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

IRELAND

• Four Irish citizens are still detained in Cairo, while protesters demanded their release at Egyptian embassy.
• Gardaí speak to young girl pictured in an incident at Slane Castle.
• Ask.fm makes site safer after a number of suicides and criticism. [RTÉ News]
• Ryanair drops legal action after Belfast Telegraph apologises but still pursuing Channel 4.
• Students see points jump for business, agriculture and science courses in CAO.
• Disability Federation of Ireland hits out at Minister Lynch’s letter to parents.
• Gary Ward, 19, charged in connection with blinding an Irish emigrant in Birr. [RTÉ News]
• The State Exam body blamed human error for mistakes in this year’s Leaving and Junior Cert.
• The average rent hits €825 per month as Dublin prices rise significantly
• Doctors are warning that Budget cuts could see 120 GP surgeries close.
• Vodafone made a settlement with British government over an Irish subsidiary.
• M&S workers from the four stores set to close vote in favour of industrial action.
• Irish emigrants returning home for third-level education must pay ‘non-EU fees’of up to €20,000.
• Over €4 million was left to Trócaire in wills last year.
• The head of the CIA is bringing this piece of Kilteevan turf back to the White House.

INTERNATIONAL

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#GERMANY: A hostage drama has ended after nine hours that forced Chancellor Angela Merkel to cancel a campaign rally.
#SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius will go on trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on 3 March 2014.
#NEW YORK: Irish American and NYC Mayor hopeful pledges support for 50,000 Irish immigrants.
#CAMBODIA: Boy, 9, dies from bird flu – the 10th victim this year.
#NEW ZEALAND: Today was the first day same-sex couples could marry there.
#INDIA: Train ploughs into a crowd of pilgrims, killing 35 and causing a riot.
#RUSSIA: Russian sprinters appear to protest ‘anti gay’ law with podium kiss at the World Athletics Championships. [Business Insider]
#LONDON: Husband of the Guardian journalist who broke NSA leaks story held for nine hours in London.

INNOVATION

• Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page was hacked to expose security flaw.
• Creators from a studio in Edinburgh explain how they built the world of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. [Buzzfeed]

PARTING SHOT

It’s that time of year again when the Roses take to the Dome for the annual Rose of Tralee contest. DailyEdge.ie are liveblogging every single moment have a look for yourselves.

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