The 8 at 8: Friday

GOOD MORNING. Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day. China visit 1. Donald Trump said he had made “fantastic trade deals” with China’s Xi Jinping, as the pair met today for final talks of a superpower summit. Silk Road Café 2. The owner of a café at Dublin Castle that’s been forced to shut down for the six months of the EU presidency said he’s “furious” the decision was made without engagement with the café. Brexit 3. More than 70% of people, including a majority of Leave voters, agree that Brexit has been more of a failure than a success in Northern Ireland, an opinion poll suggested. Donegal 4. A woman in her 60s has been arrested in relation to the murder of a man in Co Donegal nearly 20 years ago. Ukraine 5. Ukrainian emergency services said a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv on Thursday killed at least 24 people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow’s grinding invasion. RTÉ 6. RTÉ is to be queried by the Public Accounts Committee over reports the broadcaster sent 41 staff and contractors to Czechia to cover the recent World Cup play-off semi-final. Rose of Tralee 7. The Rose of Tralee CEO condemned the “racism and abuse” directed at Dublin Rose Saud Mooge since she won the Dublin title last week. Salmonella warning 8. Chicken products sold in Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes and Lidl have been recalled due to the presence of salmonella. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.