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

IRELAND

Catherine Connolly listening to a young girl (Busker) Molly Meghan Tressor playing guitar while singing sweet sixteen in Wexford Town. Eamonn Farrell / © RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / © RollingNews.ie / © RollingNews.ie

• Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “glad” to see Jim Gavin has repaid the money owed to his previous tenant. 
• Far-right protesters demonstrated today in Cork city, where there was a large garda presence. 
• Major retailers have announced the first cuts on the cost of milk since 2023.
• A primary school in Kildare is facing an uphill battle to get more special education supports for its students, with the National Council for Special Education arguing its targets have been met even though the school has had to turn away students who need extra support. 
• Heather Humphreys thanked Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin for saying he would vote for her – though he said he would not be recommending to members how they should cast their vote.

INTERNATIONAL

Displaced Palestinians return to a devastated Gaza city today. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#GAZA: Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City today, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with many stunned by the destruction even as others were relieved to find their homes still standing.

#JOE BIDEN: Former US President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said.

#WEST YORKSHIRE: Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in Wakefield prison, West Yorkshire, while serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offence

PARTING SHOT

ATHLONE’S NEWEST BRIDGE has officially had its name agreed on by councillors: it is to be named in honour of the late Mary O’Rourke, the area’s most prolific politician. 

There were sixteen submissions, and O’Rourke’s son Councillor Aengus O’Rourke, who sits on Westmeath County Council, absented himself from the chamber as the proposal was discussed.