A large sale style sign reading 'Greenland is not for sale' outside a clothes shop in Nuuk, Greenland, on Monday. Mr Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on trade from Denmark and several other European countries in the next fortnight if the US is not allowed to buy Greenland. It is understood French president Emmanuel Macron will propose the EU threatens to use emergency power – the anti-coercion instrument – to increase its negotiating leverage. Mr Merz, who will meet Mr Trump on Wednesday in Davos, said the EU would work to adopt a “common position”. Senior officials from the Department of Finance attended the meeting, which discussed the threats of extra tariffs Mr Trump has made against eight European countries.

Ireland has played an effective global game between the US and EU, but the rulebook is now being torn upWe may have dodged a bullet with the initial round of tariffs last year, but we are now very much caught in the middleTrump, Greenland and an Impending Trade War: How will Europe respond? Mary Regan Today at 06:30Among the less-consequential moves being talked about in response to Donald Trump’s threats to take Greenland is a European-wide boycott of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Cairn Homes chief executive Michael Stanley: 'In 2025, we incurred our largest ever outlay in construction activities and new site commencements.' It followed new apartment construction guidelines, unveiled over the summer, including an increase in the number of studio apartments developers could include in a project and a reduction in the minimum permitted size of apartments. “Cairn now has developments with over 4,000 apartments under construction, including cost rental, social, affordable purchase, Croí Cónaithe, age friendly housing and for other private purchasers,” said Mr Stanley. The Croí Cónaithe scheme is designed to support construction of apartments for owner-occupiers. “Larger apartment schemes under construction for our State-funded partners are now being delivered at VAT inclusive average selling prices in the low €400,000s.

But what will happen if a new tenant moves into a Fair Deal resident’s private home after March 2026 and then the Fair Deal resident passes away? My mother’s home is in the Fair Deal and has been rented for two years. The issue of people in Fair Deal renting their homes has only been a recent feature. Back in November 2022, it was decided that homeowners would only have to contribute 40 per cent of rental income to Fair Deal costs – half of the standard amount under Fair Deal income rules. From February 2024, all rent on the home of a Fair Deal nursing-home resident was exempt from Fair Deal assessment – though not from taxation.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, has said he does not want to “reconcile” with his family. In a statement shared on his Instagram story, he claimed his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his wife Nicola attended the 2023 premiere of Netflix’s documentary series Beckham at the Curzon Mayfair in London (Ian West/PA)“I do not want to reconcile with my family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into. But I believe the truth always comes out.”Nicola, who is the daughter of American billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, married Brooklyn in 2022.

Ireland’s billionaires are richer than 66 per cent of the population, or 3,468,311 people combined. This year’s list features 11 individuals, but who are they and what are they worth? Photograph: Eric LukeTelco businessman Denis O’Brien is ranked eighth with an estimated worth of $3.1 billion, up from $2.8 billion. Mr O’Brien first hit the headlines in 1995 when Esat won the State’s second mobile phone licence, in a surprise result of the competition. Mr O’Brien later attempted to recreate his former success in the Caribbean with Digicel.

The public clock/hooter will initially be in operation for Division 1 and 2 football league games. The hooter confirming the end of a half was one of the final proposals by the Football Review Committee. Accepted by Central Council, it reverts to the original understanding of the clock/hooter at the outset of last year’s National League. Last March, it was agreed play could continue after the hooter until the ball went dead. The operation of the clock/hooter in its original form will be followed closely by administrators.

The fund is designed to deliver direct investment to infrastructure needed for new developments. File photograph: Getty ImagesThe largest fund for housing infrastructure for many years will be announced on Tuesday by Minister for Housing James Browne. Mr Browne will bring a memo to the weekly Cabinet meeting informing it of the commencement of the €1 billion fund. The fund is designed to give direct investment to infrastructure needed for new housing developments such as water, network connections, road and access infrastructure and other services. Minister for the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary will officially publish the plan for the Irish Language in the public services following the Cabinet meeting.

Gabriel Jesus vows to help Viktor Gyokeres find form at ArsenalBy Philip Duncan, Press Association, MilanGabriel Jesus has admitted Viktor Gyokeres is not in an “easy” position, and said no player can guarantee their starting place, following the goal-shy striker’s difficult start to life at Arsenal. Jesus, who spent 11 months out following surgery on a ruptured cruciate ligament, could be handed his first Champions League start since December 2024 in Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday. But a club like Arsenal which is big, there is no guaranteed spot for anyone, so we are all here to help Arsenal to try and win games and at the end of the season win trophies. Arsenal have come up short of silverware in recent seasons – finishing second in the Premier League for the past three years – and last term were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Sometimes it’s to go another way but my focus is staying healthy and winning trophies with Arsenal.”

Since an internet blackout was imposed in Iran on January 8, Shadi Mahjoum, a medical student at University College Cork, has been robbed of any contact with her family. However, such milestones only serve as a reminder of the freedom her friends back home have missed out on. Iran had announced that 26-year-old Erfan Soltani was to be executed — but Shadi Mahjoum says the outcry of human rights activists persuaded the regime to suspend the planned killing. Wearing the colours of her home country, UCC student Shadi Mahjoum says she fears for the safety of family and friends and the wider community back home in Iran. “They were going to execute this man until people started screaming his name on social media and his execution got postponed," says Shadi Mahjoum.

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Christy - the Cork-filmed debut from director Brendan Canty - has emerged as a leading contender at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs). Killarney actress Jessie Buckley is among the Best Actress nominees for her role in awards season favourite Hamnet. Steve - produced by and starring Cillian Murphy - is shortlisted for Best Film and Best Actor for Murphy. Murphy is nominated for Best Actor alongside fellow Corkman Éanna Hardwicke for Saipan. Daniel Power, Emma Willis and Jamie Forde have all been nominated in the First-Time Acting Nominees category, with Christy also shortlisted for several awards including Best Film, Actor (Daniel Power) and Director (Brendan Canty).

Alan Partridge star Steve Coogan now has Irish citizenship and says he harbours an ‘antipathy’ to the British flag. The comedian, who was born in Greater Manchester like his father, claims his real ‘home’ is in the Emerald Isle. ‘I am a part of the Irish diaspora,’ says Coogan, 60. ‘I’ve always felt that I have slight antipathy towards the British flag I’ve been raised with. It tells the story of McCarthy’s explosive fallout with star player Roy Keane at the 2002 World Cup in Japan.

A horrific accident nearly claimed the life of 18-year-old John Thompson, but miraculously, he survived to recount his ordeal. With no arms to help him, he used his mouth to open the door and enter the house. Unable to dial for help, John resorted to holding a pencil in his teeth to call his cousin, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/teen-lost-both-arms-tractor-36564146" rel="Follow">the Mirror</a>. John lost both his arms as a teenagerMore than three decades later, John can still recall every moment of that fateful day with crystal clarity. I woke up to my dog licking my face - and realised I'd lost both arms just below the shoulders."

A 31-year-old Donegal man who spent several weeks remanded in custody on charges arising out of allegedly driving a cherry picker through Cork city centre and crashing at Mary Elmes Bridge has now been released on High Court bail. Eddie Burke, solicitor, confirmed at Cork District Court on Monday the accused, who was refused bail, had been granted bail on appeal to the High Court and was now back in Donegal. Sergeant John Dineen said the prosecution had no difficulty for Kyle Boyle’s appearance to be excused on Monday at Cork District Court as the matter was being adjourned in any event. However, the DPP had not directed on this matter and would not until the value of the alleged damage was confirmed. “It is alleged that on the quay and on roads and pedestrian footpaths along the centre of Cork City there was dangerous driving.