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IRELAND

Damage to the main Derry to Moville road in Co Donegal caused by the force of a flooded river overnight PA Wire PA Wire

• Flash flooding in Ireland’s north-west has caused extensive damage, destroying bridges, roads and houses, as well as leaving thousands of homes without power.
• A man appeared in court over the murder of Nicola Collins.
• An investigation is under way after a man suffered a severe heart attack shortly after he was turned away from a south Dublin hospital.
• Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash in Dublin yesterday.
• A 23-year-old man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a wall in Galway this morning.
• Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 11-year-old Adam Burke who is missing from Co Limerick.
• Gardaí used batons and pepper spray to subdue guests at a wedding in Co Westmeath after a mass brawl broke out.
• The Rose of Tralee competition for 2017 was won last night by Offaly Rose Jennifer Byrne.

INTERNATIONAL 

US President Donald Trump Alex Brandon Alex Brandon

#SEA: The headless torso of a woman floating at sea is that of missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, Danish police said.

#US:  Donald Trump has blamed the media for the widespread condemnation of his response to the violence in Charlottesville.

#TV: A TV station has removed a broadcaster for having the same name as Confederate General Robert E Lee.

PARTING SHOT 

The new Conor McGregor Beats By Dre ad features a heap of Dublin kids and is surprisingly lovely. [TheDailyEdge]

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