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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

Closing prosecution arguments at the Dwyer trial, Ryanair rows back on US flight plans … and worrying news for One Direction fans.

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

IRELAND

Jameson Dublin International Film Fest Actor Orla Brady at tonight's premiere of 'The Price of Desire' on the opening night of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

WORLD

Solar Eclipse A photographer does some test shots with solar filters in Newcastle, UK, ready for tomorrow's rare solar eclipse. Owen Humphreys Owen Humphreys

#BRIXTON: In the UK, police revealed an image of a man they want to speak to, after two boys were forced to fight and perform a sex act on each other.

#NOT REAL: A German TV presenter has admitted faking a video showing Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis giving the middle-finger gesture to Germany.

#OMG NOOO!!!: Zayn Malik has quit the One Direction tour. A short statement confirmed his temporary exit, saying he was “signed off with stress”.

INNOVATION

  • In a surprise appearance, Monica Lewinsky has taken to the stage at the Ted conference to call for a more compassionate internet. [BBC]
  • And 3D printing company CEL is capitalising on the Jeremy Clarkson controversy… They’ve released a design for a 3D printable model of the presenter’s head, which can be used as a spare part for Hungry Hungry Hippos.[Guardian]

PARTING SHOT

We’re Irish – so we’re allowed take the mick out of ourselves, right? The answer’s a definite ‘yes’ if you ask Conan O’Brien

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