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RTE - Tuesday 2nd June

Michael Healy-Rae claims brother cost him ministerial job

The Independent TD believes his brother Danny's words cost him his job as a minister of state at the Dept of Agriculture.

'We want justice', says family of Dublin assault victim

The family of a 21-year-old man, who died following an assault in the Grafton Street area say they are seeking justice for their son and answers about his death.

Donaldson apologised to abuse complainant, court told

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is alleged to have apologised to one of the women he is accused of abusing during a meeting at a Christian centre in Co Antrim.

UN urges world to be ready for El Niño extreme heat risk

The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed that warm Pacific Ocean waters are fuelling the development of a significant 'El Niño' planet-warming event.

Most derelict sites in Ireland face no enforcement

There is no official national measure of dereliction in Ireland. But the data that does exist suggests something striking.

Watch: Exam papers arrive at schools ahead of State exams

Exam papers have been arriving at schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle written exams beginning tomorrow.

At least 22 killed in heavy Russian attack on Ukraine

Russia has pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a heavy attack that authorities said killed 22 people and wounded more than 100.

Cardiac specialists to take strike action next week

Surgeries could be cancelled next week due to a planned strike by 25 perfusionists, who are members of the Fórsa trade union.

Skull of man found in Irish Sea lost by State

A human skull found in the Irish Sea more than a decade ago has been lost by the State.

Independent - Tuesday 2nd June

Azets expands to Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Belfast firm Muldoon

Spar operator moves into fast food buying group behind Abrakebabra, O'Briens and Bagel Factory

Deadly heat risk across globe in coming months as El Nino to return

Former Wicklow sweet shop and arts premises on the market for €265,000

Nvidia enters Windows laptop market, taking on Intel and AMD

Trinity College endowment fund hits €324m after 8.4pc return fuelled by equities

Irish exports to Arab countries rise 6pc to €775m despite turmoil in key trade routes

Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce says challenges persist amid turmoil

Gary Quin-led Spac spree nears $900m as new vehicle eyes AI deal in Europe

Cork native’s firm looking to raise $200m in latest deal

Irish firm Icon overstated revenue by $158m, annual report reveals

Clinical trials firm developing ‘remediation plan’ to tackle reporting weaknesses

Journal - Tuesday 2nd June

One person rescued and another still missing after boat sinks in Carlingford Lough

The sunken vessel is the Jas Josephine, a small fishing boat registered in Newry.

Qayyum Balogun's family want justice for 'very quiet, easy-going boy' stabbed to death in Dublin

Qayyum had been attending a late-night concert in Bewley’s on Grafton Street before he was attacked.

Union staff at RTÉ vote in favour of industrial action if more programmes are outsourced

Members of trade union Siptu employed at RTÉ voted by a margin of 85% to 15% in favour of the action.

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'We just want her home': Urgent appeal launched after rescued pony stolen from animal sanctuary

Animal rescue charity My Lovely Horse said that the horse went missing on Friday night.

Heart surgeries at risk of cancellation next week as cardiac specialists to strike over pay

25 perfusionists, medical staff who manage the circulation of blood and oxygen for patients while the heart is temporarily stopped during surgery, are expected to strike next week.

UK police watchdog conducting probe into murder of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed as he died

In body-worn footage, Mr Nowak can be heard repeatedly saying: ‘I’ve been stabbed,’ to which an officer replies: ‘Don’t think you have, mate.’

If you see a hedgehog you should report it to the authorities

Researchers are seeking to track the population of Ireland’s hedgehogs.

Irish Mirror - Tuesday 2nd June

Lee Andrews LIVE: Katie Price reactivates Instagram before husband is 'due out of prison'

Katie Price is said to be keen on flying out to Dubai to be finally reunited with Lee Andrews, after her fourth husband mysteriously vanished and then claimed to have been imprisoned on suspicion of espionage

Soldier Tyson Fury described as 'Ireland's new star' wants all-Irish fight that's 'great for the fans'

Having previously fought at Madison Square Garden, the model has his eyes on an all-Irish battle he think would be 'great for the fans'

Ireland international set for move as early €1.2million bid is rejected

Scottish Premiership side Dundee United have turned down a bid for newly-capped Will Ferry from an unnamed club.

Zuffa Boxing Dublin event confirmed as Dana White's promotion announces date

UFC President Dana White's boxing promotion has announced ZUFFA BOXING 10 will take place at the 3Arena

Traffic chaos in Dublin city centre as emergency incident closes major road - live updates

Motorists are being urged to avoid Dublin city centre after an emergency incident forced the closure of a major road.

'Passenger kept manspreading on 7-hour flight so my wife stepped in with genius plan'

A man has been praised after sharing how he dealt with an inconsiderate fellow passenger who reportedly spread into his space during a seven-and-a-half hour flight, leaving him uncomfortable throughout

Carlingford Lough rescue LIVE as major air and sea search launched after boat sinks

A major rescue operation is under way in Carlingford Lough after a fishing boat sank, with one person rescued and emergency services searching for a second person.

Major update after Spanish airport closed to all flights for 34 days

Santiago de Compostela is a city in Spain known to many as the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.

Pierce O'Leary and Mark Chamberlain exchange verbal blows at Dublin press conference

Pierce O'Leary defends his IBO super-lightweight world title against Mark Chamberlain at the 3Arena