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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for January 04, 2022

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world

23:01:34 Hundreds stranded all night in freezing temperatures on snowy US highway

20:22:44 Kazakh president says government 'will not fall' amid protests

19:52:26 Nasa nails trickiest job on newly launched space telescope

18:11:50 Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud over ‘blood-testing’ start-up Theranos

15:05:10 Boris Johnson has not ‘earned’ a knighthood – UK Labour leader

13:06:32 English Channel crossings: Girl in pink onesie among first arrivals of 2022

12:57:52 Countries rush to buy experimental antiviral Covid-19 pills

12:39:59 Violence flares at pandemic protests in Germany

12:16:38 Italy sets January 24 to start voting for new president

12:02:06 Suspect in South Africa’s parliament fire appears in court

11:37:56 Indonesian forces kill suspected militant accused of beheadings

11:20:54 Sir Tony Blair: 500,000 sign petition to have knighthood ‘rescinded’

11:08:12 White blood cells of immune system can fight Omicron, says new study

09:34:21 World on the brink, says Prince Charles, as he praises both sons for climate work

09:30:02 China denies reports it is rapidly growing nuclear arsenal

09:23:15 Armed drones attack on Iraqi military base foiled

09:11:41 Activists call on Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom

08:50:32 Japanese leader promises further measures against Omicron variant

07:50:49 Judge orders charges dropped against Epstein jail guards

07:28:16 US judge to hear arguments over motion to dismiss Prince Andrew civil sex case

06:17:49 Hong Kong’s leader says media closures unrelated to press freedom

entertainment

21:45:13 Stacey Solomon admits she is ‘nervous’ to go back to work after maternity leave

20:17:42 Late Night with Seth Meyers cancelled after TV host tests positive for Covid

20:09:51 ‘Joy personified’ TikTok trainspotter signs with global talent agency

17:47:31 Nirvana sexual exploitation lawsuit over Nevermind album cover dismissed

17:29:13 The Apprentice: Meet the 16 candidates hoping to win Lord Sugar’s investment

17:20:22 Sir David Attenborough stabbed by ‘dangerous’ cactus while filming new series

15:29:04 Louise Thompson shares new pictures of seven-week-old son

12:11:26 Jorgie Porter shares plans for wedding to Oliver Piotrowski

11:30:17 Katie Price suggests ‘traumatic events’ led to drink-drive crash

11:23:30 Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps calls out mistaken identity in reunion special

09:07:08 Release of Jared Leto’s vampire superhero film Morbius pushed back again

09:05:05 Patton Oswalt apologises to trans community over Dave Chappelle post

09:03:41 Ricki Lake ties the knot with fiance Ross Burningham

08:37:33 Florence Pugh thanks ‘incredible special people’ as she celebrates turning 26

08:09:41 Australian singer Cody Simpson’s sister breaks neck then tests positive for Covid

07:54:37 Lily Collins says Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts acted as ‘mentors’ to her

06:46:33 Shayne Ward expecting second child with Sophie Austin

06:41:15 Tristan Thompson apologises to Khloe Kardashian after paternity test results

06:32:21 US chat show host Jimmy Fallon tests positive for Covid during Christmas break

ireland

21:09:48 Households urged to minimise 'discretionary' mixing, CMO warns there 'will be cases in schools'

19:24:52 Icy conditions on the way as weather warning issued for entire country

18:57:32 ‘Up to one in 10’ in the North had Covid over festive period

18:20:14 Man jailed for ten months after breaking back during burglary

17:55:28 Schools to reopen as planned on Thursday, Department of Education confirms

17:40:41 Developers scale back plans for hotel over the Cobblestone pub

17:23:03 Over 33% of Irish towns and cities have PPE litter

16:45:59 Schools should stay open despite surging Covid cases, says Children’s Ombudsman

16:17:15 Covid: 21,302 new cases as close contact rules to be examined by officials

15:09:56 DUP threats to collapse Stormont are ’embarrassing’, says Long

14:37:49 Elective care to be suspended due to Covid pressure on hospitals - Reid

14:22:32 Government face renewed calls to punish those who damage defibrillators

13:36:13 Vigil to take place for victim of assault in Ballyfermot

13:07:38 Police launch new appeal over Co Down stabbing death

12:32:08 Out-of-hours GP services overwhelmed as PCR testing 'maxed out'

12:06:00 Antigen test shortage to hit Ireland this week, pharmacists warn

11:49:19 Gardaí appeal to motorists who may have given lifts to Donegal father and son

11:12:14 HSE chief instructs Irish hospitals to prioritise urgent and Covid care

10:42:46 Trains cancelled due to Covid-related absences

10:41:22 New rules mean judges seeking promotion must complete special training

10:35:45 Dubliners may get better view of stars under €55m street lighting upgrade

09:50:36 Omicron cases 'substantially higher' than recorded due to PCR test challenges

09:31:03 Teachers union calls for clarity on isolation rules

07:46:21 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

07:21:48 Government and teaching unions at odds over school reopening

07:00:03 Record low of 11,300 homes listed for sale as prospective buyers face increasing prices

06:25:16 Minimum unit alcohol pricing comes into effect in Ireland

sport

20:24:38 Romelu Lukaku says sorry to upset Chelsea fans after controversial interview

20:22:59 Liverpool apply to have Arsenal semi-final first leg postponed due to Covid

20:20:52 Christian Eriksen aiming for World Cup as he plots return to football

17:25:24 Thomas Tuchel delighted to re-sign ‘Benjamin Button of football’ Thiago Silva

16:22:57 Southampton takeover by investment firm Sport Republic completed

15:32:30 Everton sign right-back Nathan Patterson from Rangers on long-term deal

15:20:25 Lukaku's critical comments 'not intentional', says Tuchel

12:39:10 Joao Moutinho hoping Old Trafford win can give Wolves platform for more success

11:50:01 Naomi Osaka aiming to have fun on court in 2022 and never cry in pressroom again

10:55:00 Novak Djokovic reveals he has medical exemption to play in Australian Open

09:22:51 South African Heinrich Malan named head coach of Ireland men’s team

09:19:54 Football rumours: Newcastle denied swoop for Lille’s Sven Botman

09:16:38 Andy Murray beaten by Facundo Bagnis after error-strewn display in Melbourne

09:09:51 Covid withdrawals don’t devalue world title triumph, says Peter Wright

09:08:32 Naomi Osaka makes winning return in Melbourne in first match in four months

06:27:00 Peter Wright holds nerve to win second world title

video-news

17:15:57 Video: Schools to reopen, elective care suspensions and Ireland's cleanest town

12:42:14 Video: Clash over school returns, fresh Covid pressures and alcohol pricing

business

13:51:37 Bono, the Edge and Hozier invest in Wicklow craft brewery

13:00:28 CES tech show to open as in-person event despite Omicron concerns

soccer

13:47:32 Southampton takeover nearing completion

13:41:46 Irish Under-21 international Odubeko returns to West Ham

rugby

13:32:57 Graham Rowntree commits to a future with Munster

lifestyle

11:39:12 Vicky Pattison on freezing her eggs, her biggest regret and wishing people could see past the reality TV label

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