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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 28, 2020

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world

23:59:46 House approves Trump’s larger Covid relief cheques

22:03:45 Biden says Trump aides are setting 'roadblocks' for his transition team

21:37:09 South Africa bans alcohol sales, tightens curfew in new Covid restrictions

21:28:24 Ghislaine Maxwell is denied bail by US judge

19:08:34 Mexican singer and composer Armando Manzanero dies aged 85

16:25:25 Gibraltar’s border with Spain still in doubt after Brexit

15:31:02 'Buy one get one free' promotions on unhealthy foods to be restricted in UK

15:27:03 China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

15:26:21 In Pictures: Frolics in the snow as cold snap hits parts of UK

14:40:08 Lori Loughlin released after serving jail term for university bribes scam

14:20:34 Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly six years in prison

12:20:49 EU ambassadors give green light to post-Brexit trade deal

12:06:02 Crew missing after Russian fishing trawler sinks in Barents Sea

10:30:12 Britons told to get health insurance and check mobile roaming before going to EU

10:16:10 Fewer than 200 lorry drivers waiting after English Channel disruption

10:11:31 Coronavirus pandemic ‘biggest hit to mental health since Second World War’

09:58:56 China jails lawyer who reported on coronavirus outbreak

09:05:00 EU ambassadors begin approval of Brexit deal as UK warned to get ready

03:19:53 Spectators banned from Sydney’s New Year’s fireworks

02:43:33 Trump signs massive measure funding government and Covid relief

00:28:12 No movement from Trump on Covid relief bill as jobless aid expires

ireland

21:50:03 Chief medical officer expresses concern at Covid hospital numbers

20:57:24 Government announce €100m Brexit support package for agri-food sector

20:22:10 Gardaí arrest four people and seize weapons following assault incident

20:08:07 President Higgins signs legislation criminalising distribution of intimate images without consent

18:25:29 Woman fined €1,500 for air rage incident on flight diverted to Cork

17:44:20 Covid-19: One further death, 765 additional cases

15:50:04 Man arrested after Dublin house party

15:11:57 Gardaí investigating after Christmas house party footage posted on social media

14:46:16 Storm Bella: Met Éireann issues fresh weather warning as winds howl on

14:28:51 Coronavirus: 1,634 cases and 20 deaths reported in North

14:15:32 Supply and availability will hamper Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, prof warns

13:28:20 ‘Extreme caution’ urged over closing down Troubles investigations

12:14:32 Priest who became online sensation says clergy should leave TikTok to young

12:05:10 Coronavirus ‘very active’ and replicating in community amid new variant’s arrival

11:09:34 Level 5 restrictions could remain for months until widespread vaccination - Varadkar

10:03:06 Thousands remain without power amid status yellow wind warning

09:31:53 Government defends delay of Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out

08:53:12 Higher levels of Covid-19 in community than case numbers reflect

00:01:46 Referendum may be needed to allow maternity leave for politicians – Taoiseach

00:01:06 Number of Irish passports issued drops by 60%

sport

21:19:43 Frank Lampard confident Chelsea will come through ‘tough period’

21:04:26 Gabriel to miss next two Arsenal games after positive Covid-19 test

21:02:58 How could Manchester City’s coronavirus outbreak affect their season?

19:44:06 Aston Villa remain above Chelsea after draw at Stamford Bridge

19:23:30 Manchester City, Rochdale and Morecambe games off due to coronavirus outbreaks

19:19:06 Brendan Rodgers defends decision to rest Leicester players in draw with Palace

17:11:55 Harvey Barnes strikes late on to earn Leicester a draw at Crystal Palace

17:06:26 Leopardstown: Henry De Bromhead horse wins Savills Steeplechase

16:12:48 Everton v Manchester City called off due to Covid cases

14:22:14 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tips Edinson Cavani to keep performing for years to come

14:20:38 Mesut Ozil could join Juventus on loan

13:17:01 ‘Draining’ run of defeats left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta questioning himself

brexit

20:59:59 Ministers meet with fishing representatives as Brexit approaches

12:57:31 Brexit will not cause recession, Varadkar says

entertainment

19:40:18 Ronan Keating calls for visa-free travel for artists after Brexit

18:00:40 Spitting Image creator Martin Lambie-Nairn dies aged 75

13:20:04 New period drama Bridgerton ‘like Downton’s more scandalous sibling’

13:15:16 Love Island’s Winter series tops ITV Hub viewing requests

10:20:21 Hilaria Baldwin offers explanation after accusations of faking Spanish accent

08:22:43 Nile Rodgers says he feels ‘numb’ following death of his mother

lifestyle

12:44:31 2020 fashion and beauty trends we can’t wait to see the back of

covid-vaccine

10:30:20 Covid-19: What impact will celebrities taking the vaccine on TV have?

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