GOOD MORNING.
Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day.
US and Iran
1. The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of violating the ceasefire by attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate against US military sites in the Gulf.
High temperature warning lifted
2. After several days of near-record-breaking heat, Ireland is set for a much cooler and wetter day today as Atlantic weather begins to replace this week’s scorching conditions.
Europe heatwave
3. Whether you’re staying in Ireland or travelling abroad over the next week, correspondent Jane Matthews has compiled everything you need to know about how the heatwave is affecting some of the most popular European destinations for Irish tourists.
Venezuela earthquakes
4. The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week has climbed to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured.
Cape Verde qualify
5. World Cup debutants World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to extend their fairytale journey.
EU presidency disruptions
6. Dublin Airport and the gardaí have both said they are expecting limited to no disruptions this week as Ireland takes over the EU Presidency on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Donaldson
7. The DUP has announced that it has commissioned a “specialised and detailed independent review” into its former leader Jeffrey Donaldson after he was convicted of 18 sexual offences.
Veronica Guerin
8. Tributes were paid to the late journalist Veronica Guerin on the 30th anniversary of her murder yesterday, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who lauded Guerin’s “determination to pursue the truth”.
Love Island
9. Irish influencer Charleen Murphy has been announced as one of Love Island’s next “bombshells”, and will join 11 other singletons in crashing Casa Amor and stirring up drama, as the hit reality show enters its fifth week on Sunday night.



























