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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for October 08, 2021

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world

22:12:20 R Kelly accuser says claim singer did not receive fair trial is ‘insulting’

21:04:50 IS claims Afghan mosque attack and says it targeted Shiites

20:55:35 In Mexico, hundreds of US-bound migrants found packed in trucks

20:44:11 Facebook: Global tax deal could mean us paying more tax

20:30:49 Users report issues with Instagram and Facebook Messenger

20:18:45 Berlin police investigating 'Havana syndrome' cases at US Embassy

20:02:41 Two parents convicted in first trial of US college bribery scandal

19:01:19 Ireland on board as global corporate tax deal finally wins agreement

18:48:47 Afghan mosque blast kills at least 46 in challenge to Taliban

17:48:07 Nearly 140 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax

16:41:16 Further court hearing for Ryan Giggs ahead of domestic violence trial

16:35:25 Trump hotel lost €60m during presidency, forcing reprieve from bank

15:42:45 ‘You are playing with fire’: EU faces crisis over Polish court ruling

15:16:30 Man charged with murder of Irish teenager in Australia claims he was ‘losing his mind’

14:51:12 Fishing feud will not solve Christmas turkey shortages, French minister tells UK

14:41:48 Scores killed and wounded by Afghan mosque blast during Friday prayers

13:39:06 Google to ban ads appearing next to climate change denial content

12:33:34 Journalists handed Nobel Peace Prize for fight for freedom of expression

12:18:11 BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

12:13:58 Former Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire dies aged 53

11:55:56 Worker killed and others trapped after scaffolding collapses in Hong Kong

11:40:57 Hungary's Viktor Orban blames EU climate change actions for energy price surge

11:30:35 Explosion in Afghan mosque leaves casualties during Friday prayers

10:36:54 Giant panda cubs at Tokyo zoo given names ahead of public debut

09:58:23 Mystery remains over cause of California oil pipeline leak

09:39:34 California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias

09:20:04 Elon Musk says Tesla will move HQ from California to Texas

09:08:15 Power crisis looms in India with only days remaining for coal stocks

08:32:22 Populist Andrej Babis front-runner in Czech vote, despite scandals

08:08:08 Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan

07:52:21 Trump to invoke executive privilege in January 6 investigation

07:38:39 32 injured in Tokyo after 5.9-magnitude quake halts trains

02:01:27 Biden pushes vaccine mandates to boost US economy

entertainment

22:10:35 Maisie Smith has filmed final scenes on EastEnders

17:31:22 Genesis postpone UK tour dates after positive Covid tests within band

14:34:51 Jesy Nelson: This is the happiest I’ve ever been

13:46:47 Italian city Turin to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2022

13:27:47 Rachel Riley wraps final Countdown episode before maternity leave

11:29:06 Killing Eve star Jodie Comer reveals Keira Knightley wish

10:36:24 US TV star apologises to Whoopi Goldberg for on-air joke about her weight

10:26:23 Ronan Keating felt ‘anger and resentment’ over lockdown separation from family

soccer

21:59:24 League of Ireland: Dundalk out on top as Shamrock Rovers fail to find equaliser

18:27:23 England’s clash with Andorra to go ahead despite fire at stadium

ireland

21:31:56 Water supply disruption in Dublin after 'large' burst main

19:52:46 Corporate tax: Donohoe confident Ireland still attractive to multinationals

19:30:49 'We can close the ports': Mica homeowners vow to continue protests if demands not met

19:17:56 Verdict due in trial of man who killed woman he thought was undercover agent

18:03:21 Covid: 2,002 cases with 'increased number of positive tests over last three days'

17:59:46 Decathlon indicates Irish expansion plans as Ballymun store outperforms expectations

17:51:22 Arrests after 22 Tullamore businesses searched in social welfare fraud probe

17:32:10 Carlow man dies in Canada following fall which caused serious brain injury

