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28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Venezuela: There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s military gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela until new regime and US oil firms will go to the country
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Opinion: 2025 was a devastating year on Irish roads. We need a transport system that keeps us safe
Dr Catherine Conlon
Global reaction to US operation in Venezuela focused on ramifications for international law
Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC
Venezuelan Opposition leader calls for colleague to be installed as President
Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
At least 10 people have died in Iran protests
Gardaí investigating after 8 cars set on fire in Co Meath
The 9 at 9: Saturday
In memoriam: The death notice websites we lost in 2025
The would-be RIP competitors started out with high ambitions – but staying the course was a challenge for many.
The future of Gaza: Should Ireland contribute troops to the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force?
Ray Murphy
Sequins, celebs and a new judge: Everything you need to know as Dancing with the Stars returns
Gardaí want to break the 'silence' around disappearance of Imelda Keenan 32 years ago
Selling your home? Don’t fall foul of advertising rules by overstating the number of bedrooms
There are strict rules over what constitutes a bedroom that property listings must adhere to.
Littler closes on World Championship title repeat, Van Veen beats Anderson in classic
Quiz: Do you know the big events scheduled for this year?
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
An bhfuil traidisiún na hamhránaíochta ar an sean nós i mbaol?
Ulster v Munster, URC
Tom Clonan: My New Year's wish is for peace in Ukraine and Europe as a whole
Tom Clonan
Man, 40s, arrested after serious assault in Roscommon
Four of the five people injured in Finglas arson attack have been discharged from hospital
Plans for wind farm of '30 Eiffel Tower sized turbines' off Clare and Galway coasts withdrawn
Fire at Swiss ski resort bar likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles, authorities say
In an update this afternoon, Swiss police confirmed 40 people were killed in the fire with a further 119 injured.
Appeal over missing man in Co Kerry stood down after body found
Number of people in emergency accommodation reached new record level in November
After string of hit movies, Paul Mescal is planning on 'rationing' his workload
Cold weather warnings issued as temperatures set to drop further over weekend
North Korean leader's daughter fuels succession speculation with high profile visit to mausoleum
Traitors UK returned to TV last night (with a twist to shake up the format)
NCT stats show Cavan, Meath and Clare among counties with the highest rate of defective cars
What did you think of the Stranger Things finale?
Trump denies falling asleep during meetings and insists he's simply relaxing his eyes
Venezuelan leader open to US talks on drug trafficking, but won't comment on alleged land strike
OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) has just signed a government charter on digital inclusion
'The settlers had an outpost near the school. They would walk and drive through, armed.'
Irish solicitor Sharon Devereux says that now more than ever Palestinians live in a two-tiered society in the West Bank.