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AI moment
Simon Harris says AI 'here to stay' after California trip and pledges Ireland will host AI summit
Sunday
18 Jan
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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.
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non consensual images
Senior government figures to discuss strengthening laws over Grok controversy
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on the long finger
Martin denies Government is moving away from Occupied Territories Bill in favour of 'peace process approach'
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Greenland
Taoiseach says EU will 'obviously retaliate' if Trump imposes new tariffs, but urges dialogue
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always learning
Micheál Martin says he is thinking about going back to college after politics
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The Morning Lead
Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal
It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.
Saturday
17 Jan
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Trump Tariffs
Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European countries until US can buy Greenland
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Tehran
Iran's supreme leader says authorities 'must break the back of seditionists' after protests
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ceasefire plan
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
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Minneapolis
Judge rules ICE agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minnesota
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Bad patch
Ireland is going through 'a rocky period' in its relationship with the USA, McEntee says
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#themorninglead
Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?
While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.
Friday
16 Jan
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Late Late Show
Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move
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Dangerous Driving
Fianna Fáil TD to leave Justice Committee after speeding conviction for driving 190km/h
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Gaza
McEntee says Ireland will 'play its part' as Gaza ceasefire plan enters second phase
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grok
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
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park life
Some retired public servants paying less than €13 a week to live in OPW-owned Phoenix Park homes
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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.
The Candidate
If this doesn't lead to action on Big Tech, nothing will
Sinéad O’Carroll, Rónán Duffy and Jane Matthews unpack the political response to Grok, the muddled messaging, and the question Ireland keeps avoiding: how do you regulate powerful tech firms when the State also relies on them?
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ires reit
Outgoing RTÉ finance chief Mari Hurley to take up senior role at Ireland's largest private landlord
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yoon suk yeol
South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years over failed martial law bid
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Fine line
Learner drivers 'failing tests' due to severely faded road markings
The difficulty of tests has been compounded by unclear or “invisible” lines and symbols, the head of a major driving school has said.
Thursday
15 Jan
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Income Tax
Tax information on Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit now shared with Revenue
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Washington
Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal
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peace plan
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved ceasefire violation allegations
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greenland crisis
European troops in Greenland have no impact on Trump's plans 'at all' - White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that troops in Europe do not impact Trump’s “decision-making process”.
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tory turmoil
Robert Jenrick officially defects to Reform after being sacked by Tory leader
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vital gaza aid
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Aid workers at the Al-Ghabawi facility called it ‘death by bureaucracy’ as the vital aid supplies sit gathering dust.
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Protests
Iran says no executions imminent as US sanctions security chiefs over protest crackdown
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in arrears
Ministers who owe money to the State have 'sought clarification' on sums before repaying
