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Politics

Cuba
Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal before it's too late' in aftermath of Venezuela intervention
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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 8 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Politicians vs. trolls, US strikes in Syria and a Kneecap interview…
10 hrs ago
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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
19 hrs ago
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Yesterday
10th January 2026
The Troubles
DUP leader criticises Helen McEntee's 'clear challenge' to UK on NI Legacy Bill
10 Jan
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trade deal
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Eoghan Dalton
10 Jan
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Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'
10 Jan
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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
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
10 Jan
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at it again
'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
Updated 10 Jan
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protecting sources
Minister moves to address 'confusion' over laws to seize journalists' phones amid calls for clarity
10 Jan
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Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Tehran
Fresh demonstrations in Iran as France, UK and Germany 'strongly condemn killing of protesters'
Updated 9 Jan
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
9 Jan
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global trade
Von der Leyen says Mercosur trade deal sends message in face of 'increasingly hostile world'
Updated 9 Jan
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grok
Media Minister has deleted his X account over its digital undressing scandal
9 Jan
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Cost of Living
Irish households pay €360 more per year for electricity than western European average
9 Jan
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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
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america first
'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties
8 Jan
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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
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grok
Media Minister criticised for arguing X is not responsible for child sexual abuse images
Updated 8 Jan
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RELATED
Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid has left X over AI sexual abuse image controversy
8 Jan
got beef
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
8 Jan
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Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
8 Jan
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
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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
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Press Freedom
‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones
7 Jan
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Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
Updated 7 Jan
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Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
Updated 7 Jan
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high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Niall O'Connor
Updated 7 Jan
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rampage
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
7 Jan
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climate targets
Alarm for possible €28bn climate fine as Ireland falls way short on greenhouse gas targets
7 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Support pledges for Ukraine, Venezuelan oil and McEntee meets Troubles families…
Updated 7 Jan
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The Troubles
McEntee to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit
7 Jan
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annexation threats
White House says US military 'always an option' for acquiring Greenland
Greenland and Denmark's governments have sought a meeting with the US Secretary of State to discuss Trump's latest annexation threats.
European leaders voiced support for the autonomous Danish territory in a joint statement, stating that it "belongs to its people".
Updated 6 Jan
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Greenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
5 Jan
'We have to have it': Trump renews push to annex Greenland amid anger from Denmark
23 Dec 2025
EU offers 'full solidarity' to Denmark after Trump appoints Greenland envoy
22 Dec 2025
'Not for sale': As Trump eyes Greenland (again), what's the status of the world's largest island?
8 Jan 2025
caracas
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban troops in Maduro capture, official tolls say
6 Jan
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
6 Jan
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Commuter nightmare
Ministers defend M50 toll hike despite mounting criticism it is no longer fit for purpose
6 Jan
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Year end
Exchequer surplus of €7.1b last year as spending and taxation 'in line with expectations' for 2025
6 Jan
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grok
'Disgusting': Tánaiste urges anyone impacted by AI-generated sexual abuse to report it to gardaí
6 Jan
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soviet book club
Martin and Xi say they read it as teens - but what is The Gadfly and who is its Cork-born author?
6 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Defence spending warning, Maduro’s replacement sworn in and McEntee talks Ukraine in Paris…
6 Jan
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