Every morning TheJournal.ie brings you the nine stories you need to know a little before 9am.
1. #STABBING SPREE: An Irishman has died after injuring three people in a stabbing spree in Germany and the Netherlands.
2. #ABORT: A passenger plane carrying almost 150 people from Belfast to Barcelona made an emergency landing at Cork Airport late last night due to a suspected fuel leak.
3. #WORLD CUP: FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez after he appeared to bite Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during yesterday’s match.
4. #ASBESTOS: Medical screenings on civilian employees who worked on the navy ships where asbestos was detected are being carried out.
5. #RIP: The prolific American actor Eli Wallach, known by many for his role in the The Good, the Bad and the Ugly over a busy career spanning six decades, has died at the age of 98.
6. #IRAQ: Nearly half the 300 special forces soldiers promised by US President Barack Obama have arrived in Baghdad says the BBC.
7. #BLUE CARD: Almost 200 million Europeans have the European Health Insurance Card according to the latest figures.
8. #BUDGET 2015: The Nevin Economic Research Institute think-tank has recommended that the Government raise €800 million in next years budget.
9. #KITE FLYING: Sick of pre-budget talk? A former Government senator wants to bring in rules to end speculation and leaks.
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