Zimbabwe’s controversial former president Robert Mugabe has died in hospital at the age of 95.
He'd been battling ill health and passed away early this morning
He was removed from office in a military coup in 2017 after spending 37 years in power.
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The Taoiseach says some checks on goods and animals may be needed near the border in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
However, he said avoiding a return to a hard border remains a Government priority.
Leo Varadkar told last night's annual dinner for the British Irish Chamber of Commerce in Dublin that Ireland must be as ready as it can be for a potential hard Brexit.
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Officials in the Bahamas say the number of people who've died from Hurricane Dorian has increased to 30.
The number is expected to be "significantly higher" over the next few days as crews continue search and rescue missions.
The UN estimates 70,000 people there need aid.
Dorian - which has been downgraded to category 2 - is currently moving along the eastern coast of the US, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Carolinas.
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There are calls for the Minister for Agriculture to fast track talks on the beef crisis.
Michael Creed has scheduled talks for Monday, but independent Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is encouraging TDs from all parties to lobby for the talks to be brought forward to this afternoon.
Deputy Fitzmaurice says there appears to be a real will across all sides to find a resolution.
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Half a million adults in Ireland have problems reading and writing and even more have difficulty doing basic maths.
The problem is being highlighted to mark International Literacy Day - with assurances that free courses are available to help.
Dr Inez Bailey, from the National Adult Literacy Agency, said it can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities.
