Vietnam has called on countries around the world to step up the fight against human trafficking.
It comes after UK police confirmed that they believe all 39 people found dead in a truck container in Essex last week were Vietnamese nationals.
Meanwhile a 23-year-old man is facing extradition from Ireland to the UK to face charges over the discovery of the bodies.
A manhunt is continuing for two brothers from County Armagh who are wanted in connection with the discovery.
Vietnam’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has urged UK police to complete their investigation as soon as possible and “bring those responsible for this tragedy to justice.”
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England has become the latest country to ban shale gas extraction – or fracking – amid renewed fears over the risk of earthquakes.
The country’s Government pulled support for the controversial practice after the UKs Oil and Gas Authority warned that it is not possible to make predictions about tremors caused by the practice.
UK Secretary of State for Energy Andrea Leadsom said the Government was no longer convinced it can be carried out safely and said a moratorium on the practice would come into effect immediately.
She said no new contracts will be issued unless compelling new evidence shows it is safe.
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A man in his 70s has died after he was hit by a bus while out walking in County Meath last night.
Gardaí said it happened on the R135 at Newton Cross near Asbourne shortly after 11pm.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and his remains were taken to Navan Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The bus driver was uninjured.
The road was closed for a time while Gardaí carried out a forensic investigation; however, it has since reopened to traffic.
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The crisis in the psychiatric unit in Waterford is common right across the country, according to the Irish Medical Organisation.
Pictures emerged this week of mental health patients sleeping on floors in University Hospital Waterford.
The Psychiatric Nurses Association has condemned the situation, which is said it causing “intolerable distress” for patients and staff.
IMO spokesperson Dr Martin Daly said there is a lack of capacity on mental health services all around the country.
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England and South Africa are battling it out in the Rugby World Cup final in Japan this morning.
The match gets underway in Yokohama at 9am.
It is the first time in 12 years England have made it the final – with their 19 – 7 demolition of New Zealand last week making them favourites in many people’s eyes.
South Africa have never lost a final though and have won three out of their four matches again England in previous world cups.
