The entrance to Newgrange on the morning of the winter solstice PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

IRELAND

• The search for Fiona Pender in a Co Laois forest came to an end
• The Health Minister said there was “no attempt” to conceal HSE waiting list numbers.
• Senators said they want to start a campaign for a referendum on the Water Services Bill.
• Large crowds gathered at Newgrange, but the sun refused to shine
• Pro-choice activists tied a pair of red knickers to the Dáil gates.
• Teachers say they haven’t received all their increment payments for Christmas
• A teen was killed and four other teens were injured in a single-vehicle collision in Dublin.
• A motorcyclist was killed after his bike collided with a car in Co Cork.
• The President released his Christmas message

INTERNATIONAL

Photographs of slain New York Police officers Wenjian Liu, left, and Rafael Ramos are placed in a makeshift memorial honoring the men at the 84th Precinct in the Brooklyn borough of New York AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#NORTH KOREA The US will review its terror status after the Sony hack.

#SPAIN Spain wants to fine people who protest outside parliament

#NEW YORK Two policeman were shot dead in their car before the gunman shot himself.

#FLORIDA This was followed by the shooting of a police officer in Florida.

INNOVATION

• Want a robot bartender? So do we after reading the Weird Wide Web this week.
• If you’re stuck for some Christmas presents, but have no time, here’s our guide to some top tech presents (no wrapping required).

PARTING SHOT

The New York Times has filmed some incredibly insightful, eye-opening and moving videos over the past year. Here are 10 of the best. [NY Times]