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IRELAND

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• Conor McGregor says he isn’t retiring – but he’s cutting back on promotion 
• We FactChecked the Seanad debate, and here’s what we found out
• Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have finished their talks for the evening – but there’s no deal yet on Irish Water
• The sentencing of an inmate who assaulted prison officers was suspended over problems with suspended sentencing laws
• People have been warned to stay away from a big part of Killarney National Park due to a blaze
• There are going to be big changes to Roses, and people are not happy
• A fundraising page has been set up to pay for the funeral of Martin O’Rourke, shot on Sheriff Street
• Hundreds of people attended a month’s mind mass for the Buncrana victims

WORLD

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#USA Music legend Prince died today, aged just 57. Here’s how he broke all the rules and became a musical icon. News also broke today that wrestling star Chyna also died.

#PARIS A drone flew close to an Aer Lingus plane in the French capital.

#JAPAN The Mitsubishi offices were raided after a massive fuel scandal.

#OLYMPIA The Olympic flame began its long journey to Rio today, from the Temple of Hera.

#UK Footballer Ched Evans won his appeal against a rape conviction

#MEXICO An underground drug tunnel into the US from Mexico was discovered under a bin.

INNOVATION

• A breakthrough battery that can last a lifetime has been developed – here are the details.
• Is Apple going to follow in Tesla’s footsteps and release an electric car? [The Guardian]

PARTING SHOT

It’s hard to find Prince music on the internet, so here’s an official video of a 1982 concert performance of Controversy. Enjoy.

(Can’t see the video? Click here)

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