An Irishman is believed to have died while fighting in Ukraine.
20 year old Alex rye-zuk has been declared missing and presumed dead, after he was reportedly hit by a Russian shell while serving on the frontline.
Born to Ukrainian parents, he grew up in Dublin and joined the Ukrainian military soon after he turned 18.
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Tim Walz has formally accepted the Democrats' vice-presidential nomination at the party's National Convention in Chicago.
He thanked White House hopeful Kamala Harris for inviting him to be part of what he calls an "incredible campaign".
Former US President Bill Clinton also addressed supporters.
He says they can't see another election "slip away" - referring to his wife Hillary's loss against Donald Trump in 2016.
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Cork Penny Dinners says parents need more Government supports to help with back to school costs.
The charity has launched a targeted drive looking for donations of school-related materials as there has been a rise in the numbers turning to them for help.
Co-ordinator Caitríona Twomey says back to school remains an expensive time of year for parents.
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Passengers on board a bus travelling from Dublin Airport to County Tipperary may have been exposed to measles.
An alert has been issued following a confirmed case in a passenger who flew into Dublin from Naples on an Aer Lingus flight at 11.40 on Saturday morning.
The HSE is advising all passengers on the JJ Kavanagh 717 bus Dublin Airport to Clonmel at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon to be aware of any symptoms for the next two to three weeks.
