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Founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died aged 78
Founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died aged 78
US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
The US military said Saturday’s strikes were carried out alongside partner forces.
Saturday
10 Jan
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Heated Rivalry hits Irish screens today - but what exactly is the hit show about?
Heated Rivalry hits Irish screens today - but what exactly is the hit show about?
Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest
Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest
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Do you have an X account?
Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty
Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty
Elon Musk calls criticism of X's AI sexual abuse images 'censorship'
Elon Musk calls criticism of X's AI sexual abuse images 'censorship'
Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone
Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone
Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.
Anger grows over shooting of woman in Minneapolis by immigration agent
Anger grows over shooting of woman in Minneapolis by immigration agent
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Ryan Reynolds watches true Hollywood story as Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest in FA Cup thriller
Ryan Reynolds watches true Hollywood story as Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest in FA Cup thriller
'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
Friday
9 Jan
Fresh demonstrations in Iran as France, UK and Germany 'strongly condemn killing of protesters'
Fresh demonstrations in Iran as France, UK and Germany 'strongly condemn killing of protesters'
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Viewers in the UK will finally get a chance to see Traitors Ireland as air date confirmed
Viewers in the UK will finally get a chance to see Traitors Ireland as air date confirmed
US border agents shoot and wound two people outside hospital in Portland
US border agents shoot and wound two people outside hospital in Portland
Russia uses new 'devastating' hypersonic missile in attack on Ukraine
Russia uses new 'devastating' hypersonic missile in attack on Ukraine
Nasa is bringing home space station astronauts early in medical evacuation
Nasa is bringing home space station astronauts early in medical evacuation
Switzerland holds day of mourning for young people killed in ski resort fire
Switzerland holds day of mourning for young people killed in ski resort fire
Thursday
8 Jan
Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts and authorities cut internet access
Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts and authorities cut internet access
Monitoring group NetBlocks said Iran is “in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout”.
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
Critics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
Critics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties
'A colossal own goal': Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations and treaties
Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal
The deal is set to be ratified by the European Council tomorrow, but a small group of countries appear likely to vote against it, potentially blocking its approval.
The deal is set to be ratified by the European Council tomorrow, but a small group of countries appear likely to vote against it, potentially blocking its approval.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country will also vote against the deal.
Protests escalate in Minnesota as woman shot dead by immigration agent is named
Protests escalate in Minnesota as woman shot dead by immigration agent is named
The victim has been named as a US national and mother of three who had recently moved to the city.
The victim has been named as Renee Nicole Good, a US national and mother of three who had recently moved to the city.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his state "must be part" of the investigation after the FBI took control of the probe.
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
Explainer: What is Mercosur, and what will happen at tomorrow's landmark vote?
Storm Goretti bringing mucky, miserable weather this afternoon but we'll escape the worst of it
Storm Goretti bringing mucky, miserable weather this afternoon but we'll escape the worst of it
The 9 at 9 US to run Venezuela “indefinitely”, Tusla staff warn reforms could put children at risk, and a snowy storm on the way
US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
Wednesday
7 Jan
Woman shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis as city's mayor disputes self-defence claim
Woman shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis as city's mayor disputes self-defence claim
Jacob Frey described the claim as “bullshit” and called on the immigration officers to leave the city.
Jacob Frey described the claim as "bullshit" and called on the immigration officers to leave the city.
Minnesota governor Tim Walz called the federal government's response to the incident "propaganda".
CaoimhĂ­n Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth in the Premier League
CaoimhĂ­n Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth in the Premier League
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
The vessel had evaded an earlier attempt to board it last month near Venezuela.
Liverpool legend and former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Liverpool legend and former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal scoop Actor Awards nominations for Hamnet
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal scoop Actor Awards nominations for Hamnet
Man Utd set for further talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over vacancy at club
Man Utd set for further talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over vacancy at club
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
Did you (or your family) have Ireland's most streamed songs on repeat last year?
Did you (or your family) have Ireland's most streamed songs on repeat last year?