News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.

Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran discusses the significance of the ongoing protests in Iran which are entering day ten.

Global Security Reporter, Yvonne Murray on the emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council and Maduro's court appearance.

Charles Shapiro, former US Ambassador to Venezuela, discusses the US capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Barry O'Sullivan, Professor of Computer Science at University College Cork, discusses concerns that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok is being used to create sexually explicit images of women and children on X.

Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, discusses Europe's response to US actions in Venezuela.

Aengus Cox reports from Beijing on the Taoiseach's official visit.

Today is Nollaig na mBan, or Women's Christmas. Reporter, Aaron McElroy looks at why and how it is celebrated.

Catherine Ellis, freelance journalist who specialses on Venezuela, reports on the latest in the country.

Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to Irish people based in Colombia about Trump's threats on the country.

Michelle Minahan, FSAI Director of Audits, Incidents and Investigations, on the recall of SMA baby formula.

Ailis Hankinson, Met Éireann meteorologist, outlines the latest as several counties remain under a Status Yellow Snow-Ice warning. Bryan Cannon, Director of Roads and Transportation with Donegal County Council and Brendan O'Gorman, Senior Executive Engineer, Cork County Council discuss the impact of overnight low tetemperatures.

Philip Crowther, International Affiliate Correspondent with the Associated Press, reports on the latest in Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro was ousted by the United States over the weekend.

Global Security Reporter, Yvonne Murray looks ahead to an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following the events in Venezuela.

Jamil Sawalmeh, ActionAid Palestine country director, on the expulsion of 37 NGO's from Gaza.

Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter, discusses the findings of the group's final litter survey of 2025.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth speaks to Venezuelan natives currently living in Ireland about the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States.

Dr Barry Cannon, Associate Professor at Maynooth University, analyses the potential ramifications for the ousting of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

Aengus Cox reports from Beijing on the Taoiseach's meeting with Presient Xi Jinping.

Justin Urquhart Stewart, investment manager, analyses the market reaction to the events in Venezuela.

Conor Gallagher, the Crime and Security Correspondent of the Irish Times, discusses the presence of an oil tanker off Ireland's west coast.

As people all over the world were ringing in the New Year, a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people. Jason Farrell, Home Editor for Sky News has the latest.

Gardai say a family of five in Dublin's Finglas area were lucky to survive an arson attack when the wrong property was targeted by a criminal gang. Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy speaks to Morning Ireland.

Mairead Darnell, owner of Darnell's Spar and Applegreen in Ardara, Donegal, on the excitement of an unclaimed €500,000 prize

After nine years, the phenomenon which created global stars of its cast has closed the door on the "Upside Down." We're joined by Rory Cashin, Entertainment and Culture journalist, to talk about the finale without spoilers.

One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime, and it continues to be the biggest cause of death in Ireland every year. But early detection can make all the difference. Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs with the Irish Cancer Society, speaks to Morning Ireland.

A new report this morning from Daft.ie finds the average home list price nationally rose by an average of 5.5% during last year. Ronan Lyons, author of the report, explains.

While the rest of us were enjoying some over-indulgence over Christmas and the new year, for some GAA players it's been a period of hard training and abstinence, ahead of major club finals in camogie and hurling. Sally-Ann Barrett reports.

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, discusses airlines' flight bargains and new travel routes for 2026