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More than 4,000 confiscated illegal motorbikes are destroyed by diggers in the city of Foshan, Guangdong, China.
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More than 4,000 confiscated illegal motorbikes are destroyed by diggers in the city of Foshan, Guangdong, China.
Image: ChinaFotoPress/Photocome/Press Association Images
EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you our essential rundown of the day’s big stories – plus any other bits and pieces you may have missed…
Referendum Round-up:
- Could we be in for a televised head-to-head on the referendum? Gerry Adams has said he’s “ready and willing” to take on Enda Kenny in a possible Vincent Browne-moderated debate – after Kenny told Adams today: “I don’t believe you believe in your own campaign.”
- After confirming yesterday that he’ll be sticking with Fianna Fáil, Eamon Ó Cuív said he would remain silent during the rest of the campaign. Then he went on Prime Time, Vincent Browne and Ireland AM.
- Meanwhile, it seems like at least one person has already made up their mind on the Fiscal Treaty:
And the rest of the day’s news:
- A human foetus has been discovered outside a building near Dunkineely, Co Donegal. Gardaí say they are now concerned for the mother.
- The Abbey Theatre is set to shut down this summer after asbestos – which has been linked to serious health problems including cancer – was discovered in the main auditorium.
- The wife of former Fine Gael counciller Fred Forsey – accused of taking €80,000 from a property developer – has spoken in court about the holidays taken and purchases made by the family after money was allegedly received, RTÉ reports.
- You know you’re not that popular when… you’re president of the US and a convicted prisoner wins 40 per cent of a ballot against you. Sorry, Obama.
- The Olympic torch is on its way to Dublin – and now we know exactly where it’s headed. Here are full details of the route.
- The man who filmed the now-notorious high-speed horse pursuit by gardaí has spoken out, saying: “We have nowhere to race and that’s the reason the ponies are being brought out to the main roads.”
- A new model of Russian plane carrying 46 people has disappeared during a demonstration flight in Indonesia.
- As TDs debate cuts to the Domiciliary Care Allowance, Jonathan Irwin has told TheJournal.ie why he’ll never give up his fight for families that need the State’s help.
- You’d think it’d be good news to be named to the Ireland squad, but winger James McClean has quit Twitter following his call-up. He received abuse and death threats.
- Going away this summer? Why not use the Club Sandwich Index to pick your destination?
- And finally: want to watch something cute? Well, how about this golden retriever playing with a newborn faun? Yes, a NEWBORN FAUN. Hold on to your hat.
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