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Oh Keir
Labour row erupts after Starmer rival Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP is blocked
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen by many as a challenger to the UK Prime Minister’s leadership of the party.
rainy south eastRain warning issued for three counties (and wintry showers and snow might be on the way)
Minnesota
Protests grow in Minneapolis as man shot dead by federal agents is named as Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot just over a mile from where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good, also 37, in her car on 7 January.
Alex Pretti’s family said they are “heartbroken but also very angry”, saying the "lies" by the Trump administration "are reprehensible and disgusting".
Democrats and protesters have repeated their calls for ICE to leave Minnesota in the wake of the shooting.
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Cross-border crackdown on ‘escort’ sites, Irish general in the top EU military job and the man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis is named.
Bob Geldof'I hadn't understood how much I loved': Bob Geldof reflects on the impact of grief on his life
War in Ukraine
Ukraine condemns overnight Russian strikes as Zelenskyy deems second day of peace talks 'constructive'
At least one person was killed and at least 27 were injured in the strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said further talks could take place "as early as next week".
The country's foreign affairs minister said Vladimir Putin's missiles "hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table".
The Late Late Show'Different, but in a good way': Irish actress Ruth Codd opens up about second leg amputation
Wet wet wetRain warning issued for Wicklow as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk in eastern counties
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Coalition TDs on whether the Taoiseach should go to the White House, US braces for winter storm and The Traitors finale.
Extreme WeatherUS braces for potentially 'catastrophic' storm threatening heavy snow and freezing rain
Áras an UachataráinPresident Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
board of peace
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.
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Trump backs down on tariffs, the EU’s top general on European defence and Irish hopes high ahead of Oscar nominations.
TrialUK's Prince Harry denies having ‘leaky’ social circles in testimony against Daily Mail publisher
Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
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One killed in second Spanish train derailment in days, Trump heads for Davos and TDs to discuss online platforms regulation.
greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
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Trump’s latest threats over Greenland, concerns over domestic violence register and Cabinet to sign off on State-led childcare facilities.
greenland crisis
Trump's threatened tariffs over Greenland 'risk dangerous downward spiral', Nato countries say
The eight countries threatened with tariffs by the US President said they “stand in full solidarity” with the people of Greenland and Denmark.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the EU to deploy its "anti-coercion instrument" if the US imposes the tariffs.
British PM Keir Starmer told Trump that “applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is wrong” in a phone call.
on the long fingerMartin denies Government is moving away from Occupied Territories Bill in favour of 'peace process approach'
GreenlandTaoiseach says EU will 'obviously retaliate' if Trump imposes new tariffs, but urges dialogue
here comes the rain againThere's an unsettled week of weather on the way (with plenty of wind and rain)
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The political response to the Grok scandal, Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland and man dies in early morning Galway crash.
Denmark
Crowds attend 'Hands Off Greenland' protest in Copenhagen after Trump's takeover threats
Large demonstrations are also set to take place in a number of other Danish cities and in Greenland’s capital Nuuk.
ceasefire planTrump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
