EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know as you head out the door.

1. #MEDAL: Skibereen’s Gary and Paul O’Donovan have finished second to claim a historic silver medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls final at the Rio Olympics.

2. #DOLE: The Government wants to make it easier for older people to work beyond retirement age – but has been criticised for refusing to oblige companies to extend contracts of employment to the age of 66.

3. #BURKINIS: The mayor of Cannes has banned the wearing of burkinis - full-body swimsuits - in the French resort.

4. #FLY TIPPING: Dublin city is facing a 40% rise in illegal dumping this year, according to new figures.

5. #SILK ROAD: The High Court has ordered the extradition to the US of a Wicklow man alleged to have been an administrator of the Silk Road website that dealt with illegal drugs and hacking software.

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