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

IRISH

Thousands gathered at Merrion Square in Dublin today for a Yes Equality event organised by LGBT noise. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

• The Tánaiste said an election won’t be held this year, but she’s ready for one.
• Catholic leaders were out in force arguing against same-sex marriage.
• Gardaí investigated a triple stabbing in Dublin.
• Talks on upcoming bus strikes were announced.
• A woman died after she was hit by a car in Galway.
• A GAA player was investigated over doping.
• Seriously windy weather was forecast.
• One person became €5.9 million richer.

WORLD

Children play dance in fog from a fog machine at a Mother's Day-themed disco dance party for children in Beijing. Mark Schiefelbein / AP/Press Association Images Mark Schiefelbein / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

#MACEDONIA: Police men and gunmen were killed in a day of clashes in an Albanian suburb. [MINA]

#SWITZERLAND: Five died after gunman targeted his in-laws before shooting himself.

#UNITED KINGDOM: Scotland is calling for more devolution. [BBC News]

#UNITED STATES: An investigation was carried out after a transformer fire at a nuclear power plant.

#YEMEN: Rebels have given their support to a ceasefire plan. [Al Jazerra]

INNOVATION

• Would you be okay with a robot stitching a wound? This one can. [DailyDot]
• This app can help you fake empathy. [NewScientist]
• There’s a new crypotcurrency on the block. [Business Insider]

PARTING SHOT

You didn’t realise it, but you’ve always wanted a super-cut of every single time Owen Wilson has said “wow”.