NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Aisling Swanick with Julian (2) from Co Mayo and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. who turned on the Oireachtas Christmas tree lights with other deputies. Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

• Trade unions expressed anger about Bus Éireann’s approach to pay talks, amid concerns the company will be insolvent within two years.
• Gardaí considered other possible causes of death in the case of a GP accused of killing her severely disabled daughter, a jury heard.
• A Hiqa inspection found that end-of-life care wishes were not recorded for several patients at a nursing home in Galway.
• Political leaders asked Sinn Féin’s Gerry Adams to make a statement to the Dáil about the Brian Stack murder investigation.
• The Department of Health announced a new food pyramid.
• Garda sergeants and inspectors voted overwhelmingly to accept a pay deal.
• Donald Trump’s company withdrew plans to build a €10 million rock barrier along his Clare golf course – but will submit a new application for a smaller wall.
• Shane Ross offered somewhat of an apology for saying judges live a “charmed life“.
• TV3 is set to relaunch UTV Ireland as a “female orientated” channel called Be3.
• There will soon be no cap on the price An Post can charge for a stamp.
• Hillwalkers should take personal responsibility for their own actions and involvement while participating in what can be a dangerous sport, the High Court heard.

WORLD

Helen Marten, winner of the 2016 Turner Prize, in front of her installation Brood and Bitter Pass, at Tate Britain, London. Jonathan Brady PA Wire / PA Images Jonathan Brady PA Wire / PA Images / PA Images

#ITALY: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi formally resigned after a crushing referendum defeat that has sent shockwaves around Europe – though his departure will be delayed by a final task, passing a budget.

#FRANCE: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls resigned to free himself to do battle for the Socialist nomination in next year’s presidential election.

#WORLDWIDE: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Nigel Farage were among those shortlisted for Time’s Person of the Year award.

INNOVATION

• Galaxy Note 7 battery explosions have been blamed on the phone being too thin [Geek.com].
• Here’s what a 16,000mph plane might look like [BBC Future].

PARTING SHOT

Police in Kansas recently went in search of a mountain lion, but found pranksters dressed as gorillas instead.
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