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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.
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
Judge rules ICE agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minnesota
Cork University Hospital introduces visitor restrictions to combat spread of flu
The designer of a board game about the Famine went on Liveline to take on its critics
Some callers described the idea of the game as “repulsive”, while others felt it was a good way to educate young people.
South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years over failed martial law bid
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from 'undressing' people as AI minister to meet representatives
Questions have been raised about how effective the measure will be.
Robert Jenrick officially defects to Reform after being sacked by Tory leader
Iran says no executions imminent as US sanctions security chiefs over protest crackdown
School seeks to have Enoch Burke jailed again after he shows up following release from prison
Four astronauts splash down to Earth after Nasa’s first medical evacuation from space station
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule landed off the coast of California at 8.41am Irish time.
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
From Corrie to Carrigstown: Beverley Callard joins the cast of Fair City
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
Quiz: How much do you know about these sports films?
Sitdown Sunday: Who is Stephen Miller, the man defining Trump's second term?
'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
Kerry fourth-year student wins Young Scientist top prize for brain cancer diagnosis technology
Aoibheann Daly’s project was one of 550 exhibits from 225 schools at this year’s exhibition.
Officials from X agree to meet with AI minister amid Grok deepfakes backlash
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”.
Critics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
FSAI recalls more batches of Nestlé SMA baby formula over possible toxin
Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of man in West Dublin last June
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".
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal scoop Actor Awards nominations for Hamnet
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban troops in Maduro capture, official tolls say
Venezuela swears in interim president after Maduro appears in New York court
Four men arrested in connection with criminal damage incidents in Co Mayo
Singer Jesy Nelson says her twins may never walk after being diagnosed with rare condition
MetroLink trains won't have drivers - how's that going to work?
Sequins, celebs and a new judge: Everything you need to know as Dancing with the Stars returns