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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for January 12, 2026

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world

22:42:31 Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to 599

17:02:42 Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

16:34:25 Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience

13:16:55 China says US shouldn’t use other countries as ‘pretext’ to pursue Greenland

12:12:41 UK media regulator launches formal investigation into X over AI chatbot concerns

11:53:46 Ex-Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK

10:24:28 Heineken boss reveals exit amid slump in beer sales

09:10:22 Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation

07:36:13 Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over explicit AI images

07:19:49 Iran says protests turned violent to give Trump ‘excuse to intervene’

06:06:17 Donald Trump says Iran wants to talk as death toll from protests rises

sport

22:02:10 Liverpool survive bizarre Dominik Szoboszlai error to defeat plucky Barnsley

21:10:06 Tottenham closing in on signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher

19:12:01 Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge

18:11:32 Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach

17:44:23 Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after less than eight months in charge

15:03:10 Chelsea to leave Reece James and Cole Palmer semi-final decision to last minute

14:24:17 Michael Carrick the frontrunner to take Manchester United caretaker role

14:20:10 Rayan Ait-Nouri could make Man City return in Carabao Cup semi-final

12:32:20 Fit-again Kai Havertz is ‘one more asset’ for Arsenal – Mikel Merino

07:12:42 Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts

ireland

21:30:04 Homes linked to son of slain mob boss up for sale after Cab seizure

21:10:26 Murdered doctor (23) to have University of Galway library named in her honour

20:54:14 Luas line extension to Finglas faces three legal challenges

20:30:41 Marquis of Waterford says solar farm will interfere with his sporting rights

19:50:45 High Court confirms €21.5 million Central Bank fine against crypto company

19:15:30 Coercively controlled wife was in situation 'like falling in love with your kidnapper', judge says

19:12:13 Garda helicopter deployed in incident involving minor who should be in special care, court hears

19:03:01 Nearly 170 new special classes announced for 159 schools across the State

18:40:02 High Court judge praises courage of woman abused by uncle

18:20:49 Prosecution expected in relation to Denis Donaldson killing – O’Callaghan

17:57:44 Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing daughter (8) over 70 times, trial told

17:52:38 DAA pledges to halt investigation into suspended CEO's alleged behaviour pending hearing

17:40:20 Hundreds gather for Ashling Murphy as memorial fund milestone marked

17:30:04 Brazilian woman (28) strangled by ex-boyfriend after coming to Ireland for 'better life', court hears

17:22:26 Teen boy (15) broke garda's hand in dangerous driving pursuit, court hears

17:14:37 'Cyclists are a nightmare in Dublin': Judge cuts damages for cyclist with brain injury from collision

16:57:42 'Beautiful and caring' boy (4) murdered by 'pure evil' of stepmother, court hears

16:01:54 Garda sent for trial after delivery man suffered severed leg at M50

15:52:44 Gardaí crack down on uninsured drivers by using new database to seize 1,600 vehicles a month

15:05:34 Woman dies following Co Antrim road crash

14:30:03 Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

14:28:22 Tesla to open new Dublin showroom as Model 3 price drops to €32,984

14:18:31 Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globes win ‘powerfully inspirational’ for students

14:15:50 An Taisce urges public to object to proposal to cap legal costs for judicial reviews

13:59:59 Repression and violence in Iran must end, says Taoiseach

13:18:10 Ireland’s economic growth ‘vulnerable’ as global risks threaten corporate tax

12:46:32 Data Protection Commission owed more than €4 billion in fines

12:37:46 Man (24) pleads guilty to knife attack on garda and arson of Conor McGregor's pub

12:21:42 Public patient waiting lists grow by 80,000 despite €420m funding boost

12:05:50 Stamp prices to rise as An Post blames falling letter volumes and rising costs

11:53:10 Taoiseach welcomes reopening of Irish beef exports to China

11:43:35 Forensic experts to be paid €4.5m as mother and baby home excavation enters second phase

10:58:19 Man (45) who died in Kerry accident named as Zimbabwean national

10:43:24 Compulsory helmets for e-scooter users being considered

10:21:19 Refugees must wait three years to reunite with immediate family under new plans

09:45:43 ‘The town is pinching itself’: Kerry pride at Jessie Buckley’s Golden Globe win

09:32:12 Prison service vehicles cost State over €200,000 after dozens of crashes and breakdowns

09:09:37 Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit

09:01:48 Two men to appear in court in connection with €166k drug seizure in Co Kerry

08:19:05 Urgent safety warning for Iarnród Éireann after near-misses on railway tracks

07:29:04 What the papers say: Monday's front pages

entertainment

20:53:47 The Night Manager producer ‘always intended’ on shock return

20:19:35 Sophie Turner says filming new TV series in London felt ‘invasive’

14:36:22 Drama teacher hails ‘fantastic’ Adolescence star after Golden Globes win

14:30:57 Stranger Things documentary: Show has ‘kick-ass’ female characters

12:32:12 Robbie Williams says he will ‘ride again’ with Take That and reveals new albums

08:52:35 Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez turn heads in nude gowns at Golden Globes

08:34:37 Timothee Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner in Golden Globes speech

08:13:14 Who won big at the 2026 Golden Globes?

07:01:16 From TV talent show runner-up to Golden Globes winner: Who is Jessie Buckley?

06:49:01 Adolescence star Owen Cooper salutes Liverpool FC after winning Golden Globe

06:36:36 Jessie Buckley wins Golden Globe for best actress

explained

16:46:52 Explained: What are the new e-scooter laws being considered?

lifestyle

16:14:07 Five things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

health-wellness

13:52:45 Not all January anxiety is bad for you, mental health organisation says

12:22:44 6 signs you’re not drinking enough water

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