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Trump Tariffs

Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European countries until US can buy Greenland

From 1 February, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would be subject to a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the US, Trump said.

The Morning Lead

Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal

always learning

Micheál Martin says he is thinking about going back to college after politics

Investigation

Woman (60s) dies in house fire in Limerick city

human rights law

Ireland and human rights: 'Turning our backs on the European Convention would be wrong'

Today's news

The Daily Poll

Do you listen to RTÉ Radio 1 or Newstalk in the mornings?

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always learning

Micheál Martin says he is thinking about going back to college after politics

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The Morning Lead

Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal

It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.

Jane Matthews

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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

Contemporary living in one of Dublin’s most desirable coastal locations for €1,495,000

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Quiz

Quiz: Do you know these heated rivalries?

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All Square

Arsenal seven points clear despite Forest stalemate

The 42

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Investigation

Woman (60s) dies in house fire in Limerick city

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SPOTLIGHT

Blocked Gaza aid

Red Crescent

At the Rafah crossing, wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel

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full warehouses

This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through

Mohamed Shaalan

‘I’ll never give up’ says Dublin surgeon refused entry to Gaza Strip for third time

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

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take care

Road users warned of dense and freezing fog overnight

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human rights law

Ireland and human rights: 'Turning our backs on the European Convention would be wrong'

Patricia Stephenson

11 hrs ago

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Trump Tariffs

Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European countries until US can buy Greenland

Updated 12 hrs ago

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Setback

Liverpool left frustrated by Burnley

The 42

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trade deal

Ursula von der Leyen signs controversial Mercosur deal in Paraguay

Updated 13 hrs ago

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Liveblog

Munster 29-31 Castres, Champions Cup

The hosts are out of the Champions Cup.

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Coleraine

Seventh person arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Co Derry

Updated 14 hrs ago

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under new management

Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City

The 42

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Tehran

Iran's supreme leader says authorities 'must break the back of seditionists' after protests

16 hrs ago

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Minute-by-Minute

Leinster battle to 22-13 Champions Cup win over Bayonne

16 hrs ago

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Newstalk

Do you listen to RTÉ Radio 1 or Newstalk in the mornings?

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Denmark

Crowds attend 'Hands Off Greenland' protest in Copenhagen after Trump's takeover threats

Large demonstrations are also set to take place in a number of other Danish cities and in Greenland’s capital Nuuk.

Updated 18 hrs ago

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ceasefire plan

Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Minneapolis

Judge rules ICE agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minnesota

19 hrs ago

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Influenza

Cork University Hospital introduces visitor restrictions to combat spread of flu

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Surrealing in the Years

Surrealing in the Years: We've found out we know nothing about a lot of Very Important Things

Carl Kinsella

21 hrs ago

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Our readers share their views on Hot School Meals, EU plans to audit Mercosur beef and Tony Blair’s new job.

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court of the dance

Lord of the Dance shows could 'fall apart' over injunction against Michael Flatley, court told

22 hrs ago

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Pumped Prices

Surprise surprise: Ireland is among the most expensive countries in the EU to fill a car

Paddy Comyn

23 hrs ago

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Bad patch

Ireland is going through 'a rocky period' in its relationship with the USA, McEntee says

17 Jan

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Autism

After Trump and RFK's attacks on Tylenol, a group of UK researchers sought out the truth

17 Jan

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FactCheck

Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?

While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.

17 Jan

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The Morning Lead

'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals

Politicians heard this week that the scheme isn’t sustainable, while some teachers said the short time allowed for children to eat isn’t helping.

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17 Jan

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Last week

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ireland must lead

Professor Mary Aiken: Grok is a warning shot, not a one-off scandal

Dr Mary Aiken

Updated 16 Jan

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Court

Murderer seeking prison release claims life sentence was only 20 years

16 Jan

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Late Late Show

Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move

16 Jan

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Dangerous Driving

Fianna Fáil TD to leave Justice Committee after speeding conviction for driving 190km/h

16 Jan

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News Fix

Here's what happened today: Friday

16 Jan

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Domestic Violence

Charity expresses concern over suspended sentence for Garda after assaulting partner

Updated 16 Jan

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Gaza

McEntee says Ireland will 'play its part' as Gaza ceasefire plan enters second phase

Updated 16 Jan

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Peace Talks

Ukraine and US officials to meet in Miami tomorrow for peace talks as Russian attacks continue

Updated 16 Jan

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Bruna Fonseca

Murder accused visited 'How to kill in three seconds' website, court hears

16 Jan

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Courts

Dublin businessman tells court ‘I have never been violent’ as he launches bid to restore firearms cert

16 Jan

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