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1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
Recall
Additional batch of SMA infant formula recalled over risk of 'nausea and severe vomiting'
3 Feb
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Epstein files
UK police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal
Updated 3 Feb
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Bánú na Gaeltachta
Breis is 12,000 teach de dhith sa Ghaeltacht chun riachtanas tithíochta a chomhlíonadh
3 Feb
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thin ice
US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down, says White House
3 Feb
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Kilkeel
Boy (11) dies after being struck by car in Co Down
3 Feb
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marginalised
Council chief's comments about 'bin scavenging' labelled as 'horrible' and 'all wrong'
3 Feb
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wet eireann
Weather warning system needs reform, says Taoiseach as further floods expected
Updated 3 Feb
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30 Jan
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28 Jan
FLATLEY DENIED
Michael Flatley says Lord of the Dance show 'must and will go on’ despite earlier cancellation
Updated 3 Feb
20.1k
Bord Bia
Farmers occupy Bord Bia offices over Brazilian beef controversy
3 Feb
11.7k
Drones
Defence Forces tell gardaí they can't provide anti-drone security for EU Presidency meetings
Niall O'Connor
3 Feb
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Courts
Man caught with more than 50,000 child sexual abuse images jailed for three years
3 Feb
18.6k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
3 Feb
1.9k
Electric surge
Petrol has slipped to third place in new car sales - here’s what people are buying instead
3 Feb
32.3k
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religion in schools
Religious education in North to be reviewed after UK Supreme Court found it to be unlawful
3 Feb
7.9k
38
Courts
Garda who 'spear tackled' handcuffed teenager is jailed for one year
3 Feb
37.0k
Social Media
Opinion: The porn industry is normalising the sex trade for the next generation of teen girls
Eoghan Cleary
Updated 3 Feb
14.9k
Fixtures
NFL confirm there will be no international game in Dublin in 2026
The 42
3 Feb
9.1k
Marius Borg Hoiby
Son of Norway's crown princess pleads not guilty to raping four women
Updated 3 Feb
29.5k
radio review
Claire Byrne wants to be 'your friend' on her new show, she's banking on the familiar to get there
The first outing on her Newstalk show was very much like her RTÉ formula.
Rónán Duffy
3 Feb
13.7k
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Australia
13-year-old swims four hours to save family after being swept out to sea in Australia
3 Feb
35.6k
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PodcastThe 42FM
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an chéad ghlúin eile
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3 Feb
2.3k
2
The Daily Poll
Do you tune into awards shows?
3 Feb
9.6k
24
good news
Derelict Aran Island hotel to reopen as cultural centre - and there's a competition to name it
3 Feb
18.9k
25
Front Pages
How the UK papers are covering Peter Mandelson's alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein
3 Feb
13.6k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation, Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine and Claire Byrne takes up new role…
Updated 3 Feb
3.8k
remember paris
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside brother Sam in Six Nations opener against France
The 42
Reports from Paris
3 Feb
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23
xAI
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX with his AI start-up with the goal to operate data centres in space
3 Feb
5.3k
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War in Ukraine
Russia resumes strikes on freezing Kyiv, leaving over 1,000 homes without heating
It comes days after Donald Trump said Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and “various towns” during cold weather.
3 Feb
3.0k
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Trump claims Putin agreed 'not to fire on Kyiv' after personal plea over extreme cold
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Zelenskyy seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold
25 Jan
Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
23 Jan
Dates For Diary
Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as Rugby World Cup 2027 pool fixtures revealed
The 42
3 Feb
8.2k
8
Epstein files
Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in US probe into sex offender Epstein after initial refusal
3 Feb
19.2k
24
Radio Wars
Claire Byrne is back on the mic at Newstalk today as the station's new schedule kicks in
3 Feb
12.8k
18
weaponising trauma
Therapist on therapy notes: Stop using sexual assault survivors' words against them
Jacky Grainger
Updated 3 Feb
7.2k
The Morning Lead
‘My kids can’t breathe’: Dublin mother says damp-ridden council home puts her family at risk
The damp in the Ballyfermot home provided by Tuath Housing has caused mould and mushrooms growing indoors.
Eimer McAuley
3 Feb
31.5k
20th anniversary
Quiz: How much do you know about High School Musical?
2 Feb
10.1k
10
Rome
Tourists now have to pay €2 fee to get close to Trevi Fountain in bid to control overtourism
2 Feb
15.2k
33
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
2 Feb
6.4k
Gaza
First medical evacuees leave Gaza for Egypt after limited reopening of Rafah crossing
2 Feb
2.9k
Grammy Awards
From rap to chamber music, here are the Irish winners from the 2026 Grammys
2 Feb
14.1k
28
justice department
Breach of notification requirements by sex offenders to be added to offences where bail can be refused
2 Feb
9.3k
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