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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 18, 2024

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sport

22:47:19 Liverpool through to Carabao Cup semi-finals after beating Southampton

21:57:11 Sandro Tonali’s double helps Newcastle beat Brentford to secure semi-final spot

21:46:21 Gabriel Jesus nets second-half treble to send Arsenal into Carabao Cup last four

21:43:50 Man City lawyer claims human rights issues would ‘distract’ football watchdog

21:41:19 Merry Kistmas for Christian as he lands World Championship nine-darter

19:30:34 Shamrock boss Stephen Bradley hails Enzo Maresca for ‘clear identity’ at Chelsea

18:22:04 Millwall reportedly targeting Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley

18:01:17 Jacques Nienaber says Leinster were trying new lineout approach against Clermont

17:10:42 Sergio Perez loses Red Bull seat after frustrating 2024 campaign

15:17:27 Enzo Maresca says Chelsea ‘trust’ Mykhailo Mudryko response to failed drugs test

15:14:09 Ange Postecoglou: I’ve no interest in noise around Marcus Rashford and Man Utd

11:18:58 Ruben Amorin keen for ‘big talent’ Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United

06:45:19 Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

world

21:29:19 Invasive giant hornet which can wipe out beehives declared eradicated in US

20:16:20 Son accused of killing British war photographer father pleads not guilty

19:18:44 Fossilised mastodon jaw unearthed after man spots two giant teeth in garden

18:56:41 Oldest known tablet bearing the 10 Commandments sells for €4.83 million

15:19:53 Farage warns ministers of ‘very deep disquiet’ in Trump camp over Chagos deal

15:04:36 Lorry firm founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

14:48:24 Iran pauses process to implement stricter headscarf law for women, official says

14:37:08 France’s highest court upholds sentencing of ex-president in corruption case

14:19:07 Mayotte families express helplessness after Cyclone Chido

12:56:04 Italy’s premier defends friendship with Elon Musk and asserts her independence

11:09:09 Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of offensive

10:50:49 Russia detains suspect over killing of general in Moscow bomb blast

10:31:15 Tourists hospitalised in Fiji not poisoned by alcohol or drugs, officials say

09:05:05 Injured Italian cave explorer carried to safety after 75-hour rescue operation

08:53:01 Dean McCullough used ‘drink and drugs’ after feeling ‘lonely’ while homeless

08:41:35 Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed at least 14 people

07:55:36 Japanese company aborts second satellite launch after take-off

04:01:30 Former Australia rugby coach denies indecent assault charges

02:22:53 Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order against rapper who shot her

01:12:59 Congress unveils stopgap US federal spending bill

00:54:54 Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in fresh bid to overturn conviction

entertainment

21:28:06 David Jason ‘full of anticipation’ to watch Only Fools And Horses The Musical

18:08:00 Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in Step Into Christmas video

17:42:31 Molly-Mae Hague discusses break-up in docuseries trailer: I am very hurt

14:12:55 We miss you: Celine Dion’s tribute to late husband on 30th wedding anniversary

11:15:40 Ariana Grande channels Marilyn Monroe in vintage Dior at Golden Globes First-Time Nominee lunch

06:53:24 James Corden says Gavin And Stacey special delves into Nessa’s ‘chequered life’

ireland

20:33:25 Crime proceeds used to buy speedboat and jet ski by two 'Gucci gang' members killed in feud

19:46:38 Woman convicted of drink driving had an open vodka bottle in her car at 10am, court hears

18:51:41 'No chance' of a white Christmas as mild conditions to sweep over the country next week

18:31:06 New Dáil will not be silenced in calling for peace in Gaza, Taoiseach says

18:17:01 Mary Lou McDonald loses another bid to become first woman Taoiseach

17:56:09 Man (62) accused of setting a Luas on fire during Dublin riots appears in court

17:51:24 Cork man (63) jailed for driving without insurance while under a driving ban

17:05:07 Farmer walks free over 'cow dung' assault on then Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte

17:00:56 Judge orders for man to be detained in care centre following prison bail

16:58:38 Man (35) jailed for raping teenage girl after a New Year's Eve party

16:47:52 Woman settles case over fall on mound in children's playground

16:40:39 Middle management drug dealer jailed for seven years for role in €3.18m drug operation

16:36:13 Convicted rapist pleads guilty to harassment of three female Sunday World journalists

16:28:25 Man accused of burglary of Footlocker during Dublin riots claims he has an alibi, court hears

15:39:02 Councillors accuse Limerick Council of wasting taxpayer money over €20m library and toilets proposal

15:02:59 Gardaí to examine note found after man questioned over Kyran Durnin is found dead

15:02:01 Donegal man (23) to stand trial following death of woman (18) in crash

15:00:31 State drops attempted murder charge after judge notes difficulty in proving cases

14:58:24 Dublin Airport car park in Santry to reopen, bringing 6,000 new spaces

14:42:53 HSE outlines 'significant measures' to cope with high levels of flu and Covid cases

14:34:01 Nearly 100 people crashed during their driving test in the past two years

14:23:40 New TDs on next Dáil term: ‘Government will live or die on housing response’

14:20:39 Dáil-elected husband and wife duo look forward to working together

13:54:30 Michael Flatley back in court in row over insurance at Cork mansion

13:38:09 Independent TD Verona Murphy elected as first female Ceann Comhairle

13:35:39 Officer to be prosecuted for offence linked to Troubles memorial during pandemic

13:29:26 TDs raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics

13:19:21 Army officer dismissed from Defence Forces over attempt to prevent applicant from joining

12:38:07 Trial of man accused of injuring care worker and children in Parnell Square postponed

12:25:48 Two teenagers arrested in relation to Mullingar assault that left man in critical condition

12:09:36 Hospital overcrowding: 577 patients waiting for beds

11:51:37 Gardaí seize motorbikes, e-scooters and shotgun cartridges in operation targeting organised crime

11:40:33 Pair appear before court charged with nurse’s murder in Co Down

11:37:19 Women (50s) in critical condition following crash involving e-scooter in Galway

11:24:31 Improvised bombs found during Garda and Army searches in Limerick

11:04:39 Prisons Inspector claims Cloverhill violence is inevitable result of prisoners kept in 'degrading conditions'

10:04:06 Irish man who faced jail in Dubai over sending 'threatening' emojis allowed to return home

09:05:53 Derry Girls actor Siobhán McSweeney to present The Traitors Ireland

08:07:31 Irish travelling home via Holyhead for Christmas make ‘costly’ new arrangements

07:36:01 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

07:02:38 New Dáil to meet as five candidates vie for Ceann Comhairle position

06:48:19 Pedestrian dies following collision involving bus in Newry

explained

18:05:10 Who is Verona Murphy? The Isis controversy, Wexford poll topper, first female Ceann Comhairle

business

16:48:23 225 orders with deposits paid went unfulfilled when DK Windows and Doors closed

16:26:47 Expansion costs at Business Post Group contribute to pre-tax losses increasing by 62% to €1.21m

13:55:26 Copper Face Jacks firm makes profits of €53,913 per week as revenues of €11.78m top pre-pandemic levels

lifestyle

11:35:08 Why does alcohol ruin your sleep?

advertising-feature

09:21:33 Brigid 2025 Festival announces star-studded line-up

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