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

IRELAND

• Four Irish citizens are still detained in Cairo, while protesters demanded their release at Egyptian embassy.
• Gardaí speak to young girl pictured in an incident at Slane Castle.
• Ask.fm makes site safer after a number of suicides and criticism. [RTÉ News]
• Ryanair drops legal action after Belfast Telegraph apologises but still pursuing Channel 4.
• Students see points jump for business, agriculture and science courses in CAO.
• Disability Federation of Ireland hits out at Minister Lynch’s letter to parents.
• Gary Ward, 19, charged in connection with blinding an Irish emigrant in Birr. [RTÉ News]
• The State Exam body blamed human error for mistakes in this year’s Leaving and Junior Cert.
• The average rent hits €825 per month as Dublin prices rise significantly
• Doctors are warning that Budget cuts could see 120 GP surgeries close.
• Vodafone made a settlement with British government over an Irish subsidiary.
• M&S workers from the four stores set to close vote in favour of industrial action.
• Irish emigrants returning home for third-level education must pay ‘non-EU fees’of up to €20,000.
• Over €4 million was left to Trócaire in wills last year.
• The head of the CIA is bringing this piece of Kilteevan turf back to the White House.

INTERNATIONAL

(AP Photo)

#GERMANY: A hostage drama has ended after nine hours that forced Chancellor Angela Merkel to cancel a campaign rally.
#SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius will go on trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on 3 March 2014.
#NEW YORK: Irish American and NYC Mayor hopeful pledges support for 50,000 Irish immigrants.
#CAMBODIA: Boy, 9, dies from bird flu – the 10th victim this year.
#NEW ZEALAND: Today was the first day same-sex couples could marry there.
#INDIA: Train ploughs into a crowd of pilgrims, killing 35 and causing a riot.
#RUSSIA: Russian sprinters appear to protest ‘anti gay’ law with podium kiss at the World Athletics Championships. [Business Insider]
#LONDON: Husband of the Guardian journalist who broke NSA leaks story held for nine hours in London.

INNOVATION

• Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page was hacked to expose security flaw.
• Creators from a studio in Edinburgh explain how they built the world of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. [Buzzfeed]

PARTING SHOT

It’s that time of year again when the Roses take to the Dome for the annual Rose of Tralee contest. DailyEdge.ie are liveblogging every single moment have a look for yourselves.

Read: And here is what happened yesterday…

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