February 21: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Two men killed in single-vehicle crash in Limerick and man critical in hospital after Mayo collision
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash in Co Limerick yesterday evening. In a separate incident, a man was injured in Co Mayo and has been hospitalised in serious condition. The Limerick collision occurred at around 7.25pm when a car hit a wall on the N69 at Ballyengland in Co Limerick. Two passengers, a man in his 20s and a man in his late teens, died in the collision. The driver and another passenger, both men in their late teens, are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. In Co Mayo, gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Lord Edward Street in Ballina that occurred around 6.25pm when a car hit two pedestrians. A male pedestrian in his 40s is currently in a critical condition at Mayo University Hospital. A female child is also receiving treatment. Her injuries are understood to not be life-threatening.
The Journal

DFA ‘express outrage’ as Russian ambassador summoned over Navalny death
The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yuri Filatov yesterday to “express outrage” at the death in prison of Alexei Navalny. In an update, the Department said that it reiterated to the ambassador that “ultimate responsibility” for Mr Navalny’s death “rests with Russian leadership”. It also called for a full, independent and transparent investigation.
RTÉ

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel created an Irish network to aid large movement of drugs, gardaí believe
Gardaí believe Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa drugs cartel had quietly established a network of agents and enablers in the Republic to facilitate the onward movement of vast quantities of drugs to EU countries and other nations outside Europe. While the initial building of that network was completed under the radar, resulting in several large drugs shipments transiting through Irish ports, gardaí began gathering intelligence about the activities of the Irish suspects and put them under surveillance. That investigation, which has been going on for some time, resulted in the seizure of over half a tonne of synthetic drugs, believed to be crystal meth, in Cork port last Friday. Two suspects arrested for questioning during Garda follow-up operations after the drugs were discovered were still being held in Co Kerry last night.
The Irish Times

We are saying, ‘get started’ – Mary McAleese says GAA will be a different organisation in 2027 as work begins now
The GAA will be a different organisation in three years to what it is today, former President and chair of the Integration Steering Group (ISG) Mary McAleese said at today’s confirmation that 2027 is the target date for completion of the merger between the three organisations. Representatives of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association were all in Croke Park for the announcement which did not set out a stage roadmap but was strong in its commitment that the task would be complete by 2027. The new association will still be known as the GAA with little appetite for a name change.
Independent.ie

Fireworks aimed at gardaí during ‘youth rampage’ in Cork City suburb
Fireworks were allegedly aimed at gardaí “like missiles” at a “youth rampage” in the north side of Cork city on Tuesday night. Youths had reportedly gathered for an anniversary commemoration for a young male who died tragically before the mayhem erupted in Knocknaheeny. A car crashed and went on fire and fireworks were set off and were aimed “like missiles” at first responders, sources said. When garda patrol cars arrived, they were targeted by fireworks.nGangs of youths, with faces covered, went on a “rampage”, a source said, and significantly outnumbered gardaí at the scene.
The Irish Examiner

Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber given maximum sentence for child abuse
A Utah mother whose harsh parenting advice made her a YouTube influencer has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for child abuse. Ruby Franke, 42, tearfully apologised in court as she learned her fate. She previously pleaded guilty to starving and abusing her children. She appeared along with her former business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, who received an identical sentence. The judge sentenced them to serve four terms of one to 15 years each. The sentences will run consecutively and are the maximum for each count under Utah law. How much time each will ultimately serve will be determined by the state’s parole board. Franke will have 30 days to appeal the decision.
BBC News

Trident missile misfired and crashed into ocean during rare test launch
A Trident missile has misfired and crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida during a rare test launch by a British nuclear submarine in an embarrassing blow for the Royal Navy. The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday night confirmed an “anomaly” had occurred with the drill involving HMS Vanguard, but a spokesperson insisted that the nuclear deterrent – the cornerstone of the UK’s defences – “remains safe, secure and effective”.
Sky News

Trump compares his legal troubles to the persecution of Alexei Navalny
Donald Trump has used an interview with Fox News to compare his own legal troubles to the persecution of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week. In the interview on Tuesday, the former US president said Navalny was “a very brave man” who probably should not have returned to Russia, but did not assign any blame for the Russian opposition leader’s unexpected death.
The Guardian

Today’s forecast
Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue to clear eastwards this morning. Brightening up from the west this afternoon with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees, with cooler air spreading from the northwest this afternoon. Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, and gusty southwest to west winds will gradually ease later today. Clear spells and scattered showers at first tonight. Cloud will thicken from the west with a spell of heavy and possibly thundery rain spreading eastwards. The rain will clear most parts by dawn with clear spells and showers following. Some of the showers will turn heavy with hail and a chance of thunder in the west, with some sleet possible on high ground by morning. Breezy, with moderate to fresh and occasionally gusty southerly winds, veering southwest to west and decreasing mostly light to moderate inland. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, with a touch of frost possible later in sheltered parts.
Met Éireann