LAST UPDATE | 21 Nov 2025

GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news that you need to know as you start your day.

Operation Destabilise

1. Gardaí were involved in an international operation targeting a billion-dollar money laundering network that was used to support Russian military efforts. This network was also used by international drugs gangs, including the Kinahan cartel.

Dundalk crash

2. Funerals for two young men who died in last weekend’s collision in Dundalk will take place later today.

Parnell Square

3. The family of the young girl who was severely injured in a mass stabbing outside her Gaelscoil on Parnell Square have shared what they say will be their final update, as the second anniversary of the attack approaches.

Ukraine

4. A US plan backed by President Donald Trump to end Russia’s war in Ukraine is “good” for both sides, the White House said, rejecting concerns that it echoes many of Moscow’s demands.

G20 Summit

5. This weekend will see a meeting of (most of) the G20 in South Africa, with an invite for Ireland meaning it will be our debut appearance at the summit.

Absent

6. But while Ireland will make its debut at the G20, a Donald Trump-shaped absence may cause bother for the high-level negotiations.

Housing crisis

7. Housing charity Threshold said tenancy termination was the top issues tenants came to the organisation for help with.

Frida Khalo

8. A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on yesterday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman.

RIP

9. Tributes have been paid to Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, best known as the bassist in the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, after his death yesterday aged 63.