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

IRELAND

Beachgoers enjoy the warm weather at Burrow beach in Sutton, Dublin. RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

• A man was found guilty of the murder of 65-year-old Peter Kennedy 
• The Taoiseach backed Children’s Health Ireland’s board after a damning report on spinal surgeries
• Sunny weather in Ireland is expected to continue tomorrow, with it predicted to be the warmest day of the year
• Almost 15,000 homes could be built in the short term on state-owned land, LDA finds
• Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will not be attending the rank-and-file gardaí’s annual conference later this month
• The ‘GAA Catfish’ case was struck out of the High Court after a Dublin school ended disciplinary proceedings against a teacher
• An animal welfare charity said it is ‘massively concerned’ as 16 cats mysteriously vanished from one estate
• Independent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan did not rule out a run for the presidency
• Limerick will soon allow two-way traffic on main streets to return in a trial to improve city centre

INTERNATIONAL

Donald Trump rolled back major global tariffs for every country - except China. Alamy Alamy

(If you haven’t had a chance to read any news today, strap in.)

#BEIJING: Global US tariffs came into effect last night were immediately met with a Chinese retaliation of an 84% levy on all US goods

#BRUSSELS: Meanwhile, the EU responded to previously announced US tariffs on steel and aluminium - targeting goods that may pressure President Trump to back track

#WASHINGTON: In a shock announcement, Trump rolled back global tariffs – enacting a 90-day pause for every country except China - which immediately boosted the tumbling stock markets

#ICELAND: The Icelandic Prime Minister announced that her country is seeking to become a full member of the EU

#UNITED KINGDOM: Universal Studios announced plans to build a brand new theme park in Brentford, England – opening in 2031

PARTING SHOT

A Chicken Jockey from the Minecraft Movie. Alamy Alamy

CHICKEN JOCKEY!

Minecraft fans are going absolutely bananas in cinemas – causing some theatres requesting that movie viewers behave accordingly – for the new Minecraft Movie.

The film, starring Jack Black and Jason Mamoa, grossed €287 million during its opening weekend, but footage from inside the theatres suggests that some cinemagoers are there to take the proverbial – rather than enjoy the children’s adventure film.

Reporter Jane Moore tallied up some of the scenes inside the theatres that have disrupted film screenings.