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February
February 2026
Analysis
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
An estimated 80% of payment fraud originates from social media – and banks are often the ones left to foot the bill.
Siúlach scéalach
An áit a bhíonn crith talún, cogadh agus tubaistí eile, bíonn Angus, Gael ó Bhéal Feirste
The Morning Lead
Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
The Morning Lead
Unease from Fianna Fáil MEPs at EU plan to use 'third countries' to hold asylum seekers
The plan would allow Ireland and other member states to use so-called ‘third countries’ to hold asylum seekers in immigration ‘hubs’.
munich security conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
your stories
'Maybe one day I'll be able to tell her': Our readers' love stories that didn't work out
Helen McEntee
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
AirNav ireland
Airspace over Dublin Airport closed at intervals this morning due to air control staffing issues
accusations
EU states allege Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from a dart frog
NOT SO UNLUCKY
Ireland's first National Lottery millionaire of 2026 bought ticket on Friday the 13th
Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: There was never any chance that we wouldn't draw Israel
conscious coupling
Ten years on from the very first date on First Dates Ireland, how successful has it been?
cancer services
Women looking to pay cash for private breast cancer treatment due to long public wait time
The Morning Lead
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
SEAMUS CULLETON
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
“An outstanding bench warrant does not make the punishment he is receiving now justified in any way, shape or form,” Duncan Smith said.
Epstein files
Peter Mandelson asked by US Congress to give evidence of his relationship with 'best pal' Epstein
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