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GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news that you need to know as you start your day. 

Lebanon

1. Israeli carried out a deadly air raid today in central Beirut after eight Israeli ground troops were killed near the Lebanese border, and as it traded threats with its arch foe Iran over possible future attacks.

Child sexual abuse material

2. Child sexual abuse material is now freely available on social media platforms and  inhouse safety teams are struggling to keep up with the sheer volume of illegal content, the head of watchdog organisation Hotline.ie warned. 

Trump

3. Donald Trump “resorted to crimes” after losing the 2020 election, prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed today that argues he is not entitled to immunity from prosecution over his failed bid to remain in power.

PSNI

4. The PSNI has been fined £750,000 over a major data breach that saw the personal details …