NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Women that part in the 2017 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin City Centre. Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

• It emerged that the London attack suspect who lived in Ireland was not under surveillance by gardaí.
• A post-mortem is to be carried out on a woman who is understood to have died after being mauled by dogs in Galway.
• A truck driver died after being involved in a crash on the M1 this morning.
• It was announced that builders will have to sign up to a register in order to prove their competence.
• The controversial Poolbeg incinerator was fired up for the first time today.
• Kerry was revealed to have the highest suicide rate in the country.
• Parents are being given tips on how to support their children ahead of the Leaving Cert.
• Over 30,000 people took to the streets of Dublin for the 2017 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, The42.ie reports.
• A man in his 40s died after he was involved in a fatal crash in Arklow, Wicklow.

INTERNATIONAL

Crowds gather at a vigil in Potters Fields Park, central London, in honour of the London Bridge terror attack victims. Nick Ansell / PA Nick Ansell / PA / PA

#USA: Donald Trump criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan for his comments in the immediate aftermath of the terror attacks.

#FLORIDA: A man who was fired from his job came back two months later and killed five of his co-workers.

#CHINA: Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote died at the age of 30 after suffering a heart attack in training.

PARTING SHOT

Paris has always been the holiday spot for couples who fancy a romantic getaway. But now it looks like it’s for the thrill-seekers.

An 800 metre zipline has been set up from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and those brave enough to use it will reach speeds of up to 90km/h.

You can watch the terrifying video here.

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