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

IRELAND

Protesters at a Cearta Irish-language protest marching down O Connell Street. Eamonn Farrell / © RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / © RollingNews.ie / © RollingNews.ie

• Sinn Féin has backed independent candidate Catherine Connolly in her bid for the presidency following an Ard Chomhairle meeting this morning.
• Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport reopened after an earlier evacuation due to a suspect item of luggage.
• Ireland’s Kate O’Connor has won a historic silver medal in the women’s heptathlon after an incredible campaign at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
• Also in Tokyo, Cian McPhilips broke the national record in the men’s 800m final, placing fourth.
• There are “knock-on delays” at Dublin Airport following a 90-minute evacuation this afternoon, the airport operator has said.
• A driving instructor has been charged with conspiring to pose as driving theory test candidates in a learner permit fraud.

INTERNATIONAL

Ireland's Kate O'Connor celebrates after winning the silver medal for Women's Heptathlon on day eight of the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium, Tokyo. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#DEPARTMENT OF WAR: The Pentagon unveiled new restrictions on media covering the US military, requiring them to pledge not to disclose anything not formally authorised for publication and limiting their movements within the Department of War.

#RUSSIA: Russia’s Defence Ministry denied its aircraft violated Estonia’s airspace, after it was reported three fighter jets crossed into Estonian territory yesterday without permission and remained there for 12 minutes.

#PALESTINE: The armed wing of Hamas published “farewell” photographs of most of the remaining hostages in Gaza, warning that Israel’s assault on Gaza City will endanger them.

PARTING SHOT

L-R: Michael Flatley, Senator Frances Black, Joanna Donnelly, Mary Hanafin, and Bertie Ahern. Alamy / The Journal Alamy / The Journal / The Journal

FOR MONTHS NOW, there has been speculation over who will be running in the presidential race. Now, there’s a fight for a spot on the ballot.

There are three confirmed candidates and a number of other Independents continuing to vie for a place on the ballot.

But before these names, there were others who raised their hand for the job – if they made it onto the ballot, who would’ve gotten your vote? Take part in our poll here.