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Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday

The Corbett family custody battle and Alexis Tsipras’ resignation had everyone talking today.

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

IRELAND

 20/08/15 Irish Rock Singer Phil Lynott would hav Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott would have been 66 years old today. His statue in Dublin got a special sash for the occasion. Leah Farrell Leah Farrell

INTERNATIONAL

Banksy's Dismaland preview A 'Little Mermaid' statue at Banksy's new 'bemusement park' in Western-super-Mare, Somerset. Yui Mok Yui Mok

#GREECE: Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confirmed he is resigning so the country can hold a snap election next month.

#LIVERPOOL: Cilla Black’s funeral took place.

#US: Police are to recommend Caitlyn Jenner is charged with manslaughter for her role in a fatal car crash.

#NEW ZEALAND: The building boss at the centre of an Irish ‘racism’ storm has apologised.

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