Senator Martin Conway has resigned from the Fine Gael parliamentary party as a disciplinary process begins over his behaviour. He was arrested on 22 January on O'Connell Street, Dublin, for intoxication due to alcohol and sleeping tablets. #VMNews

#TheGroupChat team discusses how the housing crisis is not only keeping young adults in their parents' homes but also impacting families trying to build new homes. Catch it now on Spotify and Virgin Media Play. 📺 🎧

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky left a Los Angeles A courthouse as prosecutors rest their case in the rapper's trial. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is on trial accused of firing a handgun at his former friend Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected from Russia’s electricity grid, marking a major step towards energy independence. After operating independently for 24 hours, they will integrate with the EU power network on Sunday. #VMNews

Chinese rescuers are searching for around 30 missing people after a landslide buried 10 houses in Sichuan province. Hundreds of firefighters and emergency workers have been deployed, with two people pulled out alive. Around 200 residents have been evacuated. #VMNews

3,500 premises remain without power more than two weeks after Storm Éowyn. The National Emergency Coordination Group met today to oversee ongoing efforts to restore essential services. Emergency Response Hubs will remain open to support exam students facing connectivity issues.

Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that Donald Trump could be serious about absorbing Canada as the "51st state." Speaking at a business summit in Toronto, he claimed Trump sees annexation as the easiest way to access Canada’s critical minerals.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the fatal assault of a man in his 60s in Malahide, Dublin, this morning. The victim was found unresponsive at a residence at around 8.30am and pronounced dead at the scene. #VMNews

Israel and Hamas have exchanged prisoners as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Hamas released three Israelis, followed by Israel’s release of 183 Palestinians. However, the truce remains fragile amid Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.

Super Bowl weekend is here—America’s biggest sporting event. From massive TV audiences and multimillion-dollar ads to staggering amounts of food and drink consumed, the numbers are always record-breaking. Here is a breakdown of what we have seen and what we expect. #VMNews

A state of emergency remains in effect on the Greek holiday Island of Santorini this weekend with growing concerns among residents that a major earthquake could be imminent.

Gardaí will continue their search of a property in Navan in Co Meath today, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke.

A judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's plans to put thousands of USAID staff on leave. The ruling, which came hours before the move was due to happen, followed a last minute lawsuit that was filed by two unions trying to save the international development agency.

US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden's security clearance, which allows him access to daily intelligence briefings. He said Biden set the precedent in 2021, when he removed Trump's access to classified information because of that he said was his 'erratic behaviour'.

Hamas will release three more Israeli hostages today, as part of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict. In return, Israel is set to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners later today

Residents in Buenos Aires were left shocked when a river near the city turned red, accompanied by a foul smell. The river, which passes through industrial zones, has prompted concerns from locals. Authorities have taken water samples.  #VMNews

US President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order next week to reverse the move toward paper straws. In a Truth Social post, he declared, "BACK TO PLASTIC!"

Gardaí have upgraded their investigation into the 2013 disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke to murder. The 24-year-old mother of two was last seen over a decade ago. A property in Navan is now being searched as part of the ongoing probe. #VMNews

The former Irish international hockey player, Catriona Carey, has been sent forward for trial on charges of money laundering. A book of evidence was served on the Kilkenny woman today, alongside her two co-accused. #VMNews

Dublin’s Coroner's Court has handed down a verdict of medical misadventure in the case of a three-day-old baby who died as a result of brain damage during childbirth. Her mother, Ciara Foran, said she’s waited four and a half years for today’s verdict. #VMNews