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Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Water protesters released early from prison, the death of Sam Simon – and a bizarre encounter between Angela Merkel and a robot.
NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.
IRELAND
Members of the public were cleared from the court at the Graham Dwyer trial.
Four water protesters jailed last month were freed.
Three people were arrested over the murder of Dean Johnston.
An Irish Red Setter died at Crufts, amid claims he was poisoned.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre was hacked by ‘Islamic State‘.
A teenager was charged with the assault of an Irish man in Liverpool.
A Catholic Bishop said he didn’t believe gay people were parents.
Anti-water charge protesters occupied Cork City Hall.
There was huge demand for tickets to go see Amy Poehler.
WORLD
#RUSSIA: Vladimir Putin has revealed the moment he says he gave the secret order for Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
#US: The University of Oklahoma has ordered a major fraternity off its campus over a YouTube video that shows some of its members singing a racist chant.
#JAPAN: Angela Merkel had a bizarre, uncomfortable looking encounter with a robot.
INNOVATION
- Apple’s latest product, Apple Watch will start selling next month and if you want the premium version, you better have some deep pockets.
- Meanwhile, Apple and HBO are teaming up to launch a stand-alone app, Game of Thrones fans. [Buzzfeed Tech]
PARTING SHOT
Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon sadly passed away today, aged 59. Famously, after receiving his cancer diagnosis, the producer dedicated most of his fortune to animal causes (Peta’s headquarters is even named after him).
He explains why, in this 2013 clip…
RIP
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