National NewsPresident Higgins says EU Commission must reflect on approach to mass migrationMichael D Higgins said it was ‘common sense’ that the health service in Ireland would not run without migrant workers.
National News‘I can’t run quite like I did’: President Higgins gives health updateMichael D Higgins had a mild stroke in February.
National NewsNearly 60% express deep concerns about nursing home care availabilityIncreasing operational costs and the pressures on the Fair Deal scheme have resulted in the closure of at least 77 nursing homes since 2018
National NewsMicheál Martin again rules out post-election coalition with Sinn FéinMicheál Martin also dismissed any idea he might be considering retirement.
National SportsEverton exit Carabao Cup as Southampton prevail on penaltiesThe Premier League’s two pointless sides played out a 1-1 draw.
National SportsLiverpool open Champions League campaign with win over AC MilanCentre-backs Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk scored before Dominik Szoboszlai sealed victory.
National SportsHarry Kane scores four as Bayern crush Dinamo Zagreb 9-2In a game that set a record for most goals in a Champions League match, Bayern struck three times in the first half with Kane
National SportsManchester United run riot against Barnsley at Old TraffordIt was comfortably Ten Hag’s largest win since taking charge in 2022.
National EntertainmentEx-Top Gear producer says Richard Hammond crash was ‘real wake-up call’Andy Wilman, who produced the show from 2002 to 2015, said crashes had happened ‘too much now’ on the show and that it was ‘time to end’.
National EntertainmentJohnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion and acted to protect band’s legacyThe guitarist also confirmed that he turned down the chance of doing another greatest hits compilation.
National EntertainmentJail time was ‘never likely’ for Huw Edwards – lawyerThe BBC presenter walked free from court on Monday after being handed a suspended prison sentence.
National EntertainmentEx-Top Gear producer says Richard Hammond crash was ‘real wake-up call’Andy Wilman, who produced the show from 2002 to 2015, said crashes had happened ‘too much now’ on the show and that it was ‘time to end’.
National EntertainmentDirector-general Tim Davie says he ‘can’t see’ Huw Edwards returning to BBCMr Davie said Edwards’ crimes were ‘appalling’ and said ‘there’s no doubt that an affair like this impacts our reputation’.
