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4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
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?
Is Paul Mescal retiring? Definitely not, he says
Taoiseach meets China's president in Beijing and says we should work towards 'open trade'
Sligo replaces Naas as Ireland's cleanest town in litter rankings
'The oil companies are ready': Trump says US oil firms were informed in advance of Venezuela raid
'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.
Kerry's Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress at Critics Choice Awards in California
Careers expert: Five work habits to drop in 2026
Sarah Geraghty
Quiz: How much do you know about Jane Austen?
They won't shout about it, but Verona Murphy has quietly won over the Opposition
Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's Premier League title hopes
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82
St Brigid's join Dingle in All-Ireland final with nervy win over Scotstown
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.
Entire country now under Status Yellow weather warnings as temperatures drop below freezing
Trump says Venezuela's interim president will pay 'big price' if she does not cooperate with US
New tax break announced for reality TV and gameshow productions
Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds
It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
Thousands of passengers stranded after flights grounded in Greece over technical failure
Did you watch the World Darts Championship Final last night?
Police investigating 'very serious' arson attack on home and car in Bangor
'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation
Man (30s) dies from injuries he sustained in New Year's Day assault
Man (30s) dies after car collides with a tree in Co Kerry
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Sitdown Sunday: How did a MAGA diehard become Trump's biggest critic?
Man (30s) dies and another man injured in three-vehicle crash in Co Longford
Opinion: The pressure to be 'fit' didn't come out of nowhere - here's how it started
Conor Heffernan
De réir taighde nua, tá fonn ar pháistí an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim ach tá siad teoranta
New research shows that children want to learn Irish but that their needs are not being met