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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin attends the annual Fianna Fail commemoration of Wolfe Tone in Bodenstown, Co. Kildare. PA PA

IRELAND

• Motorists in Cork urged to only make necessary road journeys as yellow rain and wind warnings are in effect in parts of the country.
• A man has initiated proceedings against several instituions in the North over allegations he was sexually abused by the late Lord Louis Mountbatten. 
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin launched an attack on Sinn Féin, accusing his political opponents of trying to shut down debate and avoid accountability.
• A number of politicians condemned footage which appears to show a group of passengers at Dublin Airport singing a pro-IRA song.
• Staff at Liffey Valley held a protest outside the shopping centre against new parking measures that will cost them €2.50 a day.
• Citizens’ Assembly told Ireland needs to maintain its traditional peatlands and their rich biodiversity while supporting a just transition for those who solely depend on turf as a source of fuel.

INTERNATIONAL

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#UKRAINE The mayor’s office in a key eastern Ukrainian city controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists was struck by rockets this morning, Russian state agencies reported.

#IRAN A blaze at a notorious jail housing political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran’s capital killed four inmates, the country’s judiciary said today.

#GAMEISUP British prime minister Liz Truss vowed to reboot her economic programme, but Conservative critics warned the party faces electoral oblivion under her leadership.

#PARIS Thousands of protesters piled into the streets of Paris in a show of anger against the bite of rising prices and cranking up pressure on the government of President Emmanuel Macron.

#US-SAUDIRELATIONS US president Joe Biden has “no plans” to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at an upcoming G20 summit in Indonesia.

PARTING SHOT

Noel Duggan (centre) performing with Clannad.

The founding member of Clannad, Noel Duggan, has died suddenly at the age of 73.

In a statement, the Irish Celtic music band said: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Noel Duggan, our beloved Uncle, trusted friend, and founding member of Clannad, died suddenly in Donegal yesterday evening.”

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