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The 9 at 9 Israel kills hungry Gazans, a fatal crash in Waterford, and the White House plays mediator.

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

Ukraine talks

1. The White House is reportedly considering inviting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Donald Trump’s talks with Russia.

Israel kills hungry Gazans

2. At least 37 people were killed by Israeli fire yesterday, including 30 civilians who were waiting to collect aid.

VAT

3. The government’s move to cut the VAT rate for food businesses will disproportionately benefit large companies. Many of these are already making massive profits, writes Paul O’Donoghue.

Fatal crash

4. A male motorcyclist died following a collision with a car in Waterford city yesterday.

Palestinian footballer killed

5. Mo Salah has called out UEFA for its vague tribute to a Palestinian footballer who died.

Arrests over Palestine Action

6. In Belfast, a woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion “of possession of an article that indicates support for a proscribed organisation”.

New TD

7. Martin Daly, a first-time TD, spoke to The Journal about juggling his new role with his work as a GP and the things that surprised him about Leinster House.

Cash seized

8. Three men arrested after gardaí seized €1.28m in suspected crime earnings in south Dublin this week have been remanded in custody.

Rathmines sculptures

9. On Leinster Road in Rathmines, Co Dublin, five wooden sculptures now line the path where trees were removed. 

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