Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown

The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

15th, January 2026, 06:05pm

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown

The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

15th, January 2026, 06:05pm

Thursday to be ‘mostly dry in low winter sunshine,’ Met Éireann says

Outlook for weekend is for cool days turning cold by night with frost, ice and freezing fog

15th, January 2026, 06:05pm

Things to consider when choosing a secondary school for your child

Choice is limited and waitlists are long

15th, January 2026, 06:01pm

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm

Dublin data centre uses as much power as 200,000 homes

Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm

This Dublin data centres uses as much power as 200,000 homes

Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm

Number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland rises fourfold

It is not clear if any of the 94 American applicants in 2025 were granted international protection here

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm

Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs

Almost €600,000 paid by State in legal fees during October over inquiry that issued final report in 2011

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm

Shannon Airport flags risk to State’s reputation from ongoing protests

Chairman tells Minister ‘continued instances of trespass and criminal damage’ pose grave risk

15th, January 2026, 06:00pm