Motion sensors that can identify the typical hand movements of smoking could let an app send a message just at the point someone is having a cigarette

From Palestine to Gisèle Pelicot, we risk being inured by depravity. So it's good to look to the best of us — Faster, Higher, Stronger

The Late Late Show midweek special featured Olympic stars, emerging actors and high praise for Kneecap 

Rather than crashing into the new year with barely-achievable goals, let's ease into 2025 with things we can achieve. Let's do this

Bam and Marina Market in play for the re-tendered centre as FOI reveals the State is looking at a number of ownership options

Trump faces a more challenging economic landscape than he did in his first term, writes Kenneth Rogoff

The federal lawsuit was filed in New York on Tuesday, just hours after Baldoni and many of the other defendants in Lively’s suit sued The New York Times for libel

It won’t change the world, but it may just be enough to prevent another bee, hoverfly or butterfly species from disappearing in your townland. Catering to the needs of threatened wildlife will resonate in the values of those around you as well as bringing joy in 2025 and beyond

The inauguration cemented the ruling party’s grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s European Union aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia

You really had to be in the historic surroundings of an electric Kings Park last July to fully appreciate the magnitude of what Andy Farrell’s Ireland achieved against the world champions

Start the new year by organising and decluttering your home. Hazel Burton, Bronagh Twomey and Karen Fagan show you how

From the National League throwing in to playoff gridiron action. 

One player from each Premier League club to look out for in the New Year

The business of global sport in 2025: an A-Z of things you might need to know and what to keep an eye on over the next 12 months.

We received our payment from DAFM for the multi-species sward and red clover seeds this week. I’ve been asked by a few people if I am happy with them and if I will set them again.

Only two of the 181 people on board the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air survived when it crashed at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea on Sunday

You asked, I answered – the questions I get the most!

The New Year’s Eve ball dropped in soggy Times Square, where thousands of revellers stuck it out in heavy rain to celebrate the start of 2025 in New York City

He died at a senior living centre in Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, according to Ron Mahaffee, the husband of his granddaughter, Kelli Fahey

The attack shook a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare

One strike hit a home in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza where Israel has been waging a major operation since early October

This year’s theme is “Getting Off to a Good Start”.

A man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with the incident, remains in Garda custody

"When it comes to motivation, let your gym wear do the work."

January was the busiest month for the issuing of the documents, with more than 123,000 applications submitted that month

After Budget 2025, you may find yourself entitled to a bigger tax refund this year 

The team at the University of Bristol created software that uses motion sensors on an Android smartwatch to identify the typical hand movements of smoking

An immediate issue for the new president will be the future of one of the biggest social media platforms on the planet, TikTok

Although AI has great potential to bring exciting changes to education, art, medicine, robotics, and other fields, it also poses major risks, most of which are not being addressed. Judging by the response so far from political and other institutions, we can safely expect many years of instability

St Finbarr's Ben Cunningham starts in the half forward line.

World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin is convinced Bristol Bears TikTok sensation Ilona Maher is just what the sport needs as momentum builds towards this summer’s World Cup in England.

We live in a busy world, and we all need to relax and take some time for ourselves, whether it’s Yoga, meditation, journaling or simply walking in nature.

PMD Device Solutions are a subsidiary of the Swedish company PMD Device Solutions AB which also filed for bankruptcy in the Stockholm District Court on December 22

Analysis of the factory prices paid to producers during 2024 shows that the average 775c/kg — compared to 660c/kg average for 2023 — set a new record as the highest ever.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Kyiv would not allow Moscow to use the transits to earn “additional billions … on our blood, on the lives of our citizens”

Almost nine years on from the sod-turning, not a brick has been laid and attempts to discover details about the decision-making process have been frustrated

Making predictions can be easy enough, the tricky bit is getting things right. We take a look back at what they foretold for 2024 and what they got right

 A talented crop of talented young creatives look set to make their mark in 2025 

Among the changes is an 80c rise in the national minimum wage to €13.50 an hour

The 88-year-old celebrated a New Year’s Day Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday that was dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus

AI is shaping up to be a’ must-have’ for 2025 likely to affect every aspect of a company’s operations from product development, customer service, to marketing, and sales

Martin Kelly, from Holywood, Co Down, was last seen in Belfast on January 1 2006, when he was in his early 20s

Warning comes as country braces for cold snap, with temperatures to plummet to as low as -4C

From the world of music, film, politics, and more, this year saw the passing of many that were household names

Kyrgios was edged out by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first singles match in 18 months.

The German government has condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets during New Year's Eve celebrations

The Cork event centre saga has been rumbling since 2007

Here’s a round-up of some of the year’s biggest stock stories and the outlook for each in 2025

The four-time Grand Slam winner, who had her 2024 season curtailed by a back injury, did not drop her serve against the Austrian Julia Grabner 

Arnold Ruutel, the last communist leader of Soviet Estonia and the Baltic country’s second president after the restoration of independence, has died at the age of 96.

Robins was sacked by Coventry in November

“This is Jim McGuinness’ second year; we saw what he did last season with a lot of young players. The dynamism he brought to it. He is bringing back significant experience this year."

Gardaí say that the alleged assault on the child was by an adult man.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD braved the chilly waters at Broadstrand during Courtmacsherry’s annual New Year’s Day swim in aid of the RNLI. The event drew crowds supporting the vital lifesaving charity. 

