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The 9 at 9 America’s royal wedding confirmed, TikTok employees fear layoffs, and Argentina beat Cape Verde.

GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day.

TikTok layoffs?

Irish workers at TikTok who have been put at risk of redundancy have been left “devastated” by the latest round of job losses.

Argentina beat Cape Verde

Last night’s World Cup game was one for the ages.

It ensures the spirit of Cape Verde and Pico Lopes will never die.

They were beaten 3-2 by Argentina in extra time here in Miami but the world champions will feel drained by the experience.

America’s royal wedding

Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially married on Friday, and her publicist has shared some juicy details.

Inheritance tax

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he does have concerns around inheritance tax, calling it “punitive and difficult at times”.

Garda on trial

A daughter of a garda charged with raping his wife and child cruelty has told his Central Criminal Court trial that she grew up knowing she would be hit or given out to if she didn’t eat her dinner as a young child.

America 250

Searing temperatures haven’t deterred Donald Trump, who has gone to great lengths to ensure America’s 250th anniversary event becomes, in large part, a celebration of himself.

Breathalysers at gigs

Breathalysers are being handed out at gigs and events across Ireland this summer so people can check for themselves if they are over the alcohol limit before getting behind the wheel of a car. 

UK politics

Andy Burnham said he will not call a general election if he becomes prime minister, but revealed he will seek to persuade Labour to put voting reform in its next manifesto.

Cracks showing

A building on Dublin city’s Parliament Street has been cordoned off because of cracks that appeared in its facade this week.  

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