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Nicolás Maduro, second left, arrives at the Wall Street heliport before his appearance in court in New York. Photograph: Michael Nagle/BloombergVenezuela’s deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro told a US judge he had been kidnapped when he and his wife appeared in a federal court in New York on Monday. At the beginning of the hearing Mr Maduro, describing himself as “the president of my country”, attempted to make a statement to the court about his detention. As they were being led away, a member of the public told Mr Maduro in Spanish he would pay for his crimes. [ After US captures Nicolás Maduro, could Iran’s supreme leader be next? ]

Baby formula products have been recalled by Nestlé. Photo: StockNestlé is recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of a toxin called cereulide. Cereulide is produced by some strains of the bacterium, bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. There have been no reported cases of illness in relation to the formula to date, with the recall being classed as a “precautionary measure.”Baby formula products have been recalled by Nestlé. Below is a list of the recalled products:A list of the products which have been recalled by Nestlé.

Broughshane's Josh Rock is part of the line-up for Premier League DartsWorld champion Luke Littler will headline a new eight-player line-up for this year's Premier League Darts as he attempts to dethrone rival Luke Humphries. Littler, who recently secured back-to-back world titles, will be joined by Premier League debutants Gian van Veen - who lost in Saturday's final at Alexandra Palace - and Northern Ireland's World Cup winner Josh Rock. Rock becomes the first player from this island to feature in the tournament since his international teammate Daryl Gurney in 2020. Broughshane's Josh Rock is part of the line-up for Premier League DartsLittler, defending Premier League champion Humphries, Van Veen and Michael van Gerwen were already assured of places in the 16-week competition which gets under way in Newcastle on February 5. Humphries edged out Littler 11-8 in last year's tournament final.

Hundreds in hospital with winter viruses as Ireland endures bitterly cold weatherHealth Minister urges people to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccinesHealth Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill thanked healthcare staff for their work over Christmas. Photo: GettyEilish O'Regan Today at 06:30Hundreds of patients are having to spend the first week of the new year in hospital suffering from winter viruses, including flu and Covid-19, as freezing weather grips the country.

One of the country’s best-known motoring experts, Conor Faughnan, has joined online motoring marketplace Carzone. Best known from his time at AA Ireland, Mr Faughnan brings decades of independent expertise at a moment when Irish motorists are facing rising ownership costs, regulatory change and growing confusion around vehicle choice, Carzone said. His appointment as its independent motoring expert signals a deliberate move by Carzone, which aims to strengthen independent scrutiny and expert commentary for motorists navigating an increasingly complex market, the company said. Carzone is part of Mediahuis Group, which also owns the Irish Independent. In his role with Carzone, Mr Faughnan will deliver independent commentary and analysis on key motoring issues, including vehicle choice, ownership costs, safety, regulation and emerging technologies, the company said.

Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela in Caracas, the daughter of a Marxist guerrilla, was educated partly in France. More importantly, she has presented to the world the image of a revolutionary movement still united, chairing meetings of its leading political and military figures. Rodríguez is the daughter of a legendary Marxist guerrilla leader who was tortured to death in the 1970s. Ironically, Rodríguez has been aided in her task by US president Donald Trump. US officials up to and including Trump are speaking of Venezuelan oil having been “stolen” from the US.

He now controls 21.65pc of the groupEamonn Rothwell has been CEO of Irish Continental Group since 1992Eamonn Rothwell, the boss of ferry group Irish Continental, has raised his stake in the business to almost 22pc. His stake in the group is currently valued at €196m based on Irish Continental’s €905m market capitalisation. Eamonn Rothwell has been CEO of Irish Continental Group since 1992In 2011, the former stockbroker owned almost 16pc of the group. During 2024, the company purchased almost 1.2 million additional shares in Irish Continental at €5.40 each for a total consideration of just under €6.5m. In the six months to the end of June last year, Irish Continental posted revenue of €310m and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of €55m.

