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

IRELAND

• A former Ryanair pilot, charged with possession of more than €10 million euro worth of drugs, has international criminal connections, gardaí alleged in court.
• Opposition party politicians pledged to “fight like hell” to push back against government efforts to change Ireland’s system for deploying troops abroad – also known as the triple lock.
• An 87-year-old man who died after being robbed near a children’s playground in north London “would do anything for anyone”, a neighbour has said.
• Journalist Aodhan O’Faolain, best known for his coverage of some of the most important cases to be heard from High Court, Appeal and Supreme Court level, died suddenly yesterday after a short but hard-fought battle against cancer.
• The sister of a Cavan teacher who was killed by her husband wants improved training for murder-suicide investigations rolled out across all garda stations.
• Thousands of people took part in the annual Darkness Into Light fundraiser this morning in support of suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta House.

INTERNATIONAL

Pakistanis flash victory signs as they celebrate on top of a model of a tank following India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal, during a demonstration, in Multan, Pakistan. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#CEASEFIRE: Multiple explosions were heard in two cities in India-controlled Kashmir hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire deal, following the US-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.

#COALITION OF THE WILLING: The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Poland have arrived in Ukraine for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, promising to increase pressure on Russia until it agrees to a 30-day ceasefire beginning Monday.

#GAZA: Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents, whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.

PARTING SHOT

Let’s go #TeamIreland 🇮🇪 #Eurovision2025 pic.twitter.com/tg4fQnj3Ok

— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2025

WE KNEW YOU were wondering – and yes, Marty Whelan will be present at the Eurovision.

Marking his twenty-sixth year as Ireland’s Eurovision commentator, the presenter jetted off to Switzerland today to join EMMY and Team Ireland prior to showtime.