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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 16, 2022

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world

23:28:11 US actor Jussie Smollett to be freed from jail pending appeal

23:08:02 Two dead and 94 injured after powerful earthquake hits Japan

21:24:37 Saharan dust cloud hits UK ahead of ‘hottest day of the year so far’

20:56:08 Anoosheh Ashoori’s children look forward to ‘extraordinary’ moment after release

20:33:44 Elon Musk's 'combat challenge' to Vladimir Putin prompts mockery in Russia

20:01:36 Russian forces destroy theatre sheltering hundreds of Ukrainians

19:59:48 UN raises less than a third of aid funding sought for Yemen to avoid starvation

19:42:15 Sophie Lancaster killer to be freed from jail

19:23:34 Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, says Joe Biden

19:20:35 First thing Nazanin wants is for me to make her a cup of tea – Richard Ratcliffe

18:15:26 Joe Biden: US will send more weapons to aid Ukraine in defence against Russia

17:09:09 Two million homes lose power as Japan is hit by powerful earthquake

15:16:32 Six university golfers and their coach die in head-on crash in Texas

14:56:09 Countries must send arms to Ukraine, says Czech prime minister

14:41:43 Russia and Ukraine both optimistic ahead of fresh round of peace talks

14:30:13 UK journalist in ‘good spirits’ as he leaves Ukraine after attack which killed Irish cameraman

13:52:50 Volodymyr Zelensky tells US Congress: We need you now. I call on you to do more

13:03:44 Endangered baby rhino born at Czech zoo is named Kyiv in honour of Ukraine

12:11:48 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘heading to Tehran airport and on her way home’

11:59:35 Saudi’s King Salman leaves hospital after having pacemaker battery changed

11:47:36 Saharan dust storm covering Spain spreads to France and Portugal

11:22:08 Japan to fully lift coronavirus restrictions as infections slow

10:57:45 Vietnam drops Covid restrictions for foreign visitors

10:41:15 WHO: Worldwide Covid deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

09:07:27 UN seeks £3.3 billion in appeal for war-ravaged Yemen

08:25:10 Tigers rescued from Argentina get new home in South Africa

07:59:44 Journalist killed in Mexico is eighth so far this year

07:24:32 When is a potato not a potato? New Zealand couple’s world record dream smashed

05:20:11 New Zealand to ‘welcome the world back’ as tourism restarts

02:17:55 Seoul says North Korean projectile launch ends in failure

soccer

22:19:32 Liverpool close to within a point of Manchester City with victory over Arsenal

22:13:20 Chelsea cruise into Champions League quarter-finals

22:11:23 Juventus dumped out of Champions League as Villarreal stun Italian giants

21:50:44 Another milestone for Harry Kane as Tottenham beat Brighton

19:36:38 Marcus Rashford explains reaction to fan ‘abuse’ after Atletico Madrid defeat

ireland

22:03:56 Micheál Martin tells Volodymyr Zelenskiy: Ireland stands with Ukraine

21:40:26 Ireland must 'get back to basics' to halt Covid surge

21:29:21 Government ‘doing everything it can’ to find accommodation for Ukrainians

21:06:52 Met Éireann forecasts best of bank holiday weather to follow St Patrick’s Day

19:23:27 Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released pending report to prosecutors

18:21:48 Actor John C Reilly: Great to ‘spread joy’ at St Patrick’s Day parade

17:52:13 An Post recommences postal services to Ukraine

17:49:18 Covid: Ireland logs 14,096 cases as WHO says recorded numbers the 'tip of the iceberg'

17:43:14 Taoiseach cannot rule out Ireland entering recession due to Ukraine war

17:25:52 Ireland among European countries to halt 'golden visas' for wealthy Russians

16:59:32 Court hears evidence from men accused of raping teenage girl 'one after another'

16:22:20 Clare TD's partner pleads guilty to illegal drugs possession and driving without insurance

16:16:49 Lisa Smith trial: Prosecution case to end next week

16:08:02 Challenge brought over proposed regeneration plan for Carrick-On-Suir

15:56:34 Man to be sentenced for role in violent forced eviction of family now in witness protection

15:22:03 Mother will be forever haunted by son's brutal murder, court hears

15:06:45 Catholic Church explores using unused buildings to house Ukrainian refugees

14:56:00 Court finds MIBI not liable, unlikely that untraceable driver caused collision

14:29:20 Burger bar staff get ‘big shock’ after car collides with front of premises

14:11:13 Governments should not dismantle testing and contact tracing operations, says WHO envoy

13:50:22 New shared E-bike service launched in Dublin

12:55:40 Lock of Michael Collins’ hair sells for €21,000 at auction

12:51:10 Green Button Festival to showcase Irish music on billboards around the world

12:32:11 Residential property prices climb almost 15% in 12 months

12:23:58 Number of patients in hospital with Covid at highest level in over a year

