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The HDMS Knud Rasmussen Royal Danish Navy patrol vessel is moored at the harbour in Nuuk, Greenland

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests

Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the Arctic island.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran

Iran protest movement subsides in face of crackdown

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No autism link to paracetamol in pregnancy - study

Elon Musk and the issue with his Grok-blocking tweaks

Analysis and Comment

Protesters outside the Iranian embassy in Madrid demand an end to the violence and repression by the Islamic Republic regime during the protests across Iran. (Photo by David Canales/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

What next for Iran after brutal crackdown?

Analysis and Comment

Photo shows Claire Byrne presenting her radio show on RTÉ Radio 1

Claire Byrne: 'I turned 50 and wanted a change'

Broadcaster Claire Byrne has said that turning 50 was one of the main reasons she decided to leave RTÉ to take up a new role on national independent radio station Newstalk.

16 January 2026; Brandon Kelly of Westmeath in action against Brian McLoughlin of Kildare during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Kildare and Westmeath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Wizard Wallace inspires Westmeath to unlikely title

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New car models in 2026 from Leapmotor, Peugeot, Mazda, Kia, Volvo

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Why swearing is good for your health

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Guinness Six Nations 2026 | RTÉ2 & RTÉ Player

No Time To Stop. The fight is on to reclaim the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championships title

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Guinness Six Nations 2026 | RTÉ2 & RTÉ Player

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'We really need to take a look at the structures in place,' says Margaret Loftus

'We really need to take a look at the structures in place,' says Margaret Loftus

White House Press Secretary calls Irish journalist ‘left-wing hack’

White House Press Secretary calls Irish journalist ‘left-wing hack’

Trump threatens tariffs on those opposing Greenland plans

Trump threatens tariffs on those opposing Greenland plans

news2day Explainer: What is going on in Iran?

news2day Explainer: What is going on in Iran?

Last turbine on Ireland’s first commercial wind farm dismantled

Last turbine on Ireland’s first commercial wind farm dismantled

Irish humanitarian Seán Binder acquitted of all charges

Irish humanitarian Seán Binder acquitted of all charges

'Hard to put into words' - Erin King on captaining Ireland and returning from rare knee injury

'Hard to put into words' - Erin King on captaining Ireland and returning from r…

Trump thinks 'something will work out' with Greenland

Trump thinks 'something will work out' with Greenland

'A loving, caring, clever child' - Mother of boy murdered by father's partner

'A loving, caring, clever child' - Mother of boy murdered by father's partner

17-year-old says she will 'embrace life with determination and hope' after €4m settlement

17-year-old says she will 'embrace life with determination and hope' after €4m settlement

Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised

Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised

Taoiseach says we must have fair migration system

Taoiseach says we must have fair migration system

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Tullamore Women's Shed

Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland

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'It is what it is' - David Lynch remembered, one year on

Republic of Ireland supporters celebrates their opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary

Ireland get just over a thousand tickets for play-off

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The HDMS Knud Rasmussen Royal Danish Navy patrol vessel is moored at the harbour in Nuuk, Greenland

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran

Iran protest movement subsides in face of crackdown

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No autism link to paracetamol in pregnancy - study

Elon Musk and the issue with his Grok-blocking tweaks

Analysis and Comment

Protesters outside the Iranian embassy in Madrid demand an end to the violence and repression by the Islamic Republic regime during the protests across Iran. (Photo by David Canales/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

What next for Iran after brutal crackdown?

Analysis and Comment

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Gett

Smyth sets sights on securing Saints future

16 January 2026; Brandon Kelly of Westmeath in action against Brian McLoughlin of Kildare during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Kildare and Westmeath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Wizard Wallace inspires Westmeath to unlikely title

Jude Gallagher of Two Castles OBA, Tyrone, is declared victorious over Gavin Ryan of Ratoath GG, Meath, during their 60kg semi-final bout on day three of the 2026 National Elite Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin

Showdowns on menu after Elites finals lineup completed

Ronan Power of Ballygunner celebrates after the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary.

McGrath: Ballygunner are on the cusp of greatness

10 January 2026; Harry Byrne, right, and Sam Prendergast of Leinster during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Cullen pleased with Leinster's out-half tandem

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27 January 2025; A general view of the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome, in Bekan, Mayo, which was destroyed during Storm Éowyn. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Connacht GAA Air Dome likely to reopen in April

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Grok Controversy

Why is nudification technology suddenly a major issue?

Minister of State Niamh Smyth has written to the Garda Commissioner about the AI chatbot Grok, owned by Elon Musk, and similar apps, which are being used to generate illegal sexualised images of both children and adults.

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Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised

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'Concerns remain' over Grok as minister meets X officials

Prime Time: The outrage about Grok explained

Prime Time: The outrage about Grok explained

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Ronan Power of Ballygunner celebrates after the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary.

McGrath: Ballygunner are on the cusp of greatness

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