Politics

Monday

12th January 2026

Denis Donaldson

Prosecution expected in investigation into 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson

12 Jan

9.3k

Investigation

US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

12 Jan

11.3k

Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland might not compete under Ulster Banner in Commonwealth Games

12 Jan

17.8k

trade off

'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur

12 Jan

11.0k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

12 Jan

1.9k

where's the beef

China just lifted their ban on Irish beef following Micheál Martin's visit

12 Jan

11.6k

Tehran

Taoiseach condemns 'repression' in Iran as Trump says US considering 'very strong options'

Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.

Updated 12 Jan

9.8k

California here we come

Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit

12 Jan

8.7k

This week

11th January 2026 - 15th January 2026

Cuba

Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal before it's too late' in aftermath of Venezuela intervention

11 Jan

16.6k

106

a load of hot air

The inconvenient truth for opponents of carbon tax is that it actually works

On the the question of whether it actually reduces emissions – the verdict is a near-unanimous yes.

Paul O'Donoghue

Updated 11 Jan

15.3k

116

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Politicians vs. trolls, US strikes in Syria and a Kneecap interview…

11 Jan

4.1k

The Morning Lead

'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go

We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.

Jane Matthews

11 Jan

18.7k

Last week

4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

The Troubles

DUP leader criticises Helen McEntee's 'clear challenge' to UK on NI Legacy Bill

10 Jan

11.4k

trade deal

Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally

Eoghan Dalton

10 Jan

19.8k

Pearse Doherty

Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'

10 Jan

43.1k

112

mercosur deal

Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.

Eoghan Dalton

Updated 10 Jan

19.0k

109

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.

10 Jan

4.4k

at it again

'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump

Updated 10 Jan

30.6k

144

protecting sources

Minister moves to address 'confusion' over laws to seize journalists' phones amid calls for clarity

10 Jan

9.4k

Tehran

Fresh demonstrations in Iran as France, UK and Germany 'strongly condemn killing of protesters'

Updated 9 Jan

13.5k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

9 Jan

4.4k

global trade

Von der Leyen says Mercosur trade deal sends message in face of 'increasingly hostile world'

Updated 9 Jan

48.9k

196

grok

Media Minister has deleted his X account over its digital undressing scandal

9 Jan

20.7k

Cost of Living

Irish households pay €360 more per year for electricity than western European average

9 Jan

15.1k

crackdown

Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts and authorities cut internet access

Monitoring group NetBlocks said Iran is “in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout”.

Updated 8 Jan

9.9k

america first

'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties

8 Jan

36.5k

Crunch time

Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal

The deal is set to be ratified by the European Council tomorrow, but a small group of countries appear likely to vote against it, potentially blocking its approval.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country will also vote against the deal.

Updated 8 Jan

39.3k

133

grok

Media Minister criticised for arguing X is not responsible for child sexual abuse images

Updated 8 Jan

26.4k

135

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got beef

Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?

8 Jan

22.0k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 US to run Venezuela “indefinitely”, Tusla staff warn reforms could put children at risk, and a snowy storm on the way

Updated 8 Jan

4.0k

Social Media

Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid has left X over AI sexual abuse image controversy

8 Jan

4.4k

Minnesota

Woman shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis as city's mayor disputes self-defence claim

Jacob Frey described the claim as "bullshit" and called on the immigration officers to leave the city.

Minnesota governor Tim Walz called the federal government's response to the incident "propaganda".

7 Jan

29.2k

Press Freedom

‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones

7 Jan

19.4k

Raided

US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military

Updated 7 Jan

52.1k

Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images

Updated 7 Jan

12.1k