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January
January 2026
More than 500 killed in crackdown on Iran protests, says human rights agency
The death toll in the crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has spiked to at least 538 people, activists said.
Videos posted to social media showed large crowds taking to the streets in new protests in several Iranian cities.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would hit back if the US launched military action.
Israel has said it supports the Iranian people's "struggle for freedom".
Were you looking forward to watching Love Island?
Love Island filming suspended and villa evacuated due to wildfires
Man in his 40s dies in two-car crash in Co Kerry
Do you have an X account?
Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'
Elon Musk calls criticism of X's AI sexual abuse images 'censorship'
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".
Arrest made after man enters Dublin Garda station and issues threats
It’s understood the man was in possession of a knife.
Quiz: How much do you know about Jane Austen?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82
Trump says Venezuela's interim president will pay 'big price' if she does not cooperate with US
New tax break announced for reality TV and gameshow productions
Did you watch the World Darts Championship Final last night?
Police investigating 'very serious' arson attack on home and car in Bangor
Last year
2025
Pedestrian in his 40s killed in collision in Co Kildare
Israel bans Doctors Without Borders and around 25 other NGOs from working in Gaza
Gardaí seek information about black Kia Rio used in fatal Edenderry arson attack
The car was used by the perpetrators of the arson attack that killed four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt.
Flu season may have peaked but HSE warns people to remain vigilant over New Year period
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
How much do you know about famous awards?
Looking for things to do with the family between now and New Year's? Here are some ideas
Are you hitting the sales today?
Palestine Red Crescent on two years of healthcare workers being beaten, kidnapped and killed
People from Germany and US (and Dublin and Limerick) among lucky 14 inside Newgrange chamber
Arrest made in investigation into death of elderly man found on a Kerry street last summer
Minister for Sport says his predecessor Shane Ross set back women's sport by 'around 20 years'
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Palestine Action-linked activist taken to hospital on 46th day of her hunger strike in UK
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Oscars to be streamed exclusively on YouTube from 2029
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man in his 60s seriously injured in crash in Offaly
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Drug-related deaths decline for most substances except for cocaine in latest figures
Cocaine was involved in one in three drug poisoning deaths in 2022.
Over a ten-year period, the rise in cocaine use has had a dramatic impact on death statistics.
Between 2013 and 2022, the number of deaths with cocaine implicated increased from 32 to 115.