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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for February 02, 2024

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world

22:41:58 US launches airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for drone attack

21:21:19 Judge postpones Trump’s trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election

20:18:36 Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, dies aged 76

18:50:19 Biden meets families of US troops killed in Jordan, who he says ‘risked it all’

17:39:44 Top UN court has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine’s genocide case against Russia

16:55:36 Crane lifts pool out of spa block at home of Captain Tom’s family

16:07:59 Joe Biden to join families as troops killed in Jordan are brought home

15:47:11 Greta Thunberg public order charge in UK thrown out due to unlawful police conditions

15:39:04 Man dies after falling from London's Tate Modern gallery

15:36:34 Teenage killers of schoolgirl Brianna Ghey jailed for life

14:55:17 Serbia seeks UN talks over escalating tensions with neighbour Kosovo

14:42:29 On-the-run chemical attack suspect granted asylum in UK after sex offence

14:38:40 Pilot and two people on ground killed as plane crashes into mobile home

14:18:34 UN chief: We need fewer loopholes in deals and more cash to fight climate change

13:22:59 At least three dead and dozens seriously hurt after blasts rip through Kenyan gas plant

13:11:49 Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

12:20:14 Punxsutawney Phil prepares to give weather forecast on Groundhog Day

11:40:59 French farmers begin removing roadblocks amid moves to resolve grievances

11:13:11 Dying man revealed in hospital that he was fugitive on run for 50 years

11:09:02 Teenage killers of schoolgirl Brianna Ghey named at sentencing

10:18:55 Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard among attendees at funeral of Derek Draper

10:08:09 Newborn planets look more like Smarties than spheres, study suggests

10:06:30 Buses, trams and trains cancelled as German transport workers strike

09:28:35 Landslide and avalanche warnings issued as Norway battles extreme weather

08:46:50 Ship carrying livestock that was stranded at sea for month finally docks

07:19:43 Death toll expected to rise after massive gas explosion in Kenyan capital

06:37:44 Killers of trans teenager to be named at sentencing

06:35:40 Bruce Springsteen mourns death of his mother aged 98

06:30:16 Manhunt continues for suspect in London alkaline substance attack

06:02:13 Groundhog Day comes around again for Punxsutawney Phil

05:20:50 At least three people killed in Nairobi explosions

05:05:48 North Korea tests more missiles as Kim Jong Un focuses on navy

04:44:44 Hangar collapse investigation could take up to six months

rugby

22:28:22 Ireland move into pole position for Six Nations title with victory in France

sport

21:56:47 Six Nations: Ireland move into pole position for title with victory in France

20:34:09 Pep Guardiola dismisses rumours Erling Haaland is unhappy at Manchester City

18:42:18 Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk clash postponed after Briton suffers ‘freak cut’

18:40:46 Finn Russell: Wales changes do not make Scotland favourites to end Cardiff woe

16:30:09 Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?

13:56:05 Toto Wolff has no doubts over Lewis Hamilton’s integrity ahead of Ferrari switch

12:33:50 Toto Wolff: I hold no grudge against Lewis Hamilton over shock Ferrari move

06:45:14 Adam Wharton’s move to Crystal Palace tops list of deadline deals

06:43:09 Rory McIlroy falls foul of rule change as Thomas Detry sets early pace

ireland

20:36:56 Chief medical officer to resign after only 18 months in role

20:13:09 Father of boy (8) with severe scoliosis says son 'will die' unless he undergoes surgery

19:57:48 Government is clamping down on illegal immigration, Taoiseach says

19:51:31 Motorcyclist dies in Co Limerick road crash

18:32:20 Varadkar backs plans to increase Dublin Airport cap despite Cabinet opposition

18:15:54 Taoiseach says deal with DUP does not cross red lines despite 'negative language'

17:58:01 Prisoner's dog to remain detained in kennel pending application for her destruction

17:48:31 Funeral details announced for model Lisa Murphy as family thank hospital staff

17:43:34 'I did not kill anyone, I am Moses, a prophet of God,' murder accused told psychiatrist

17:08:52 Davy Fitzgerald's sister's appeal over house he owns 'without merit' says judge

17:06:19 Tributes paid as Carlow crash victims named

16:25:47 Parties united in tackling unfinished business of finance for North – Donaldson

15:49:50 Limerick man convicted of killing police officer arrested after absconding

15:23:35 School apologises after speaker criticises divorce, homosexuality and Bambie Thug

12:21:29 Donaldson will hold UK government's 'feet to the fire' over Stormont deal

11:44:14 Cocaine, cash and vehicles seized in major operation targeting drug trafficking

11:24:08 Autistic boy settles legal action over care at South Kerry Camhs

11:20:20 Profile: Michelle O’Neill – From teenage mother to history-making first minister

08:33:06 Appeal made after pedestrian seriously injured in Cork collision

07:35:06 What the papers say: Friday's front pages

07:02:44 Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

entertainment

19:54:55 A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin dies aged 50

08:48:50 John Cleese adapts Fawlty Towers for West End stage debut

06:42:04 Maya Jama among presenters announced to host 2024 Brit Awards

06:40:30 Female musicians hope to dominate at 2024 Grammy awards

gaa

17:58:41 GAA preview: Dublin take on Mayo, Kilkenny face Wexford

israel-hamas

17:44:25 Hamas considers plan to pause fighting but says it wants permanent ceasefire

lifestyle

13:51:34 The electric car prices crisis

business

12:40:54 Superdry boss holds talks over takeover of fashion firm

11:37:57 Tim Cook teases Apple generative AI announcement for 'later this year'

10:51:24 Aldi gets green light for new Limerick store

09:07:11 Ryanair forced to cancel over 950 flights in January due to Israel-Hamas conflict

ukraine

10:25:36 Russia will not hand over bodies of POWs allegedly killed in crash – Ukraine

08:12:30 Court to rule if Ukraine’s genocide case against Russia can proceed

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