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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for February 03, 2022

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world

23:52:34 Amazon raises price of Prime membership despite soaring profits

21:59:40 Historic Dutch bridge to make way for superyacht reportedly built for Jeff Bezos

21:58:10 Facebook owner suffers 26% plunge in share price

21:30:08 Two more key advisers quit Number 10 as pressure on Johnson increases

21:09:47 ‘Enough is enough’: Joe Biden pledges to step up fight against gun violence

20:13:15 Boris Johnson’s premiership further rocked by Sunak rebuke as two aides quit

18:26:52 Boris Johnson further weakened by long-time aide’s resignation over Savile slur

17:20:06 Moroccan rescuers dig down to save boy trapped in well

16:57:47 Biden says IS leader killed during US raid in Syria

16:00:21 Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ government, says Sturgeon

15:31:26 Boris Johnson backs down over Jimmy Savile claim aimed at Keir Starmer

15:29:55 Winter storm moves across US

14:54:57 Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as unfortunate

14:37:14 European Central Bank head: Inflation may linger for longer

11:21:41 Japanese game maker Nintendo’s profits hurt by chips crunch

09:50:39 Nato chief wary of Russian troop build-up in Belarus amid Ukraine tension

09:03:21 Giant iceberg blocks scientists hoping to study ‘Doomsday Glacier’

08:18:12 South Korea expands rapid testing amid record Covid infections

07:27:39 Snow and freezing rain as storm moves across US

06:46:32 Johnson struggles on despite growing Tory revolt over partygate

00:04:18 New Zealand to ease quarantine rules for incoming travellers

sport

22:18:08 Egypt eliminate hosts Cameroon in Cup of Nations semi-final

21:51:52 Everything is perfect with Christian Eriksen’s health – Thomas Frank

21:03:25 Steve Bruce appointed West Brom manager on 18-month deal

18:44:19 Frank Lampard believes Everton can improve quickly in fight for survival

18:29:51 Andy Farrell expects Ireland debutant Mack Hansen to hit the ground running

17:33:53 Aubameyang keen to put ‘problem’ with Arteta behind him and shine at Barcelona

16:45:36 Threat of Saudi-backed golf circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

16:01:21 Ashley Cole joins Frank Lampard’s coaching staff at Everton

15:45:24 Raith Rovers apologise and confirm David Goodwillie will not play for the club

15:43:13 Sadio Mane on target as Senegal reach Africa Cup of Nations final

15:06:20 Sexton named captain for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales

14:45:47 Roy Keane in talks over a return to the Sunderland dugout

14:43:34 Manchester United reiterate Mason Greenwood stance after his release on bail

14:39:31 IOC will support Peng Shuai if she seeks inquiry into sexual assault allegations

14:25:34 Johnny Sexton v Dan Biggar – Ireland’s inspiration faces new Wales captain

11:25:16 Steve Bruce in talks with West Brom over return to management

09:33:17 Roy Keane holds talks over managerial return to Sunderland – reports

07:13:11 Football rumours: Manchester City get the jump on Bernardo Silva contract talks

ireland

22:06:30 Man arrested as gardaí seize €250,000 in cash

21:48:51 Vicky Phelan: 'Lots of lessons' still to be learned following CervicalCheck scandal

20:07:39 Taoiseach ‘deeply concerned’ over ‘very damaging’ Givan resignation

18:18:53 Early Stormont election must be called – Mary-Lou McDonald

17:49:52 American who got Lisa Smith out of women's 'prison' was wanted by FBI on terrorism charges

17:48:31 Golfgate: Charges against all four defendants dismissed

17:21:43 Campaigners press Taoiseach to raise Troubles legacy issues with president Biden

16:57:30 North's First Minister Paul Givan quits in protocol protest

16:20:11 Covid: Ireland logs 12,875 further cases on Thursday

16:11:02 Woman jailed for burglary attacks on neighbours including 90-year-old

15:54:46 Ger Killally challenges plan for commercial forest next to his home

15:41:32 Man charged over attack on woman in St Stephen’s Green remanded in custody

15:40:09 Former Ireland and Lions captain Tom Kiernan dies at age of 83

15:10:11 Mother of ‘Supervet’ Noel Fitzpatrick dies at 92

14:56:20 Caught on CCTV: Thieves steal beer kegs from newly-reopened pub in under 60 seconds

14:36:19 Leo Varadkar promises package of measures to tackle rising cost of living

14:33:10 Garda accused of leaking information on controversial golf society dinner

12:34:27 Fees waived for 2022 State examinations, Minister for Education confirms

12:17:35 Youth climate strikers plan return to Irish streets in March

12:10:27 Huge demand for self-defence classes following death of Ashling Murphy, says instructor

11:27:22 Calls for more supports as Government consider ways to tackle cost of living increases

11:19:48 Ireland’s largest hotel Citywest reopens to guests after HSE use during pandemic

10:48:53 North's First Minister Paul Givan expected to quit in protocol protest

10:31:48 Dogs Trust appeals for foster homes amid surge in post-Christmas surrender requests

08:23:10 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

07:30:40 Two people arrested after firearms seized in Co Kildare

06:30:11 UK government will not intervene in DUP order to halt Brexit checks

entertainment

17:50:26 Gary Lineker tests positive for Covid-19 after South Africa trip

15:51:12 Britney Spears praises kind lawyer who ‘turned my life around’

15:38:22 Whoopi Goldberg’s suspension ‘a learning moment’, says former The View co-host

15:36:32 Pop star Mika announced as one of the hosts for Eurovision 2022

14:27:39 Game of Thrones writers ‘couldn’t win’ when ending show, says actor John Bradley

13:29:29 Belfast bags six Bafta nominations

11:33:59 Peter Andre to make West End debut in new Grease production

10:55:40 Late Late Show special to see public decide Ireland’s entry into 2022 Eurovision

10:30:50 Richard Hammond on re-watching footage from serious 2006 crash

09:24:42 Spike Lee to direct documentary on Colin Kaepernick

06:54:49 Rihanna shares photos of baby bump, introducing her new ‘gang’

video-news

17:34:26 Video: North's First Minister resigns, cost of living package, charges dismissed in Golfgate trial

12:43:56 Video: Cost of living subsidy, North's First Minister to resign, Nato concerns grow

lifestyle

15:48:56 Cate Blanchett launches climate change podcast

09:17:15 Irish buyers with €25,000 budget can opt for electric Fiat 500 or new seven-seat Dacia

business

11:41:59 Two-thirds of Irish organisations increase IT budgets as cyberattacks on rise

10:18:25 Facebook daily users fall for first time as competition from TikTok grows

10:01:18 Go-Ahead Ireland announce recruitment of 180 additional staff

brexit

08:51:22 Status of Brexit checks at ports unclear after 'extremely unhelpful' Poots order

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