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Activist Greta Thunberg has delivered a "message of peace" at the All Together Now festival, but warned that she "cannot pretend to be hopeful". "I cannot pretend to be hopeful, when I'm too heartbroken about the state of the world, everything is falling apart." jrnl.ie/7119514

‘I can’t pretend to be hopeful’: Greta Thunberg delivers ‘message of peace’ at All Together NowThunberg said people need to ‘get out of our comfort zones, take action, organise, and demand action’.jrnl.ie

A group representing striking solicitors has said its members do not believe the changes made by the government in response to its industrial action eases members' concerns. jrnl.ie/7119471t

Lawyers in fees dispute said changes to new scheme do not address their concernsThe dispute has caused weeks of disruption in the District Court.jrnl.ie

The company co-founded by Nirmal Purja has confirmed that the former British Army has died in Pakistan after an avalanche. The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak – the world’s 12th highest mountain – when the avalanche struck on Thursday. jrnl.ie/7119500

Mountaineer and former Royal Marines soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalancheThe Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.jrnl.ie

Almost all of the tens of thousands of migrants who entered Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa had left by Saturday, as some EU countries bolstered their border controls over the sudden influx. jrnl.ie/7119487

Spain's North Africa enclave returns to normal as most of the migrants who had entered departTo cross into Ceuta, many swam around a small border barrier that juts out into the Mediterranean – at least 67 people died in the attempt.jrnl.ie

Choosin’ Texas by Ella Langley has spent a record 15 weeks on top of Billboard’s Top 100 singles charts in the US. So in today's poll we want to know, have you listened to Choosin' Texas? jrnl.ie/7119473

Have you listened to Ella Langley's Choosin’ Texas?The song has spent a record 15 weeks on top of Billboard’s Top 100 singles charts in the US.jrnl.ie

Gardaí have found a handgun with ammunition and a man has been arrested following a search operation in Dublin. jrnl.ie/7119472t

Gardaí seize gun in search operation targeting organised crime in DublinThe intelligence led seizure occurred on Friday in the Crumlin area of the capital.jrnl.ie

A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s have been seriously injured following a hit-and-run collision in Co Laois. The serious collision happened at around 10.15pm on the L7797 near Moat, Ballinakill, Co Laois. jrnl.ie/7119452

Man (80s) and woman (70s) seriously injured after hit-and-run collision in Co LaoisThe driver of the second car fled the scene and gardaí are seeking to identify this person.jrnl.ie

A teenage boy has died after a collision involving a scrambler and a lorry in Co Tyrone. The collision happened on Thursday at 8.15pm in the Derryloughan Road area of Coalisland. jrnl.ie/7119443

Teenager (16) dies after collision between scrambler and lorry in Co TyroneConnor Magee Campbell (16) was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.jrnl.ie

A victim of marital rape said she was “broken” by having to defend her reputation against false allegations to Tusla. Tracey Jessop waived her right to anonymity so Joseph Jessop, formerly of Newtown, Tyrrellspass, Westmeath, could be named. jrnl.ie/7119429

‘It broke me: Woman raped by her then-husband speaks on fighting ‘false allegations’ to TuslaThe judge in the case said it was an aggravating factor that having raped his former wife, Joseph Jessop called Tusla to make ‘baseless allegations’ against her.jrnl.ie

Close to 1,600 speeding offences have been detected during the first two days of the August bank holiday roads policing operation. The garda operation started on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday, 4 August. jrnl.ie/7119424

Around 1,600 speeding offences detected during first two days of bank holiday policing operationThe garda roads policing operation will continue until Tuesday, 4 August.jrnl.ie

A man who abused his neighbour’s five-year-old granddaughter over a 12-month period has been jailed for 11 years. The Central Criminal Court heard the girl was eight when she disclosed to her mother that she had been abused by the man, who was a neighbour of the girl’s grandparents. jrnl.ie/7119419

Man who abused neighbour’s five-year-old granddaughter over 12-month period jailed for 11 yearsThe abuse took place over a 12-month period between 2019 and 2020, while the girl and her parents were living in the same house as her grandparents.jrnl.ie

Irish Rail say the station will be strategically located near the Dunkettle interchange and will provide easy access to major roads such as the M8 and N25. The organisation states this will help "ease congestion on the intersection and intercept traffic before it enters the city". jrnl.ie/7119272

Irish Rail lodge planning application for second of eight new railway stations in CorkAround 300 car parking spaces will be provided alongside the new station, with scope for additional parking capacity to be introduced on a phased basis and based on demand.www.thejournal.ie

Good morning. Here’s the news you need to know as you start the day. jrnl.ie/7119414

The 9 at 9: SaturdayFifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup, at least nine killed in Kyiv, and Belfast native Bev Craig becomes Manchester mayorjrnl.ie

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece are battling to save a coastal resort northwest of Athens as violent winds hamper operations. The fire department said over 300 firefighters were operating in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70km northwest of Athens. jrnl.ie/7119402

Firefighters in Greece struggle to save coastal resort as violent winds rageCloser to home, firefighters in Suffolk were able to reduce the number of appliances tackling a blaze which has caused ‘total devastation’ to heathland.jrnl.ie

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash. "Our purpose has always been - and will always be - to unite and improve," Infantino said in a statement. "As a result, this proposal will not proceed." jrnl.ie/7119390

Fifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup following fierce backlashThe beleaguered Infantino said he would focus now on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.jrnl.ie

The alleged kidnapper of a US television star's mother apologised as he told her family six days after her disappearance that she had died, according to a note released by police. Nancy Guthrie (84) vanished from her home in Arizona on the night of 1 February. jrnl.ie/7119376

US police release ransom note claiming Savannah Guthrie's mother died shortly after kidnappingDespite an intense search, there has been no sign of the mother-of-three since she was reported missing.jrnl.ie

At least nine people were killed in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones, authorities said. Saturday’s attack came just two days after a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack across Ukraine killed 10 civilians. jrnl.ie/7119362

At least nine people dead as Russia hits Ukrainian capital with intense barrage of missilesSaturday’s attack came just two days after a large-scale Russian ballistic missile and drone attack across Ukraine killed 10 civilians.jrnl.ie

Labour candidate and Belfast native Bev Craig has won the largest byelection in British history as she was voted in as Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham in the job. It was a comfortable win, although with a low turnout of only 25%. jrnl.ie/7119356

Belfast native and Labour candidate voted in as Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy BurnhamBelfast native Bev Craig was declared the winner more than 24 hours after polling stations closed.jrnl.ie

Are we right to get rid of the motor tax disc? Paddy Comyn, our motoring guy, isn't quite sure jrnl.ie/7118446t

We will actually lose something when we get rid of our motor tax discsIs nobody thinking of the velologists?jrnl.ie

Irish Rail is putting on extra services over the August bank holiday weekend, which will include further capacity for the Bray Air Display and Ladies All-Ireland football finals. Elsewhere, a revised timetable is in place today on the Dublin to Cork/Kerry routes. jrnl.ie/7117264

Extra rail services over bank holiday for Bray Air Display and Ladies All-Ireland football finalsExtra staff will also be present across the Dart network to assist customers and manage capacity.jrnl.ie