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Donald Trump will attend next week's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos digitally, its organisers said today, as world leaders wait to hear more about the incoming US President's policies and his pledge toend the war in Ukraine.

CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in electric vehicles and stricter new regulations, a German think tank said today.

The operators of Dublin Airport have said that while alcohol consumption at airports needs to be controlled, they do not feel Dublin Airport needs to implement a two drink limit.

BP warned today that its fourth-quarter results will be hit by weaker oil and gas production, refining margins and trading, while also delaying a highly-anticipated investor day due to a medical procedure undergone by CEO Murray Auchincloss.

British online supermarket Ocado Retail reported faster sales growth in its fourth quarter as more competitive pricing helped it win customers from rivals, underlining its position as the country's fastest growing grocer.

Lindt & Spruengli has lifted 2024 margin estimate and forecast further sales growth for 2025, after reporting 7.8% organic growth for last year in a sign that price hikes have not deterred shoppers from splurging on chocolates.

Sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion has downgraded its profit forecast after weaker trading in Britain and the US and promotional activity at competitors hurt sales, and it warned the outlook was "cautious".

New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal a 24% decrease in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in 2024 when compared with 2023, with the number of EVs falling to 17,191 from 22,493.

The UK has banned imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

The operators of Dublin Airport have called for an increase in the passenger cap and improvements in the planning process to be included in the next programme for government.

New figures from Bank of Ireland show that almost 1.6 million digital banking logins were recorded across its mobile apps, as well as through its online banking website, on Thursday December 19.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has been named as the latest recipient of the Sutherland Leadership Award.

The European Central Bank can ease policy further this year but must find a middle ground that neither induces a recession nor causes an undue delay in curbing inflation, ECB chief economist Philip Lane has said.

Building materials and DIY firm Grafton Group said its performance for 2024 was in line with its expectations, despite a challenging market backdrop in several of its markets, including the UK and Finland.

The US government said it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing power in the US and among its allies while finding more ways to block China's access.

Over 100 students from schools across Ireland will today take part in an online safety training course.

Solar and energy storage company Elgin has completed the deal to buy a "significant" portfolio of solar and battery storage assets in the UK, which it said marks a new chapter in its growth strategy.

The European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants including Apple, Meta and Alphabet's Google, the Financial Times reports today.

Homebuilder Cairn Homes said it had achieved 29% growth in housing output last year, adding that it beat its 2024 guidance of 2,200 home sales.

Tourism Ireland will today unveil its marketing plan for 2025, as it aims to push Ireland higher on would-be visitors' "bucket lists".