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Anger in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot man one week after killing of Renee Good
Anger in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot man one week after killing of Renee Good
Immigration agents shot the man in the leg after a struggle, the city police chief said.
Many people think immigration happening on larger scale than is really the case
Many people think immigration happening on larger scale than is really the case
The report by the ESRI found that many people overestimated the proportion of people in Ireland who were born in another country.
Wednesday
14 Jan
Larry Donnelly
Trump wants Greenland: A crisis averted, for now…
Larry Donnelly
Execution of protestor postponed as Iran accused of mass killings on 'unprecedented scale'
Execution of protestor postponed as Iran accused of mass killings on 'unprecedented scale'
Ten ministers who may owe up to €30k to State still haven’t paid back costs
Ten ministers who may owe up to €30k to State still haven’t paid back costs
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
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Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
It began with anger over soaring prices, but it has spiralled into what may be the most serious challenge to the Iranian regime since the 1979 revolution.
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US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
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Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
Government criticised for delaying powers forcing grocery sector to reveal costs
Government criticised for delaying powers forcing grocery sector to reveal costs
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry backs calls for EU to suspend Elon Musk's Grok over AI images scandal
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry backs calls for EU to suspend Elon Musk's Grok over AI images scandal
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
Iran protests: Death toll passes 2,500 as Trump warns Tehran against executing demonstrators
Iran protests: Death toll passes 2,500 as Trump warns Tehran against executing demonstrators
In an interview with CBS News, the US President threatened “very strong action” if Iranian authorities go ahead with hangings of some protesters.
Climate tipping point will be reached by the end of this decade, Copernicus institute warns
Climate tipping point will be reached by the end of this decade, Copernicus institute warns
What happens to RTÉ and BBC NI in the event of a united Ireland? Cross-border experts took a look
What happens to RTÉ and BBC NI in the event of a united Ireland? Cross-border experts took a look
Researchers explored several potential options – including having RTÉ absorb the structures of BBC Northern Ireland.
Tuesday
13 Jan
Gráinne Seoige says fake sexual image of her circulated during election campaign 'traumatising'
Gráinne Seoige says fake sexual image of her circulated during election campaign 'traumatising'
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Taoiseach defends plan to have refugees wait three years before they can reunite with family
Taoiseach defends plan to have refugees wait three years before they can reunite with family
Sinn Féin 'pontificating about human rights', says Taoiseach in Dáil spat over Venezuela
Sinn Féin 'pontificating about human rights', says Taoiseach in Dáil spat over Venezuela
Communications Minister says 'of course' he can't rule out price of a postage stamp going above €2
Communications Minister says 'of course' he can't rule out price of a postage stamp going above €2
Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll mounts
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll mounts
A rights group said the crackdown on protests has killed at least 734 people – but said the actual figure is likely in the thousands.
A rights group said the crackdown on protests has killed at least 734 people - but said the actual figure is likely in the thousands.
Cabinet approves plan to build more data centres across country
Cabinet approves plan to build more data centres across country
US Republicans seek Clinton contempt charge after he skipped testifying in Epstein probe
US Republicans seek Clinton contempt charge after he skipped testifying in Epstein probe
'Tone-deaf and detached from reality': Government grilled over pay rises for semi-State CEOs
'Tone-deaf and detached from reality': Government grilled over pay rises for semi-State CEOs
Media Minister claims his comments about X and Grok were 'taken out of context' last week
Media Minister claims his comments about X and Grok were 'taken out of context' last week
JD Vance to meet officials from Greenland and Denmark as 'annexation' bill filed in Congress
JD Vance to meet officials from Greenland and Denmark as 'annexation' bill filed in Congress
Trump has said that Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, would become part of the United States “one way or the other”.
Debunked: Fake images of Sinn Féin members at a demonstration are AI-generated
Debunked: Fake images of Sinn Féin members at a demonstration are AI-generated
Ireland to give €42 million to aid Palestine as McEntee visits Rafah border crossing
Ireland to give €42 million to aid Palestine as McEntee visits Rafah border crossing
Dublin councillors pass motion saying Simon Harris has tried to 'scapegoat' migrants on housing
Dublin councillors pass motion saying Simon Harris has tried to 'scapegoat' migrants on housing
Monday
12 Jan
At least 648 killed in violent crackdown on Iran protests, rights group says
At least 648 killed in violent crackdown on Iran protests, rights group says
Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as more political prisoners released
Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as more political prisoners released
Prosecution expected in investigation into 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson
Prosecution expected in investigation into 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell