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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 15, 2020

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sport

22:08:20 Manchester City fail to fire again as West Brom take a point from the Etihad

20:43:19 Jose Mourinho in a spin as reporter’s washing machine disrupts Spurs video call

20:24:47 Pedro Neto claims late winner as Wolves edge victory over Chelsea

17:43:42 Formula One great Sir Frank Williams in stable condition in hospital

17:08:56 Football must ‘seriously consider role of heading’, says PFA chief Gordon Taylor

15:30:13 Jurgen Klopp impressed by Jose Mourinho turning Tottenham into ‘result machine’

15:28:51 David Moyes pledges to only get excited once West Ham reach 40 points

15:26:55 Steve Bruce: Two Newcastle players ‘not well at all’ after contracting Covid-19

15:25:45 Roy Hodgson credits Wilfried Zaha’s new ‘selfish’ edge for goalscoring form

15:21:08 Danny Cipriani announces he is leaving Gloucester with ‘mixed emotions’

12:51:41 Barry Hearn: World Darts Championship behind closed doors is ‘slap in the face’

11:21:37 Footballer Jack Grealish handed nine-month driving ban after lockdown crash

10:30:41 Mikel Arteta ready to take ‘the bullets’ but believes Arsenal’s form is a blip

10:13:44 Steven Gerrard pays heartfelt tribute to ‘special man’ Gerard Houllier

07:42:42 Eriksen keen on PSG and United eyeing Upamecano

ireland

22:01:38 Serious logistical disruption cannot be avoided 'even with Brexit trade deal'

21:54:00 Green Party senators call for free universal contraception

21:02:41 Man executes cash in transit robbery with hammer and bicycle

20:39:16 Mother who lost husband and children in summer car accident shares experience

20:21:34 Key worker categories questioned in Covid vaccine roll-out plan

19:44:24 Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man dies in Co Leitrim crash

18:58:05 Stormont minister seeks post-Brexit assurance for hauliers

18:51:39 Queues of ambulances form outside North’s over-capacity hospitals

17:53:32 Coronavirus: eight deaths and 329 new cases in Republic

17:48:56 Detector dog sniffs out drugs haul labelled ‘wedding invitations’

17:30:38 Roscommon woman stole from company social club to pay for luxury holidays

17:11:56 Grandfather jailed for part of attack that had victim begging to be shot

17:04:47 Sinn Féin TD apologises for tweets on sexuality and IRA ambushes

16:50:37 Ryan says differences ‘healthy’ amid Green split over EU-Canada trade deal

16:45:31 Facebook has difficulty complying with order sought by former FF TD

16:25:15 Student nurses rostered for work should be paid, Taoiseach says

16:10:13 Teen back in custody over fatal collision that killed Deliveroo cyclist

15:53:59 HAP tenants struggle to buy food after rent top-ups, say charities

15:52:37 St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny apologises for standard of care given to man who died

15:42:29 Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife to get €3m cash boost

15:23:54 More generous grades for Northern Ireland school exams in 2021

14:49:01 Man jailed for indecently assaulting eight-year-old boy in 1980s

14:33:00 DUP's Edwin Poots tests positive for coronavirus

14:31:18 Covid-19 vaccinations may begin in Ireland this month, Health Minister says

14:27:21 Prof Sam McConkey says restrictions for most counties 'likely' in January

13:50:36 PSNI officer dismissed for ‘abuse of position’ over sexual relationship

13:47:00 UK Covid-19 strain not present in Ireland, leading virologist says

13:23:14 Parents told to put communions and confirmations on hold for 2021

13:08:07 316 people waiting for hospital beds, highest number since start of pandemic

12:37:41 Five years' jail for laundering money for Kinahan criminal group

12:28:31 Man who bit ear off GAA star told to pay another €5,000 compensation or go to jail

12:26:43 Cork braced for possible flooding as weather warnings issued

12:20:13 Christmas without family is main concern for Samaritans callers

11:35:55 Multi-bed rooms had 'significant impact' on Covid outbreak at Cork nursing home

11:22:08 Gardaí find three stolen puppies in boot of a car in Dublin

10:55:57 U2, Glen Hansard, Hozier and more to appear on final Late Late show of 2020

10:54:54 More than 80 people attend rave in breach of restrictions

10:44:08 UCD has opened a new Space Centre

10:31:13 Twitter fined €450,000 by data regulator in landmark for EU privacy regime

09:28:35 Man arrested in Coolock over seizure of cocaine worth €64,000

09:13:51 Shelbourne statues fully restored to the front of the building

08:36:41 EPA reports third of Irish rivers and quarter of lakes meet quality standards

