Gareth O’Connor
@garethoconnor.bsky.social
Broadcaster, journalist (NUJ) Executive Producer 📺 📱 💻
🌍 Ireland, Planet Earth. GenX https://linktr.ee/garethnews
🌍 Ireland, Planet Earth. GenX https://linktr.ee/garethnews
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Britain’s MoD says UK provided support to the U.S. operation to seize the oil tanker in North Atlantic
January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Britain’s MoD says UK provided support to the U.S. operation to seize the oil tanker in North Atlantic
Even more ‘unprecedented events’ unfolding today on the global stage, there’s a real air of international crisis
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Even more ‘unprecedented events’ unfolding today on the global stage, there’s a real air of international crisis
U.S. has seized a second tanker in the Caribbean
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
U.S. has seized a second tanker in the Caribbean
Reuters report on attempted tanker seizure ⬇️
The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic, two U.S. officials told Reuters.
Exclusive: US seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic, two U.S. officials told Reuters.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Reuters report on attempted tanker seizure ⬇️
US attempting to seize oil tanker linked to Venezuela and Russia - Reuters reports
January 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
US attempting to seize oil tanker linked to Venezuela and Russia - Reuters reports
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Dublin, Jan 7th 2026. A suitably apocalyptic sky for the times we are living through
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Dublin, Jan 7th 2026. A suitably apocalyptic sky for the times we are living through
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Not content.
No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.
January 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Not content.
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January 6, 2021, 5:04 p.m.
Photo by me.
Photo by me.
January 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
January 6, 2021, 5:04 p.m.
Photo by me.
Photo by me.
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Deep concerns' as US military planes arrive at UK bases
'Deep concerns' as US military planes arrive at UK bases
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Deep concerns' as US military planes arrive at UK bases
'Deep concerns' as US military planes arrive at UK bases
BBC 10pm leads with the security of Europe: Ukraine peacekeeping troops plan and the threat to Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
BBC 10pm leads with the security of Europe: Ukraine peacekeeping troops plan and the threat to Greenland
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Second US aircraft flew over Irish airspace to track oil tanker under Russian flag
Second US aircraft flew over Irish airspace to track oil tanker under Russian flag
Tánaiste ‘would imagine’ rules on accessing State’s skies were followed on previous flight
www.irishtimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Second US aircraft flew over Irish airspace to track oil tanker under Russian flag
Sky’s Dominic Waghorn is reporting live from Greenland amid the sound of fireworks celebrating the feast of the Epiphany
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Sky’s Dominic Waghorn is reporting live from Greenland amid the sound of fireworks celebrating the feast of the Epiphany
Wednesday press preview #TomorrowsPapersToday
January 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Wednesday press preview #TomorrowsPapersToday
Markets still up, despite rising global tensions www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Dow closes above 49,000 points for first time ever as Wall Street looks past geopolitical tension
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas overnight as uncertainty reigns in Venezuela following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow here for the latest.
www.cnn.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Markets still up, despite rising global tensions www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Trump administration discussing options for ‘acquiring Greenland' and 'utilizing the US military is always an option' according to White House statement to Reuters @reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Trump administration discussing options for ‘acquiring Greenland' and 'utilizing the US military is always an option' according to White House statement to Reuters @reuters.com
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Tánaiste Simon Harris this evening asked if he'd delete his X account in light of the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexualised images of children and women on Grok, says he'll have to reflect on it.
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Tánaiste Simon Harris this evening asked if he'd delete his X account in light of the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexualised images of children and women on Grok, says he'll have to reflect on it.
News: Britain and France to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire
January 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
News: Britain and France to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire
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Canada PM Carney just met Danish PM Frederiksen and issued this statement on Greenland:
January 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Canada PM Carney just met Danish PM Frederiksen and issued this statement on Greenland:
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Emmanuel Macron hosts a new meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" for Ukraine.
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Emmanuel Macron hosts a new meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" for Ukraine.
Met Éireann says 2025 was the second warmest year on record in Ireland #ClimateEmergency
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Met Éireann says 2025 was the second warmest year on record in Ireland #ClimateEmergency
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Things stepping up.
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have written to the Garda Commissioner calling for an urgent investigation of X.
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have written to the Garda Commissioner calling for an urgent investigation of X.
January 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Things stepping up.
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have written to the Garda Commissioner calling for an urgent investigation of X.
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have written to the Garda Commissioner calling for an urgent investigation of X.
Ukraine’s allies - the ‘coalition of the willing’ - meeting for talks in Paris
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Ukraine’s allies - the ‘coalition of the willing’ - meeting for talks in Paris