EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you start your day.

1. #FREEZING: Snow and ice are widespread this morning, as a weather warning has been put in place across the country.

2. #NORTH KOREA: The latest missile test from North Korea ‘exploded’ upon launch, according to South Korea and the US.

3. #NATO: The White House has said that Donald Trump will reaffirm US ‘commitment’ to Nato at a meeting of member countries in May.

4. #RIP: Large crowds turned out in Derry, Dublin and Belfast last night to remember Martin McGuinness.

5. #RTÉ: The cash-strapped national broadcaster has put a chunk of land at its HQ up for sale for €75 million.

6. #HEALTH: New research carried out has linked the inappropriate prescribing of medicines with the increased numbers of older people hospitalised in Ireland.

7. #CLERYS: Workers from Clerys spoke to TheJournal.ie about how they felt after a deal was finally reached that saw a “significant” goodwill payment made to those who lost their jobs when the department store unexpectedly closed.

8. #REACTION: International figures from around the world have reacted to the death of Martin McGuinness, with former US President Bill Clinton praising his “steadfast and courageous pursuit” of a shared future for Northern Ireland.

9. #WASTE: An organisation is taking steps to try to combat the one million tonnes of food wasted in Ireland each year.