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

IRELAND

Matt Peacock dressed as the Pope with his popemobile pictured at the start line of Cannonball, the supercar spectacle, with proceeds to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

• Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s as part of their investigation into the explosion that killed 10 people at a filling station in Creeslough, Co Donegal in 2022.
• Bord Gáis Energy and Pinergy announced that they are increasing the price of electricity for their customers from next month.
• Fingal County Council concluded its special meeting without backing any presidential hopefuls.
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin discussed what role Ireland could play in achieving lasting peace after a ceasefire in Ukraine with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• A cyclist in his 80s died following a hit-and-run in Co Meath.
• The number of tenants being forced out of their homes has surged in the past year, the country’s rental regulator revealed.
• A post-primary school teacher who had sex with an 18-year-old Leaving Certificate student in the run-up to her exams was struck off the register of teachers.
• Dublin commuters will face significant disruption this weekend, as both Luas and Dart services are to be impacted by engineering works.
• A full inquest into the fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí outside his home in west Dublin five years ago will begin in January.
• Ambulance crews will consider strike action over a private operator reportedly being hired to transfer patients between hospitals without prior consultation with unions.

INTERNATIONAL

Utah Governor Spencer Cox standing with law enforcement officials announcing the arrest of Tyler Robinson as the prime suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#CHARLIE KIRK: Police in Utah confirmed that Tyler Robinson has been arrested on suspicion of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

#EUROVISION: The Dutch public broadcaster followed RTÉ’s lead in stating it will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate.

#DOHA: Hamas said that its chief negotiator in Gaza truce talks, Khalil al-Hayya, survived an Israeli strike in Doha earlier this week.

#POLAND: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk dismissed US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Russian drone raid into Polish airspace could have been a mistake.

PARTING SHOT

A gourmet delight. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

I’m sure we’ve all had one of these before. And now, so too has Margot Robbie. 

The Australian actress told Spin1038 that she discovered the joy of Tayto while working with Colin Farrell on their new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, adding that he would make her a “chippy sandwich” every day.

But what are your feelings on this Irish staple? Let us know.