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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 • 1 hr

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 • 11 hrs

Billy Wright, known as 'King Rat', was shot dead at the Maze Prison in Co Down on 27 December 1997

Billy Wright's father accused govt of 'selective justice'

The father of Billy Wright accused the Irish government of "indulging in selective justice" in 1999 after being told then-taoiseach Bertie Ahern would not meet him to discuss holding a public inquiry into the Loyalist Volunteer Force leader's murder.

State Papers • 1 hr

Fallout over 2003 publication of Stakeknife's identity

The fallout from the publication in the media in 2003 of agent Stakeknife's identity is discussed in documents newly released to the national archives.

State Papers • 1 hr

The Edge and Bono of U2 perform on the Joshua Tree Tour at Nassau Coliseum in 1987

'Embarrassing situation' over limited U2 tickets in 1987

A telex sent from an Irish official based in Boston in April 1987, stating that a limit of ten complimentary tickets per U2 show in America, "puts us in an embarrassing situation" reveals the level of interest in the band's massively successful Joshua Tree tour there.

State Papers • 1 hr

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands as they arrive to speak to journalists during a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida

Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear programme as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his home in Florida for wide-ranging talks.

Middle East • 3 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

Anthony Joshua is recovering in hospital after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that resulted in the death of two members of his team.

Boxing • 2 hrs

Beyoncé accepting Album of the Year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album, Cowboy Carter this year

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire according to Forbes magazine becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.

Entertainment • 1 hr

Ambassador frustrated with govt attitude to $1bn oil deal

An Irish ambassador's frustrations at department officials for their attitude to a proposed investment of $1bn from Saudi investors in the country's oil facilities is contained in newly released files from the National Archives.

State Papers • 1 hr

Crossmaglen security forces morale 'at low ebb' in 1994

A leading politician's reaction to plans for extensive construction work at Crossmaglen Barracks in south Armagh in April 1994 is contained within newly-released files at the National Archive.

State Papers • 1 hr

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 • 12 hrs

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 • 11 hrs

Former tánaiste Dick Spring proposed legislation aimed at creating more transparency around the 'interest' of politicians in 1993 (file pic)

Proposed SIPO legislation opposed by some FF ministers

When Dick Spring, the tánaiste and minister for foreign affairs, proposed legislation aimed at creating more transparency around the "interest" of politicians in 1993, he met with some opposition from leading Fianna Fáil members.

State Papers • 1 hr

'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 • 4 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 • 9 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 • 9 hrs

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 • 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 • 12 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 • 7 hrs

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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 • 11 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 • 4 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 • 4 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 • 12 hrs

A vendor arranges newspapers reporting on Myanmar's general election in Yangon on December 29, 2025

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 • 12 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 • 10 hrs

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Putin tells Trump Russia will review stance after attack

Bondi attack hero wanted to protect 'innocent people'

Billy Wright's father accused govt of 'selective justice'

Fallout over 2003 publication of Stakeknife's identity

'Embarrassing situation' over limited U2 tickets in 1987

Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Netanyahu

Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

Ambassador frustrated with govt attitude to $1bn oil deal

Crossmaglen security forces morale 'at low ebb' in 1994

Decrease in number of organ transplants in 2025, says HSE

Cockroaches, shrunken clothes among prisoner complaints

Proposed SIPO legislation opposed by some FF ministers

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

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating new truce

ALDI, Lidl, SuperValu and Centra cut their butter prices

Declining birth rate could mean 'vicious downward cycle'

5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers

Govt to examine climate watchdog critique of weather plan

Egyptian activist sorry for violent posts after UK uproar

Tackling drug intimidation 'huge priority' for gardaí

Stranded Irish fans given USA '94 tickets worth thousands

Chinese military begin live-fire drills around Taiwan

Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in poll

Kosovo's Kurti promises swift formation of new government