The US President says there's no place for hate in America following a weekend of two mass shootings.
The first took place in Texas leaving 20 people dead at a shopping mall - with police treating it as "domestic terrorism".
The second in Ohio - saw a gunman, who was killed by officers - shoot 9 people dead including his own sister.
US President Donald Trump praised the officer’s quick response.
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A post mortem is to take place today on the body of a man who died following an assault in Co Longford.
The man, who was in his 50s, died yesterday afternoon in hospital, after being seriously assaulted outside a pub in Foigha on Thursday.
A man in his 30s, arrested shortly after the attack, remains in Garda custody having appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday morning in connection with the incident.
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Over 200 people attended a protest outside a meat processing plant in Co Roscommon last night, as part of beef farmers ongoing dispute with Meat Industry Ireland over prices.
The row, which has seen similar demonstrations at other facilities around the country, is now into its 8th day.
Beef Plan Movement, who organised the protest outside Kepak's factory in Athleague, say they'll continue unless farmers are given a proper price for their animals.
Eoin Donnelly, chair of the groups western division, says the low return farmers get on meat is driving many out of business.
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An Irishman's due to appear in a UK court later accused of illegally importing firearms after 60 guns were found hidden in a car.
Robert Keogh, who's 37 and from Dublin, was charged after the vehicle arrived from Calais on Friday.
He'll appear at Margate Magistrates' Court.
Border Force officers made the discovery - thought to be the largest such seizure at a UK port - in Dover.
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Protestors in Hong Kong are readying themselves for another day of widespread demonstrations.
Demonstrators blocked trains during this morning's rush hour and called for a strike by workers.
The territory's leader Carrie Lam says the disruption is putting them on the verge of an "extremely dangerous situation."
Main image: Protesters hold umbrellas and placards that read: "Anti-extradition bill" and "Go on strike" at Tamar Park, near the Central Government buildings in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian).