17:26:53 Government wants ‘comprehensive solution’ for mica homeowners, says Martin

17:17:14 Man who suffered life-threatening injuries on team-building exercise settles High Court action

17:08:42 Luas passengers face delays due to demonstration in the city centre

16:57:13 Taoiseach defends Government attendance at NI event turned down by Higgins

16:43:40 University of Limerick approve appointment of new president

16:18:35 Lotto: Euromillions estimated to hit €200m while €19m National Lottery rolls over

16:04:21 Man in 50s arrested as gardaí seize vacuum-packed cannabis in Cork

15:56:33 Case of man who broke nose in pavement fall must be reheard

15:42:34 Human rights body to make submissions in cases over Mother and Baby Homes report

15:34:00 Investigation launched after earlier cyberattack on HSE left 1,000 users exposed

14:31:31 Omagh bombing could have been prevented, Belfast High Court hears

14:27:42 People living longer should not be seen as a 'problem', says Pensions Commission chair

13:57:34 Taoiseach: Fight against climate change needs North-South co-operation

13:38:23 DSPCA supporting efforts to clamp down on illegal movement of animals through Dublin Port

13:12:45 Kilkenny ranked among most luxurious cities in the world

13:09:08 Farmers hold rallies ahead of Budget 2022

12:52:04 Rodent activity, flies and poor food storage among issues discovered in FSAI inspections

12:08:34 Mica scandal: Thousands descend on Dublin to demand 100% redress

12:00:52 Sinn Féin criticises decision to send Government minister to partition event

11:50:14 DUP leader welcomes ‘change in tone’ on protocol from EU leaders

11:39:07 Operation targeting organised crime seizes drugs worth €1.2m in Co Kilkenny

11:21:51 Investigation launched after reports of rape threats on the DART

11:12:53 Employers unable to force workers to retire under new proposals

10:40:56 Commitments given by Taoiseach over Cork road projects, says O’Connor

10:34:29 Mica campaigners hold go-slow protest on the M50

10:27:52 New poll shows 80% of voters against many climate action measures

09:06:25 88 local Bank of Ireland branches open for the final time today

08:28:12 Health Minister welcomes new plan to ease growth of waiting lists

07:25:17 Sexual violence survivors faced with waiting lists of over a year for counsellors

05:05:19 Taoiseach to meet North’s political leaders during Belfast visit

sport

18:06:00 Talking points ahead of Ireland’s qualifying clash with Azerbaijan

17:41:21 Stephen Kenny and John Egan defend Callum Robinson’s Covid vaccine stance

16:26:52 Chelsea boost as N’Golo Kante returns to training after Covid positive

16:05:30 Fire breaks out at Andorra stadium ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier

15:50:58 Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s clash with Switzerland

15:50:29 Tyson Fury promises to ‘do his job’ as Deontay Wilder targets revenge

15:32:33 Lewis Hamilton dominates practice in Turkey after suffering grid penalty

11:53:32 Rashford collects honorary degree following child poverty campaigns

11:39:49 Ireland finalise 15-man squad for the cricket World Cup

09:35:59 Steve Bruce facing the axe following Newcastle takeover

brexit

17:28:45 EU and UK in ‘solution mode’ on Northern Ireland Protocol, Taoiseach says

video-news

17:20:20 Video: Farmers hold rallies ahead of budget day; Mica protesters march through Dublin

12:44:25 Video: Mica protesters march in Dublin; Bank of Ireland branches set to close

explained

14:48:30 Explained: Why the Polish court ruling is an EU crisis, and what might happen next

12:01:21 Explained: Why Europe faces steep energy bills this winter

lifestyle

12:26:49 The major life lessons we can all take from Adele’s Vogue interview

11:04:28 Dublin businessman 'overwhelmed' with response to pet umbrellas

10:49:30 Five common autumn skincare mistakes

06:01:55 Samaritans volunteer completes Irish leg of 9,500km walking tour

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