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January
January 2026
The Great Hunger
The designer of a board game about the Famine went on Liveline to take on its critics
Some callers described the idea of the game as “repulsive”, while others felt it was a good way to educate young people.
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RTÉ’s finance chief resigns after 18 months, record passenger numbers at Dublin Airport and Gaza’s ‘Board of Peace’.
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from 'undressing' people as AI minister to meet representatives
Questions have been raised about how effective the measure will be.
WestmeathSchool seeks to have Enoch Burke jailed again after he shows up following release from prison
Welcome back
Four astronauts splash down to Earth after Nasa’s first medical evacuation from space station
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule landed off the coast of California at 8.41am Irish time.
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X restricts Grok’s photo editing after backlash, fresh protests in Minneapolis and report finds Irish public overestimates immigration levels.
mo chara
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
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Over 2,500 killed in Iran protests, appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap case and new broadcaster recommended for a United Ireland.
Northern IrelandUlster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
at it again'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland politicians unite against threat of force from Trump
young scientist and technology exhibition
Kerry fourth-year student wins Young Scientist top prize for brain cancer diagnosis technology
Aoibheann Daly’s project was one of 550 exhibits from 225 schools at this year’s exhibition.
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”.
the pittCritics are raving about this medical drama - and Irish viewers will finally get to watch it in March
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.
Minnesota governor Tim Walz called the federal government's response to the incident "propaganda".
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHYSinger Jesy Nelson says her twins may never walk after being diagnosed with rare condition
back on the dancefloorSequins, celebs and a new judge: Everything you need to know as Dancing with the Stars returns
Crans Montana
Fire at Swiss ski resort bar likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles, authorities say
In an update this afternoon, Swiss police confirmed 40 people were killed in the fire with a further 119 injured.
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Investigators race to identify victims of Swiss bar fire, average price of a house rises again and Dublin City Council personal injury payouts.
Nicolas MaduroVenezuelan leader open to US talks on drug trafficking, but won't comment on alleged land strike
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2025
Happy New Year
New Year celebrations begin as Australia and Asia welcome 2026 with fireworks displays
A minute of silence was held at 11pm in Sydney to remember the victims of the Bondi Beach attack.
