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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for August 18, 2021

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world

23:32:59 Joe Biden vows to keep troops in Afghanistan until all Americans evacuated

22:13:50 US military unable to take civilians to Kabul airport – Defence Secretary

21:35:53 Afghan president says he fled Kabul to prevent bloodshed

19:16:59 Country star Garth Brooks ends stadium tour due to rising Covid cases

17:10:31 Two killed as forest fires continue to burn near French Riviera

16:47:37 Nato chief to chair emergency meeting of alliance to discuss Afghanistan

16:10:12 Four held after customs boat rammed during drugs seizure off Gibraltar

15:55:56 Trial of R Kelly ‘about a predator’, US prosecutor tells court

14:55:26 Taliban veteran takes centre stage in efforts to form new Afghan government

14:27:31 US and allies urge Afghanistan’s new leaders to guarantee protection for women

14:08:54 Protester killed as Taliban look to tighten control in Afghanistan

13:54:54 EU has responsibility to Afghan refugees facing 'revenge', says parliament president

13:34:50 Businessman indicted in Malta over death of investigative journalist

13:26:23 Children reportedly among Tigrayan detainees in Ethiopia

12:31:13 Russia marks 30th anniversary of failed coup that preceded collapse of USSR

11:57:24 China sets out conditions for recognising next Afghan government

11:39:33 Malaysia’s king says incoming PM must seek swift vote of confidence

11:09:36 New Zealanders begin life in lockdown as Delta Covid cases edge up

10:54:10 Australia rugby great Kefu and family 'doing well' after violent attack

10:45:34 Four members of Hong Kong student union held for ‘advocating terrorism’

10:37:56 Pakistan issuing visas on arrival for foreigners leaving Afghanistan

10:27:58 Pope Francis says getting coronavirus vaccine is ‘act of love’

06:29:10 R Kelly due back in court for opening of sex-abuse trial

04:23:39 Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US airlift

sport

21:44:08 Cork revival continues as U20s claim All-Ireland hurling title

20:17:16 Harry Kane’s availability for Spur's game with Wolves yet to be decided

17:23:18 Paul Doolin appointed as new Athlone Town manager

17:16:29 Arsenal close to permanent deal for Martin Odegaard

16:14:08 Romelu Lukaku grateful to get Chelsea number nine shirt

14:32:14 Harry Kane not part of Tottenham group heading to Portugal for Pacos tie

09:31:04 Japanese Grand Prix cancelled due to ‘ongoing complexities’ of pandemic

07:58:15 Football rumours: Man City focused on Harry Kane despite Cristiano Ronaldo offer

ireland

21:34:25 Primary schoolchildren not required to wear masks on reopening

19:50:38 Jason Hennessy denied bail in crash probe that left two men in ICU

19:01:54 Councillor and founder of Inner City Helping Homeless dies aged 35

18:06:05 15 deaths reported in the last week as 1,861 new cases confirmed

17:47:08 Revenue seize drugs worth €276,000 at Dublin Airport

17:38:22 'No progress' on reopening date for events sector following Government meeting

17:11:09 PUP figures show one in five recipients worked in food industries

15:39:53 Afghan student in Ireland ‘terrified’ for sister’s life after husband worked with US forces

13:59:35 Man sent for trial charged with murder of widow whose body found in Cork forest

13:47:38 10-year-old girl in hospital after collision with car in Antrim

13:44:41 Largest delivery of Covid vaccines to date as first doses arrive from Romania

13:04:45 Back to school: Mass infection of children will occur if urgent action not taken - ISAG

13:00:11 Sleep deprivation of surgeons in Ireland diminishing performance, study says

12:07:05 Woman (40s) dead and man (70s) in serious condition after Wexford collision

11:53:34 Investigation launched after Garda vehicles targeted in Louth arson attack

11:43:17 Maternity restrictions exacerbating mental health difficulties, experts warn

11:30:44 Ryanair refusing passengers with ‘fake’ boarding passes from third-party site

10:51:49 Cost of living in Dublin for students almost €14,000 for academic year, says university

10:30:11 Pandemic supports to be taken with no reopening plan in place, say event workers

09:57:15 Gardaí renew appeal for information after woman's death in Donegal

09:16:24 Number of Irish citizens seeking to leave Afghanistan increases to 33

08:55:38 Search for missing hiker continues in Co Mayo

08:31:15 'Concerning' increase in Covid cases noted in nursing homes

06:52:03 Several injured following three-vehicle collision in Co Clare

06:43:11 Roadmap for easing of restrictions to be announced at end of August

entertainment

20:46:41 Love Island couple to get the boot after public votes for favourite pair

15:56:44 Sean Lock’s best jokes in his career

14:54:39 Dani Harmer to return as Tracy Beaker in new series The Beaker Girls

13:31:21 Ed Sheeran sparks album speculation as he teases announcement of ‘big news’

11:07:51 8 Out Of 10 Cats comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58

10:49:37 Travis Barker praises Kourtney Kardashian after flying for first time since 2008

07:29:35 Daniel Craig says he will not leave his children a fortune as an inheritance

covid-vaccine

20:33:16 WHO says there is no need for booster jabs for now

video-news

17:18:08 Video: Events sector 'deeply disappointed', Covid in schools and fatal collision

11:57:48 Video: Future of live events, Covid update and college costs

lifestyle

15:07:02 Five new books to read this week

business

07:54:05 Mastercard to phase out magnetic strips on cards by 2033

07:21:28 New Bosch centre to bring 30 jobs to Limerick

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