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THE IRISH TIMES

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

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Trump drops tariff threat over Greenland after ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato

US president says ‘framework of a future deal’ over the Danish territory agreed following talks with alliance’s Mark Rutte

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Politics

Energy demand may trigger ‘electricity shortage event’ in two to five years, warns regulator

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Education

Department rejects claim schools are obliged to use trans students’ preferred pronouns

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Abroad

An Irishman in New York on being Excel world champion: ‘People cheer, they go crazy’

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Restaurants

Gloria Osteria review: Go here for a luscious, glamorous and fun night out

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Early Edition podcast: Trump claims ‘really good deal done’ on Greenland

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