LAST UPDATE | 23 Mar

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you five of the biggest stories of the day.

1. #US-IRAN WAR: US president Donald Trump has said he is postponing possible US strikes on Iranian power plants for five more days following “very good and productive” discussions, but Iran leaders have cast doubt on the claims.

2. #FUEL COSTS: A temporary excise cut and double fuel allowance payment are expected to be revealed by the Irish government as part of interventions on rising cost of fuel.

3. #NATALIE MCNALLY VERDICT: Stephen McCullagh has been found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh on 18 December 2022.

4. #MEATH HOUSE: A couple whose illegally built Co Meath home was demolished in recent days have appeared before a judge over contempt of court proceedings taken by Meath County Council.

5. #DROGHEDA UTD: Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has said she is “deeply committed” to Drogheda United despite being removed as co-chairperson of the League of Ireland club, following controversy over her calls for a boycott of Nations League games with Israel.