Why I quit taking the contraceptive pill
Why I quit taking the contraceptive pill

Lauren Heskin

This grand period residence in Foxrock is on the market for €2.45 million
This grand period residence in Foxrock is on the market for €2.45 million

Sarah Finnan

Supper Club: Goat’s cheese and pickled beetroot melt
Supper Club: Goat’s cheese and pickled beetroot melt

Meg Walker

In Her Shoes: Suzie McAdam’s daily routine from early starts to chocolate before bed
In Her Shoes: Suzie McAdam’s daily routine from early starts to chocolate before bed

Fiona Alston

These gorgeous tiny homes are made by a Co Clare social enterprise
These gorgeous tiny homes are made by a Co Clare social enterprise

Amanda Kavanagh

When did we start doing Instagram Christmas trees?
When did we start doing Instagram Christmas trees?

Holly O'Neill

My Career: Head of people at Pinergy Anne McEvoy
My Career: Head of people at Pinergy Anne McEvoy

Sarah Finnan

A day in the life of Rachel Hennessy, owner of Happy Days fashion rental
A day in the life of Rachel Hennessy, owner of Happy Days fashion rental

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Weekend Guide: 10 great events happening across Ireland
Weekend Guide: 10 great events happening across Ireland

Sarah Gill

Five tips on how to start investing money
Five tips on how to start investing money

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August 19: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds


By Sarah Gill
19th Aug 2022
August 19: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Your speedy summary of today's must-read stories.

Apple security flaws

Apple has encouraged customers to install emergency software updates as the tech giant warns of a flaw that’s allowing hackers to take control of their iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited,” the Silicon Valley-based company said.

RTÉ

Three people killed in California airplane collision

It has been reported that three people were killed when two planes crashed mid-air over the Watsonville Municipal Airport in California yesterday afternoon. A pet on board one of the planes was also killed, and no one on the ground was injured.

CNN

Dozens of cows die suddenly due to high temperatures in Italy

In northwest Italy, approximately 50 Piedmontese cows died suddenly due to acute prussic acid poisoning, which is thought to be a direct result of the high temperatures and drought in the area.

thejournal.ie

Wine sales fall 13 per cent

In 2020, over 10 million cases of wine were sold in Ireland, and this figure fell by 13 per cent to 8.7 million cases in 2021. This is the lowest level of sales since 2015, and is linked to the reopening of hospitality venues.

Breaking News

World War II bomb discovered in Berlin

During construction in Friedrichshain yesterday, a 500-kilo bomb from World Ward II was discovered. The streets have been cordoned off, with 12,000 people to be evacuated.

Berlin.de