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

IRELAND

Aoife Murphy (7) pictured with a life size Pope Francis at the launch of Fáilte Pope Francis, a book containing messages from children ahead of the pope's expected visit.

• A driver was arrested after one man died in a Donegal collision.
• Bono has said he is “deeply sorry” and “furious” over claims of abuse and bullying at a charity he co-founded.
• Richard Satchwell said that TV interviews have helped the search for his wife Tina and given gardaí a fresh lead.
• Taoiseach Leo Varadkar began his US trip today.
• Gardaí’s home and car have been targeted as they investigate the actions of a north-east criminal gang.
• A Civil War mortar shell was found in a tree in Co Kildare.
• An OBE medal of “great sentimental value” was stolen by thieves in an Antrim burglary spree.
• The UK’s divorce from the EU is hurting Ireland’s cross-border weddings trade.
• The HSE said Brexit implications are “unclear” for Irish patients seeking eating disorder treatment in the UK.
• It’s ‘unlikely’ big housebuilders will buy any of the remaining 250 ghost estates.

INTERNATIONAL

Environmental activists in Paris take part in a demonstration to mark the 7th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan AFP / Getty Images AFP / Getty Images / Getty Images

#BRISBANE: Australian police are on the hunt for “Irish scammers” suspected of a spate of crimes across the Gold Coast.

#RALLY THE TROOPS: Donald Trump debuted his 2020 campaign slogan to a cheering crowd last night.

#ABSOLUTE POWER: China has cleared the path for Xi Jinping to rule for life.

PARTING SHOT

There are many ways to raise money for charity, but we’re fairly sure this is a first.

Freestyle footballer John Farnworth trekked for 10 days to base camp on Mount Everest while doing “keepy uppies” with a football.

Here he is speaking to the BBC (if you can’t see the video, click here):
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10156346295316108/