A judge at the Central Criminal Court has discharged a jury after two weeks of a murder trial, saying she was left with no alternative due to "matters beyond my control"

Michael Ryan of Ross Street, Killavullen, Co Cork, received a fully suspended prison sentence.

Joseph Lawlor (39) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael Ryan (51)

The jury also heard on Tuesday that a sword and a bread knife were found in the accused man's home.

The WHO has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday

Joseph Lawlor (38) is accused of the murder of Michael Ryan (51)