BooksNew poetry: Stephen Sexton on collections including a study of Muslim girlhood and an exploration of griefBy Stephen Sexton
DrinkDrinking trends for 2024: Rising wine prices, more low- and no-alcohol drinks and reduced overall consumptionBy John Wilson
TravelRediscovering Ireland’s sea sauna tradition: ‘It’s like a modern-day pub, except you leave feeling great’By Gemma Tipton
FilmFour new films to see this week: Poor Things, The Beekeeper, Freaks vs the Reich, LiftBy Donald Clarke and Tara Brady
BooksNovelist Hisham Matar: ‘I’m fascinated by my friendship to my male friends. It just seems like such an important thing’By Edel Coffey
Your Wellness‘My ex-fiance cheated on me. Do I tell his new girlfriend he can’t be trusted?’By Roe McDermott
CultureAyo Edebiri, we’re proud to call you Irish. It makes a nice change from BritwashingBy Donald Clarke
PeopleSeán Moncrieff: ‘Centrist dads’ are the political version of the missionary position but they offer something valuableBy Seán Moncrieff
StageComedian Shane Daniel Byrne: ‘You get good at changing the topic of conversation when you’re young and secretly gay’By Una Mullally
FilmPaul Giamatti: ‘I like interesting supporting parts. I have no strict rule I need to play the lead’By Donald Clarke
IrelandScouting Ireland thrown into fresh crisis after years trying to piece itself back togetherBy Jack Power
Life & StyleHow to live in the present: spend time in nature, choose relationships wisely and connect with pets By Joanne Hunt
IrelandElectric bike batteries are fastest-growing fire hazard, warns Dublin Fire Brigade By Emmet Malone
FilmHow Saltburn became the most chattered about film of the season despite a cool critical receptionBy Donald Clarke
Racing‘I thought I was going to be successful again’: The jockey who came back from the deadBy Denis Walsh
DublinIllegal games, con artistry and a ‘mystery’ death: crime and misfortune at Harbour CourtBy Dean Ruxton
OpinionA Yes vote would remove two of three references to ‘home’ in the Constitution. This is no accidentBy Breda O'Brien
OpinionWill Varadkar or Higgins mention human rights when the Chinese premier visits next week?By Pat Leahy
Asia-PacificNorth Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, South Korea saysBy Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
Asia-PacificChina condemns foreign governments over congratulating Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-teBy Eduardo Baptista
PoliticsJust four politicians apply for security allowance as some complain scheme is ‘flawed’By Cormac McQuinn
Social AffairsCarlow protests: Asylum seekers move into former friary despite ongoing demonstrations By Sarah Slater
Live - DP World TourDubai Invitational as it happened: Fleetwood beats McIlroy with birdie on final holeBy David Gorman
USIf Trump wins in Iowa, it will be about tearing down faith in humanity. A blizzard is fittingBy Maureen Dowd
GolfRory McIlroy lets Dubai Invitational slip from grasp as Tommy Fleetwood takes titleBy Philip Reid
USNikki Haley could emerge from Iowa caucuses as plausible alternative to Trump’s shadowBy Keith Duggan
EuropeUkraine discusses ‘peace formula’ at Davos meeting as Kremlin calls plans absurdBy Daniel McLaughlin
SoccerMoreno denied by VAR as gritty Everton hold Aston Villa to goalless draw By Andy Hunter at Goodison Park
TennisNovak Djokovic praises ‘amazing’ Dino Prizmic after first-round Australian Open duel By Tumaini Carayol in Melbourne
SportThree sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on televisionBy Damian Cullen
SoccerTottenham Hotspur fight back twice to earn point at Manchester United By Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford
An Irish DiaryOccupational hazard — Ray Burke on a sensational court case, a lucky escape for Daniel O’Connell and an ungrateful client By Ray Burke
AnalysisComfortable Lai win in Taiwan’s election but he is first president to be elected without a majority for more than 20 yearsBy Denis Staunton
Gaelic GamesGaelic football round-up: Dessie Farrell to stick with young guns for deciderBy Paul Keane
Middle EastIsrael-Gaza war: Thousands take part in solidarity strike with hostages as fighting continuesBy Mark Weiss
Editorials The Irish Times view on the New York Times vs OpenAI: rights and wrongs of artificial intelligence
Gaelic GamesAll-Ireland titles for Arva and Cullyhanna as the junior and intermediate finals showcase a lost GAABy Malachy Clerkin
IrelandMet Éireann issues yellow warning for all counties with temperatures set to drop to -4 degrees in parts
TV & RadioDancing with the Stars: wilting chemistry between Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy a cause for concernBy Ed Power
USTrump reinforces lead as Iowa’s Republican presidential nominee in last-minute appearanceBy Keith Duggan