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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 20, 2021

All years | Apr-Jun 2021 | April 20, 2021

soccer

23:33:18 All six English clubs pull out of Super League

world

23:30:35 Obama labels Chauvin conviction ‘one step in the fight for justice’

21:53:37 Turkey says any US recognition of Armenian 'genocide' would harm ties

20:52:00 Jurors reach verdict in Chauvin trial for Floyd murder

20:42:45 Johnny Mercer quits as UK defence minister

20:15:55 Jim Steinman, hitmaker for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion, dies aged 73

19:56:15 Chad rebels vow to take capital after president killed

18:15:11 Daily Mail owner files lawsuit against Google in US

17:54:57 Indian capital running out of medical oxygen as pandemic surges

17:46:22 Global warming emissions to surge this year, report warns

17:32:04 Grenfell landlords ‘chose the price tag’ of tenants’ lives, inquiry hears

17:24:43 Biden praying for ‘right verdict’ in Chauvin trial

17:12:46 Rare insect rediscovered in Scotland after more than 30 years

16:24:19 Navalny’s doctors prevented from seeing him in prison hospital

16:03:18 Chad’s president dies after being wounded in battle, says military

15:45:57 EMA finds possible Johnson and Johnson blood clot link but 'benefits outweigh risks'

15:13:36 Chinese military suspected over cyberattacks on Japanese firms and space agency

15:06:05 Amazon to open hair salon in UK to trial latest technology

13:31:30 Pandemic causes decline in Czech beer consumption

13:02:10 Armin Laschet wins battle to lead Merkel’s bloc in German election

12:22:46 About 90% of Cape Town wildfire now contained

11:53:22 US ambassador in Moscow heads home for consultations

11:16:16 Aldi announces return of Cuthbert the Caterpillar amid copyright row

10:52:30 Kosovar biologist names newly discovered insect after coronavirus

08:36:10 US killer fighting June execution date asks state to consider firing squad

08:20:39 Byron Bay residents protest against filming of Netflix reality series

04:30:23 Walter Mondale, former US Vice President, dies aged 93

03:34:41 Ghislaine Maxwell is no monster, lawyers tell bail hearing

ireland

22:43:13 North would vote to stay in UK if Border poll was held, claims survey

21:43:53 Trio in court over charges relating to 2016 Regency Hotel shooting

20:54:08 Mary Lou McDonald wrote to Queen and Prince Charles after Prince Philip death

20:07:57 Man extradited over murder bid on off-duty PSNI officer

18:57:37 Government approves bill to ban ticket touting

18:40:30 Three men due in court over Regency attack

18:05:51 HSE 'not in a position' to confirm Ireland will meet goal of June vaccination goal

17:50:17 'I did a mad thing': farmer told garda after allegedly taking digger to mother's home

17:43:31 Covid-19: 11 further deaths, 390 additional cases

17:31:41 Man jailed for murdering 90-year-old claims no proof he caused death

16:52:31 Outdoor sports facilities to reopen as planned on Monday, Government confirms

16:43:37 Travelling community ‘most disadvantaged by far’ among minority groups

16:13:29 Sentencing cases adjourned due to Prison Service action over Covid-19 vaccines

16:02:23 Man threw gardening equipment out car window during garda chase

15:53:56 Two fully vaccinated nursing home workers test positive for Covid-19

15:51:05 Murderer Charlotte Mulhall allowed to bring court action over prison transfer

15:29:46 Man arrested in connection with violent robbery of dog

15:16:36 'Dubai two' constitutional challenge to quarantine is adjourned

15:13:20 €46,000 settlement for man after shop's metal shutter fell on his head

15:06:17 Young driver jailed over horrific Donegal crash which killed two friends

14:52:26 RTE refusal to release documents must be reconsidered, says judge

13:39:46 ‘Strategy is working’ as numbers in hospital with Covid-19 plummet

13:36:14 PSNI officer targeted with bomb at home in Derry

13:18:42 Department of Health confirms Dr Tony Holohan's return as CMO

13:16:49 Robert Watt waives €81k salary bump for Department of Health role

12:52:16 ‘Hubristic’ to believe just three cases of Indian variant in Ireland, says lab head

