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IRELAND

The site of the now demolished home of 1916 leader The O’Rahilly.

Source: RollingNews.ie

• Health officials confirmed a new 363 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland and a new death.
• A meeting of various agencies took place today to discuss what have been described as “deplorable” images of large crowds gathered in Galway city last night.
• Covid-19 and the uncertainty surrounding the EU deal with the UK on Brexit have led economists to estimate that our GDP it will fall 2.5% this year. It is also expected to grow just 1.4% next year.
• Dublin City Council is investigating the circumstances surrounding the demolition of the former home of a 1916 Rising Leader in Ballsbridge this morning.
• The latest figures from the CSO show how there has been a significant reduction in the number of crimes that occur during Covid-19.
• The Government will present an amendment to Dying with Dignity Bill allow the creation of a special committee to examine the matter.
• the Aurora borealis, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are expected to be visible from across the country, but people from the north will have the best chance of seeing them.

THE WORLD

Tomas Spalovsky during the 40,000 pumpkin harvest at Spilman Choose Your Own Pumpkin Farm, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

Source: PA Images

DEBATE #US: Tonight, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will face US President Donald Trump in Cleveland in a highly anticipated debate.

#KUWAIT: The country’s emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, a mediator in some of the worst crises in the Gulf, died today at the age of 91.

# COVID-19: The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed one million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the world economy and forced many to change the way they live, learn and work.

START SHOT

As US President Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to meet in tonight’s first presidential debate, here is the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher’s analysis of how Trump will seek to win.