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The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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

1. #UK: David Cameron has said he will travel to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to tender his resignation as UK Prime Minister to Queen Elizabeth II, paving the way for Theresa May to take up the role earlier than expected.

2. #WATER CHARGES: Irish Water has confirmed there was a massive drop in revenue in the fifth bill cycle, down from €33.4 million in the previous cycle to €18.3 million during April and May.

3. #NOT THE ENDA THE LINE: Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has “no intention of being diverted” after calls for him to step down as Fine Gael leader.

4. #HATE CRIME: Rape Crisis Network Ireland has said Ireland needs to introduce hate crime legislation to make it easier to protect vulnerable LGBT victims.

5. #POKÉMON GO: If you’re wondering what it is and why it’s so popular, read this.

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