Refugees drown off coast of Greece

21 refugees have drowned off the coast of Greece.

They were attempting to cross from Turkey in two vessels.

Bad weather has made the crossing even more dangerous in recent days - a number of refugees, including several children, drowned earlier this week.

WHO says you don't have to stop eating meat, just eat less

The World Health Organisation has moved to clarify its report on processed red meat.

Earlier this week the WHO said a high consumption of processed red meat has a direct link to bowel cancer.

However the body says it's not calling for people to stop eating red meat altogether.

Fianna Fáil selection convention becomes heated as gender quota implemented

Fianna Fail has selected Connie Gerety-Quinn to stand as its Longford candidate following a heated selection convention last night.

She was ratified by Chairman and Laois-Offaly TD Sean Fleming less than 24 hours after party headquarters announced it would be making a gender quota directive.

Fears over safety of fire fighters on duty

Concerns being raised about the safety of Fire Fighters when out on duty.

It comes after an incident in Dublin last night in which stones were thrown at officers when they attended the scene of a bonfire at basin street flats.

The blaze caused disruption to red line Luas services, with no services between Heuston and Blackhorse stops.

Three units were sent to deal with the blaze.

Two due in court this morning in connection with €3m drugs and weapons seizure

Two men are due in court this morning charged in connection with a €3m drugs seizure and the discovery of weapons in south Dublin.

The men aged 34 and 41, were arrested following the discovery of the drugs and guns during the search of a car in Tallaght on Wednesday evening.

Four guns, including an AK 47, two rifles and a loaded pump-action shotgun were found during the operation on the Greenhills Road.

The men are due before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning.