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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Another Aer Lingus takeover bid, Islamic State executions, and fires in Waterford had everyone talking today.
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NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.

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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
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  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

  • UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

    Competitors takes part in the fancy Hat swimming race during the 6th UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, London.Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images

BRAZIL: The country is experiencing its worst ever water crisis. [BBC News]

GREECE: Far-left party Syriza looks set to win tomorrow’s elections (and one Irish TD is heading out to support them).

#MIDDLE EAST: Japan tried to verify footage of two hostages being executed by Islamic State.

#SAUDI ARABIA: Respects were paid to the late King Abdullah. Ireland was represented by the ambassador to the country.

#UKRAINE: A new offensive was launched by pro-Russian rebels, with 30 people killed in a rocket attack on a market.

#UNITED KINGDOM: A nurse has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery from Ebola. [The Guardian]

INNOVATION

  • Will the Nest Thermostat help reduce your heating bill? We checked it out.
  • Microsoft is developing a smart scarf. [Geek.com]
  • How are we going to step up the search for alien life? We’re going to need a bigger dish, apparently. [New Scientist]

PARTING SHOT

Danish painter and writer Lars Anderson is trying to revive ancient archery practices. The result? Some really, really, impressive archery. Watch here.

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