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

1. #DALLAS: Five police officers have been shot dead and more have been wounded after snipers opened fire following a Black Lives Matter protest.

2. #CONSOLE: The Department of Foreign Affairs is now investi gating the UK arm of suicide charity Console.

3. #THE FAMINE: Ahead of this year’s National Famine Commemoration, there have been calls for a fixed day to remember those who died.

4. #PAMPLONA: Five people were injured during the first bull run of the San Fermin festival in Spain.

5. #LATE FOR WORK: The Dáil was delayed for 40 minutes this morning because not enough deputies were in the chamber to debate IBRC.

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