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- Starlink shutdown hits Russia, fuels Ukrainian advances February 16, 2026Ukraine has recaptured swathes of land, taking advantage of Elon Musk's decision to shut Russian forces out of his satellite network.
- Podcast: New search for JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob February 16, 2026A search is under way in Co Wicklow as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard in the 1990s.
- Godfather star Robert Duvall dies aged 95 February 16, 2026The Godfather star Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95.
- Mercosur deal has 'positive aspects' - former Italian PM February 16, 2026The Mercosur trade deal, which was controversially opposed by Ireland has "positive aspects" which will overcome its other features, the former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta said while on a visit to Dublin.
- Ruth Negga awarded honorary doctorate by UL February 16, 2026Acclaimed Limerick actress Ruth Negga and two-time Grammy Award winning artist Rhiannon Giddens have been awarded honorary doctorates by University of Limerick.
- Outrage after Israel approves West Bank land registration February 16, 2026Israel's government has approved a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property", drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who said it would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory.
- Calls for stronger remote working rights February 16, 2026The Labour Party, as well as a number of trade unions and campaign groups, have called for stronger remote working rights for employees.
- Rain recorded every day this year at Valentia Observatory February 16, 2026It has rained every day so far in 2026 at the Valentia Observatory in Co Kerry, a continuous run of 46 days.
- Austria files terror charges after Swift concert threat February 16, 2026Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism-related and other charges against a man accused of planning an Islamist militant attack linked to Taylor Swift concerts that were due to take place in Vienna in 2024.
