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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

John Gilligan loses case, Meath hatchet killing in court and Trump ‘the bully’.

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

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NO FEE 11 Sow and Grow launch Kayla O'Gorman (7) holds a worm on front of Niamh Race (7) as part of the national Sow & Grow project. Mark Stedman Mark Stedman

WORLD

Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer answers a question from Natalie Herbick of FOX 8 in Cleveland by using Skype. Carolyn Kaster / PA Images Carolyn Kaster / PA Images / PA Images

#GETTING OUT: UK MPs have voted for the first stage of a bill that allows PM Theresa May to begin Brexit.

#FRNCH ELECTION: Both Marine Le Pen and Francois Fillon are facing questions about their finances ahead of the the closely watched French presidential race.

#MAKING A MURDERER: US Defence Lawyer Dean Strang was speaking in Dublin today.

PARTING SHOT

In a crazily comprehensive takedown of one of the biggest pop stars of recent years, this Buzzfeed article argues that Taylor Swift has cultivated an image of victimhood to boost her career.

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