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

IRELAND

Conservation Ranger Padruig O’Sullivan and Michael McSweeney, who guided 150 deer watchers on the annual Dawn Deer Walk over the weekend, for this years ‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering 2025. Valerie O Sullivan Valerie O Sullivan

• Fine Gael has been accused of using the “Trump playbook” as it focuses its presidential campaign on casting aspersions on Catherine Connolly’s previous work as a barrister.
• A woman in her 70s has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving cars, on the N21 at Templeglantine West, Co Limerick yesterday.
• The annual Galway Christmas Market beer tent is coming back – but it won’t have its classic one litre steins from Monday to Thursday following a stand-off with some local pubs.
• The Minister for Mental Health has emphasised the importance of supporting young trans people and delivering adequate healthcare.
• A man was killed in a house fire in Coolroe, Tinahely, Co Wicklow on Friday evening.
• Revenue officers seized over 200kgs of cocaine at Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford last night.

INTERNATIONAL

Thousands of protesters rally during the No Kings Day protest in Los Angeles. © Ringo Chiu / ZUMA Press Wire © Ringo Chiu / ZUMA Press Wire / ZUMA Press Wire

#GAZA: At least 21 people were killed as Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip today after accusing the Palestinian militant group Hamas of breaking a ceasefire and hostage release deal brokered last week.

#THE LOURVE: ‘Priceless’ jewellery was stolen by thieves with power tools at the Louvre in Paris, causing the museum to close.

#PROTESTS: Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at “No Kings” protests today, venting anger over US President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as “Hate America” rallies.

PARTING SHOT

AS IS OUR annual tradition for MATHS WEEK, we’ve been setting our readers daily puzzles. It’s the final day and we know over 10,000 of you have been taking part. Thank you! 

As the sun sets on the 20th Maths Week Ireland, we celebrate an incredible milestone – a cumulative engagement of 5 million people over these years.

Eoin Gill has today’s puzzle.