Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

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

IRELAND

Thousands marched across the country today in solidarity with Natasha O'Brien. Source: Sasko Lazarov/Rolling News

• Thousands turned out in demonstrations across the country today, in solidarity with Natasha O’Brien, the woman who was viciously and randomly attacked by an Irish soldier who received a suspended sentence for the assault.
• Aer Lingus confirms the cancellation of over 220 flights in the coming week as a result of an upcoming IALPA strike action. The strike is set for Saturday 29 June, which will cause the cancelling of 120 flights on that day alone.
• A 38 year old man has been charged with the murder of Finglas father of two Michael Ryan.
• The Táinaste has confirmed that he has made his recommendation for who should be appointed Ireland’s new EU commissioner, with Michael McGrath tipped to take up the role.
• A search and rescue operation is currently underway at Teelin’s Pier on the Donegal Coast.
• The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has raised the issue of Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour dates being declared an “extraordinary event” by Garda management, without prior consultation.

INTERNATIONAL

At least 40 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza today. Source: PA

#GAZA The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell has called for an investigation into a shelling attack in southern Gaza, which struck the offices of the Red Cross in the area.

#UKRAINE An overnight Russian attack has damaged energy infrastructure in Ukraine, the Ukrainian energy ministry has said.

#TENERIFE The search for British teenager, Jay Slater, who is currently missing in Tenerife, enters its sixth day.

PARTING SHOT

A young pitch-invader was able to cunningly evade security for a photo with his idol during Portugal’s three goal win over Turkiye.

A moment he'll likely never forget. Source: X/Twitter