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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for January 15, 2026

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world

22:46:33 European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’

22:18:09 Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting

21:31:59 Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?

17:58:11 Iran protests ease after week-long crackdown and internet outage

17:27:16 Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking

17:24:28 Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in Nasa’s first medical evacuation

16:51:51 Man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was scamming him

14:28:21 Jesy Nelson’s fiance says twins are ‘little warriors’ following diagnosis

14:22:09 Harry expected to give evidence next week in Daily Mail legal action

13:16:01 Malcolm Offord named Reform’s Scottish leader ahead of ‘two-horse race’ election

11:45:27 Robert Jenrick sacked by Kemi Badenoch after ‘plotting to defect’

09:23:06 Russia expels British diplomat over ‘spying’ allegations

08:46:12 Israel to honour Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

08:37:46 Musk's xAI restricts Grok image editing after sexualised content concerns

03:51:19 Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US

entertainment

21:45:05 Seventh contestant banished and tensions rise in The Traitors

18:09:18 Jeff Goldblum to release album featuring Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo

17:44:48 Former One Direction star Harry Styles to release first album in four years

17:24:42 Denise Welch among stars confirmed for adaptation of Graham Norton novel

16:49:30 Singer Natasha Bedingfield pays tribute to US musician John Forte

16:10:21 First image revealed of actress Sophie Turner as Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft

15:42:08 Maya Jama says working with Guy Ritchie like being in ‘presence of greatness’

15:16:25 'Just stop talking': Maura Higgins praised for interaction with Friends actor on Traitors

15:03:25 Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme tipped for Oscars glory: What are the health and mental benefits of table tennis?

13:34:28 Ian McKellen to portray LS Lowry in new BBC documentary

13:27:49 Palestinian actor feared reaction to award-winning Gaza docudrama

12:45:10 Teyana Taylor not mystery person Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to in viral video

12:40:49 Dermot Kennedy, The Cranberries, Van Morrison, and more to perform at 3Arena concert

11:31:29 Nick Cave and Warren Ellis to compose score for Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole

11:27:15 Kate Garraway became aware of AI boyfriend images after people congratulated her

11:23:42 Harriet says ‘it’s nice to be right’ as she learns true identity of the traitors

06:41:59 Bridgerton stars attend season four premiere in Paris

sport

21:37:54 Luke Littler makes short work of veteran Paul Lim in Bahrain Masters

18:13:12 Rory McIlroy: Brooks Koepka PGA Tour return indicative of LIV Golf decline

17:05:29 Man Utd co-owners meet at Carrington as Michael Carrick prepares for first match

13:36:27 Emma Raducanu could face Aryna Sabalenka after tough Australian Open draw

13:01:41 Gary Neville: Man Utd can’t consider keeping Michael Carrick at helm post season

12:52:03 Troy Parrott scores hat-trick as AZ Alkmaar beat Ajax 6-0

12:18:08 Rory McIlroy satisfied with first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment

12:00:45 Eoin Downey not dwelling on Cork's All-Ireland final defeat

11:39:07 Gary Neville comments during Arsenal game trigger 576 complaints to Ofcom

06:55:02 Liam Rosenior feels ‘lucky’ to call on players such as Alejandro Garnacho

ireland

21:25:34 Minister says Ireland has 'robust legislation' in place to deal with AI images

20:32:33 Man (80s) seriously injured in Donegal collision

20:21:55 Time did not allow for negotiator at George Nkencho incident – inspector

18:21:37 George Nkencho's family tried to tell gardaí he had mental health issues, inquest hears

17:52:19 Former driving instructor who did driver theory tests for money is jailed

17:48:19 Unannounced inspection of Mountjoy Prison finds cockroach infestations, degrading treatment and sexual assaults

17:17:12 Opposition TDs to apply for costs following failed ‘super junior’ challenge

17:13:41 Man showed body of dead ex-girlfriend to best friends on FaceTime call, trial hears

17:00:09 Ministers who fail to repay Revenue overpayments will lose pensions

16:49:46 Dublin man (31) jailed after one punch kills neighbour in unprovoked attack

15:30:33 Wilson's Hospital School granted permission to serve rejailing proceedings on Enoch Burke

15:11:01 First trailer of Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee's new comedy series is released

15:05:59 Minister welcomes X's 'corrective' action, but says they were breaking the law

13:34:06 Man charged in connection with cross-border terror plot appears in court

13:10:40 Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Edenderry fire released without charge

12:27:09 People overestimate number of migrants in Ireland, study finds

12:02:54 Moriarty Tribunal now into 30th year, €78m in costs

12:00:36 Non-compliance found in disability centres, one posing 'significant risks' to residents

11:58:07 Data centre in Dublin uses as much power as 200,000 homes

11:40:41 KFC opens new restaurant on Grafton Street

11:39:47 Child in serious condition after being hit by a car in Dublin

11:20:30 Enoch Burke returns to Westmeath school a day after being released from prison

11:07:43 Elon Musk's statement on Grok 'does not convince me', former Labour leader says

10:54:51 'You can get cocaine faster than a pizza' - recovering addict warns men of drug and porn addiction

10:38:03 Rowing Ireland refused planning permission for centre in Co Wicklow due to impact on wild geese

10:32:12 Construction of 14 steps and ramp for Dublin park cost over €750k

10:08:32 County quiz series: Which Irish rugby player comes from Westmeath?

09:28:58 Paul Costelloe's son appointed as new creative director of the brand

09:01:01 AI nudification apps 'should not exist', online safety hotline says

07:53:46 Protests are 'grave risk' to Ireland's reputation, Shannon Airport warns

07:37:40 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

06:00:24 Sky must provide end of contract and alternative tariff info to customers

lifestyle

19:00:39 Jeffrey Boadi: I thought I’d wither away without meat – but I’ve gained muscle

14:35:32 Five new books to read this week

10:57:18 'Love, loss, and stories that stay with us': RIP.ie launches its first podcast, Parting Words

business

16:48:04 Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey gigs boost Aviva Stadium profits to €3.73m

quiz

16:48:04 Try two more quick-fire crossword challenges

health-wellness

14:08:47 10 common food myths debunked

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