What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages
Kenneth Fox
Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Ireland's exposure to extreme weather events, to the head of an elite garda unit specialising in cyber crime, who has criticised the lack of effective age verification on online sites.
The Irish Times reports Ireland’s exposure to extreme weather is set to increase as the latest research by Europe’s climate analysts shows underlying conditions worsening.

The Irish Examiner led with the head of an elite garda unit specialising in cyber crime criticising the lack of effective age verification on online sites where sexualised images can be accessed, as gardaí appeal for victims of the recent 'nudification' trend to come forward.

The Echo reports on the trial of a man who denies murdering a Brazilian woman, telling his friend he choked her.


A new love for smiling killer Molly Martens. pic.twitter.com/txjzYTLjlG
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) January 14, 2026

Morning readers, here's a look at Wednesday's Belfast Telegraph. Stay with us throughout the day for all your breaking news.
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— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) January 14, 2026

