GOOD MORNING.
Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day.
The Morning Lead
1. Internal garda documents uncovered by The Journal corroborate claims that there was “no warrant” allowing gardaí to seize the bike at the centre of the infamous ‘Bikegate’ case.
Heatwave
2. Much of Europe is preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.
Shaky ground
3. UK prime minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media has reported, the same day his likely successor is expected to be sworn in as an MP and make his return to Westminster.
Donegal International Rally
3. Motorsport Ireland has urged people not to share footage of an incident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday which led to the death of 15-year-old Tadhg Callaghan Carter.
Barriers
4. Rape Crisis Ireland has warned that a “significant number” of survivors of rape and sexual violence face “compounded barriers” to disclosure, reporting, and accessing support.
Wimbledon Championships
5. Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.
Cork
6. A man aged in his 40s has died after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday afternoon in Co Cork.
World Cup
7. Cape Verde’s game against Uraguay ends 2-2 as Pico Lopes continues to dream of reaching the knockout stages.
Retirement
8. A new law will allow people to keep working beyond their employer’s retirement cut-off, but only until the State Pension age of 66.
Scams
9. The consumer protection watchdog has warned the public to be alert to text message scams, as new customs charges are coming into effect on 1 July.