07:34:35 Irish hospitals vulnerable to cyber attacks as ransomware on the rise

06:47:55 Cabinet signing off on €100 million worth of vaccines

00:02:39 Eastern Europeans impacted most by Covid-19 job losses says report

world

21:37:44 Brazil's Bolsonaro recognises Biden victory and reaches out to president-elect

21:10:36 Female hospital doctors paid nearly 19% less than men, UK review finds

19:17:47 In Pictures: Londoners make most of freedom before restrictions take hold

17:56:02 Ukraine says dozens of police hurt in clashes with lockdown protesters

17:36:34 Sweden failed to protect older people in Covid pandemic, commission finds

17:27:30 One in 10 Spaniards have had coronavirus, antibody study shows

17:09:35 EU reveals plan to toughen rules for tech giants

16:32:14 104-year-old woman wishes for ‘good health’ after recovering from coronavirus

16:30:23 Joe Biden congratulated as president-elect by Republican leader

15:43:03 US ramps up coronavirus vaccination programme as second jab nears approval

15:12:32 London police find makeshift nightclub in barbershop basement

14:39:05 Why is EU taking so long to approve coronavirus vaccine?

14:19:27 Coronavirus vaccine assessment brought forward by EU amid rising pressure

13:30:25 Germany assured coronavirus vaccine will be approved ahead of schedule

13:20:02 Facebook feared 'devastating consequences' from Irish data ruling - lawyer

13:18:12 UK's Christmas plans will cost many lives, health journals say

12:39:03 Germany demands EU approval of vaccine before Christmas

11:59:52 EU regulator set to approve Pfizer Covid vaccine on December 23rd

10:57:16 Japan ‘Twitter killer’ sentenced to death for serial murders

10:49:27 Three killed in bomb and shooting attacks in Kabul, say Afghan officials

10:13:31 Japan space agency finds ample soil and gas from asteroid

09:18:52 Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulates Joe Biden on winning US election

05:08:58 Former Neighbours actor Craig McLachlan cleared of stage indecency

04:16:06 Canada administers first doses of Covid-19 vaccine

03:58:31 Electoral College certifies Joe Biden as president-elect with 306 votes

01:10:13 Joe Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory

entertainment

21:20:56 Billie Eilish documentary offers glimpse inside the world of a pop sensation

17:42:28 Lizzo hits back at critics of her 10-day smoothie diet

17:41:54 ‘Bear traps everywhere’ for Harry and Meghan as they forge own careers

17:13:10 Review: What’s the verdict on Wonder Woman 1984?

17:10:27 Elton John to be honoured at the Global Citizen Prize

15:53:42 Harry and Meghan sign Spotify deal to host and produce podcasts

14:12:14 Frankie Bridge praises ‘brave’ Jesy Nelson after Little Mix exit

13:45:20 Emily Maitlis monologue row being investigated by Ofcom

13:13:25 Dances revealed ahead of Strictly Come Dancing final

12:53:59 Harry Potter castle hiring ‘trainee wizards’ ahead of 2021 season

12:33:01 Prue Leith shares image of her getting ‘painless’ coronavirus jab

11:17:33 Alan Sugar’s brother dies after suffering from coronavirus

11:15:41 George Clooney reveals his pick to be the next James Bond

07:49:42 Shawn Mendes opens up on rumours around his sexuality

07:47:43 Sharon Osbourne shares Covid-19 diagnosis

07:46:23 Jeff Bridges shows off shaved head and shares health update

06:18:58 Taylor Swift responds to rumours she has a third surprise album on the way

business

17:34:44 'Buy Irish' campaign sees 220% increase for couriers' domestic clients

14:56:33 Pornhub pulls videos from unverified users after allegations of illegal content

14:47:38 TikTok adds new vaccine misinformation labels and strengthens community rules

12:41:17 Redundancy numbers in North double in a year

11:33:44 Ibec predicts Irish economy will make strong recovery in the next two years

brexit

16:38:55 Brexit: Taoiseach more ‘hopeful’ that trade deal will be done

14:39:25 Brexit: Boris Johnson says no-deal remains ‘most likely outcome’

lifestyle

16:31:49 Sweden’s Icehotel is back – and the new interiors are extraordinary

12:03:54 5 of the most iconic handbags of all time

12:02:13 13 things you shouldn’t say to someone who’s been made redundant

07:39:40 9 reasons you will miss your Christmas party this year

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