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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

A murder investigation in Kildare, Mother Teresa’s sainthood and a stunning win for Tipperary had everyone talking…

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

Padraic Maher celebrates after the game with Michael Cahill Tipperary’s Padraic Maher celebrates after the game with Michael Cahill after the team's sensational All-Ireland win. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

IRELAND

WORLD

Vatican Pope Mother Teresa A nun greets Pope Francis on his arrival at St Peter's Square at the Vatican where he canonised Mother Teresa. Alessandra Tarantino / PA Alessandra Tarantino / PA / PA

#GERMANY: The anti-migrant party AfD recorded strong gains in the local election.

#SCOTLAND: Nicola Sturgeon opened up about her miscarriage at the age of 40, saying she hope to “break the taboo”.

#CANONISED: Mother Teresa became a saint.

#FRANCE: A British woman was arrested over her baby’s death.

#MINNESOTA: The remains of an 11-year-old boy abducted in 1989 were found.

INNOVATION

PARTING SHOT

A global initiative in 18 countries staged the world’s biggest singalong on public transport – and the Luas in Dublin made an appearance. The message? When we sing together, we live in a world without borders.

The Liberators International / YouTube