Chuck Blazer, the disgraced US football executive whose admissions of corruption set off a global scandal that ultimately toppled Fifa president Sepp Blatter, has died at the age of 72.

A planner with An Bord Pleanála has said the “siting of fast-food outlets is a significant planning issue as it is a significant public health issue”, as plans for a fast-food restaurant near two schools was refused for the second time.

The prospect of a new fast food restaurant opening in Navan, Co. Meath, has caused controversy.

A Wall Street broker who got tips about pending mergers from his high-flying wife has been charged with insider trading in a scheme that earned millions.