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Morning top 5: Iran's military chief killed; social worker backlog; and changes to mobile phone contracts

The Pentagon has confirmed US President Donald Trump ordered an attack in Baghdad, in which a sen...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

06.32 3 Jan 2020


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Morning top 5: Iran's military...

Morning top 5: Iran's military chief killed; social worker backlog; and changes to mobile phone contracts

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

06.32 3 Jan 2020


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The Pentagon has confirmed US President Donald Trump ordered an attack in Baghdad, in which a senior Iranian military leader was killed.

General Qassim Soleimani was among seven people who died in an airstrike at the city's airport.

Washington says he was planning attacks on diplomats, but Iran's leader has promised 'harsh retaliation'.

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Nearly 640 adults who say they were abused as a child have not been given a social worker by Tusla.

According to new figures from September 2019, there are over 1,500 abuse cases open.

Just 900 have been given social worker.

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Changes are on the way across Europe later this year that will give consumers better information when buying a mobile phone or internet package.

They will be offered clearer written comparisons on internet speeds, call costs and termination conditions before signing on the dotted line.

A contract summary template, created by the European Commission, will be the same across the EU.

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A state of disaster has been declared in Australia's state of Victoria as wildfires continue to rage.

The military are trying to rescue thousands trapped on beaches.

Getting people out by boat is the only option.

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Culture Minister Josepha Madigan has described Marian Finucane as a 'role model' for the women of Ireland.

Tributes are continuing to pour in for the RTÉ broadcaster, who died suddenly on Thursday at the age of 69.

She is survived by her husband and son.


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