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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 12, 2024

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world

23:28:06 Biden clinches Democratic nomination to run for president a second time

22:46:13 Ally of late Russian opposition leader Navalny attacked in Lithuania’s capital

21:00:54 Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine

20:16:55 ‘Weird’ deal should have stopped Ghislaine Maxwell prosecution, lawyers claim

18:07:08 Pentagon to give Ukraine 300 million dollars worth of weapons

17:50:42 Kemi Badenoch breaks ranks to brand Tory donor’s alleged comments ‘racist’

17:39:54 British royal family gather for private funeral of Thomas Kingston

17:29:13 Defamation case against Meghan Markle by her half-sister dismissed by US judge

17:12:07 Donald Trump repeatedly praised Hitler and Putin, former chief of staff claims

16:12:16 Reality TV star Katie Price found guilty of driving offences after court no-show

15:56:49 Building collapses in central Pakistan killing at least nine people

15:49:16 At least seven dead and 38 rescued from migrant boat near Spain’s Canary Islands

15:23:09 Andrew Tate to be extradited to UK on rape and human trafficking allegations

15:05:56 Bodies and suspected ashes recovered from funeral directors as two people bailed

15:03:31 German military has ‘too little of everything’ warns armed forces commissioner

15:01:32 Private jet and yachts seized as three arrested in €88m luxury care homes raid

14:45:15 Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza as thousands face starvation

14:28:45 Trial begins of man accused of deadly LGBTQ+ festival shooting in Norway

14:08:28 Special counsel gives evidence on Biden classified documents case

13:26:52 Lawyers for Andrew Tate’s accusers write to UK police over Romania escape fears

13:20:25 Vatican diplomats seek to defuse anger over Pope’s Ukraine ‘white flag’ comments

12:59:49 Swiss refer Syrian president’s uncle to trial for alleged war crimes

12:48:01 Iran, Russia and China show off ships in joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman

11:22:33 Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

11:17:49 Europe ‘not prepared’ for growing climate extremes it faces

09:14:58 People ‘bounced off roof’ on plane that plunged during flight to New Zealand

08:54:11 Tory donor Frank Hester apologises after reports of Diane Abbott comments

08:48:44 Top Polish leaders to visit White House hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more

07:54:08 Andrew Tate handed UK arrest warrant after being detained in Romania

06:47:37 Ghislaine Maxwell set to appeal against sex trafficking conviction

05:28:38 Haiti’s prime minister says he will resign amid rising violence

02:30:35 Al Pacino says producers asked him not to list best picture nominees

01:36:19 US pledges financial backing for multinational force in Haiti

sport

23:02:20 David Raya the hero as Arsenal finally see off Porto on penalties

16:30:49 UEFA admits Europa League final in Dublin could prove 'extremely challenging'

15:37:39 England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of France clash due to concussion symptoms

14:54:10 Gary Neville hits out at Premier League over lack of new EFL funding agreement

14:42:33 Rafael Benitez sacked by Celta Vigo

13:14:36 Cheltenham Day One: Willie Mullins closing in on 100th win after Townend double

13:04:16 Man Utd’s Mason Mount back in training after four months out with calf issue

11:39:59 Last-minute penalty call showed ref Michael Oliver’s ‘character’ – Kyle Walker

08:20:13 Novak Djokovic crashes out to world number 123 Luca Nardi

entertainment

22:54:13 Sharon Osbourne told to leave Celebrity Big Brother despite no public vote

18:30:56 Beyonce’s new album will be called Act II: Cowboy Carter

17:25:53 Sharon Stone: I haven’t had a good film part since Casino in 1995

13:43:28 Hollywood veteran Al Pacino to release ‘literary dynamite’ memoir

11:57:13 Charlotte Church: Police checked on me after I voiced support for Palestine

11:15:31 Adam Sandler spotted at Stamford Bridge cheering on Chelsea

09:52:35 Lily Allen: My children complete me but they ruined my career

08:54:57 The Waterboys musician Karl Wallinger dies aged 66

ireland

22:07:00 Varadkar hopes to discuss regularising undocumented Irish in US with Biden

22:01:04 Varadkar to use St Patrick’s Day platform to lobby US on Gaza ceasefire support

21:05:57 Varadkar sees landmark Green Monster wall during trip to baseball ground

18:59:00 Catherine Martin defends attending festival despite boycott by Irish artists

18:51:02 Not the policy of the Irish Government to engage in boycotts, says Taoiseach

18:44:33 Dublin Airport lawyers urge court to overturn notice restricting night-time flights

18:01:15 Cork schools take top prizes in national 3D printing challenge

17:41:57 Passengers on Dublin-bound flight told to contact HSE after confirmed measles case

17:06:30 Garda appears in court accused of burglary and perverting the course of justice

17:05:24 Gardaí arrest man after search for yellow van ends in Co Mayo

16:55:49 Child abuser Bill Kenneally ‘heard nothing’ after confession to gardaí until 25 years later

16:50:34 Socialite Marcus Sweeney cleared of motoring offences

16:22:49 Man to go on trial for alleged sex assault on child 36 years ago

16:13:12 Man (21) faces jail for bogus charity collection

15:52:11 Husband claims wife has breached court undertaking by turning off immersion heater

15:30:35 Anti-vaccine activist arrested after stand-off with gardaí in Donegal

15:26:55 Judge overturns planning for 227 Dublin homes over lack of high-capacity public transport

15:25:40 Madonna partied with her 'favourite actor' Cillian Murphy at Oscars event

14:55:20 President pays tribute to ‘remarkable man’ Charlie Bird after his death at 74

14:44:17 Department of Finance downplayed comments about ineffective Russian sanctions

13:44:23 Judge warns Richard Satchwell case could be struck out due to delay in book of evidence

13:20:46 Bids to compel ex-British soldier to testify at inquest for IRA men reach ‘end of the line’

13:06:39 Met Éireann issues warning for persistent and heavy rain amid unusually high tides

11:37:25 Varadkar to visit home of Boston Red Sox

11:31:21 Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

10:43:09 Over 5 million drinks containers returned since launch of Deposit Return Scheme

10:14:51 Charlie Bird dies aged 74 after motor neurone diagnosis

10:05:23 Woman (90s) dies in house fire in Mayo

09:45:06 Garda in Dublin charged in connection to an anti-corruption investigation

08:39:42 One in five children living in poverty in Northern Ireland, report claims

08:12:38 Vodafone to create 120 new jobs in next four years

07:44:38 Varadkar distances himself from Chambers referendum comments

07:30:03 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

06:24:33 Joe Kennedy praises ‘Leo the Radical’ during Boston visit

explained

17:29:07 Explained: Who is Andrew Tate and why is he in court?

business

14:30:55 Owners of land earmarked for data centre secure injunction against neighbour

14:14:20 Lego profits fall amid ‘toughest toy market for over 15 years’

11:49:19 Female entrepreneurs speak to US Congress about Northern Ireland business opportunities

11:18:33 Closure orders for rodent droppings in kitchen and preparation of raw chicken in sink

lifestyle

14:27:20 Drivers warned that electric car range tests are flawed

11:53:46 Diving champion Tom Daley: It can be a terrifying space to go into sport as an LGBTQ person

10:25:56 13 top looks from the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party

israel-hamas

06:40:24 US and Ireland must dedicate themselves to peace in Gaza, says Varadkar

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