12:13:56 Michael Flatley: I was not afraid to perform for ‘angry’ Putin

11:02:41 Shannon Airport to welcome more than 21,000 passengers over the bank holiday weekend

10:54:44 Mater Hospital urges public to avoid ED as services under 'extreme pressure'

10:48:18 Dublin City Council to hold Covid-19 commemoration event on Sunday

10:33:59 Five men arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released

09:49:36 Government doing 'all it can' about energy prices, but unable to cover all extra costs

09:22:30 Pierre Zakrzewski was 'indomitable spirit' who turned passion for adventure into career

07:43:13 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

07:00:16 Ireland open for tourists once again after Covid - Taoiseach

06:56:43 North human rights commitments needed in UK trade deal, Amnesty tells US government

06:44:42 Parts of viable explosive devices found in Derry

06:27:08 Taoiseach unveils bust of John Hume in Washington

entertainment

21:57:30 Kim Kardashian reveals Pete Davidson had her name branded on his chest

21:54:30 Star-studded line-up announced for final episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

12:08:19 Late Late Show St Patrick's Day special lineup revealed

11:59:01 Courteney Cox admits she ‘didn’t feel very relevant’ in Hollywood

10:36:54 Actress Billie Lourd tells of ‘magical’ wedding ceremony on Mexican beach

10:07:27 Bella Hadid says she now makes a conscious effort to protect her mental health

09:34:04 Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo to perform at 64th Grammy awards

09:29:57 Keith Richards says Rolling Stones hiatus was ‘necessary’ and made him stronger

09:27:50 Gwen Stefani to headline festivities at Hollywood Bowl 100th anniversary

09:04:38 Catherine Tate attends The Nan Movie screening in character

09:03:21 US reality TV stars Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney announce separation

08:12:48 Bill Bailey reveals how many times he turned down Strictly Come Dancing

08:10:54 Ella Henderson reflects on ‘silver lining’ of breakups after new album release

06:30:18 Laura Whitmore reveals similarities between Love Island and Bake Off

sport

21:52:10 Paul Pogba describes ‘worst nightmare’ as home burgled with his children inside

19:27:33 In Pictures: Weather makes the biggest splash at Cheltenham Ladies Day

18:00:12 Tiger Roll – the pint-sized horse blessed with the huge heart

13:59:38 Cheltenham Day Two: Tiger Roll denied fairytale ending, Mullins and Elliott on flying form

13:40:04 Cheltenham: Mullins has high expectations for Allaho Ryanair double

13:07:04 Cheltenham: Bob Olinger and Galopin Des Champs all set for mouth-watering showdown

12:28:36 Newcastle boss Eddie Howe educating himself over situation in Saudi Arabia

11:31:41 Cheltenham: Minella Indo takes on 10 rivals in Cheltenham Gold Cup defence

11:14:47 Cheltenham: Punters hold their own on day one battle with bookmakers

10:21:58 Ireland’s Iain Henderson excited at prospect of rare title success on home soil

10:20:14 Jurgen Klopp sure uncertainty over Mohamed Salah future won’t create disharmony

09:25:25 Paul Scholes stresses the importance of Manchester United hiring ‘elite’ manager

08:16:28 Deflated David De Gea lost for words as Man Utd crash out of Champions League

08:14:59 Antonio Conte willing to walk away as he reiterates his vision for Tottenham

07:08:39 Ralf Rangnick says referee made it easy for Atletico to do ‘time-wasting antics’

ukraine

20:47:31 Deepfake footage purports to show Ukrainian president capitulating

19:34:30 Former Invictus Games trialist from Ukraine is killed fighting Russian forces

16:29:14 Europeans rush to buy survival gear and food amid Ukraine war

15:29:58 From the Kremlin, Putin ponders war and peace

13:50:06 Ukraine President Zelensky asks US Congress to help 'protect our skies'

13:24:24 Russia is expelled from Council of Europe over invasion of Ukraine

12:40:47 State TV protester tells Russians: open your eyes to Ukraine war propaganda

09:50:32 Russian forces try to crush Ukraine defences amid diplomacy

07:30:29 Kremlin says Biden calling Putin a war criminal is 'unforgivable'

04:04:44 Zelensky sees room for compromise as 20,000 escape Mariupol

business

18:15:01 Economic link between Ireland and US is ‘powerful relationship’, says Taoiseach

10:14:22 Dealz recalls 19,000 dolls due to 'chemical risk'

10:00:49 Hospitality bosses asked to offer staff four-day working week

video-news

17:27:12 Video: Covid hospitalisations on the rise, over 7,000 Ukrainian refugees already in Ireland

12:47:58 Video: Property prices continue to climb, tributes paid to Irish cameraman killed in Ukraine

lifestyle

12:52:46 Katherine Ryan on losing her sense of smell, being accidentally healthy and why she doesn’t ‘do’ exercise

07:11:37 Kylie Jenner says postpartum after birth of son was ‘not easy mentally’

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09:49:34 Three tasty potato recipes to try this St Patrick’s weekend

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