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Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Terror training, defamation and a very big win had people talking today.

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

IRELAND

22 TERROR ATTACK 758A5848_90517933 Gardaí take part in a simulated terror attack in Dublin. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

INTERNATIONAL

Britain Acid Attack This is an image made available by Sarah Cobbold of the scene of an acid attack in London early this morning. Sarah Cobbold / PA Sarah Cobbold / PA / PA

#LONDON: Two teenage boys have been arrested by police in London after five acid attacks were carried out in just over an hour.

#PARIS: Donald Trump spent Bastille Day in Paris today, watching a marching band play Daft Punk alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

#ISRAEL: Two Israeli policemen were shot dead at an ultra-sensitive holy site in Jerusalem.

PARTING SHOT

The Guardian / YouTube

How is Ballyhaunis in Mayo coping with the challenge of integrating new residents? Through the GAA, of course. This Guardian documentary paints a wonderful picture of the town and the club.

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