Australia's New South Wales logged its second-highest daily increase of the year in locally acquired Covid-19 cases amid fears of a wave of new infections after thousands of people joined an anti-lockdown protest.

Six people were rushed to hospital after a funfair ride collapsed in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim today.

Ireland medal hopeful Sanita Puspure won her women's single sculls quarter-final heat to reach the semi-finals at Tokyo 2020.

Ireland is set to bask in sunshine for one last day, before cooler and unsettled conditions move in.

After the major controversy recently at Davy, the sale of Ireland's largest stockbroker might not draw a line under the crisis just yet, writes Will Goodbody.

A successful vaccine roll-out is having a big impact on the Covid-19 crisis, but the opioid crisis continues to plague communities across the US and around the world, writes Brian O'Donovan.

The action continues on day two at Tokyo 2020 with Team Ireland competing in a host of Sunday's events including rowing, boxing and sailing. Watch live on on RTÉ2 or RTÉ Player.

Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins has said that a quarter of Irish businesses will not reopen for indoor dining immediately.

The fact that more than 80% of Ireland's water schemes are drawn from surface water bodies means the supply is particularly vulnerable in hot dry weather.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,345 new cases of Covid-19. There are 105 people in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICU.

More than 100,000 people protested in Australia, France, Italy and Greece today, sparking clashes with police as they railed against Covid-19 measures and government sanctions against the unvaccinated aimed at prodding more people into getting jabs.

Liam Jegou has progressed to the semi-finals of the C1 slalom after a composed second run at the Sea Forest Waterway.

Meg Ryan did not progress in the all around after finishing in 25th place in her subdivision at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo.

Protesters have held demonstrations in Dublin and Belfast protesting against the Covid-19 vaccine passport and other restrictions.

Mulcahy's restaurant in Kenmare, Co Kerry plans to resume indoor dining from Monday, but is critical of the notice given.

The Lions have won the first Test against the world champions in Cape Town.

Gardaí are investigating a shooting incident which occurred overnight in Tallaght, Dublin.

Like a thrill-ride, Johnsonian Britain is barreling through this part of the 21st century. Just when you think you have survived the scariest bit, another scare comes along.

Concerns have been expressed about the state of readiness among Ireland's exporters for the next batch of post-Brexit regulations which are due to come into effect in October.

Rescue teams in India struggled through thick sludge and debris today to reach dozens of submerged homes as the death toll from landslides and accidents caused by torrential monsoon rain rose to 125.