Dozens presumed dead, 100 injured in Swiss bar explosion Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 were injured in an explosion which ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, authorities have said. World • 54 mins
Dozens presumed dead, 100 injured in Swiss bar explosion Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 were injured in an explosion which ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, authorities have said. World • 54 mins
Pension auto-enrolment and minimum wage rise in effect Two major changes to employment law, pension auto-enrolment and a rise in the minimum wage, come into effect from today. Business • 3 hrs
Pension auto-enrolment and minimum wage rise in effect Two major changes to employment law, pension auto-enrolment and a rise in the minimum wage, come into effect from today. Business • 3 hrs
5 threats Ireland faces in 2026 A different world will confront Ireland in 2026. In no particular order, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines five threats. Business • 2 hrs
5 threats Ireland faces in 2026 A different world will confront Ireland in 2026. In no particular order, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines five threats. Business • 2 hrs
Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in midnight ceremony Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in the first minutes of the New Year at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. US • 3 hrs
Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in midnight ceremony Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in the first minutes of the New Year at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. US • 3 hrs
National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA, Portland US President Donald Trump has said his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but added that federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up. US • 2 hrs
National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA, Portland US President Donald Trump has said his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but added that federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up. US • 2 hrs
Irish radio to celebrate 100 years in 2026 The centenary of Irish radio will be celebrated throughout 2026 by RTÉ. Ireland • 2 hrs
Irish radio to celebrate 100 years in 2026 The centenary of Irish radio will be celebrated throughout 2026 by RTÉ. Ireland • 2 hrs
Joshua leaves Nigerian hospital following crash Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said, after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Boxing • 36 mins
Joshua leaves Nigerian hospital following crash Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said, after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Boxing • 36 mins
Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025 We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months. Other sport • 2 hrs
Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025 We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months. Other sport • 2 hrs
Bulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU Bulgaria has became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union. World • 45 mins
Bulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU Bulgaria has became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union. World • 45 mins
Range of social welfare and tax changes begin A range of social welfare and tax changes announced in Budget 2026 come into effect from today. Business • 3 hrs
Range of social welfare and tax changes begin A range of social welfare and tax changes announced in Budget 2026 come into effect from today. Business • 3 hrs
Taiwan to 'defend sovereignty and boost defence' in 2026 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. Asia • 3 hrs
Taiwan to 'defend sovereignty and boost defence' in 2026 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. Asia • 3 hrs
Blaze at Amsterdam church amid 'unsettled' Dutch New Year A huge inferno gutted a 19th century Amsterdam church during a New Year's Eve which saw two dead from fireworks and "unprecedented" violence against police. Europe • 1 hr
Blaze at Amsterdam church amid 'unsettled' Dutch New Year A huge inferno gutted a 19th century Amsterdam church during a New Year's Eve which saw two dead from fireworks and "unprecedented" violence against police. Europe • 1 hr
Live Explosion at Swiss bar 'not an attack', says prosecutor Follow developments following an explosion at a bar in Switzerland, which was crowded with people on New Year's eve. Europe • 16 mins
Live Explosion at Swiss bar 'not an attack', says prosecutor Follow developments following an explosion at a bar in Switzerland, which was crowded with people on New Year's eve. Europe • 16 mins
Five injured, two seriously, in Finglas arson attack A woman in her 40s and a teenage boy have been seriously injured, and three other people also taken to hospital, following an arson attack on a property in Finglas in Dublin, in the early hours of this morning. Ireland • 12 hrs
Five injured, two seriously, in Finglas arson attack A woman in her 40s and a teenage boy have been seriously injured, and three other people also taken to hospital, following an arson attack on a property in Finglas in Dublin, in the early hours of this morning. Ireland • 12 hrs
Zelensky says he will not sign a 'weak' peace agreement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine wanted the war to end, but not at any cost, adding he would not sign a "weak" peace agreement that would only prolong the war. Ukraine • 2 hrs
Zelensky says he will not sign a 'weak' peace agreement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine wanted the war to end, but not at any cost, adding he would not sign a "weak" peace agreement that would only prolong the war. Ukraine • 2 hrs
Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year' Representatives of the fishing sector have said the loss of one third of Ireland's national fish quota in 2026 means they are facing their toughest year ever. Ireland • 12 hrs
Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year' Representatives of the fishing sector have said the loss of one third of Ireland's national fish quota in 2026 means they are facing their toughest year ever. Ireland • 12 hrs
Israel's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EU The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza under new registration rules would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population. Middle East • 22 hrs
Israel's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EU The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza under new registration rules would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population. Middle East • 22 hrs
New Year celebrations took place across the country Festivities took place in towns and villages across the country to ring in the New Year. Ireland • 3 hrs
New Year celebrations took place across the country Festivities took place in towns and villages across the country to ring in the New Year. Ireland • 3 hrs
Watch: Sneak peek at Times Square's New Year's Eve ball As 2025 draws to a close, New York City has been testing its brand new 'Constellation Ball' for the Times Square New Year's Eve celebrations. World • 17 hrs
Watch: Sneak peek at Times Square's New Year's Eve ball As 2025 draws to a close, New York City has been testing its brand new 'Constellation Ball' for the Times Square New Year's Eve celebrations. World • 17 hrs
Community shocked after woman injured in dog attack A woman remains in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked by a dog at her home in Carlow. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
Community shocked after woman injured in dog attack A woman remains in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked by a dog at her home in Carlow. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
Fair City actor David Heap dies, aged 76 Actor David Heap, who played Donal Maher in RTÉ soap Fair City for over a decade, has died at the age of 76, his wife, actress Olwen Fouéré, has confirmed. Television • 19 hrs
Fair City actor David Heap dies, aged 76 Actor David Heap, who played Donal Maher in RTÉ soap Fair City for over a decade, has died at the age of 76, his wife, actress Olwen Fouéré, has confirmed. Television • 19 hrs
Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains. Leinster • 31 Dec 25
Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains. Leinster • 31 Dec 25
Nationwide: Reminder of how religion has shaped Ireland Some of the Nationwide programmes over the past year have been a reminder of how much religion has shaped life in Ireland - even today - despite the huge societal changes that have taken place. 2025 in Review • 31 Dec 25
Nationwide: Reminder of how religion has shaped Ireland Some of the Nationwide programmes over the past year have been a reminder of how much religion has shaped life in Ireland - even today - despite the huge societal changes that have taken place. 2025 in Review • 31 Dec 25
Finland seizes ship accused of cable damage in Baltic Sea Finnish authorities boarded and seized a cargo vessel called Fitburg, after it was suspected of having damaged underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Finnish police told a press conference. Europe • 20 hrs
Finland seizes ship accused of cable damage in Baltic Sea Finnish authorities boarded and seized a cargo vessel called Fitburg, after it was suspected of having damaged underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Finnish police told a press conference. Europe • 20 hrs
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, both governments said, after a fresh ceasefire held for more than three days following weeks of deadly border clashes. World • 31 Dec 25
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, both governments said, after a fresh ceasefire held for more than three days following weeks of deadly border clashes. World • 31 Dec 25
