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Putin tells Trump Russia will review stance after attack

President Vladimir Putin has told US President Donald Trump that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Russia said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said.

World • 34 mins

Bondi attack hero wanted to protect 'innocent people'

Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed recalled the moment he ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him, saying in an interview published with a US outlet he wanted to protect "innocent people".

World • 4 hrs

15 February 1995; England supporters clash with Gardai in the West Stand where rioting broke out and forced the match to be abandoned. International Friendly, Republic of Ireland v England, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers

We have reached the penultimate day of this year's State Paper release - and today carries a bit of a sporting theme. Two of today's main stories centre around the Republic of Ireland national team.

State Papers • 5 hrs

18 June 1994; Republic of Ireland supporters prior to the FIFA World Cup 1994 Group E match between Republic of Ireland and Italy at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile

Stranded Irish fans given USA '94 tickets worth thousands

Irish embassy officials gave thousands of pounds worth of World Cup 1994 tickets to Irish fans left stranded and ticketless in Florida after a British travel agent suddenly went bust in order to prevent what they feared risked becoming a "riotous situation".

State Papers • 2 hrs

Decrease in number of organ transplants in 2025, says HSE

The HSE has reported a drop in the number of organ transplants carried out this year as a result of organ donations.

Health • 4 hrs

British boxer Anthony Joshua arrives for his non-title heavyweight bout against US boxer and influencer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025.

Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria

British boxer Anthony Joshua has suffered "minor injuries" after the car he was travelling in crashed in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of two people.

Boxing • 1 hr

Cockroaches, shrunken clothes among prisoner complaints

The unavailability of gluten-free food, mashed potatoes with every meal, cockroaches in a prison cell and clothes shrunk from the laundry were just some of the complaints made by inmates of Mountjoy Prison in 2024.

Ireland • 4 hrs

'No substitute for platelets' - IBTS in call for donors

Up to 1,000 additional blood platelet donors are needed in the coming year to meet demand, as "there is no substitute for platelets".

Ireland • 3 hrs

Over 2,500 people including monks and citizens partake in a Buddhist ceremony to mourn the victims of the recent border conflict, at the capital's Win-Win Memorial, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating new truce

Thailand's army has accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory.

World • 2 hrs

ALDI, Lidl, SuperValu and Centra cut their butter prices

Four retailers - SuperValu, Centra, ALDI Ireland Lidl Ireland - have announced a cut in the price of their own brand butter ranges.

Business • 1 hr

Declining birth rate could mean 'vicious downward cycle'

An advisory body has warned that Ireland's population is at risk of what it called a "vicious downward cycle" due to a declining birth rate.

Ireland • 5 hrs

Govt to examine climate watchdog critique of weather plan

The Government has said it will examine the independent climate watchdog's critique of its plans to handle extreme weather and climate change.

Ireland • 5 mins

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Egyptian activist sorry for violent posts after UK uproar

A British-Egyptian activist has apologised for resurfaced social media posts in which he called for violence against Zionists and police, as opposition politicians urged the UK government to revoke his citizenship.

UK • 3 hrs

Detective Chief Superintendent Séamus Boland said the majority of organised crime gangs in the country are involved in drug trafficking and that 24 of them are high-priority targets (File image)

Tackling drug intimidation 'huge priority' for gardaí

The head of An Garda Síochána's Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau has said gardaí are actively targeting those involved in drug-related intimidation and violence and are identifying, through a research project, who is involved and why.

Ireland • 5 hrs

Chinese military begin live-fire drills around Taiwan

China has started live-fire military exercises around Taiwan, hours after announcing "major" drills in waters and airspace near the self-governed democratic island.

World • 5 hrs

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Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in poll

Myanmar's dominant pro-military party claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the elections, a senior party official told AFP, after democracy watchdogs warned the junta-run poll would entrench military rule.

World • 4 hrs

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Kosovo's Kurti promises swift formation of new government

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will swiftly form a new ⁠government after his party won half the votes in yesterday's election, signalling a possible end to the year-long political deadlock that has paralysed parliament and delayed key international funding.

World • 3 hrs

Police prepare to leave Stormont after a raid on the Sinn Fein office. A former messenger who once worked at the Government's main offices in Belfast has been arrested as part of a major police investigation into IRA intelligence gathering. * The man was

Tensions between govt and UK after 2002 Stormontgate raid

Tensions emerged between officials from the Irish and UK governments on Friday 4 October 2002 after PSNI officers raided Sinn Féin offices at the Northern Assembly in Stormont and arrested four members of the party.

State Papers • 5 hrs

More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment

A train carrying 250 people has partially derailed on Sunday in Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 98.

World • 10 hrs

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New Year to bring host of new shows to RTÉ TV and radio

A host of new programmes will air on RTÉ in the New Year, from homegrown drama, to nail-biting sporting moments, to new documentaries and live specials across television and radio.

Television • 5 hrs

42% drop in murders but every one leaves a family bereft

The latest figures available from the Central Statistics Office show a 42% drop in the number of homicide and related offences in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2024.

2025 in Review • 11 hrs

WASHINGTON, DC September 29: US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives for a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday September 29, 2025. Trump and Netanyahu will discuss the latest U.S. backed

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for crucial Gaza talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida today, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

Middle East • 3 hrs

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty I

Smyth instrumental as Saints turn over Titans

Charlie Smyth kicked two field goals and four extra points as the New Orleans Saints won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Tennessee Titans 34-26 in Nashville.

US Sport • 6 hrs

Song Sung Blue director Craig Brewer and stars Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman

Song Sung Blue's Hugh Jackman applauds Dublin audiences

Song Sung Blue star Hugh Jackman has said Dublin audiences are "the best" out of all the places he has performed around the world.

Movies • 6 hrs

102,000 tonnes of waste generated over festive period

Approximately 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste will be generated throughout the festive season, according to Repak.

Ireland • 6 hrs

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