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Fresh Flood Warnings After Storm Chandra
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- Fresh Flood Warnings After Storm Chandra
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Another rain and flood warning has been issued for several counties in the east and south east after Storm Chandra. Met Éireann says Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin are among six counties facing heavy rain tonight and tomorrow.
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- Flooding Hits Aughrim in Co. Wicklow as River Bursts Its Banks
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "We've lost everything."
Communities in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, are facing severe flooding after the local river burst its banks.
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- Trade Unions Warn Public Services Could Be Hit by Rental Reforms
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Trade unions are warning that government rental sector reforms could affect essential public services. They claim the changes will make recruiting workers from overseas nearly impossible and unfairly impact health workers who move frequently early in their careers.
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- Massive Clean-Up Underway in South East and East After Storm Chandra Flooding
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Communities in the south east and east are beginning a major clean-up as the full scale of Storm Chandra’s flooding emerges. Water levels are slowly dropping after the River Slaney burst its banks in Enniscorthy, Wexford.
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- Flood Risk Warning Persists After Storm Chandra Batters the Southeast
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Met Éireann has warned of the risk of further flooding in the southeast following Storm Chandra, which brought heavy rain and strong winds. While all weather warnings have now been lifted, wet conditions are forecast to continue for several days. Parts of South Dublin, Wicklow and the southeast were worst affected. The Taoiseach says those impacted can avail of immediate emergency financial supports, with over 1,000 properties still without power.
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- Donald Trump Says He Will ‘De-escalate a Little Bit’ in Minnesota
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Donald Trump says he will attempt to “de-escalate a little bit” in Minnesota. In an interview on Fox News during a visit to Iowa, he said the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis by ICE agents were “terrible”. He described his new stance as “not a pullback but a change”. The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have sparked mass protests across the US.
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- Major Rental Reforms Approved: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
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- 22:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Cabinet has signed off major reforms to the rental sector. The changes introduce a minimum lease of six years and cap rent increases at 2% per year. Landlords will have the right to re-set the rent if a lease is broken or if the property is let for the first time.
Joining guest presenter John Lee on The Tonight Show to discuss the reforms:
-Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan
-Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne
-Maurice Deverell, Irish Property Owners Association
They break down what these reforms mean for tenants, landlords, and the rental market in Ireland.
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- Storm Chandra: Met Éireann Defends Weather Warnings After Travel Chaos
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Storm Chandra caused widespread flooding and travel disruption for thousands of commuters today.
Met Éireann has defended the weather alerts issued in advance, saying conditions fell within the parameters of the warnings.
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- Man Whose Son And Aunt Died In Edenderry Attack Jailed For Heroin Possession
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A man whose young son and aunt were killed in a petrol bomb attack in Edenderry has been jailed for seven years for possession of heroin worth almost €33,000.
The judge said the case highlighted the consequences of involvement in the drugs trade.
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- Severe Flooding Hits Enniscorthy As River Slaney Bursts Its Banks
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Enniscorthy has been badly affected by flooding after the River Slaney burst its banks, sending water through streets and into homes and businesses.
The town is among the worst hit in the south east following heavy rainfall, with emergency services and council crews now assessing the damage.
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- Court Hears Teen Was ‘Caught Red Handed’ Following Grace Lynch Collision
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A Dublin court has heard an 18-year-old was “caught red handed” after driving a scrambler bike through a red light before fatally striking Grace Lynch in Finglas.
Keith Lee is charged with dangerous driving causing death. His solicitor described the case as an “unspeakable tragedy” and said he is remorseful.
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- Top Border Patrol Commander And Some Agents To Leave Minneapolis After Pretti Shooting
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- There has been a shift in the Trump administration’s response after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some agents are expected to be withdrawn from the city amid criticism of enforcement tactics.
President Trump has sent his border czar to Minnesota to take charge of immigration efforts and help ease tensions following the incident.
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- Storm Chandra: Rapid Flooding Swamps Homes And Roads In Rathfarnham
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Rathfarnham area of south Dublin has been among the worst-hit by flooding caused by Storm Chandra.
