Politics

January

January 2026

Beef

'Wise up': Sinn Féin reissue calls for Agriculture Minister to remove Bord Bia chief

24 Jan

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tariffs tariffs tariffs

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it makes trade deal with China

Updated 24 Jan

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War in Ukraine

Ukraine condemns overnight Russian strikes as Zelenskyy deems second day of peace talks 'constructive'

At least one person was killed and at least 27 were injured in the strikes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said further talks could take place "as early as next week".

The country's foreign affairs minister said Vladimir Putin's missiles "hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table".

Updated 24 Jan

4.8k

Dublin Traffic

'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs

24 Jan

27.0k

The Morning Lead

We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.

Christina Finn

24 Jan

31.9k

peace plan

Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating

23 Jan

6.6k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

23 Jan

5.4k

England

Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

23 Jan

17.4k

Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

23 Jan

13.9k

Evening Wrap

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

23 Jan

1.8k

FactCheck

Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000

23 Jan

6.6k

Palestine

'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks

23 Jan

16.8k

RIP

Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61

23 Jan

66.2k

What Next

EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain

Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.

Jane Matthews

reports from Brussels

Updated 23 Jan

20.6k

TikTok Deal

TikTok seals deal to split US app from global business to avoid ban over Chinese ownership

23 Jan

2.6k

mark carney

Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks

23 Jan

19.2k

Ukraine

US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war

Updated 23 Jan

10.9k

The Morning Lead

Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos

Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.

All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.

The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.

Stephen McDermott

23 Jan

15.5k

former diplomat

Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?

Bobby McDonagh

Updated 22 Jan

9.2k

News Fix

Here's what happened today: Thursday

22 Jan

3.6k

Air Force One

Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos

It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 22 Jan

86.9k

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No thanks

Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'

22 Jan

14.1k

major beef

Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy

Updated 22 Jan

14.0k

Big meet

EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan

Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.

Jane Matthews

reports from Brussels

22 Jan

9.0k

Online Safety

Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images

22 Jan

2.2k

Ukraine

Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech

22 Jan

9.4k

Áras an Uachataráin

President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event

22 Jan

38.4k

hot school meals

Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)

22 Jan

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Greenland

Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines

22 Jan

12.7k

board of peace

Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know

The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.

Updated 22 Jan

32.9k

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FactCheck

Debunked: Video of Italian Prime Minister does not show her condemning the EU migration pact

22 Jan

5.5k

house oversight committee

Ghislaine Maxwell to appear before US Congress in Epstein probe - but 'will plead the Fifth'

22 Jan

6.6k

EU Council

Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats

22 Jan

9.3k

The Morning Lead

Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace

The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Brussels

22 Jan

17.0k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

21 Jan

6.1k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Trump claim that the US has never asked for anything from Nato is flat wrong

21 Jan

10.4k

trade deal

Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Updated 21 Jan

21.2k

not-for-profit childcare

'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities

21 Jan

32.9k

tariff threats

'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed

21 Jan

5.6k

Davos

Greenland is not actually 'a giant piece of ice', despite Trump saying so seven times

“What I’m asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace and world protection. It’s a very small ask,” Trump said.

Updated 21 Jan

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