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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day.

1. #LIVE: Joe Biden has won the US election. Follow our live coverage this morning here.

2. #ELECTION: Here are the main points you need to know about the US presidential election.

3. #VICTORY: In his victory speech, Biden has promised to unite Americans and to heal divisions after what he called a clear and “convincing” victory over Donald Trump.

4. #HARRIS: Kamala Harris will become the first woman and the first black woman to hold the office of vice president.

5. #CONGRATS: Messages of supports have been pouring in from Ireland to Biden in the US. 

6. #BALLINA: Locals in Joe Biden’s ancestral home of Ballina have been celebrating his election as President of the United States.

7. #ECONOMY: How might the election shape American responses to the economic crisis? We take a look here.

8. #GARDAÍ: Eight gardaí have been suspended on foot of claims of alleged corruption, as part of a major garda probe in the Munster region.

9. #FRAUD: Two people have  been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged fraud at a major Irish broadcaster.