It's a scorcher of a day on Dún Laoghaire's main shopping street and enquiries about Christmas gifts are already starting to build. However, even Santa Claus himself might be surprised by the trends emerging.
Shortly before President Donald Trump took the stage in Henderson, Nevada, for his first indoor rally in months, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak blasted the president for flouting the state's coronavirus restrictions by packing hundreds of supporters, many without masks, into a building.
The owners of a popular restaurant have pleaded with other businesses to take every precaution to prevent the spread of Covid-19 after nine workers tested positive.
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party has retained its control in regional elections - but the opposition has made gains in some areas in a challenge to the Russian president.
Families who have a child with Covid-19 who cannot self-isolate need to restrict their movements for 17 days, according to new guidance.
Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of Venus with hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulphuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.
Germany's top virologist, Christian Drosten, is back with his popular podcast after his summer holiday - essential listening wherever you are, although it's in the German language.
