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

IRELAND

Linda Nolan, Irish singer and TV personality, died today. Alamy Alamy

• A draft programme for government was published today as independent TDs revealed who was set to be appointed as junior ministers in the next term
• The Journal revealed major developments in politics today, including exclusive and detailed commitments included in the draft programme for government to be agreed this weekend
• Incoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed today that he plans to see out his term as the nation’s leader, until November 2027
• The Journal revealed who is in the running for senior cabinet jobs
• Michael Lowry walked away from media this afternoon after journalists asked questions about Moriarty Tribunal. He said reporters have been ‘trying to undermine’ him
• Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward was named as Ireland’s new head coach
• Singer and TV personality Linda Nolan died, aged 65
• A motorcyclist died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Wexford
• One of Ireland’s oldest bakeries was forced to close due to fire described by gardaí as ‘criminal damage’
• British PM Keir Starmer  said his government is exploring ‘every conceivable way’ to block any future compensation claims by Gerry Adams over Legacy Act repeal
• Meanwhile, Kneecap were nominated for six BAFTAs
• The price of a pint is going up again soon too
• News correspondent Niall O’Connor reported that gardaí believe a drugs shipment may be floating in the sea off the coat of Kerry, following a botched smuggling drop-off

INTERNATIONAL

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate following the announcement that Israeli and Hamas representatives reached a ceasefire agreement in Qatar. Alamy Alamy

#CEASEFIRE DEAL: Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal today.

#WARSAW: Poland accused Russia of planning acts of ‘air terror’.

#MOTD: Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan are set to take over as Match of the Day hosts.

#MUSIC: Recording artist Drake is suing Universal Music over diss track by rapper Kendrick Lamar.

#WASHINGTON: US’ incoming top diplomat said concerns over China’s role at Panama Canal ‘very legitimate’.

PARTING SHOT

Irish singer and TV personality Linda Nolan died today, aged 65.

The singer’s manager said she passed away with her loving siblings by her bedside in Blackpool. She was a member of hit pop group The Nolans.