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

IRELAND

• A man sustained serious head injuries in an assault in Waterford.
• Dublin was announced as a UEFA Euro 2020 host city – here’s everything you need to know about it.
• Over 158 people slept rough in Dublin on Wednesday night.
• Witnesses are being sought to a fatal collision in Carlow.
• Dairygold will add 115 jobs and boost production by 60% after EU dairy quotas end.
• One person died after a truck and car collided near Macroom.
• It’s Culture Night tonight – there’s still time to head out to catch some events.
• There were more protests over Direct Provision centres in Cork.
• There has been a mixed reaction to the new guidelines on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013.
• Our week in the Family Court series continued with a look at urgent change needed.

INTERNATIONAL

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#SCOTLAND First Minister Alex Salmond announced he is to resign, following the defeat for the Yes side in the independence referendum.

#FRANCE Nicola Sarkozy launched his political comeback – on Facebook

#SYRIA The situation in Golan Heights is going from bad to worse, with the Philippines pulling out all of its peacekeepers.

#ISLAMIC STATE France became the first nation to join the US in attacking Islamic State.

#USA A man killed his daughter and six grandchildren in a shooting in Florida.

INNOVATION

• Want a new iPhone 6? Here’s how much they will cost in Ireland. [TheJournal.ie]
• YouTube has invested in helping its stars experiment with new shows and formats. [The Guardian]

PARTING SHOT

Like airline food? Erm, we’re not sure exactly why you do. But if you think it’s great, you might be jealous about this service, which enables you to order ‘plane food’ to your home. Tasty? [Springwise]

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