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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

More arrested over Jobstown protest, the latest from the Graham Dwyer trial and Aer Lingus bid…

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

IRISH

AAA - WATER PROTEST. Pictured Anti Aus Protesters outside The Department of Justice in Dublin this evening to protest against water charges and the arrests in Jobstown. Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

INTERNATIONAL

Britain Fifty Shades of Grey Premiere Fifty Shades of Grey premiere in London tonight. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#UKRAINE: A peace deal between Ukraine and Russia was reached. Here’s what it means.

#DENMARK: An image by a Danish photographer was named the World Press Photo of the Year.

#USA: A politician is trying to ban leggings.

INNOVATION 

  • Here are the four main roadblocks holding up self-driving cars. [NewScientist]
  • This iPad case makes real buttons rise out of your keyboard. [Wired.com]

PARTING SHOT 

Think before you tweet. That’s the motto. Here’s how one stupid tweet can ruin your life. [The New York Times]