Rapidly rising water has swamped homes and streets, with cars submerged under several feet of water.
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- Flooding Brings Travel Chaos As Storm Chandra Hits South And East
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Serious flooding has caused major disruption across parts of south Dublin, Wicklow and the south east, with rapidly rising water swamping roads, homes and businesses.
Bands of heavy rain linked to Storm Chandra have led to travel gridlock in several areas, taking many by surprise despite earlier weather warnings.
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- Mother Of Grace Lynch Says She Will Fight To Remove Scramblers From The Streets
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of people gathered in Finglas this evening for a vigil for 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
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- Grace Lynch’s Mother Vows To Fight To Get Scramblers Off The Streets
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of people gathered in Finglas this evening for a vigil for 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
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- Finglas Residents Pay Tribute To 16-Year-Old Grace Lynch
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Residents of Finglas have paid tribute to Grace Lynch, the 16-year-old girl who died after being struck by a scrambler on the Ratoath Road on Sunday afternoon.
Residents also highlighted ongoing concerns over scrambler use in the area.
A community walk is due to take place this evening to remember Grace.
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- Calls Grow For Full Investigation After Minneapolis Immigration Shooting
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Calls are growing for a full investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Former president Barack Obama describing his death as a “tragedy”, whilst president Trump says the White House is reviewing the incident.
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- Ryanair CEO Looks To US Over Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Dispute
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary is looking to the US as part of the airline’s campaign to lift the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
He says the cap threatens US airlines’ trans-Atlantic expansion plans and could impact Aer Lingus slots at American airports.
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- Finglas Community In Shock After Death Of 16-Year-Old Girl
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Local representatives in Finglas have spoken of devastation in the community following the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
She was struck by a scrambler motorbike on the Ratoath Road yesterday afternoon and later died from her injuries in hospital.
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- Tánaiste Warns EU Can No Longer Rely On US To Honour Future Deals
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that the EU can no longer expect the United States to honour future international agreements.
Speaking today, he said Ireland would still accept an invitation to visit the White House for St Patrick’s Day, if one is issued, despite growing uncertainty over US commitments on the global stage.
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- Bruna Fonseca Murder: Miller Pacheco Sentenced To Life In Prison
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Miller Pacheco has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Bruna Fonseca on New Year’s Day 2023.
The judge said he regarded her “as a trophy, as a possession”. Bruna’s family said justice has been served.
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- Man Convicted Of Fraud After False Injury Claim Exposed By Footage
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A 46-year-old man will be sentenced next week after being convicted of fraud over a false personal injuries claim.
Constantine Iosca dropped the case after footage showed him walking unaided, contradicting claims he had made about his injuries. The conviction followed a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
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- Is St Patrick’s Day Diplomacy Losing Its Influence In A Changed Washington?
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "This is the age of the autocrat. It’s big power. It’s military might."
After a seismic week in Davos, #TheGroupChat discuss whether Ireland’s traditional St Patrick’s Day diplomacy still carries influence in Washington under Donald Trump.
📺 Watch the full segment on the @virginmedianewsireland YouTube Channel.
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- Is Trump’s Greenland Deal More Spin Than Substance? | The Group Chat
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- 13:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After Donald Trump walked back tariffs and military threats over Greenland, The Group Chat examines how the past week has fundamentally changed US–EU relations.
From the autocratic style of power to the influence of Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day diplomacy, they discuss why Europe can no longer assume a return to normality and whether Trump is getting undue credit for a ‘deal’ without clear outcomes.
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- European Leaders Express Scepticism Over Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- European leaders have expressed serious doubts about Donald Trump’s new ‘Board of Peace’, which is intended to bring together world leaders to help resolve global conflicts, including the war in Gaza.
Most EU countries have not signed up, though the European Council says it is ready to work with the US president and the new body.
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- Spotlight On How International Law Is Applied After Trump Foreign Policy Shift
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 🗣️ "International law is more respected in the breach than in the rule,"
Donald Trump’s latest foreign policy moves have brought renewed focus on international law, raising questions about how it is applied in practice and why Ireland should continue to uphold the rights of smaller nations on the global stage.
