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evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Here’s what made the headlines today – including Ireland’s Hockey World Cup runner-up success.

Netherlands v Ireland - Vitality Women's Hockey World Cup - Final - Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Ireland celebrate coming second in the Vitality Women's Hockey World Cup Final at The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London. Paul Harding Paul Harding

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#SWITZERLAND 20 people died after a vintage WWII plane crashed into a Swiss mountainside.

#UK The family of missing midwife Samantha Eastwood thanked supporters after her body was found by police.

#QUAKEmajor earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok island, killing 19 people.

#BREXIT The UK trade secretary Liam Fox said that Britain is likely to leave the EU without a Brexit deal.

#VENEZUELA President Nicolas Maduro says he escaped an ‘assassination’ attempt that was claimed by a rebel group – it involved exploding drones.

PARTING SHOT

Richard E Grant is going to be one of the stars of the next Star Wars film – and this Twitter video about his excitement is a joy to behold.

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