12:09:13 Gerry Hutch facing extradition in connection with Regency Hotel attack

12:02:36 Gardaí warn parents after dangerous cannabis sweets seized in Meath

10:33:24 Arrest after man walking dog threatened with hammer

10:25:42 Add India to hotel quarantine list, immunovirologist advises

09:58:35 Tributes pour in after woman’s body found in Comeragh mountains

09:15:26 No Irish Border poll for 'very long time to come', Boris Johnson says

08:43:03 HSE to provide update on when people can expect Covid-19 vaccine

07:36:31 Maternity hospitals may ‘become more liberal’ over visitor restrictions

07:03:26 ‘Unjustifiable medically and morally’ to extend Covid vaccine dose gap for vulnerable

07:01:07 Legislation not working for children with special educational needs - Ombudsman

sport

22:36:55 Cavan face Tyrone in Ulster championship quarter final

22:25:30 Chelsea held to drab draw as real action takes place off the field

22:06:09 Fans' chief calls Super League ‘spectacular miscalculation’

22:01:53 Ed Woodward to leave role of Man Utd executive vice-chairman at end of season

21:58:24 LOI roundup: Big win for Sligo, Derry and Dundalk draw

21:47:05 Manchester City decide to pull out of European Super League

21:04:59 Super League withdrawals – what has happened and what comes next?

20:59:57 Timeline of a tumultuous Tuesday for the European Super League

20:56:32 Gary Neville raises a glass as Super League appears to crumble

20:19:36 Ed Woodward to resign as Manchester United executive vice-chairman

19:24:30 Judd Trump takes commanding lead against Liam Highfield

19:12:26 Chelsea and Manchester City preparing to withdraw from European Super League

17:41:09 In pictures: Football fans join forces to protest against European Super League

17:16:23 My focus is on Leicester – Brendan Rodgers responds to Tottenham speculation

17:14:43 Alun Wyn Jones signs contract extension with Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys

15:39:07 Pep Guardiola against proposals for ‘closed-shop’ European Super League

15:36:40 Spurs boss Ryan Mason ‘not sure’ about Harry Kane fitness for Carabao Cup final

15:10:34 The legal issues facing European Super League clubs

14:51:33 Kilkenny await Wexford v Laois victor as Leinster championship draws announced

14:44:36 Premier League clubs ‘unanimously and vigorously’ reject breakaway plans

14:32:54 Jurgen Klopp reiterates ESL stance but does not feel let down by owners

11:49:44 Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Spurs

11:05:57 Ryan Mason appointed interim head coach at Tottenham

07:51:42 Boris Johnson to host meeting with football bosses and fans over Super League

07:43:51 Tottenham search for new manager ahead of cup final after sacking Jose Mourinho

entertainment

21:32:03 Katie Price confirms engagement to Carl Woods

21:27:40 Kim Kardashian ‘freaking out’ after Irish actress Nicola Coughlan mentions her in tweet

20:15:11 Irish DJ Annie Mac leaving Radio 1 after 17 years

19:18:16 Tom Cruise pictured on set of new Mission Impossible film

17:59:41 Boy George launches casting search for biopic

15:34:34 Graham Norton to host book club podcast

14:31:00 Myleene Klass discusses challenges of parenting in a blended family

09:17:34 Davood Ghadami bids farewell to EastEnders and looks forward to ‘next chapter’

08:07:50 Oscars attendees ‘told they do not have to wear masks on camera’

06:21:39 James Corden delivers passionate criticism of Super League during TV show

business

21:13:58 Netflix misses expectations for paid subscriber additions, shares slump

10:50:38 ‘Fashion is back’ as shoppers storm Primark stores for post-lockdown outfits

10:42:09 Stobart Air majority share sold to Isle of Man company Ettyl

lifestyle

20:36:02 Apple unveils new iPad Pro and iMac powered by its own chips

20:12:57 Five really simple ways to improve your sleep health and beat disruptive waking

17:49:00 Five foods you didn’t know were threatened by climate change

10:55:23 Linda and Anne Nolan: We’ve become the ‘chemo sisters’

08:03:10 Apple event set to be ‘action-packed’

video-news

17:31:04 Video: April 20th three-minute evening news update

12:51:15 Video: April 20th three-minute lunchtime news update

covid-vaccine

11:45:31 EU 'confident' it will deliver enough vaccines for Ireland to meet July target

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