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- Is Trump’s Greenland Deal More Spin Than Substance?
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After Donald Trump announced a “framework” for a future deal on Greenland, #TheGroupChat discussed whether he is getting undue credit for ‘securing a deal’ - despite walking back tariff threats without clear concrete outcomes.
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- US–EU Relations ‘Changed Utterly’ After Trump's Greenland Moves
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "You can't undo what has been done in the last week."
After Trump stepped back from tariffs and military threats over Greenland, #TheGroupChat discuss why the past week has fundamentally altered US–EU relations - and why Europe can no longer assume a return to normality.
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- Couple Apply to Have Female Genital Mutilation Case Deemed a Miscarriage of Justice
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- WARNING: Disturbing Content
A couple who had their convictions for the female genital mutilation of their one-year-old daughter quashed by the Court of Appeal have begun an application to have their cases deemed a miscarriage of justice.
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- Man Pleads Guilty to the Manslaughter of His Mother
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Luke Donnelly has admitted killing his mother by causing severe blunt force trauma to her head. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Catherine Henry in Co. Louth in 2023, but guilty to manslaughter, with his trial getting under way today.
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- Gardaí Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of Girl in Dublin
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- WARNING: Disturbing Content
Gardaí in Dublin are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a girl by a number of teenage boys.
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- EU Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting in Brussels
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- EU leaders, including the Taoiseach, are holding an emergency meeting in Brussels this evening. Discussions are expected to centre on Europe’s security, following recent international developments. News Correspondent Will Denselow is in Brussels with the latest.
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- Ireland Rules Out Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Tánaiste has said Ireland will not join Donald Trump’s controversial ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, at least in its current format. The new Board was officially formed today under Mr Trump’s watch at a ceremony in the Swiss resort of Davos, where he also outlined more details of his plan to rebuild the war-torn territory.
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- Two Dead And Several Missing After Landslides Hit New Zealand’s North Island
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Two people have died and several others, including a young girl, are unaccounted for after landslides on New Zealand’s North Island.
Days of heavy rain have triggered flooding and power outages, with some areas described as resembling a “war zone”.
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- US Lawmakers Move To Hold Clintons In Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- US lawmakers have taken steps toward holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after they refused to comply with subpoenas to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
It has also been confirmed that Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has agreed to testify.
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- St James’s Issues Apology Over €1.4m Deal With Company Linked To Its Own Staff
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- St James’s Hospital has apologised after it emerged that €1.4m was paid for radiology and other services to a company where 18 directors were members of hospital staff.
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- New Bill Targets Platforms Over Non-Consensual Deepfake Images
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The political response to the Grok scandal is intensifying, with a new bill proposing that any platform used to generate non-consensual images of adults could face the courts.
Separately, People Before Profit is introducing legislation to curb recommender algorithms for children under 18.
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- Trump Launches ‘Board Of Peace’ At Davos As Ireland Holds Off On Joining
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Donald Trump has launched his ‘Board of Peace’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, describing it as potentially one of the most consequential bodies ever created.
Ireland has yet to agree to join, with Hungary so far the only EU member signed up.
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- Irish Agriculture Remains Confident Despite Mounting Pressures, Report Finds
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Irish agriculture remains determined about the future despite an increasingly challenging environment, according to a new report.
It highlights red tape and financial blind spots as the biggest threats facing the industry.
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- Trump Backs Down on Greenland After Davos Talks – What Just Happened?
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- 9:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Donald Trump has insisted he will have Greenland, but in the last few hours we’ve seen a dramatic shift in tone. Speaking in Davos, Trump dropped the threat of tariffs, saying a framework for a deal has been reached following NATO talks.
Earlier, he warned: “You can say yes and we will be very appreciative — or you can say no and we will remember.” Now, the pressure appears to have eased.
Joining guest presenter John Lee on The Tonight Show to discuss the fallout and what it means for Europe and Ireland is Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee.
