Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

31st, January 2026, 12:52pm

Man (50s) dies after car hits pedestrian in Co Kildare

Road traffic collision took place around 5.25am in the Mylerstown area

31st, January 2026, 12:49pm

Parts of Wexford and Kilkenny flooded as rainfall lightens and warnings pass

Drier weekend expected but public urged to remain cautious as further rainfall likely to lead to river and surface-water flooding in east

31st, January 2026, 12:27pm

Gardaí seize cannabis worth €10m after raid in Co Louth

Three men arrested in connection drug trafficking offences

31st, January 2026, 12:24pm

Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

31st, January 2026, 12:08pm

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

31st, January 2026, 11:13pm

Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves

The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

31st, January 2026, 11:12pm

Man (50s) dies after assault in Dublin

Two women in their 60s removed to hospital for treatment after man pronounced dead at scene

31st, January 2026, 10:58pm

Man (50s) dies, two women injured after assault in Dublin

Two women in their 60s removed to hospital for treatment after man pronounced dead at scene

31st, January 2026, 10:58pm

Boffey runs second fastest indoor 800m by Briton

Isabelle Boffey runs the second fastest ever 800m indoors by a British woman, clocking one minute 57.43 seconds to win at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston.

31st, January 2026, 10:33pm