Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Fuel protests, blockade broken at Whitegate, and I Am Maximus regains his Grand National crown.

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

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IRELAND

A number of fuel trucks left the Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after gardaí succeeded in breaking the four-day blockade.
Around 600 forecourts were without fuel, with more expected to follow, as blockades at fuel terminals around the country have disrupted supply.
Talks between the government and transport and farming organisations have finished for the day, with sources saying a finalised fuel support package is “close”.
A man climbed onto the wing of a US military plane at Shannon Airport this morning and attacked the fuselage and wing with a hatchet.
Fuel price protesters continued a blockade down the road from Rosslare Europort and shipments are unable to get through.

INTERNATIONAL

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#IRAN: Negotiations began between the United States and Iran today, days after a fragile ceasefire halted fighting and brought both parties to the table in Pakistan.

#COACHELLA: “Dunboyne Diana” CMAT was two-stepping at Coachella yesterday before Sabrina Carpenter performed an elaborate old Hollywood set, headlining the first night of the iconic music festival.

#ARTEMIS II: An elated Nasa was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon last night, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

PARTING SHOT

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I AM MAXIMUS became the first horse since Red Rum 49 years ago to regain his Grand National crown after he won a thrilling race at Aintree.

Willie Mullins is the first trainer to win three successive Nationals since his fellow Irishman Vincent O’Brien (1953-55) in what was also a record-equalling fourth triumph in the race for the 69-year-old.

It was also a record fourth success for owner JP McManus.