British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government is "bleeding credibility" over senior aide Dominic Cummings, who is facing calls to resign for a journey during the coronavirus lockdown.
Irish healthcare workers make up almost a third of total Covid-19 infections here - one of the highest proportions in Europe - with the HSE admitting there had been "difficulties" with testing.
Last week, a 'Children Not Allowed' sign in bold capitals greeted me as I arrived to carry out a return to work assessment for a small business owner. It grated on me but, biting my tongue, I had to accept this had become the 'new normal'.
Sunseekers across Europe soaked up the sun where they could yesterday, while governments grappled with how and when to safely let in foreign travellers to salvage the summer tourist season.
On a warm evening in Sao Paulo, Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, held his head high and stared into the camera to address an expectant nation.
"Safe travel bubbles" are being planned to help tourism and the crippled aviation industry recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anne's mind was whirling as she drove the short journey home after finishing her 12-hour shift at the care home where she has worked for more than 17 years.
