British MPs will decide today whether to back Boris Johnson's last-minute Brexit deal, during a rare Saturday sitting of the House of Commons that's being referred to as "Super Saturday".
A debate in parliament begins at 9:30am this morning, with a vote later which is so far too close to call.
Opposition parties don't support the withdrawal agreement, although a small but significant number of Labour rebels could sway the vote.
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Even if the deal passes, Boris Johnson could still be forced to ask the EU for an extension to the deadline.
MP Oliver Letwin is tabling an amendment to ensure a no-deal is definitively ruled out.
It proposes withholding approval of the new deal until the necessary legislation to enact it is passed.
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Tear gas and rubber bullets have been used on the streets of Barcelona in clashes between police and protesters.
More than half a million people are estimated to have taken part in a demonstration there yesterday, following the jailing of Catalonian independence leaders.
A general strike led to the cancellation of dozens of flights into and out of the region.
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A driver was caught travelling over 60 kilometres above the speed limit on the M1 in Dublin during National Slowdown Day.
The day-long Garda initiative to encourage motorists to slow down has now ended.
Over 1,000 locations around the country were targeted with speed cameras over the last 24 hours.
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Ireland's Rugby World Cup team are preparing for their quarter-final clash against New Zealand.
It kicks off at 11:15am, with a sell-out crowd expected at the Toyko Stadium.
Ireland have won three of their four matches, while New Zealand won the three that they have played - their fourth was cancelled due to the serious typhoon last week.
