Evening briefing: Hospital doctors to ballot for industrial action. Catch up on all the headlines
IRELAND
A man has died after being struck by a train near Coolmine station in Dublin.
A man has today pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his partner at their home last year.
A 17-year-old who crashed a stolen car into the River Liffey at Celbridge while being chased by gardaí from a burglary scene has been given one year’s detention.
Doctors are to ballot for industrial action following the breakdown of talks between the IMO and the Government. Meanwhile, the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP) has said it is urgently seeking their inclusion in negotiations on the new childhood vaccination schedule.
The family of a woman who was stabbed more than 100 times by a man suffering a psychotic episode has described their shock at the manner of her death while she was a patient in a psychiatric hospital.
An Iranian asylum seeker who has been on hunger strike for 34 days, will not abandon his action because he fears he will be killed if deported, according to his room mate.
WORLD
A far-right extremist screamed "This is for Britain" when he killed MP Jo Cox in a "cowardly" attack at the height of the EU referendum campaign, a court heard.
Donald Trump gave his first televised interview since being elected the president of the US. Trump’s interview offers a glimpse into what his presidency might look like.
Scientists have found evidence that marine animals like the shellfish and oysters (which end up on our plates as seafood) are ingesting microplastic particles, but does that have an impact on human health? The Government aims to conduct an investigation to find out.
Police are investigating the apparent vandalism of the famed Elephant and Obelisk statue designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Piazza della Minerva in Rome.
SPORT
Dual-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is regularly accused of arrogance by critics and his comments in the immediate aftermath of victory yesterday appear to reinforce that view. But hours later he showed a very different side when discussing the fight.
Something special is happening in Munster, forged from the sorrow of Anthony Foley’s untimely death. Elsewhere, there was success for Ireland at last night's World Rugby awards.
Clare's Podge Collins has confirmed he will play only inter-county hurling in the coming year.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera played down suggestions of dressing room disharmony at Old Trafford as he thanked manager Jose Mourinho for helping him earn an international call-up.
OPINION
Last month’s long-awaited independent report into the HSE’s handling of the Grace foster abuse scandal has given Government a clear blueprint for what its state inquiry into the case must examine, writes .
After five years of suffering, one teenager is on the mend thanks to innovative therapies, writes .
BUSINESS
Table service is being rolled out at 12 McDonald's restaurants across Ireland. The food chain launched the new service - along with the Signature Collection of premium beef burgers at a number of outlets today - which means customers can now place their order using a self-service kiosk before their food is delivered.
Irish food-to-go supplier Greencore (GNC) has struck a €547m deal to buy American peer Peacock Foods in a bid to strengthen its US business.
LIFESTYLE
Melania Trump has ditched the sexy sheath dresses for a more sedate approach, writes
SHOWBIZ
Emma Watson dazzles in the first official trailer for Disney’s live-action version of Beauty And The Beast, alongside Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.
VIRAL
ONE euro from every Irish Examiner and Evening Echo calendar sold this Christmas will be given to the Cork Simon Community to aid their ongoing battle against homelessness.
You’ve probably heard there’s a supermoon tonight. So what is a supermoon? Why is this one so special? And what’s the best way you can observe it?
VIDEO - OUR CHOICE
Douglas captured their first U-21 county hurling title after withstanding a gutsy comeback from rivals Blackrock at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.
TECHNOW
: It's almost Christmas time, and PlayStation is looking to remind you just how many awesome experiences are on the way.
: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is in cinemas this week, and it's about to kick off the frenzy of the Harry Potter world yet again.
: Christmas is coming, and the festive spirit is heating up around the country.
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