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

1. #SYRIA: Syrian activists have called for widespread protests after dozens of civilians were reportedly killed in US-led coalition air strikes near a northern town held by the Islamic State group.

2. #SYDNEY: A man has been arrested after setting his vehicle alight and driving into a police station in Sydney.

3. #BREXIT: On a one-day visit to Dublin, French President Francois Hollande said he recognises that Ireland is in a “special situation” when it comes to the Brexit negotiations.

4. #WAITING LISTS: The number of children waiting over 12 months for an inpatient appointment is now the highest on record, having passed the 1,000-mark for the first time.

5. #GOP: The US Secret Service is investigating an aide to Republican nominee Donald Trump who called for Hillary Clinton to be “shot for treason”.

Today on Snapchat: We headed down to the Gaiety Theatre to check out the Riverdance danceathon.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More