They examine Trump’s Greenland strategy, the significance of the Davos talks, and what this latest move signals about U.S. foreign policy going forward.
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- Deepfake Image Abuse Victims Speak Out on the Impact on Their Lives
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Two women whose images were manipulated using deepfake technology and uploaded to pornographic websites without their consent speak exclusively to Virgin Media News about the long-term impact on their lives.
Sonia Milbourne describes how her photos were edited and shared alongside her personal details, leading to panic attacks and years of unwanted messages, as she appeals to the Government to use every power available to stop online predators.
Lucy Geraghty also tells how she was forced to change jobs and move home after her images were circulated online, saying the ordeal has changed her life forever.
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- Trump Rules Out Force As He Seeks Talks On Bringing Greenland Under US Control
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Donald Trump says the US will not use force to take control of Greenland, but wants immediate talks on how the Arctic island could come under American authority.
Speaking to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he described Greenland as vital to US and global security and hinted there could be consequences if agreement cannot be reached.
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- Debate Over Leniency Of Sentence In Martin Lynn Killing Continues
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 🗣️ “This was, in my view, more than manslaughter,” - George Lawlor TD.
The #TonightVMTV panel discuss the six-year sentence given to Christopher O’Neill over the death of Martin Lynn, who died following an unprovoked one-punch attack at his home in Whitehall in July 2023.
Thousands have signed a petition calling for an appeal, arguing the sentence was too lenient.
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- Minister Rules Out State Role In Potential Katie Taylor Croke Park Bout
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Government will not intervene to help Katie Taylor secure a final fight at Croke Park, according to the Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan.
He says decisions on how the stadium is used are a matter for the GAA and Croke Park, and that it would not be appropriate for a minister to direct sporting bodies on how they manage their assets.
Taylor announced yesterday that 2026 will likely be her final year in boxing, and that she hopes to finish her career at Croke Park.
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- Deepfake Abuse Victim Says Her Life Has Changed Forever
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "We didn't ask for this, and we don't deserve it."
A woman who was the victim of deepfake image abuse says her life has changed forever as a result of her ordeal.
In an exclusive interview with Virgin Media News, Lucy Geraghty speaks about having to change jobs and move home after her photos were manipulated and posted online with her personal information.
She says she hopes the recent focus on the issue will lead to real change, and that victims should know what happened to them is not their fault.
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- Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Will Europe Stand Up?
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- 20:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Exactly one year after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the former U.S. President appears intent on delivering on his promise to expand U.S. territory, with Greenland as his latest gambit. When asked how far he is willing to go, Trump replied: “You’ll find out.”
Joining Guest Presenter John Lee on The Tonight Show to discuss the implications:
-Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence
-Labour TD George Lawlor
-Martina Lawless, Director, ESRI
-Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews (joining from Brussels)
They break down Trump’s foreign policy approach, the risks to international diplomacy, and reactions from global leaders — including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who urged Europe to “stand tall, stand firm, stand united” in response to Trump’s moves.
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- Family Say Justice System Let Them Down After Six-Year Sentence For One-Punch Killing
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- 5:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Thousands of people have signed an online petition urging the Director of Public Prosecutions to appeal the sentence imposed over the death of Martin Lynn.
Mr Lynn died following an unprovoked one-punch attack at his home in Whitehall in July 2023. Christopher O’Neill was sentenced to six years in prison.
The Lynn family say they have been completely let down by the justice system.
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- Katie Taylor Says 2026 Likely Final Year As She Hopes To End Career At Croke Park
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 🗣️ “It would be more than a dream come true for me to end my career here.”
Katie Taylor says 2026 will probably be her final year in the boxing ring, as she revealed her ambition to finish her career with a final fight at Croke Park.
Taylor was speaking at the launch of the Ladies National Football League at GAA headquarters today.
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- Israel Bulldozes UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees HQ In Jerusalem
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Israeli crews have begun bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
Israel has accused the organisation of collaborating with Hamas, a charge UNRWA denies.
The agency delivers vital humanitarian services to millions across the region, providing education, healthcare, and social support to Palestinian communities.
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