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Monday 8 August 2022
Russia occupied Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest atomic power complex, early in its invasion.
The announcement comes a year after his appointment.
It’s August – but is it summer or autumn?
A man in his 30s was arrested at the weekend and is still being detained at a Dublin garda station.
Non-consultant hospital doctors regularly move hospitals and must join a new payroll system each time.
Met Éireann said this week will be sunny and dry for the most part across the country.
From April 2021 until the end of June 451 investigations have been initiated by the RTB against landlords.
Since Friday, 43 Palenstinians have been killed with 300 more wounded in the conflict.
The response to the cost-of-living crisis is the main battleground for the UK Conservative leadership candidates.
The 48-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Restored peatlands play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Gustavo Petro was sworn into office yesterday.
Taiwan is also due to begin its own live-fire drills tomorrow.
US Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote after an all-night session.
July saw a two-fold increase in demand met by wind compared with the same period last year.
There has been a 35% rise in the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year.
The Cavan golfer carded a flawless closing 66 to sign off in a tie for fourth.
From aliens to ghosts, how much do you know?
This week, our reader is busy working and trying to save to start a family.
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
High pressure is set to bring a prolonged spell of settled weather.
Archie had been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother on 7 April.
The Cats claimed their second title in three years.
Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a new strike at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.
The health ministry also said that 265 people in Gaza have been wounded since Friday.
Student beds are being provided by a number of universities as well as private providers.
The Dortmund State Prosecutor confirmed that police had raided Schulz’s house to secure evidence after his ex-partner filed a complaint.
There is also an increase in calls from people affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
The US President had tested positive for Covid and returned to isolation on 30 July.
Rishi Sunak said the cuts would not help the most vulnerable amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis.
The Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks poll shows approval for Sinn Féin at 35%.
The body was discovered at an apartment on Achill Road yesterday evening.
Three of them – judoka Chamila Dilani, her manager Asela de Silva, and wrestler Shanith Chathuranga – had disappeared last week.
Vitaly Gura was reportedly shot multiple times at his home yesterday.
Cuban authorities said an unidentified body had been found late last night.
Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
It’s a week since the Royals were crowned back-to-back All-Ireland senior champions after a remarkable journey.
The man (18) is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
WE’RE EIGHT DAYS into August and there’s a potential heatwave on the way as temperatures are set to hover in the 20s this week.
Ireland’s meteorological summer is June to August, with autumn then starting on the first of September until the end of November, according to Met Éireann.
But some go by the calendar that starts with spring in February and gives three months to each season, putting August as the start of autumn.
So today, we’re asking you: When do you think we should say autumn starts?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, our reader is busy working and trying to save to start a family.
Nice with times of sun and clouds
Max: 22 °C
Min: 11 °C
Partly sunny
Max: 23 °C
Min: 12 °C
Mostly sunny and warm
Max: 24 °C
Min: 13 °C
