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'A new storm is brewing across Europe': As Ireland reels from Covid surge, how are other countries faring?
'A new storm is brewing across Europe': As Ireland reels from Covid surge, how are other countries faring?
The 9 at 9 Special education to return to schools, an interview with the Taoiseach, and vaccine prioritisation.
House Republicans who helped Capitol Hill rioters could be prosecuted - Pelosi
House Republicans who helped Capitol Hill rioters could be prosecuted - Pelosi
The new chancellor? These three men are fighting to replace Angela Merkel
The new chancellor? These three men are fighting to replace Angela Merkel
Friday
15 Jan 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
WHO blames human behaviour more than variants as virus spreads
WHO blames human behaviour more than variants as virus spreads
Are Man United now genuine title contenders?
Are Man United now genuine title contenders?
Worldwide coronavirus death toll passes two million threshold
Worldwide coronavirus death toll passes two million threshold
Boris Johnson scraps travel corridors and introduces mandatory quarantine as UK Covid rates surge
Boris Johnson scraps travel corridors and introduces mandatory quarantine as UK Covid rates surge
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Golf star Angel Cabrera arrested in Rio for extradition to Argentina
Golf star Angel Cabrera arrested in Rio for extradition to Argentina
Taoiseach says 'virus will dictate' if he can make St Patrick's day trip to White House
Taoiseach says 'virus will dictate' if he can make St Patrick's day trip to White House
Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal
Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal
Prosecutors believe US rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers at Capitol
Prosecutors believe US rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers at Capitol
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
The 9 at 9 New legislation on working from home; tax bills for PAYE workers; and Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion rescue package…
France introduces nationwide 6pm curfew to tackle Covid-19
France introduces nationwide 6pm curfew to tackle Covid-19
New York bus left hanging over bridge after crash
New York bus left hanging over bridge after crash
Covid-19: UK bans passengers from South America amid concerns over new Brazilian variant
Covid-19: UK bans passengers from South America amid concerns over new Brazilian variant
Five-time Olympic medallist appears in US court over Washington riot
Five-time Olympic medallist appears in US court over Washington riot
Thursday
14 Jan 2021
UN warns that the world is facing 'catastrophic' warming
UN warns that the world is facing 'catastrophic' warming
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
Siegfried Fischbacher of Las Vegas illusionist act Siegfried & Roy has died aged 81
Siegfried Fischbacher of Las Vegas illusionist act Siegfried & Roy has died aged 81
Minister claims Northern Ireland hospitals and schools facing food shortages in ‘major crisis’
Minister claims Northern Ireland hospitals and schools facing food shortages in ‘major crisis’
The 9 at 9 A second Trump impeachment, whip restored to three FF senators, and WhatsApp privacy concerns.
Australia plans to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific from the US
Australia plans to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific from the US
US Olympic gold medalist charged over Capitol riot by Trump supporters
US Olympic gold medalist charged over Capitol riot by Trump supporters
Donald Trump has been impeached twice - what happens now?
Donald Trump has been impeached twice - what happens now?
'Just the tip of the iceberg': Over 70 charges brought against Capitol Hill rioters
'Just the tip of the iceberg': Over 70 charges brought against Capitol Hill rioters
Wednesday
13 Jan 2021
US President Donald Trump impeached by House of Representatives for second time
US President Donald Trump impeached by House of Representatives for second time
Portugal becomes latest European country to return to full lockdown
Portugal becomes latest European country to return to full lockdown
UK discloses record number of deaths as NHS risks being 'overwhelmed'
UK discloses record number of deaths as NHS risks being 'overwhelmed'
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Biggest Italian mafia trial in 30 years begins
Biggest Italian mafia trial in 30 years begins
Green hue to Joe Biden's team grows as Irish-American Samantha Power picked to lead aid agency
Green hue to Joe Biden's team grows as Irish-American Samantha Power picked to lead aid agency
YouTube suspends Trump’s account due to concerns about 'ongoing potential for violence'
YouTube suspends Trump’s account due to concerns about 'ongoing potential for violence'
US carries out first federal execution of woman since 1953
US carries out first federal execution of woman since 1953
Mike Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office
Mike Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office
Tuesday
12 Jan 2021
Supermarkets call for urgent intervention over Northern Ireland's food supplies
Supermarkets call for urgent intervention over Northern Ireland's food supplies