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Bicycle riders taking part in the famous 170k Ring of Kerry Charity Challenge at the top of Molls Gap on their way to the finish line in Killarney. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

IRELAND

• Irish workers at TikTok who have been put at risk of redundancy have been left “devastated” by the latest round of job losses.
• Irish businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton has died aged 87.
• A man in his 50s has died after a single-vehicle collision in Killick, Kilcock, Co Kildare this morning.
• The State borrowing to fulfil its saving fund commitments was always “a very real possibility”, according to European Commissioner and former finance minister Michael McGrath. 
• Former Foreign Affairs minister David Andrews has been remembered for his contributions to peace and humanitarian efforts during his funeral service in Blackrock, Co Dublin.
• Two extra time goals from super-sub Katie Nolan separated Kilkenny from their neighbours Waterford and got them over the line in a dramatic Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie quarter-final that required extra time to find a result.
• Galway are into the All-Ireland senior hurling final after a stunning second half blew Cork away.
• Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he does have concerns around inheritance tax, calling it “punitive and difficult at times”.

INTERNATIONAL

US Coast Guard aircraft fly over the national mall during Independence Day events honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#WORLD CUP: Cape Verde were beaten 3-2 by Argentina in extra time in Miami.

#NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Ireland has beaten Australia 33-31 in the Nations Championship in Sydney.

#INDEPENDENCE DAY: America turns 250 today – a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive centre stage.

#ALI KHAMENEI: Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic have gathered in Tehran on to begin almost a week of funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

#JUST MARRIED: Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have been officially married in what is described as America’s royal wedding.

PARTING SHOT

There is an Irish connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

The couple tied the knot in New York this week, and we’re slowly learning more about the ultra-private nuptials.

Photos of the multi-day celebrations have yet to be released, so we can’t see the bride and groom’s outfits.

However, Swift’s publicist revealed on Friday that the couple’s wedding looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture.

The fashion house has an Irish connection. Its artistic director is Jonathan Anderson.

Anderson is a native of Magherafelt, Co Derry, and the son of former Irish rugby international Willie Anderson.