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- Discussions on travel between Donegal, NI as cases rise
The Acting Chief Medical Officer and his Northern Ireland counterpart will issue a joint statement later this morning after discussions about efforts to reduce travel between Co Donegal and Northern Ireland. - Kim 'apologises over killing of South Korean' at sea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has apologised over the killing of a South Korean official at sea, calling it an "unexpected and disgraceful event", Seoul's presidential office said. - Students can register for Leaving Cert exams next week
Registration for this year's postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will open next Monday at 9am. - Deadline for EU Commission to appeal Apple tax judgment
The European Commission must decide before the end of today whether it is appealing the General Court of the European Union judgment in the Apple tax case. - Dublin-based chef turns food waste into ice cream
A Dublin-based chef has launched a range of "zero waste" gelatos using surplus fruits which otherwise would have ended up in landfill. - Managed at-home care hailed as example for healthcare
A project that uses wearable and at-home technology to help over-65s with ongoing health issues to manage their own care at home has been hailed as an example for all areas to follow. - Police officer shot dead in London incident
A police officer has died after being shot by a man who was being questioned at the Croydon Custody Centre in south London. - Bravery award for landmine-detecting rat
An African giant pouched rat named Magawa has been awarded a prestigious gold medal for his work detecting landmines. - 'Speechless' - Cork teenager Hill shocks Rocket
Cork teenager Aaron Hill secured the most high-profile win of his nascent career as he defeated six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan at the European Masters in Milton Keynes. - Recommendations to help economy's competitiveness
The National Competitiveness Council has made a series of recommendations to Government to help workers and employers cope with the ongoing impact of Covid-19. - Dublin traffic, town fires highlighted in air report
The air we breathe is failing to meet basic international standards at dozens of locations around the country, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - States of Mind: Get set for ultimate clash of opposites
Eli Attie is no stranger to the world of presidential debates. He was part of Al Gore's prep team in 2000 and went on to create similar scenes for fictional president Jed Bartlet as a writer and producer for the West Wing. - Man found guilty of murdering Irish woman in Australia
A 51-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of an Irish woman in Australia 23 years ago. - One man dies, second injured in Co Mayo road crash
A 19-year-old man has died and a second man, aged 21, has been injured in a crash in Co Mayo late last night. - Vatican announces surprise resignation of top cardinal
One of the most influential Vatican cardinals, Angelo Becciu from Italy, has resigned his position unexpectedly, the Holy See announced without explanation. - US Republicans vow peaceful transition of power
US Senator Mitt Romney and other top Republicans have dismissed President Donald Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power. - At a glance: What's in the new restrictions for Donegal
Donegal is to move to Level 3 restrictions from midnight tonight. Here's what is contained in the Level 3 measures. - Why are Donegal's Covid-19 figures a cause for concern?
Donegal is moving to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions after the 14-day incidence of the disease in the county shot up again today. - Podcast: Ep. 59 Levelling Up
- Three further deaths, 324 new cases of Covid-19
The Department of Health has said it has been notified of 324 new Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths.
