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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Court order nailed to Brian O’Donnell’s home, Graham Dwyer trial heard he fantasised about stabbing a woman to death and an ad you won’t be able to skip.

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

IRELAND

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INTERNATIONAL

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#BRISTOL: The family of missing teenager Becky Watts say they are devastated that police have found body parts.

#ISLINGTON: Police have released CCTV footage that shows 15-year-old Alan Cartwright being brutally stabbed in the chest while cycling.

#NEW YORK: A blogger has been jailed for poisoning her five-year-old son to death with salt.

#WHITE HOUSE: This official Bill Clinton portrait contains a subtle reference to Monica Lewinsky.

INNOVATION

  • This is why you’ll soon use your phone to pay for everything. [TheJournal.ie]
  • A brand has created an ad that viewers can’t help but watch to the very end. [TheJournal.ie]

PARTING SHOT

An acrobat wearing a Spiderman costume performed for children of foreign migrant workers during a Purim party in Tel Aviv, Israel, today.

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The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews’ salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther, which is read in synagogues.

Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity; dressing up in masks and costumes; eating a festive meal; and public celebrations.

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