International

Last week

11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Support for Gaza

Ireland to give €42 million to aid Palestine as McEntee visits Rafah border crossing

Updated 13 Jan

17.2k

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Iran

At least 648 killed in violent crackdown on Iran protests, rights group says

12 Jan

4.0k

caracas

Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as more political prisoners released

12 Jan

6.7k

Denis Donaldson

Prosecution expected in investigation into 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson

12 Jan

9.3k

Sponsored

Quiz: How much do you know about heat pumps? Let’s myth bust

Investigation

US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

12 Jan

11.3k

In and Out

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement

The 42

12 Jan

12.3k

Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland might not compete under Ulster Banner in Commonwealth Games

12 Jan

17.9k

trade off

'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur

12 Jan

12.2k

Evening Wrap

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

12 Jan

1.9k

Not for turning

Greenland says it will reject a US takeover 'under any circumstance' as Trump maintains threat

12 Jan

7.8k

Awards Season

An Irish win, jokes at Leo DiCaprio's expense: The big moments from last night's Golden Globes

12 Jan

19.7k

Protests

'I want a revolution': Iranians in Ireland fear for their families during communications blackout

“Almost all potential leaders inside the country are already imprisoned, silenced or killed,” Zahra said.

David MacRedmond

12 Jan

13.5k

The PSNI

PSNI to publish mugshots of people convicted of crime

12 Jan

5.5k

Tehran

Taoiseach condemns 'repression' in Iran as Trump says US considering 'very strong options'

Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.

Updated 12 Jan

9.9k

Elon musk

UK media watchdog investigating X over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

12 Jan

3.4k

Bombshell

'She ate that': Maura Higgins turns heads at Golden Globes with old Hollywood look

12 Jan

69.9k

California here we come

Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit

12 Jan

8.7k

political statement

What is the 'Be Good' pin some celebrities were wearing at the Golden Globes?

12 Jan

22.8k

Awards Season

From Hamnet to KPop Demon Hunters, the full winners from last night's Golden Globes

12 Jan

13.1k

Kerry Gold

'A real honour, I love what I do': Jessie Buckley wins Golden Globe to continue her awards run

President Catherine Connolly said it was a fantastic recognition of the actor’s “outstanding work”.

Updated 12 Jan

39.1k

Charlie Slater

Family of EastEnders actor Derek Martin share tribute after his death aged 92

11 Jan

27.8k

Winner winner

The Golden Globes are tonight and Ireland's got a shot - here's everything you need to know

11 Jan

24.2k

over and out

Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford

The 42

11 Jan

11.5k

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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".

Updated 11 Jan

14.1k

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Cuba

Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal before it's too late' in aftermath of Venezuela intervention

11 Jan

16.6k

jeffrey epstein

Former UK ambassador Mandelson says he understands why he was sacked over Epstein friendship

11 Jan

7.6k

Wildfires

Were you looking forward to watching Love Island?

11 Jan

19.9k

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 11 Jan

15.3k

116

South Africa

Love Island filming suspended and villa evacuated due to wildfires

11 Jan

11.1k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Politicians vs. trolls, US strikes in Syria and a Kneecap interview…

11 Jan

4.1k

RIP

Founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died aged 78

11 Jan

6.7k

Middle East

US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria

The US military said Saturday’s strikes were carried out alongside partner forces.

11 Jan

8.1k

This month

January 2026

trade deal

Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally

Eoghan Dalton

10 Jan

20.1k

smash hit

Heated Rivalry hits Irish screens today - but what exactly is the hit show about?

10 Jan

17.4k

nicholas maduro

Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest

10 Jan

17.1k

The Daily Poll

Do you have an X account?

10 Jan

18.8k

Enemy of God

Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty

10 Jan

7.0k

grok

Elon Musk calls criticism of X's AI sexual abuse images 'censorship'

10 Jan

17.4k

107

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

19.0k

117

Ice

Anger grows over shooting of woman in Minneapolis by immigration agent

10 Jan

19.9k

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