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August 11: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds


By Sarah Gill
11th Aug 2022
August 11: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

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

Status Yellow weather warning for Munster and Leinster

Met Éireann have issued a Status Yellow weather warning for parts of the two provinces to come into place at 12pm today, saying that it will be “very warm or hot on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with maximum temperatures generally of 27-29C”.

RTÉ

Eamon Ryan’s mother has passed away following an accident on a family holiday

Mary Ryan, of Inisbofin island, Co Galway has died suddenly following an accident while on a holiday. In her death notice, it was written that her passing was unexpected but peaceful, that she was a loving mother, and would be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.

Irish Times

Ryanair boss says the era of €10 flights is over

Chief executive Michael O’Leary has said that the budget airline won’t be offering flights at rock bottom prices any more thanks to the soaring cost of fuel. “There’s no doubt that at the lower end of the marketplace, our really cheap promotional fares – the one euro fares, the €0.99 fares, even the €9.99 fares – I think you will not see those fares for the next number of years,” he told BBC Radio 4.

BBC

Man accused of being fourth member of terror cell in the UK has been charged

A Metropolitan police spokesperson has said: “A 38-year-old man has been charged with various terrorism offences following an investigation by the Met’s counter-terrorism command … “Aine Leslie Davis, of no fixed address, was charged with offences contrary to sections 15, 17 and 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

The Guardian

Donald Trump Refuses to answer questions in investigation

The former President has pled the fifth, refusing to answer questions under oath in the New York civil investigation into his business dealings, which involve allegations that his company misstated the value of prized assets, misleading lenders and tax authorities.

Sky News