Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Everyone’s talking about ‘rigged’ hospital waiting lists, former MEP Paul Murphy’s Facebook, and zero hour for Hong Kong protesters.

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

IRELAND

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's th One-and-a-half year old Emma Carolan from Nobber, Co. Meath, at the Superhero Fun Run for Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin earlier today. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

A man died and four were injured in a crash in Co Down.
New figures revealed that ten children became homeless every week in Dublin this year.
The Department of Health said it will investigate allegations of rigged HSE waiting lists.
A Minister said it would be a “cop out” to reveal what Fine Gael official put forward John McNulty for the IMMA.
The chairperson of the Fine Gael Women’s Group accused the party of ‘hypocrisy’ in her resignation letter. [RTÉ News]
Three were charged with a Donegal post office robbery.
A nominee to the board of RTÉ came under fire for a ‘conflict of interest‘.
Former MEP Paul Murphy accepted an apology from Sinn Féin for circulating a ‘damaging’ fake Facebook post.
Two men are in a serious condition after a road crash in Co Meath.
A weather warning was issued :-(

INTERNATIONAL

Spain Human Tower Members of the Castellers Joves Xiquets de Valls try to complete their human tower during the 25th Human Tower Competition in Tarragona, Spain. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#CHECHYNA: A suicide bomb killed five police officers in Grozny. [BBC News]

#HONG KONG: Pro-democracy protesters have been ordered to leave within hours, or face ‘serious consequences’.

#JAPAN: A high-speed crash left a Formula 1 driver with a serious head injury.

#MEXICO: A mass grave is being linked to the disappearance of 43 students.

#UNITED STATES: A first person to develop Ebola in the US is now fighting for his life. [Reuters]

#VATICAN: A meeting was held on reforming aspects of the Catholic Church.

INNOVATION

Here’s why you should recycle your old phone.
Lab-grown penises may soon be transplanted onto humans. [The Guardian]
Thousands of new mountains have been found… under the sea. [BBC News]

PARTING SHOT

Best way to get an eagled-eyed view of something? Strap a camera to an eagle. Duh.

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