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LAST UPDATE | 16 Sep
GOOD MORNING.
Here’s all the news that you need to know as you start your day.
1. Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has issued an apology for wearing “brown makeup” on his face and hands while dressing up as then US president Barack Obama at a Halloween party in 2009.
2. Dublin City council was one of multiple local authorities that opted not to nominate a candidate for the presidential race after hearing from those who were attempting to win them over.
3. US President Donald Trump has said he is suing The New York Times for $15 billion.
4. A French rugby player is facing a 12-match ban for biting Irish rugby player Aoife Wafer in a World Cup game.
5. The US has struck another alleged Venezuelan drug boat as Donald Trump insisted “we have proof”.
6. From today, Screggan in Co Offaly will be transformed into a sprawling celebration of all things rural, from tractor demos and livestock shows to food stalls, fashion, and political tents.
7. Five counties are set to come under a Status Yellow alert for rain later this evening.
8. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he does not intend to resign as pressure over his hiring of Jeffrey Epstein’s friend as US ambassador.
9. United Nations investigators have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
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