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Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over Trump plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country risks losing the support of key ally the United States over Washington's plan to end the war with Russia.

Ukraine • 12 mins

Funeral cortege arrives at Peter and Paul's Church, Drumconrath

Mourners told of Louth crash victim's caring nature

Hundreds of people have gathered in Drumconrath in Co Meath for the funeral of one of the five young friends who died in a car crash in Co Louth at the weekend.

Leinster • 38 mins

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Russian money launderers bought bank to evade sanctions

An international investigation involving the gardaí, the UK National Crime Agency and other agencies has established that a billion-dollar money laundering network bought a bank in Kyrgyzstan to evade sanctions and facilitate payments to support Russia's military efforts.

Crime • 14 mins

Teenager charged with manslaughter after bus altercation

An 18-year-old has been charged with the manslaughter of Ryan Weir Gibbons in Kildare town last month after an earlier altercation on a bus.

Courts • 2 hrs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking in South Africa

Kremlin claim on Irish neutrality 'nonsense' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "nonsense" a claim from the Kremlin that Ireland is losing its neutrality.

Ireland • 19 mins

Residents and car owners have said foxes might be causing damage to their cars

Foxes in south Dublin estate accused of damaging cars

Residents of a south Dublin housing estate are trying to uncover the cause of damage to around 40 cars which has resulted in repair bills of totalling tens of thousands of euro.

Leinster • 53 mins

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Peacocks & Payments: Old issues cloud McVerry Trust revamp plans

The week started brightly for the embattled Peter McVerry Trust. After delaying for over a year, the homelessness charity on Tuesday finally published its accounts for 2023.

Prime Time • 21 mins

Narwhal whales live in social groups called pods and live in the Arctic ocean and males have a tusk

Narwhal carcass found in 'remarkable' Donegal stranding

An arctic species of whale, normally seen in the waters off Greenland, Canada and Siberia has been recorded in Ireland for the first time, after a carcass was found washed up on a beach in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 49 mins

Machinery removes a plane from a crash site in Waterford

Wreckage of plane removed from crash site in Co Waterford

The wreckage of a plane which crashed in Co Waterford yesterday has been removed from the crash site by air accident investigators.

Munster • 46 mins

Here are tonight's Late Late Show guests

Author Richard Osman and singer Lisa McHugh will be among Patrick Kielty's guests on Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Television • 9 mins

Broadcaster David Hanley in studio in 2001

Former RTÉ broadcaster, author David Hanly dies aged 82

Former broadcaster and writer David Hanly, whose voice was synonymous with RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme, has died aged 82.

Ireland • 8 mins

Attendees walk in front of the main entrance to the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem

Negotiators divided over COP30 draft agreement

Negotiators are divided on the last day of fire-delayed UN climate talks, as Europe rejected COP30 host Brazil's latest draft agreement, which lacks a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.

Climate Change • 2 hrs

G20 'huge networking opportunity for Ireland' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the G20 summit in South Africa is a "huge networking opportunity" for Ireland, adding that Ireland is very honoured to be invited as a guest country this year.

World • 2 hrs

ICCL accepts error over letter from European Commission

The Irish Council of Civil Liberties (ICCL) has accepted that it mistook a letter from the European Commission as pertaining to the appointment of Niamh Sweeney to the Data Protection Commission in September, when it in fact related to a separate ICCL complaint to Brussels.

Europe • 1 hr

Man accused of trying to smuggle group from Ireland to UK

A man has been remanded in custody accused of being part of a cross-border plan to smuggle a family from Afghanistan into the UK from Ireland.

Courts • 34 mins

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Increased food security efforts amid climate pressures

Food security was a major focus at COP30 in Brazil this week, as countries try to adapt to the impact climate change is having on food production.

Ireland • 5 hrs

Expert raises public health concerns about Cork water quality

The current quality of Cork city's drinking water is a "potentially serious public health concern", according to a legal submission made by a prominent public health specialist

Munster • 3 hrs

Campaigner urges end to military crime victim discrimination

The Women of Honour campaign group has urged the Government to amend victims' rights legislation to ensure military crime victims have the same legal rights as civilians

RTÉ Investigates • 7 hrs

Motorists urged to check vehicles during cold snap

The Road Safety Authority has urged road users to make sure their vehicles are as safe as possible before driving in the icy conditions.

Weather • 3 hrs

Photo is a composite showing Irish body builders Conor McCarthy and Dylan Nolan as they compete

Irish bodybuilders prepare for World Championships in LA

Fifteen of Ireland's top natural bodybuilders are preparing to take centre stage in Los Angeles this weekend for the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships.

US • 7 hrs

Explained: What is Trump's 28-point Ukraine plan?

A draft 28-point plan backed by US President Donald Trump would require Ukraine to offer territorial and security concessions to Moscow, while Russia would be readmitted to the G8 group and receive sanctions relief.

Ukraine • 6 hrs

Eurovision unveils major voting rule changes for 2026

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced a series of changes to the Eurovision Song Contest voting rules for 2026 in a move it says is designed to strengthen trust, transparency and audience engagement.

Eurovision • 3 hrs

A combination of pictures of Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump

Trump to meet incoming New York mayor Zohran Mamdani

US President Donald Trump will meet with incoming New York mayor Zohran Mamdani today, the first in-person talks between political opposites who have clashed over everything from immigration to economic policy.

World • 3 hrs

Cuan launched a campaign to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence in 2025

Planning, funding impact delivery of refuge accommodation

Planning, funding and coordination challenges have impacted the pace of refuge accommodation development for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, according to Cuan.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Woman depressed while sitting on bed during day time.

CSO report looks at suicide deaths from 2018 to 2022

2020 recorded the largest number of female deaths due to suicide in a five-year period between 2018 and 2022, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Ireland • 2 hrs

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