Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking on the 0pening day of the 2026 during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP via Getty ImagesMicrosoft chief executive Satya Nadella has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its use spreads beyond big tech companies and wealthy economies. “For this not to be a bubble by definition, it requires that the benefits of this are much more evenly spread,” said Mr Nadella. However, Mr Nadella said he was confident that AI would prove to be transformative across industries, such as helping to develop new drugs. “So the [intellectual property] of any application or any firm is, how do you use all these models with context engineering or your data?” Mr Nadella said.

Main PointsEmmanuel Macron has invited Donald Trump to talks in Paris about his plans for Greenland. In a closely watched speech at Davos, von der Leyen said the sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark was “non-negotiable”. We need to change with it,” von der Leyen said. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Tuesday. In a text message to Mr Trump, Mr Macron said:“I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland”.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ first-round match at the Australian Open against Shintaro Mochizuki was suspended for approximately seven minutes on Tuesday after a ball kid threw up on the court at Margaret Court Arena. After a brief pause in play, the pair took to the court again for the third set, but umpires were again forced to stop proceedings shortly after, after a ball kid took ill on the side of the court. It is understood that the youngster had thrown up at the back of the court, with medics rushing to their aid. One girl was helped from the court by Tunisian star Moez Echargui during qualifying last week after she had collapsed on the court. Tennis Australia later confirmed that she was thankfully OK.Another ball kid worryingly collapsed during Zeynep Sonmez’s win against Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday.

This time it promises to be a meeting for the ages, amid Donald Trump’s push for control of Greenland. IDA Ireland’s Michael Lohan tells him that his agency would consider severing ties with Elon Musk’s X if it is found to be breaking the law. Cantillon delves deeper into the possible Bawag bid for PTSB, while also running its rule over the state of the Irish stock exchange. Upscale retailer Donnybrook Fair is set to close its store in the Dundrum Town Centre this weekend, staff have been informed. Management told staff at the location last Wednesday that the store’s final day of trading will be Saturday, January 24th.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States as Melania Trump holds the Bible at the US Capitol in Washington, on January 20th, 2025. There is a counter argument that within the United States not a lot has changed in the past year when it comes to kitchen-table economics. President Donald Trump and vice-president JD Vance after Mr Trump's inauguration ceremony as the 47th president on January. This may be Trump’s last year as the only relevant player on the stage. I think that president Trump self-evidently has a need for these dramas.

Katie Boulter suffered an agonising straight-sets defeat in the first round of the Australian Open women's singles on Tuesday afternoon. Her fiance Alex de Minuar cut a glum figure as the cameras panned to the Aussie tennis star inside the Margaret Court Arena. The British number four at least rallied in the second set before slipping to a 6-0 7-5 defeat and joining Sonay Kartal in making a first-round exit. 'Maybe she did raise her level but my level dipped to a level that hasn't been that low for years, probably. Raducanu will take on Anastasia Potapova in the second round on Wednesday.

Elon Musk has suggested he's considering buying Ryanair amid an escalating row with Michael O’Leary. The bizarre feud began when Mr O’Leary told Ireland’s Newstalk radio that Mr Musk knows “zero” about planes. He added: “What Elon Musk knows about flights and drag would be zero ... One user suggested Mr Musk should buy the airline instead, to which Mr Musk responded by saying it was a good idea. Both Mr Musk and Mr O’Leary are known for their provocative outbursts, in part to raise their own profiles without spending on advertising.

US president Donald Trump with his daughter Ivanka Trump at an American football match in Florida on Monday. That just about sums up the state of politics in this moment of time. Brazen and aggressive the US president has unsubtly threatened European leaders and has focused his attacks on the three weaknesses of the continent. Now in the face of this incredible ultimatum from the US president, European leaders have been left reeling. Our main story this morning reports that European leaders are hoping diplomacy will cool temperatures and prevent an all-out trade war.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has issued a new Donald Trump update as the US President continues to seek control of Greenland. Mr Bailey told MPs at the Parliament Treasury Committee that the central bank has "to be very alert" to potential impact caused by President Trump. Mr Bailey said financial markets have been "more muted" in response. Speaking today, Mr Bailey said: "The level of geopolitical uncertainty and geopolitical issues is a big consideration because they can have financial stability consequences. The second point is about financial markets and is a fairly similar point, that we worry considerably about how markets react to those things.

Snow maps reveal nine-day storm bringing 30 inches will bury every inch of UKSnow could fall over the UK for nine days as weather maps suggest 30 inches could settle - major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinbrugh all face snowAdvanced weather maps suggest Brits face nine straight days of blizzards bringing snow to every inch of the UK. ‌On January 29, the maps show intense snow falling in southern parts of England in the evening. Heavy snow is expected to return to northern England - with Newcastle again facing the most intense flurries - on February 3. ‌Snow coverage maps for the morning of February 4 show every inch of the UK will have some snow on the ground, while flurries continue in northern regions and Wales. Snow depth charts suggest as much as 75cm (roughly 30 inches) could settle in the Scottish Highlands over this nine-day period.

A workshop exploring the future of rural life and farming in Ireland will be held in Munster Technological University (MTU). The free workshop titled “Strengthening Rural Life: From Farm to Community” will take place on February 20, on the MTU Bishopstown Campus. The event is free to attend, but registration in advance of the event is required. The workshop is centred on the role of rural communities at the heart of Ireland’s agricultural future and will provide a platform for open discussion on how farming can continue to sustain not only food production, but community life itself, particularly across the South-West region. Speaking ahead of the event, senior lecturer at MTU, Dr Declan O’Connor, said: “The Common Agricultural Policy plays a significant role in shaping the rural landscape and beyond.

Three counties are under a status yellow wind warning this Tuesday, with Met Éireann warning of "very strong" winds. According to the forecaster, very strong and gusty southeast winds are to be expected in Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow. Met Éireann has warned of hazardous travelling conditions, as well as wave overtopping and localised coastal flooding. Rain spreading across the dayMore generally, Tuesday will see rain and blustery conditions in the south and west, which will gradually move northeastwards across the country. This evening will be cloudy, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the southwest.

Surgeon at Limerick hospital admits professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for Jessica Sheedy (18)Ms Sheedy died three days after suffering complications during surgery at UHLJessica SheedySean McCarthaigh Yesterday at 18:51A surgeon at University Hospital Limerick has admitted to professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for a teenage girl, who died after sustaining massive blood loss during an operation which he performed without having adequate experience or surgical support.

Brighton and Hove Albion are to continue their Irish recruitment drive by signing Dundalk defender Vinnie Leonard for an upfront fee of €400,000. Read More FAI confirm appointment of Gary Cronin as Ireland WNT's assistant coachKeogh’s transfer to the Amex last August banked Dundalk a club record fee but this deal eclipses that. Arriving at the Co Louth club from Torro United, Leonard lined out for the Lilywhites from U14 level before breaking into the first-team in 2024. As Leonard doesn’t turn 18 until March, he’ll begin the season at Dundalk. Brighton could either take him into pre-season in July or allow him see out the season at Dundalk on loan.