At least 10 more Irish women have begun legal actions over the cancer screening controversy as pressure mounts on the Government to launch a full inquiry. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted yesterday that there would be a redress scheme for women whose cancer was missed.

It's emerged Donald Trump personally repaid his lawyer the $130,000 hush money given to the adult-film star Stormy Daniels days before the 2016 presidential election to buy her silence over an alleged affair. 

Nurses and midwives could strike if their pay demands are not met with salary increases in 2019, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Moments after securing their place in the Champions League final at the Stadio Olimpico, Liverpool players offered their support for Irish supporter Seán Cox who remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault ahead of last week's Champions League first-leg semi-final in an unprovoked attack. This is the image you see featured in the banner of the digest. 

Sinn Féin has put forward a proposed new law which would ensure that students living in specific accommodation would not face high yearly rent hikes up to 27% and would be given the same protections as tenants.

Today marks singer Frankie Valli's 84th birthday. His band, The Four Seasons had many a hit during the 60s and 70s including Beggin', Big Girls Don't Cry and Sherry - so for your Zen today, here's one of my favourites, (though I admittedly only know it from the musical Jersey Boys) Oh What a Night!