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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for February 28, 2024

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world

23:05:44 President Joe Biden declared ‘fit for duty’ after annual medical test

22:24:24 Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case

20:55:43 Rapper Ja Rule says he has been denied entry to UK days before tour starts

19:40:48 Flights cancelled as Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano erupts

19:21:02 Man jailed for life for murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005

18:33:37 Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps find child in Florida swamp

18:29:51 Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps find child in Florida swamp

18:18:01 Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November

17:45:39 Joe Biden has annual physical examination

17:32:19 Michigan's 100,000 'uncommitted' votes show Israel impact on Biden

15:07:13 Activists urge Nigeria to delay Shell’s £1.89bn sale of assets in Niger Delta

14:31:10 Pope taken to hospital in Rome following weekly audience

14:00:07 Wildfires prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility in Texas

13:43:47 Norway’s King Harald V in hospital on Malaysian resort island of Langkawi

12:54:33 Senegalese leaders propose June elections after court rejects 10-month delay

12:37:39 Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday

11:45:49 Britain's Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over change to UK security

11:30:21 Pope remembers land mine victims on treaty anniversary

11:25:24 EU chief urges defence industry strategy focused on locally made arms

11:02:34 Zelensky co-hosts summit in Albania seeking more war support

11:00:10 Apple shuts down electric car project – reports

10:38:10 EU should use frozen Russian profits for Ukraine's military- von der Leyen

09:06:39 Strikes halt trains and ferries in Greece one year after rail disaster

08:31:01 EU poised to approve plan to meet climate goals despite farmers’ protests

08:21:15 UK's Prince Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

07:54:35 Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market and raises tourism spending

05:32:46 South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week

04:14:55 Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread

02:34:56 Joe Biden and Donald Trump win Michigan primaries

sport

22:25:09 The kids are all right – Liverpool’s youngsters see off Southampton in FA Cup

22:06:37 Casemiro nets late winner as Manchester United keep alive hopes of trophy

21:56:11 Wolves knock Brighton out of FA Cup thanks to early Mario Lemina strike

21:52:50 Conor Gallagher hits last-minute winner as Chelsea scrape past Leeds in FA Cup

21:12:03 Rory McIlroy hints there is chance he could join LIV Golf

17:44:21 The key questions after Christian Horner is cleared of ‘inappropriate behaviour’

16:35:33 Christian Horner stays on in Red Bull role as grievance against him is dismissed

15:16:33 Hamilton thinks incoming Horner verdict can be ‘important moment’ for F1

14:29:23 Former Derry coach Rory Gallagher free to return to coaching after barring is lifted

13:58:13 Andy Murray well beaten by Ugo Humbert in Dubai

13:23:11 Mel Reid named among four Europe vice-captains for Solheim Cup

13:07:12 John O'Shea named as Ireland coach for upcoming friendlies

10:47:51 Danny Willett pushing to be fully fit for Masters after shoulder surgery

08:31:54 Erik ten Hag has ‘strong belief’ that he has Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing

06:43:10 Jenni Hermoso happy to be enjoying football again after Luis Rubiales ordeal

entertainment

21:59:15 Richard Lewis, humorously morose star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, dies aged 76

21:57:26 Ariana Grande’s album Eternal Sunshine to feature a song with her grandmother

21:04:07 Joanna Page denies knowledge of rumoured Gavin And Stacey Christmas special

19:13:19 Westlife’s Markus Feehily ‘temporarily stands down’ from tour due to ill health

09:26:44 Kanye West sued by Donna Summer’s estate over copyright of I Feel Love

07:34:08 Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise’s son dies of ‘rare cancer’

lifestyle

21:16:55 Five new books to read this week

21:14:19 This is why the change of season is affecting your sleep

19:52:24 Olivia Wilde and Zoe Kravitz lead trend for naked dressing at Saint Laurent show

explained

21:13:53 Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars ceremony

ireland

21:08:26 10-year-old boy dies in hospital days after Co Clare crash

21:00:40 Minister urged to address facial recognition technology concerns

19:39:05 Stormont Executive ‘focused’ on bringing forward programme for government

17:54:39 Man charged over Cork city arson attacks sent for psychiatric assessment

17:35:51 Man jailed after gardaí found €335,000 worth of drugs in compartment under van floor

17:35:26 26 rural towns awarded funding to tackle derelict buildings

16:47:26 Catherine Martin accused of being ‘hands-off’ on ‘depressing soap opera’ at RTÉ

16:28:28 Man charged with murder of 84-year-old Paddy O’Mahony in Kerry

16:27:50 80-year-old man pleads guilty to indecent assault five boys in 70s and 80s

15:32:12 Stephen Roche's appeal over case related to cycling business partially upheld

15:24:52 Man found with heroin told gardaí it was first and last time he would hold drugs

15:10:17 Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

15:05:32 Victims and families need to be listened to over Legacy Act – PSNI chief

13:50:48 Supreme Court dismisses appeals by Tusla and finds it breached its duty

13:40:50 NUJ stages demonstration outside RTÉ studios

13:35:13 Ireland is ‘wealthy place’ for drug gangs to target

13:24:17 Simon Harris defends ‘very significant’ progress since 2017 spinal surgery pledge

13:12:03 Michael Flatley loses court bid to stop company cancelling insurance on Cork mansion

12:03:48 Man charged in connection with murder of 84-year-old Patrick O'Mahony

11:56:59 Total of 451,900 foreign visitors departed Ireland in January 2024

11:39:44 Government ‘should run the full term’ before holding general election – McGrath

11:18:08 INMO Trolley watch: 530 people waiting on beds in Irish hospitals this morning

11:07:25 Immunity provision in Legacy Act is not human rights compliant, judge rules

10:39:44 Basketball Ireland asked to readvertise plans for €35m redevelopment of National Basketball Arena

09:42:26 Man arrested in connection with the discovery of body in Dublin

09:22:38 Wife of Irish citizen detained in Iraq calls for his immediate release

07:31:18 Tribunal to examine claims of covert state surveillance of journalists

07:27:35 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

06:32:11 Judgment to be delivered in legal challenge to Legacy Act

ukraine

20:09:23 Putin allies tell Macron: Any French troops you send to Ukraine will suffer fate of Napoleon's army

israel-hamas

19:26:43 Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks, Israeli officials say

10:31:56 Gaza hostages’ families launch four-day march to demand their freedom

07:37:43 Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

business

17:58:38 Higher costs hit profits at Fota Island resort, but revenues surge by 25% to €21.43m

12:13:43 Aston Martin pushes back first electric car to 2026

climate

06:36:12 More than 80% of Irish people worried about climate change, report says

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