Amazon recently gave users the chance to get hold of various Prime Video channels such as The Iconic Film Channel and StudioCanal Presents without any extra cost, for a total of 30 days. Prime Video channels are essentially an add-on subscription to your already existing Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership. 21 Amazon Prime Video channels to claim for free as part of extended 30-day trailAmazon Prime Video channels first launched around nine years ago in 2017 - but how do you access them? These are the Amazon Prime Video channels included in the free extended 30-day trial which ends today:StudioCanal Presents50 Cent ActionMUBIArrow VideoHIDIVECuriosityStreamPashSoonerThe Icon Film ChannelHopsterQello ConcertsPokémonArrow TVOUTtvMarqueeTVBBC Maestro EssentialsCuriosity UniversityStingray ClassicaShortsTVStingray DjazzLiongsate+Recommended reading:To claim the free 30-day trail of any (or all) of the above Amazon Prime Video channels, simply visit the Amazon Prime Video website on your browser. Which Amazon Prime Video channel are you looking forward to trying the most?

Another fire broke out at a newly opened playground in Chapelizod which has been described by a Dublin councillor as an “attack on everyone who worked so hard to deliver it”. Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan said that the newly opened Chapelizod playground in the west of Dublin was subject to an “attack by arsonists”. "Chapelizod playground has been attacked by arsonists, this behaviour is unacceptable,” he said. The newly opened playground was one of three which opened over the course of 2025, bringing the total number of playgrounds in the capital’s city parks to 74. Chapelizod playground has been damaged by vandals.

Ryanair plane at Knock Airport pictured this morning as the sun rose. Snow and icy conditions have taken hold across the west of Ireland, with some minor disruption reported to flights in and out of Ireland West Airport Knock as the wintry weather is set to continue into tomorrow morning. Despite the challenging conditions, no flights have been cancelled at Knock Airport today, with most services operating largely as normal and only a small number of delays reported. Arrivals into Ireland West Airport Knock have been mostly unaffected. The outbound 8.30am return flight departed Knock just 18 minutes behind schedule at 8.48am and landed in Scotland at 9.53am.

Irish Rail has said there is currently “no plan, no policy, no funding, and no project” to reinstate the railway line between Midleton and Youghal. He said Irish Rail hopes to apply for planning permission “in the next couple of weeks” for new park and ride railway stations at Dunkettle and Kilbarry in Blackpool. Irish Rail intends to place an order for 21 new electric trains, at a cost of €280m, in 2028. Mr Cronin said he is aware of capacity issues and Irish Rail is trying to acquire additional rolling stock to address this. The East Cork Rail Alliance, which has collected 20,000 signatures to have the Youghal line reopened, is to address the East Cork Municipal District Council next month.

AT the risk of sounding like the Grinch, the Christmas decorations are finally down, and I am delighted to be rid of them. I wouldn’t say Christmas was a trial, but we got through it in the same way housemates might get through a lease: Making do with our lot and ploughing on, because no other option was on the table. Even minus the Christmas stuff, our home is bursting at the seams, but we have decreased the amount of candle logs in the house by at least 80%. You’re ready. Because as much as we are ready to say goodbye to the decorations, the desserts are here for life, not just for Christmas.

Mr Hayes founded the Clare Leader Forum, a rights based disabled people’s organisation, and sat as the Chair of the Clare Irish Kidney Association. Dermot Hayes. If desired, donations in Dermot’s memory can be made to the Irish Kidney Association or the Clare Leader Forum. “For now, we will take a pause, to reflect, grieve, and to hold Dermot’s family gently in our hearts. The Corofin native and his decades of activism were celebrated by friends, family, and fellow activists at the ceremony.

“Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”: Young people are at the heart of the current revival of the Irish language. You’ll see this reflected across college campuses, where Irish language societies are among the most popular and active groups. Education's disconnect from gaeilgeBut this wider cultural resurgence is at vast odds with what’s happening at second level, where record numbers of students are exempt from studying Irish. In the week prior to this, the Department of Education had unveiled its strategy to strengthen the teaching, learning, and use of Irish language in schools. Pic: Marc O'SullivanIt’s good to see they are going to be allocating more supports for the teaching of Irish in English-medium schools.