EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know before you head out the door.

1. #BRUSSELS: At least 32 people are dead after bomb attacks at Brussels airport and a metro station in the Belgian capital.

2. #BRUSSELS 2: No Irish people reported injured in the attacks. Travel is disrupted across Europe.

3. #TYRELLSTOWN: Residents of a housing estate near Blanchardstown who are facing eviction have marched on the Dáil.

4. #COALITION: A group of independents say they will “intensify” discussions with Fine Gael over the formation of a new government.

5. #ROB FORD: Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who became famous after admitting smoking crack, has died.

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