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11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Laurence McKeown
Four astronauts splash down to Earth after Nasa’s first medical evacuation from space station
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule landed off the coast of California at 8.41am Irish time.
'This is not over': Sinn Féin demands answers about Donohoe giving World Bank extra €10 million
Galway under Status Yellow thunderstorm warning this morning
Anger in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot man one week after killing of Renee Good
Immigration agents shot the man in the leg after a struggle, the city police chief said.
'Gutted' Scott Robertson sacked by All Blacks following damning review into 2025
Antisocial behaviour in Dublin: What winter hides, summer reveals
Tony Duffin
Many people think immigration happening on larger scale than is really the case
The report by the ESRI found that many people overestimated the proportion of people in Ireland who were born in another country.
Trump wants Greenland: A crisis averted, for now…
Larry Donnelly
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co Derry
Execution of protestor postponed as Iran accused of mass killings on 'unprecedented scale'
Ten ministers who may owe up to €30k to State still haven’t paid back costs
France bans 10 UK 'far-right activists' over destruction of small boats
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consulate and US pull staff from Qatar
The news comes as the US and the UK pull some staff from the region.
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
UK's West Midlands Police admits ‘mistakes made’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
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Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
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'You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use
Girl, 8, found bleeding and 'gasping for breath' after alleged knife attack by mother, trial hears
US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
'Evil' stepmother Tegan McGhee sentenced to life in prison for murder of 4-year-old stepson
McEntee calls opposition outrage over increased funds to World Bank 'absolute nonsense'
Verdict of medical misadventure at inquest of mother who died in HSE home birth service
George Nkencho raised a knife above his head shortly before he was shot by gardaí, inquest hears
US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations
Enoch Burke leaves prison after court allows him to prepare legal case against appeals panel
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
As Denmark ditches mail, An Post's mail boss says Ireland won't be following suit
Amateur wins $1 million at Australian Open in one-point competition against 24 professionals