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

IRELAND

Sheep graze in sunshine behind a horse loader on a fine Autumn day on the Curragh Plains in Co Kildare. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

• Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed that Israeli troops have left their position near the UN peacekeeper bases where Irish peacekeepers are stationed in southern Lebanon.
• Former Republic of Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes was given a 15-months prison sentence over a seizure of almost €4,000 worth of cocaine and a high-speed car chase in Dublin.
• The Government signed off on the dates that 10 cost-of-living support payments announced as part of Budget 2025 will be paid.
• The family of George Nkencho formally requested a review of the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions not to direct a prosecution in the case.
• Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil that it is up to the Government if they want to schedule statements on child protection, but that they should also answer questions about their own practices.
• PSNI officers launched a murder investigation after the body of a 22-year-old woman was discovered in her Belfast home last week.
• An independent body which aims to resolve appeals against policy violation decisions of three of the largest social media companies is being set up in Dublin.
• Ireland’s first ever satellite detected two gamma-rays bursts.

INTERNATIONAL

Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh in Beirut, Lebanon. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#MILTON: Florida’s gulf coast braced for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s near-record winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas still reeling from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago.

#MIDDLE EAST: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the people of Lebanon they could face “destruction and suffering” like the Palestinians in war-torn Gaza if they don’t “free” the country from Hezbollah.

#TOP TORY: James Cleverly surged into the lead in the Conservative leadership contest in the UK, while Tom Tugendhat has been eliminated.

#PORTUGAL: Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, was found not guilty after he was accused of five sex crimes, including the rape a young Irish woman in Portugal.

PARTING SHOT

Have you had a chance to listen to our brand new sports podcast yet?

The 42FM with Gavin Cooney and Sinéad O’Carroll was launched last month. The weekly podcast zooms out on the biggest sports story of the week and brings the wider context and issues into play. 

This week, Gavin and Sinéad are discussing whether Israel could face sporting sanctions.

You can listen to the latest episode here.