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

IRELAND

Carrie Dolan of Galway speaks after winning the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final as Cork players look on. David Ribeiro / Alamy Live News David Ribeiro / Alamy Live News / Alamy Live News

• A priest is in serious condition after being hit over the head with a glass bottle in a church this morning.
• Tánaiste Simon Harris has described the forced starvation in Gaza as “repulsive”, as Ireland joins other European countries in demanding that Israel abandon plans to escalate the war.
• U2 have condemned the Israeli government for their actions in Gaza, as Bono admits to “circling the subject” of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the time since the 7 October attack.
• Criticisms of the MetroLink by billionaires Michael O’Leary and Dermot Desmond have been dismissed by Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien.
• A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Co Down.
• Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is “deeply concerned” about attacks on the Indian community in recent weeks.

INTERNATIONAL

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime minister's office in Jerusalem. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#ISRAEL: The White House is reportedly considering inviting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Donald Trump’s talks with Russia.

#WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said today that homeless people must be moved “far” from Washington, after days of musing about taking federal control of the US capital where he has falsely suggested crime is rising.

#GAZA: At least 37 people were killed by Israeli fire yesterday, including 30 civilians who were waiting to collect aid.

PARTING SHOT

ROCK BAND OASIS are in the middle of their long-awaited comeback tour.

They’re coming to Dublin next weekend, where they’ll play two nights at a sold-out Croke Park.

Which of their songs is your favourite? You can have your say in our poll here.