Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

The latest on the Berkeley tragedy; Court grants RTÉ permission to broadcast all but two paragraphs of report on Denis O’Brien; and what you need to know about the Script’s gig this weekend. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015 - 01:00

TOP STORIES

Families to learn cause of Berkeley tragedy as tributes pour in

The families of six students killed in a balcony collapse in the US are expected to learn today the early indications of the cause of the accident.

Friends pay tribute to Berkeley balcony collapse victims

Friends and loved ones of those who died in the US balcony collapse have begun paying emotional tributes today.

IRELAND

New York Times coverage of Berkeley tragedy labelled 'a disgrace'

The Minister of State for Equality has labelled one American report on the tragedy in Berkeley as "a disgrace".

Court grants RTÉ permission to broadcast all but two paragraphs of report on Denis O'Brien

The High Court has given RTÉ permission to broadcast all but two paragraphs in the script of a report on Denis O'Brien's banking arrangements with IBRC.

MOST READ: Berkeley balcony collapse: Victims fell 40ft to deaths from fourth-floor

News of the tragedy which has claimed the lives of six Irish people and left a number of others seriously injured first emerged when the Berkeley Police Department received an emergency call at 12.41am local time (8.41am Irish time).

SPORT

Think you know Paul O'Connell? Relive his Munster career

Our interactive timeline will remind you of the Limerick native's outstanding achievements with Munster, Ireland and the Lions.

MOST READ: Mike Quirke: A tumble dryer of different emotions for watching parents

No matter how many games you go to, you’re sure to see something different every time - but not always on the pitch.

WORLD

Man dies after 'jumping onto railway line to save woman's life'

An elderly man has been killed by a train in England after reportedly leaping onto a railway line to try to save the life of a woman.

MOST READ: ‘Friends’ star Perry speaks out about addiction battle

Friends star Matthew Perry has spoken about overcoming his drug and alcohol addiction as he was reunited with his former co-star Lisa Kudrow to receive an award for his work with rehabilitation centres.

ANALYSIS

GERARD HOWLIN: Labouring over election call — sometimes the trick is there is no trick

An early election would be a big risk for Fine Gael, but an even bigger one for Labour, writes Gerard Howlin

EXAMVIRAL

The Princess Diaries 3 will be gracing our cinema screens

It’s been eleven years since we first wanted to mattress surf and 14 years since we all wanted to wake up as princesses of countries known for their pears. It’s enough to make you feel old but your youthful graces will return with the news of The Princess Diaries 3!

MOST READ: Sony, Microsoft or Ubisoft; Who won E3's battle of the announcements?

The pre-show press conferences are over, so who has the best-looking line-up for the coming year?

TECHNOW

MOST READ: Nintendo showcases Star Fox Zero and co-operative Legend of Zelda at E3

Nintendo took to E3 with an array of games, though some fans may be disappointed that they left a new Legend of Zelda title at home.

BUSINESS

RBS glitch causes 600,000 payments to 'go missing'

Around 600,000 bank account payments went missing after a technical glitch at NatWest owner Royal Bank of Scotland.

MOST READ: At 100, Rockefeller scion faces questions about world order

With a grandfather who became the first US millionaire, David Rockefeller has seen it all and has more ahead of him, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

LIFESTYLE

New role is a clue to Ian McKellen’s acting greatness

A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

SHOWBIZ