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The 9 at 9 Spain wins the World Cup, US launches more strikes on Iran, and international students sold ‘fake dreams’ of Ireland

GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day.

US strikes on Iran

1. The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early this morning targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member.

World Cup

2. Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage.

International students

3. In our Morning Lead, Sophie Finn reports that international students who have studied in Ireland said they were sold “fake dreams” and “aggressively pushed” into coming here while at an Irish government education roadshow in India.

Salamanca

4. A teenager has died, and several people were injured after a fountain collapsed during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup.

Ryanair profits

5. Ryanair’s after-tax profit fell by 34% in the first three months of its financial year as soaring fuel costs and lower fares weighed on earnings.

Sporting events

6. Nearly two-thirds of Irish people think we should keep bringing major international sporting events to Ireland, according to a new attitudes report on tourism.

Skerries

7. A man in his 20s has been charged and is due in court in connection with an incident in Skerries on Saturday evening, during which a car was driven at a number of people on Harbour Road.

Guyana ferry

8. An Ageing ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, with 67 saved and rescue teams searching for the rest, officials said on Sunday.

Air fryers

9. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is urging consumers to use their air fryers properly in a new consumer information campaign launched today.

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