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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Everyone’s talking about Irish Water consultancy fees, a stabbing in Galway, and protests in Hong Kong.

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

File photo: Water charges are looming Phil Hogan's history with Irish Water made the headlines again today. Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

IRELAND

INTERNATIONAL

Hong Kong Democracy Protest Protesters wearing masks and goggles to shield from pepper spray occupy the streets surrounding the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Vincent Yu / AP/Press Association Images Vincent Yu / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

#GERMANY: Kenya’s Dennis Kimetto broke the marathon world record in Berlin.

#HONG KONG: Police fired tear gas during pro-democracy demonstrations.

#JAPAN: The first deaths were confirmed in the eruption of Month Ontake.

#NETHERLANDS: A monster truck has reportedly killed three people after crashing into a crowd. [Sky News]

#RUSSIA: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for a normalisation of relations with the United States. [BBC News]

#SYRIA: An Al-Qaeda affiliated group warned of attacks on nations involved in Syrian air strikes.

#UNITED STATES: A police officer was shot was in Ferguson.

INNOVATION

  • This could be the premium device Samsung has been looking for.
  • Scientists have unveiled a real-life invisible cloak. [The Guardian]
  • The eyes of the mantis shrimp have inspired a new camera that could detect cancers. [The Independent]
  • UCD has launched a new 3D printing programme. [RTÉ News]

PARTING SHOT

Two photographers, originally from West Germany, have captured these amazing photos of the architecture of East Germany’s secret police. [Wired]

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