The Briefing - Your Wednesday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

BRIEFING TOP STORY

GARDA WHISTLEBLOWER TOLD HE DESTROYED FORCE

Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe, whose actions led to a malpractice inquiry, has been told by senior officers he has destroyed the force.

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IRISH NEWS

GILMORE: QUITTING WILL NOT ROCK THE COALITION

Outgoing Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has insisted the Coalition will not be plunged into instability as a result of his resignation as Labour leader. He urged his successor to keep the party in Government until the end of its mandate in 2016.

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MAN INJURED IN DUBLIN SHOOTING

A 21-year-old man has been shot in Dublin overnight.

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WORLD NEWS

BRAZIL WORLD CUP PROTESTERS CLASH WITH POLICE

Indigenous protesters in traditional headdress clashed with police in Brazil’s capital, resulting in one officer being shot in the leg with an arrow.

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WOMAN STONED TO DEATH BY HER OWN FAMILY

A woman was stoned to death by her own family in front of a Pakistani high court yesterday for marrying the man she loved, police and a defence lawyer said.

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SPORT

CUNNINGHAM FEARS NASH STYLE

Ger Cunningham says, for health and safety reasons, the GAA will have to put a stop to the dead-ball technique used by the likes of Cork keeper Anthony Nash.

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POCHETTINO PLANS NEW ERA AT SPURS

Newly-appointed head coach Mauricio Pochettino has promised to bring attacking football to Tottenham after agreeing a five-year deal that leaves Southampton needing a new manager.

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BUSINESS

NAMA ON COURSE TO RETURN €1BN SURPLUS

Nama is on course to return a surplus to the State of roughly €1bn after repaying all senior bonds.

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VIEWPOINTS

SINISTER IDEOLOGY MUST BE DEFEATED

Extremism is a threat to the futures of our young people and to our security, writes Tony Blair.

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SHOWBIZ

VIDEO: ONE DIRECTION PAIR FILMED 'SMOKING JOINT'

One Direction stars Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlison have been filmed sharing a "joint".

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TOP FEATURES

LAURA DETERMINED NOT TO LET MS DIAGNOSIS BEAT HER

Businesswoman Laura McLouglin has MS, but tells Arlene Harris she is focusing on the positives in her life as she adjusts to her condition.

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PICTURE OF KATE'S BOTTOM REKINDLES PRIVACY ROW

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is at the centre of fresh controversy over her privacy after a German tabloid published a photograph showing her bottom.

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