Here's your main news headlines for Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025:
Gaza-Israel
The Taoiseach has said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is a "stain on the world."
It comes as over 100 aid organisations warn "mass starvation" is spreading across the region.
While Israel denies blocking aid, the United Nations says more than a 1000 Palestinians have been killed while trying to access food since May.
Dublin Assault
Gardaí in Dublin are asking anyone with information on an alleged assault in the Tallaght area to come forward.
Local Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe has described the incident at Parkhill Lawns in Kilnamanagh on Saturday evening as a vile, racist attack.
People are being asked not to post or reshare footage of the alleged assault online.
Chinese Cameras
Security experts are warning about the use of thousands of controversial Chinese surveillance cameras in public places across Ireland.
Hikvision is used by councils, hospitals and universities, despite being banned in many other countries including Australia and the UK.
The Government has been warned on multiple occasions about potential foreign access to critical infrastructure.
Bonfire Safety
Stormont's Justice Minister Naomi Long has called on anyone building or attending bonfires to put safety first.
It's after a man was hospitalised when he fell from one in Derry last week.
The Republican bonfire - at Meenan Square in the Bogside - is due to be lit next month.
Tomas Walsh
Tributes have been paid to a young Waterford man who died in an accident while on a trip to see the Tour de France.
Tomas Walsh, a talented cyclist himself, died in Paris in the early hours of Monday morning.
The 25-year-old was a member of the Comeragh Cycling Club, with the group describing him as the "life and soul" of the club.
Health Records
The Labour Party says more than half of the extra funding for health in the National Development Plan will go towards electronic health records.
The party has hit out at the Government's long term plan saying other areas will be left behind despite the splurge in spending.
Health is set to receive a rise in funding of more than 60% with its allocation up to €9.3 billion.
Ozzy Osbourne
The music world continues to pay tribute to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne - who died yesterday at age of 76.
The self-styled 'Prince of Darkness' was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene, and played his final concert just a couple of weeks ago in his home city of Birmingham.
Tony Iommi - who founded Black Sabbath with Osbourne - says the group has lost a "brother."
