NEED TO CATCH up? Here’s a round-up of today’s headlines.

IRELAND 

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• A scoping inquiry revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
• A number of people who gave testimony to the scoping inquiry suspected that a paedophile ring was operating in certain schools.
• A young girl who was critically injured during an attack on Parnell Square last November was discharged from hospital.
• Energy emissions fell by nearly 8% in 2023, a record pace for the sector – but still not fast enough to stay on track to avoid overshooting legally-binding carbon budgets.
• The Taoiseach said that the cost of a €335,000 bike shelter at Leinster House is “inexcusable” and “inexplicable”.
• The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) decided against forcing Dublin Airport to reassess its airport charges ahead of the winter season. 
• More than 600 drivers were detected speeding during a National Slow Down Day yesterday

THE WORLD

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#UKRAINE At least 41 people were killed and 180 injured by two Russian ballistic missiles on an education facility and hospital.

#UK Five children were arrested by Leicestershire Police on suspicion of murdering an 80-year-old man in a park.

#CHINA A school bus in China ran into a group of parents and students, killing 11 people.

PARTING SHOT

Orla Comerford and Róisín Ní Ríain won bronze medals for Ireland at the Paralympic Games in Paris.