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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Congratulations for France’s new president, and Facebook combats fake news with ads in newspapers.

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you start your day.

1. #LE PRÉSIDENT: World leaders congratulate Emmanuel Macron, who’s beaten far-right candidate Marine Le Pen to become France’s president.

2. #EXPOSURE: A Defence Forces whistleblower has made a protected disclosure alleging that a number of children of Air Corps workers have died as a result of being exposed to toxic chemicals at Baldonnel Airfield.

3. #OVERCROWDED: Patients admitted to a Waterford acute mental health unit are placed on chairs and beds in corridors due to a lack of capacity.

4. #FACEBOOK INK: Social media giant Facebook has taken out a number of advertisements in UK newspapers to raise awareness about fake news.

5. #DONALD TRUMP: The US President’s travel ban will face a key test today, after previous efforts were blocked by High Court judges.

6. #MORNING AFTER PILL: Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell has said that the prescription requirement for medical card holders ‘gained nothing‘.

7. #HSE: An Irish consultant surgeon has been suspended after allegations were made of poor management of up to 18 of his patients, according to the Irish Times.

8. #BOSTON: A man accused of killing two engaged doctors in a luxury apartment building is likely to have known his victims.

9. #SHERCHAN: An 85-year-old ex-Gurkha who was attempting to reclaim his title as the world’s oldest person to summit Mount Everest died of altitude sickness.

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