BULLETIN: McGrath says FF is 'scarred' by abortion issue but can recover; China lands probe on far side of moon

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IRELAND: Fianna Fáil “cannot ignore the reality” that it was “out of step” with the public on the abortion issue if it wants to get back into power, one of its leading TDs admits.

IRELAND: Cabinet will today be updated on the progress of contingency plans in place in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.

IRELAND: Taxpayers’ money is being used to manage and maintain two airstrips that have lain idle for a decade and cost almost €10m to build.

IRELAND: Dublin's only dedicated homeless service for women will close this year after complaints from local residents.

WORLD: A Chinese spacecraft has made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, state media said.

BUSINESS: Irish pensions fund trustees have been told to “diversify and de-risk over the coming year” amid the huge losses of global stock markets and falling bond yields for some European markets.

SPORT: Pep Guardiola expects his Manchester City players to be on top form when they take on title rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

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CULTURE: This weekend’s Golden Globes herald the official start of awards season for the film world. Esther McCarthy predicts who’ll be making acceptance speeches over the next few weeks.

SHOWBIZ: Netflix has urged fans not to take part in an online challenge inspired by its horror film Bird Box.

FEATURE:This picture of a police officer stopping traffic to save a cat is wholesomeness personified.