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IRELAND

People pass graffiti decrying the homeless crisis on a wall near the Four Courts in Dublin, calling for a ban on Airbnb. Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie / © RollingNews.ie

• The first case of Clade I mpox in Ireland has been confirmed, with risk remaining ‘low’ to the public.
• The parents of hit-and-run victim Joe Drennan said today they felt disrespected by a decision by a court to give their son’s killer a concurrent sentence, meaning he will not serve any jail time for the crime.
• Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said countries that have been critical of the war in Gaza, including Ireland, should take in Palestinians from the devastated territory.
• More than a dozen people slept in their cars overnight at a Co Kildare housing estate in a bid to secure properties.
• The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has ruled that Trinity College Dublin’s overnight guest policy for campus and Trinity Hall residents is “unenforceable”.
• Politicians have blasted a suggestion from ESB that customers will face higher costs because of storm Éowyn. 
• Buses being cancelled or not showing up as scheduled are causing people in Dublin to be late for work or school, politicians have warned. 

INTERNATIONAL

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof to 10 Downing Street. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#UNITED STATES: US President Donald Trump has repeated his plan for the United States to take over Gaza, after officials in his administration attempted to walk back elements of the controversial proposal. 

#GRENFELL UNITED: Bereaved families have been told Grenfell Tower is to be demolished but concerns have been raised over how many loved ones were spoken to before the decision was taken.

#MEXICO: Mexico has sent the first of 10,000 National Guard officers to the northern frontier following tariff threats by US President Donald Trump.

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