NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a roundup of today’s news.

Flowers at the scene in Tallaght where Lisa Cash (18 years) and her two young siblings Christy and Chelsea Cawley died. RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

• A man in his 20s appeared in court tonight over the deaths of three siblings in Tallaght.
• Instagram was hit with a record €405 million fine by the Data Protection Commissioner.
• Teacher Enoch Burke was sent to prison after being found guilty of contempt of court.
• Coalition leaders will meet tomorrow to discuss budget options on energy security and energy consumption for the winter months.
• An investigation was launched after a civilian motorcyclist was killed in Lebanon following a collision with an Irish military vehicle.
• A barrister facing a murder charge must return to court for permission to return to his farmland.
• Litter levels are on the rise in beaches and harbours.

INTERNATIONAL

Liz Truss arrives at Conservative Central Office in Westminster after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest today. Kirsty Wigglesworth Kirsty Wigglesworth

#UK: Liz Truss was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party. Truss will become the new UK Prime Minister tomorrow.

#UKRAINE: Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been knocked off Ukraine’s electricity grid after a fire caused by Russian shelling brought down its last transmission line, the facility’s operator said.

#KENYA: The Supreme Court upheld William Ruto’s victory in Kenya’s 9 August presidential election, capping weeks of uncertainty as weary citizens voiced relief over a peaceful conclusion to the prolonged political process.

PARTING SHOT

Ah, Mock the Week’s sixth Prime Minister. And what a one to leave on.

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) September 5, 2022

Following the selection of a new UK Prime Minister, comedian Dara Ó Briain has drawn attention to an impressive record being compiled by his, soon-to-end, show, Mock The Week.

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