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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for October 20, 2023

All years | Oct-Dec 2023 | October 20, 2023

israel-hamas

22:57:50 US mother and daughter held hostage by Hamas have been released, says Israel

20:15:07 Israel ‘does not plan to control life in Gaza’ after destroying Hamas

19:41:35 Hamas says it releases two US hostages 'for humanitarian reasons' after Qatari efforts

08:30:19 Israel pounds Gaza ahead of expected ground offensive against Hamas

rugby-world-cup

22:08:44 New Zealand ease past Argentina to book yet another World Cup final appearance

11:41:37 This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa

sport

22:07:00 Storm Babet: Some League of Ireland fixtures postponed until Sunday

18:44:46 It is bad news – Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi expects Man City to bounce back

18:41:35 Andy Robertson facing shoulder surgery and ‘out for a while’ – Jurgen Klopp

11:46:22 Eddie Howe insists Newcastle are committed long-term to Sandro Tonali

11:43:36 Emma Raducanu to keep ‘provoking and asking questions’ of coaches on her return

10:43:59 Mikel Arteta hails career-long support of ‘big brother’ Mauricio Pochettino

10:39:45 F1 drivers express concern as governing body increases size of fines

08:10:41 Casemiro to miss Manchester United’s trip to Sheffield United with ‘small issue’

ireland

21:52:39 Storm Babet continues to cause disruption as weather warnings remain

21:15:09 Family of girl who had 'inappropriate' spinal surgery seek full medical records

19:24:53 Man jailed for armed robbery in Lidl supermarket

19:22:51 Man jailed for child cruelty after partner's toddler found covered in bruises

19:14:00 Man got over 60 young children to send him naked photos by posing as teenage girl on Facebook

18:42:30 Ashling Murphy murder trial: Footage of Jozef Puska cycling in Tullamore shown to jury

18:21:50 Woman pulled clumps of hair from prison officer's head during 'unprovoked attack'

17:44:36 Gardaí seize fireworks worth €20,000 ahead of Halloween

17:33:57 Man (25) jailed for 'completely unprovoked attack' on nightclub security officer

17:05:37 Widow settles High Court case over death of husband at Waterford hospital

16:22:59 Former teacher found guilty of sexually abusing student in 1985

16:21:05 Autistic boy settles action over care at South Kerry mental health service for €110,000

16:06:53 Women seek to bring court case over 'revenge porn' images shared online

15:30:29 Woman defrauded her late father's well-known barbershop out of over €35,000

15:17:51 Body of man found in Co Derry identified as missing Lee Johnston (21)

14:31:56 Irish celebrity accused of engaging in sexual acts with 16-year-old found not guilty

14:27:57 Ashling Murphy was dead before paramedics could attempt resuscitation

12:38:22 Pizza delivery drivers' decision has implications for gig economy, says Supreme Court

12:00:38 Woman who claimed over €65,000 despite father's death must sell land to cover repayment

11:57:51 Heavy rain warning issued for Dublin and Wicklow

11:17:19 Two arrested as over €100,000 of heroin, crack cocaine and alprazolam seized in Limerick

09:59:25 Storm Babet floods: Support funds for affected businesses to be available next week

08:39:46 Storm Babet: Residents in Midleton told to remain on high alert

08:02:55 What the papers say: Friday's front pages

07:24:20 Yellow rain warning in place for Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford

06:44:21 In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

world

21:51:31 Trump asks judge to pause gagging order in election case while he pursues appeal

21:19:46 Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 over post maligning court employee

20:08:40 Judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt after deleted post remained on website

19:42:45 Republicans drop Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee after three failed votes

19:28:03 Hunt for man suspected of killing judge who awarded custody of children to wife

18:44:49 Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy protection to avoid paying Sandy Hook families

17:44:40 White House details $105bn funding request for Israel, Ukraine and more

17:38:58 House Republicans reject Jim Jordan’s third bid to be named speaker

17:14:52 Plane skids off runway during Storm Babet

16:38:47 Jim Jordan tries again for US speaker role – but Republicans will not back him

15:40:58 Italian premier Giorgia Meloni announces separation from partner

15:36:41 Ukrainian and Russian leaders assess resources as war heads into second winter

15:04:18 Republican White House hopefuls embrace killing criminals to fight crime

14:37:36 Dutch king and queen confronted by protesters during slavery museum visit

14:27:24 Sale process to secure new owners for Telegraph and Spectator is launched

14:26:08 US circuit court judge fatally shot in driveway of his home

14:22:29 Star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

13:06:38 Inside Ron DeSantis' fight to stop Trump's Republican coronation in Iowa

11:33:11 Colorado funeral home probe – families ‘received fake ashes’

10:29:48 Reward offered in ‘body in freezer’ murder investigation

10:25:34 Philippines’ military ordered to stop using AI apps due to security risks

09:46:44 Northern Europe braced for gale force winds and floods

08:03:18 US soldier who fled to North Korea ‘faces desertion and child porn charges’

07:39:17 Rolling Stones stage New York club gig ahead of album release

05:54:19 Prosecutors tell judge Donald Trump is ‘not above the law’

04:07:52 US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces threats in Middle East

02:08:00 Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for US security

entertainment

19:55:25 Amanda Abbington to miss Strictly Come Dancing live show due to medical reasons

14:38:52 Patrick Stewart was ‘disappointed’ in his work on first series of Star Trek show

14:20:19 Gwen Stefani pays tribute to husband Blake Shelton as Walk of Fame star unveiled

11:37:56 Paul O’Grady’s widower says the TV stalwart had a ‘spliff’ before his death

11:36:17 Noddy Holder’s wife reveals Slade singer’s cancer diagnosis

11:34:45 Lenny Henry: Absence of black people on TV became real question for me

10:35:11 ‘Prolific, funny and inventive’ Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband dies

explained

19:21:16 Met Éireann weather warnings: What warrants a status red alert?

business

17:39:29 Further blow for Web Summit as Google withdraws over Cosgrave's Israel-Hamas comments

16:32:45 Euro at strongest vs sterling in five months amid fears over UK economy

10:32:52 Elon Musk says ad-free X Premium subscription is coming soon

lifestyle

12:12:04 Will Poulter says acting offered ‘escape’ from mental health issues

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