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Yesterday
6th January 2026
Tá Éire ar son trádáil níos oscailte idir an tAontas Eorpach is an tSín, deir an Taoiseach
Claire’s, the teen jewellery retail chain, has collapsed into administration
Here’s what you need to know about the Nestlé baby formula recall
Angela Scanlon follows Ryan Tubridy off the air at Virgin Radio UK
María Corina Machado went on Fox News with a direct message for Trump about the Nobel Peace Prize
Fire inspections not carried out for five years at Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year's blaze
Will you do anything to celebrate Nollaig na mBan?
Arrest made after man enters Dublin Garda station and issues threats
It’s understood the man was in possession of a knife.
Cold weather to continue today as weather warnings to lift later this morning
McEntee to attend 'critical' meeting of Ukraine’s allies in France today
Opinion: We have a go-slow government and a dysfunctional Dáil
Pádraig Rice
Senior US Republican says America is not engaged in 'regime change'
Government warned state could contribute billions indirectly to EU defence with little benefit
The warning comes as work continues in negotiating the EU’s next budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework – which will cover the years 2028 to 2034.
This beautiful home is a lesson in colour, pattern and texture
Monday
5th January 2026
Venezuela swears in interim president after Maduro appears in New York court
Four men arrested in connection with criminal damage incidents in Co Mayo
Singer Jesy Nelson says her twins may never walk after being diagnosed with rare condition
Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
EU 'looking into' AI tool on X that lets users generate nude images of anyone, including children
Greenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
Irish Air Corps despatches aircraft to examine Russian tanker being pursued from Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drugs and weapons charges in New York court
The 63-year-old deposed Venezuelan president told the judge that he is “a decent man” and “still the president of my country”.
Batches of Nestlé SMA infant formula recalled over possible toxin
Businessman killed at home in Donegal had 'massive flair and drive' for community
A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the assault and is being detained at a garda station.
Enoch Burke expected to bring legal action against disciplinary panel tomorrow
Teen spared jail after driving 21km on wrong side of dual carriageway during Dublin-Laois chase
Cold weather warnings extended until tomorrow as drivers urged to take extra care on roads
The warnings were originally due to expire at 11am today but have now been extended until 9am tomorrow.
Section of Dublin's O'Connell Street reopens after traffic incident caused closure earlier
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
Ski resort fire: 15 teenagers among the dead, and countries pledge to take legal action
Scotland to get an extra Bank Holiday day for the World Cup this year
Venezuela Q&A: What next - and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
Nicolas Maduro transferred from NY detention centre by US authorities ahead of court appearance
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is due to hold an emergency session at Venezuela’s request.
European countries (including Ireland) condemn new Israeli law blocking water and power to UNRWA
Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim
The UK has introduced a ban on junk food ads – should Ireland follow suit?