EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.

1. #EXPLOSIONS: Several people are feared dead and multiple injured after explosions at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek Metro station.

2. #SURVEY: A survey of LGBT people has found that LGBT teenagers are three times more likely to attempt suicide.

3. #SEANAD: In an interview with TheJournal.ie former Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin explained his reasons for changing his mind and running for the Seanad.

4. #STOP AND GO: A new report has shown that getting rid of traffic lights would reduce traffic – but only if existing motor technology advances a lot.

5. #BUNCRANA: A book of condolences will open today for the extended family who died in tragic circumstances on Sunday. Locals in the area have been mourning their loss.

6. #DÁIL: The Dáil will sit today for the second time since the general election. Time has been allotted to debate important issues like homelessness and housing.

7. #MALI ATTACK: Irish Defence Forces members have been reported safe after armed men stormed a hotel in Mali.

8. #PHONE WAR: A dispute between the FBI and Apple over accessing the iPhone of the San Bernardino attackers may come to an end as the FBI have said that they may have another way of accessing the device.

9. #MARCH: Residents of Tyrrelstown will march on Leinster House today to protest against eviction orders as their rented accommodation is being sold.