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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 24, 2021

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world

21:42:31 At least 16 dead after spate of migrant boat accidents in Greek waters

19:46:18 Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve mass in packed St Peter’s Basilica

18:47:38 Santa’s journey tracked as Christmas Day dawns across the world

17:19:04 Girl shot dead as police confronted assault suspect is identified

17:17:57 James Webb telescope could reveal extra-terrestrial life forms, scientist says

16:36:33 Covid casts shadow but Christmas celebrations go on across the world

16:06:30 Covid in Europe: France's Macron plans special meeting, one in 10 Londoners likely infected

15:52:09 Satellite images show Russia still building up forces near Ukraine

15:42:44 Global airline carriers scrap Christmas Eve flights amid Omicron spread

14:20:38 US to lift Omicron-related travel restrictions on southern African countries

13:40:26 German health minister: Omicron cases to rise sharply over Christmas

12:06:22 Ferry fire kills at least 39 and leaves 72 injured in Bangladesh

10:41:33 Hong Kong universities remove more Tiananmen Square memorials

09:26:54 Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in biblical Bethlehem

07:37:58 Camels compete in UAE desert for beauty contest crown

05:52:42 Police fatally shoot 14-year-old girl in Los Angeles store dressing room

02:33:12 South Korea to pardon imprisoned ex-leader Park Geun-hye

lifestyle

21:09:37 Celebrities share their favourite holiday traditions

13:13:47 Santa tracker: Follow Mr Claus' live location as he travels towards Irish airspace

11:04:35 5 sustainable fashion resolutions to make in 2022

09:37:44 6 interior trends set to be big for 2022

ireland

20:39:00 Young boy brought back to life by Cork fire services

17:49:15 Woman (40s) dies in assault at Co Wicklow home

15:32:57 Ireland has second highest uptake of booster vaccines in the EU

14:44:52 Fourth Covid vaccine dose may be necessary, says head of Irish rollout

13:56:16 Covid forces Christmas Festival at Leopardstown behind closed doors

13:34:38 'Our healthcare workers represent the very best of our country,' says Donnelly as Omicron looms

12:11:39 Five counties under status yellow rain warning on Christmas Day

11:16:25 Post-mortems to determine investigation into deaths of Donegal father and son

10:44:32 Motorists warned to expect traffic delays this Christmas Eve

09:23:59 President hails public's courage and resilience during pandemic in Christmas message

07:30:46 What the papers say: Friday's front pages

06:54:11 Covid: Highest daily increase recorded as 11,182 new cases confirmed

00:01:12 Martin and Varadkar’s relationship ‘very good’ – but no festive pints

sport

20:13:51 Patrick Vieira would not support players’ strike over welfare concerns

19:02:30 Bernie Ecclestone thinks Lewis Hamilton will quit F1 after missing out on title

17:20:57 Ulster vs Connacht called off due to positive Covid-19 cases

14:30:47 Burnley-Everton latest Premier League game to fall due to Covid-19

14:16:03 Brendan Rodgers backs Leicester to bounce back from Carabao Cup disappointment

13:47:24 Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones rejoin Liverpool squad after isolating

10:26:59 Japan will not send government delegation to Beijing Olympics

08:42:07 Football rumours: Barcelona’s Sergino Dest attracts interest at Stamford Bridge

08:37:58 Ireland draw Twenty20 series with victory over USA

entertainment

20:12:31 Christmas Number Ones over the past five years: Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie and more

11:57:38 Kate Garraway says having husband Derek home for Christmas is ‘biggest gift’

11:32:03 Rod Stewart pays tribute to ex-guitarist Robin Le Mesurier following his death

11:08:30 Alec Baldwin thanks supporters for ‘best wishes and strength’ after set shooting

08:36:08 Tom Parker ‘happy to be back’ with The Wanted after tumour stabilised

08:32:19 Sex And The City actor Chris Noth accused of sexual assault by another woman

business

15:16:59 Asset bubbles? Champagne outfizzes big tech and bitcoin in 2021

07:58:46 Brown Thomas and Arnotts sold as part of £4bn Selfridges deal

brexit

12:38:32 Brexit still a ‘lose, lose’ situation a year on from deal, says Barnier

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