A dozen ideas from the affordable to the exotic.

The 27-year-old himself said in an interview last month he was ready "for a new challenge" after falling out of favour under new boss Ruben Amorim.

Allegorie De Vassy made all to slam market rival Limerick Lace by 25 lengths in the featured, Grade 3 YellowFord John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Nares Chase

The RSA's data reveals that there was a continuation of 2023's increased level of young fatalities on Ireland's roads

The victims, a man and a woman, are both aged 58

Rangers supporters will historically turn a blind eye to style when results are good. Philippe Clement’s utterly unreliable team are not delivering on either front as they face their cross-town rivals with the gulf in class widening further

Newcastle's world number 43 Rydz was in scintillating form and hit another 17 maximums to take his total for the competition to 43, but he found his match in Van Gerwen.

The 31-year England international is recovering at home after suffering an internal bleed in his leg.

'He's a dude of a horse' says winning jockey Michael O'Sullivan

Successful by 11 lengths after a slick round of jumping, the bay showed plenty of promise despite his lengthy break from racing and impressed both trainer and jockey.

"From mortgages to energy prices to Trump becoming President, we take a look here at how we might fare in 2025 when it comes to the money in our wallets."

Dan Edwards scored all Ospreys' points with a try, two penalties and a conversion while James Botham and Dafydd Hughes grabbed Cardiff's tries, with Ben Thomas adding a penalty.

The 31-year-old from San Diego insists he is still getting to grips with the changes made to his swing overseen by renowned coach Chris Como.

International teammates Jimmy Dunne and Jason Knight both found their way on to the scoresheet during a hectic New Year's Day schedule in the Championship

The new year provides a perfect opportunity to tackle those projects you’ve been putting off

Every January 1st, as the world collectively wakes up in a fog of regret and leftover turkey sandwiches, the same question arises: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

A long gun was recovered from the scene, according to reports, and two police officers were shot but remained in a stable condition. 

Recent findings offer vital insights into how heat, salt, and carbon-rich waters flow, filling a critical gap in the understanding of ocean circulation and its relationship with past and future global climate changes

Injuries and virus in camp cannot curtail Gunners as they live up to manager's promise to keep the heat on runaway leaders with impressive come-from-behind victory over Brentford 

'If anyone thinks that's a red card then I'm a monkey's uncle. There was no malice in it at all,' said manager Omer Riza after veteran saw red for the swing of an elbow against Coventry defender 

The injured party was brought to hospital, where his injuries were treated

The research firm expects prices for such 'gray' hydrogen to remain largely the same through mid-century

The CFP quarter-final game between Georgia and Notre Dame, originally scheduled for Wednesday night at the 70,000-seat Superdome, has been pushed back 24 hours to Thursday night.

Eoghan O'Sullivan rounds up some talented figures in the world of music who may make waves in 2025

A miserly defence and the best set-piece show in England does not a trophy-winning team make. But Arsenal showed other attributes when needed on New Year's Day

The Spanish coach was delighted to see teen star Nwaneri create both of Arsenal’s second half goals with Brazilian Gabriels Jesus and Martinelli finding form too

Parents of teenage pop fans will be spending a fortune, the Beatles revival will continue, and there'll be a slew of significant anniversaries 

Wicker baskets work hard in every room. We check out two that enhance function and aesthetics 

At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and four others wounded in a shooting that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city. Police identified the attacker as 45-year-old Aco Martinovic.

One person died and seven others were injured when a Tesla Cybertruck that appeared to be carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, authorities said.

The on-loan Zenit frontman's 35th-minute strike - his seventh goal of the season - proved decisive for the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light after Luke O'Nien's own goal had cancelled out Eliezer Mayenda's opener.

The 17-year-old sensation saw off the challenge of Nathan Aspinall with relative ease as he booked a must-watch last four showdown with crowd favourite Stephen Bunting as Van Gerwen and Dobey also face off

Authorities say the driver of a pick-up truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 other revellers.

Prices now 30% higher than they were at the onset of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, latest Daft.ie report shows

A fall in output, new orders, and purchases, along with increased costs, accounted for last month's decline, AIB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index shows

The Six Nations gets underway and the Champions League reaches its knockout rounds.

A US army veteran driving a pick-up truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has killed at least 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into New Year’s Eve revellers in New Orleans before being shot dead by police.

In one incident, a taxi driver was issued with advice after a heated exchange with a passenger that resulted in a call to Gardaí

The figures are likely to be higher again, as the Department of Education does not collect data relating to teachers and SNAs employed in the ETB sector

Irish hospitals are full of patients suffering from respiratory viruses, yet the rates of mask-wearing and flu vaccination remain stubbornly low

Open drug use, widespread dereliction, ongoing traffic congestion, and antisocial behaviour in the city centre are ongoing problems for people who are living and working in Cork. That is why we hear and read about those issues, writes Michael Moynihan

Limerick has consistently had the highest rate of suicide in Ireland over the past five years, but volunteers are looking out for those for whom a simple talk could mean the difference between life and death

Israel accuses anyone who criticises its actions in Gaza of discrimination against Jews, such that a real issue has become a cudgel to batter political opponents

Detecting explosives and narcotics is part of the training for elite canines at the college, as is protection, crowd control, and tracking

One reader writes in to say that if you haven’t tried a plant-based diet but would like to, Veganuary is an excellent place to start