EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know before you head out the door.

1. #SYRIA: Syrian activists have called for widespread protests after dozens of civilians were reportedly killed in US-led coalition air strikes near a northern town held by the Islamic State group.

2. #SYDNEY: A man has been arrested after setting his vehicle alight and driving into a police station in Sydney.

3. #BREXIT: On a one-day visit to Dublin, French President Francois Hollande said he recognises that Ireland is in a “special situation” when it comes to the Brexit negotiations.

4. #WAITING LISTS: The number of children waiting over 12 months for an inpatient appointment is now the highest on record, having passed the 1,000-mark for the first time.

5. #GOP: The US Secret Service is investigating an aide to Republican nominee Donald Trump who called for Hillary Clinton to be “shot for treason”.

Today on Snapchat: We headed down to the Gaiety Theatre to check out the Riverdance danceathon.