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Latest

Monday
5th January 2026
As it happened
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”.
Updated 5 Jan
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Recall
Batches of Nestlé SMA infant formula recalled over possible toxin
5 Jan
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Stephen McCahill
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.
Updated 5 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 Jan
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High Court
Enoch Burke expected to bring legal action against disciplinary panel tomorrow
5 Jan
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Courts
Teen spared jail after driving 21km on wrong side of dual carriageway during Dublin-Laois chase
5 Jan
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Weather Warning
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.
Updated 5 Jan
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traffic update
Section of Dublin's O'Connell Street reopens after traffic incident caused closure earlier
Updated 5 Jan
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Scottish Premiership
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
The 42
5 Jan
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Crans Montana
Ski resort fire: 15 teenagers among the dead, and countries pledge to take legal action
5 Jan
22.3k
extra time off
Scotland to get an extra Bank Holiday day for the World Cup this year
5 Jan
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Explainer
Venezuela Q&A: What next - and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
5 Jan
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Nicolas Maduro
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.
Updated 5 Jan
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Gaza
European countries (including Ireland) condemn new Israeli law blocking water and power to UNRWA
5 Jan
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France
Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
5 Jan
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another one bites the dust
Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim
The 42
5 Jan
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The Daily Poll
The UK has introduced a ban on junk food ads – should Ireland follow suit?
5 Jan
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Life in him yet
Is Paul Mescal retiring? Definitely not, he says
5 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
Updated 5 Jan
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Ireland China relations
Taoiseach meets China's president in Beijing and says we should work towards 'open trade'
5 Jan
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sparkling
Sligo replaces Naas as Ireland's cleanest town in litter rankings
5 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Maduro due in court, readers share road rage stories, and some schools to remain closed.
5 Jan
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big oil
'The oil companies are ready': Trump says US oil firms were informed in advance of Venezuela raid
5 Jan
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The Morning Lead
'It took one-and-a-half hours to get out of the carpark': Readers on traffic gridlock stories
Heavy traffic at peak hours has become a feature of modern life in Ireland’s cities.
Cormac Fitzgerald
5 Jan
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Awards Season
Kerry's Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress at Critics Choice Awards in California
5 Jan
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Back to Work
Careers expert: Five work habits to drop in 2026
Sarah Geraghty
5 Jan
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Sunday
4th January 2026
JANE AUSTEN
Quiz: How much do you know about Jane Austen?
4 Jan
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One Year On
They won't shout about it, but Verona Murphy has quietly won over the Opposition
4 Jan
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Football
Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's Premier League title hopes
The 42
4 Jan
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
4 Jan
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RIP
Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82
4 Jan
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All-Ireland Club
St Brigid's join Dingle in All-Ireland final with nervy win over Scotstown
The 42
Reports from Breffni Park
4 Jan
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Late Late Show
Reed's 25-yard screamer denies Liverpool in frantic finale at Fulham
Fulham and Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw in drama-filled stoppage time.
The 42
4 Jan
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Met Éireann
Entire country now under Status Yellow weather warnings as temperatures drop below freezing
Updated 4 Jan
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winging it
Trump says Venezuela's interim president will pay 'big price' if she does not cooperate with US
Updated 4 Jan
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Unscripted programming
New tax break announced for reality TV and gameshow productions
4 Jan
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Premier League
Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds
It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
4 Jan
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grounded
Thousands of passengers stranded after flights grounded in Greece over technical failure
4 Jan
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Luke Littler
Did you watch the World Darts Championship Final last night?
4 Jan
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Down
Police investigating 'very serious' arson attack on home and car in Bangor
4 Jan
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