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US President Donald Trump (L) speaks with World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende

Live 'We want a piece of ice for world protection' - Trump

Follow developments live after Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has been overshadowed by a crisis prompted by his persistent claims that the US must acquire Greenland.

World • 5 mins

Marguerita O'Rourke had given birth to a baby boy three weeks before her death

Man jailed for dangerous driving causing niece's death

A man has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for dangerous driving causing the death of his 21-year-old niece in Rathkeale, Co Limerick over a year ago.

Ireland • 7 mins

KYIV, UKRAINE - 2026/01/16: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy waits for the arrival of President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel prior to a joint press conference in Kyiv. The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, arrived in Ukraine on a wo

Trump to meet Zelensky tomorrow, deal 'reasonably close'

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine would be "stupid" not to reach a peace deal, adding that he was meeting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos tomorrow.

Ukraine • 1 hr

TD can't propose congestion motion due to traffic delay

A Labour Party TD who was due to propose a motion on reducing congestion could not do so, because of a traffic delay on the M50 this morning.

Politics • 4 mins

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary speaks to media

O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink

The Ryanair group chief executive has said he does not understand whey Elon Musk has taken such "umbrage" to his rationale for not using the Starlink internet service on Ryanair flights.

Business • 3 hrs

All-Ireland winner Curran meets newborn son

Daingean Uí Chúis' All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper Gavin Curran capped an incredible few days by returning to Australia to meet his newborn son Óigí.

Football • 1 hr

Garda who shot Nkencho feared for his life, inquest told

The garda who shot George Nkencho has said he was in fear of his life and felt he had no option but to fire his weapon six times after the 27-year-old lunged at him with a kitchen knife.

Ireland • 19 mins

Farmers gather to demonstrate against the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries

MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court

The European ⁠Parliament has voted to refer the European Union's ‍free trade agreement with South America to the bloc's top court, a move that could delay the deal by ⁠two years and potentially derail ⁠it.

Europe • 2 hrs

Nearly 1,000 childcare services closed over six years

Nearly 1,000 early years childcare services have closed their doors over the last six years, new figures show.

Ireland • 4 hrs

Contactless ticketing story - PR agency pic

Contactless ticketing to come into effect in 2028

Contactless ticketing for public transport will come into effect in two years time, with infrastructure for the new system due to begin appearing next year.

Ireland • 44 mins

1 November 2025; Andrew Porter of Ireland after the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Porter and Henshaw miss out as Farrell names 6N squad

Andrew Porter and Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign, after both players were left out of the 37-man squad by head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 1 hr

Opened front door, staircase in the background

'Rip off rents will raise even higher' with new laws - SF

The Opposition says it will fight "tooth and nail" any attempt to rush new laws on rent through the Dáil.

Politics • 1 hr

Gráinne Seoige addresses the Oireachtas Media Committee remotely

AI deepfakes a 21st century 'abuse scandal' - Seoige

Broadcaster Gráinne Seoige has told the Oireachtas Media Committee that the creation and sharing of AI deepfakes could be the abuse scandal of the 21st century unless new laws are introduced.

Ireland • 28 mins

Public invited to join squirrel and pine martin survey

People are being invited to join a nationwide survey mapping the distribution of red and grey squirrels, and pine martens to mark Red Squirrel Appreciation Day.

Ireland • 1 hr

Taylor fight a matter for the GAA, says Minister

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan says the government will not get involved in any discussions about Katie Taylor potentially fighting in Croke Park after the Irish fighter aired her hope of a swansong at the home of Gaelic games before retiring from the ring.

other sport • 1 hr

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice

Prince Harry denies 'leaky' friends fed Mail stories

Prince Harry has rejected suggestions that his "leaky" social circle was the source of stories for the Daily Mail, during a combative appearance in the witness box today at London's High Court in his privacy lawsuit against the paper's publisher.

UK • 2 hrs

people sit around a circular desk in an office setting

Eating disorder support on paper only, committee told

Support organisations for people with eating disorders have said that across Ireland, patients cannot access timely specialist treatment and people are dying as a result.

Ireland • 1 hr

Mother found guilty of keeping 'house slave' for 25 years

A teenage girl was forced to work as a "house slave" for a woman and her 10 children for more than 25 years, a court heard.

UK • 58 mins

The words Bord Bia Irish Food Board on a building

Sinn Féin calls for Bord Bia chairperson to resign

Sinn Féin's leader has written to the Taoiseach calling for the immediate resignation of Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin, stating his actions undermine the damage to Irish farming and the agri-food sector.

Politics • 3 hrs

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaking at a podium

Consequences of 'might is right' now clear - President

President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion".

Ireland • 3 hrs

Kim McNaughton in flood-hit Limpopo, South Africa

Watch: Irish woman rescued in deadly South Africa floods

A Co Monaghan woman has described how she was dramatically rescued from deadly floods in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

Ireland • 8 hrs

Firefighters and rescue personnel work at the site f the crash in Barcelona

One dead, 37 hurt after second Spain train crash in days

A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days.

World • 8 hrs

MPs to vote on immunity clause in Troubles legislation

British MPs are to be asked to support the removal of an immunity clause from the UK government's legislation dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.

Ulster • 9 hrs

The Wind Energy Ireland roadmap is set out in a new strategy document

Roadmap to Irish 'electrostate' set to be launched

Wind Energy Ireland will launch what it describes as a roadmap to an Irish 'electrostate' at its 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin.

Environment • 7 hrs

Jackie Fox named as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent

Jackie Fox has been announced as RTÉ's new Washington Correspondent.

Ireland • 5 hrs

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