla workers told CEO reform timeline put kids 'at significant risk of harm'
A letter to the agency’s CEO flagged major concerns with senior management’s plans, asking, “Are the courts aware this is happening?”.
Minnesota
Woman shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis as city's mayor disputes self-defence claim
Crunch time
In or out? Irish Ministers set to decide on Mercusor as farmers protest in Paris
get goretti for it
Storm Goretti to bring murky, mucky weather to Ireland but we'll escape the worst
we asked the experts
Now that we're all terrified, here's four tips to protect kids' image and identity online
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Will you watch Marty Supreme?
get goretti for it
Storm Goretti to bring murky, mucky weather to Ireland but we'll escape the worst
There’ll be some snow, sleet and plenty of rain here – but parts of Britain will see up to 30cm of snow in some areas.
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New Discovery
This hill in Co Wicklow was once home to Ireland's earliest prehistoric town
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Venezuela
Trump official says US will control Venezuela's government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the US government currently has “maximum leverage” over the interim authorities in Venezuela.
2 hrs ago
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end of life
Two in three dying people in Ireland were not informed they were likely to die
3 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Over 100 senior Tusla workers told CEO reform timeline put kids 'at significant risk of harm'
A letter to the agency’s CEO flagged major concerns with senior management’s plans, asking, “Are the courts aware this is happening?”.
Eimer McAuley
9 hrs ago
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Yesterday
7th January 2026
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".
Updated 10 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Venezuela

explainer
What next – and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
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Analysis
There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
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threats
Trump repeats that US 'needs' Greenland for security
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now what
Global reaction focuses on ramifications for international law
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busy night of football
Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth in the Premier League
The 42
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Courts
Man who entered Dublin Garda station with four knives remanded in custody
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overachievers
Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth
Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Tottenham 3-2 and Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.
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Crime
Man (50s) hospitalised following alleged assault in Co Carlow
12 hrs ago
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Press Freedom
‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones
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spending and saving
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Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
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Kevin Keegan
Liverpool legend and former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
The 42
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Los Angeles
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
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we asked the experts
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RELATED
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Awards Season
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal scoop Actor Awards nominations for Hamnet
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Smuggling
Revenue seizes 13 million cigarettes at Dublin Port
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Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
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Old dogs for hard road
Man Utd set for further talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over vacancy at club
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Young Scientists
These 2nd year students say their homemade CPR mannequin is just as good as the real thing
550 student projects will be on display at the RDS this week as part of the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Andrew Walsh
16 hrs ago
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high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Niall O'Connor
Updated 16 hrs ago
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rampage
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
16 hrs ago
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put it down
Senior garda says people risk 'distraction' if drinking a cup of coffee while driving
16 hrs ago
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Venezuela
President Connolly says lives lost in Venezuela during US intervention ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’
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Munster
Nenagh, Thurles, and Tulla sides book Dr Harty Cup semi-final spots
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most listened
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Updated 18 hrs ago
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climate targets
Alarm for possible €28bn climate fine as Ireland falls way short on greenhouse gas targets
19 hrs ago
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Waterford airport
Waterford Airport investor revealed as Texan oil billionaire and Trump-backer Kelcy Warren
Eoghan Dalton
20 hrs ago
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Tower
Close to €50,000 raised for family of young Cork man who died while skiing in France
20 hrs ago
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Under the influence
Over 750 people arrested over Christmas for drink or drug driving
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flu season
Flu figures rise despite likely peaking at Christmas, says HSE
21 hrs ago
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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 23 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Support pledges for Ukraine, Venezuelan oil and McEntee meets Troubles families…
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The Daily Poll
Will you watch Marty Supreme?
7 Jan
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Online Safety
Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Updated 7 Jan
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The Troubles
McEntee to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit
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Maduro
Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
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Summer Holiday
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The Morning Lead
Black gold: How did Maduro and Venezuela become a target of Trump?
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