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trade off
'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur
Tehran
Taoiseach condemns 'repression' in Iran as Trump says US considering 'very strong options'
Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.
Sunday
11 Jan
a load of hot air
The inconvenient truth for opponents of carbon tax is that it actually works
On the the question of whether it actually reduces emissions – the verdict is a near-unanimous yes.
The Morning Lead
'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go
We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.
Saturday
10 Jan
trade deal
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'
mercosur deal
Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone
Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.
at it again
'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
protecting sources
Minister moves to address 'confusion' over laws to seize journalists' phones amid calls for clarity
Friday
9 Jan
Tehran
Fresh demonstrations in Iran as France, UK and Germany 'strongly condemn killing of protesters'
global trade
Von der Leyen says Mercosur trade deal sends message in face of 'increasingly hostile world'
Cost of Living
Irish households pay €360 more per year for electricity than western European average
Thursday
8 Jan
crackdown
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”.
Crunch time
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.
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Jan 8
Wednesday
7 Jan
Minnesota
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".
Press Freedom
‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones
Raided
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.
Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
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Jan 7
rampage
Trump reckons NATO wouldn't be 'there for' him if needed, as he considers invading Greenland
climate targets
Alarm for possible €28bn climate fine as Ireland falls way short on greenhouse gas targets
Tuesday
6 Jan
annexation threats
White House says US military 'always an option' for acquiring Greenland
Greenland and Denmark’s governments have sought a meeting with the US Secretary of State to discuss Trump’s latest annexation threats.
Greenland and Denmark's governments have sought a meeting with the US Secretary of State to discuss Trump's latest annexation threats.
European leaders voiced support for the autonomous Danish territory in a joint statement, stating that it "belongs to its people".
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