| 21:37 – Zelensky calls on Putin for direct negotiations in public letter | 21:27 – Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse | 20:37 – Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach on two-year contract | 20:08 – Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 10 Palestinians | 20:06 – Man (20s) charged in connection with fatal stabbing in Dublin city

BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 18, 2025

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world

Nasa astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space
US releases redacted documents in Prince Harry immigration case
Blue Ghost lander captures sunset shots on the Moon before falling silent
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Trump and Putin agree immediate ceasefire on Ukraine energy and infrastructure
Netanyahu says strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds ‘only the beginning’
Hungary’s new law banning Pride events sparks protests
Trump and Putin seek ceasefire against Ukraine energy and infrastructure targets
Two men guilty over theft of €5.6m golden toilet from stately home
Israel’s surprise bombardment plunged Palestinians back into ‘hell’
Hungary’s parliament passes law banning Pride events
Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions
Israeli far-right party says it is returning to Netanyahu’s government
Fears at isolated Antarctica base as man is accused of attacking a colleague
Trump and Putin to hold ceasefire call but Zelenskiy sceptical Russia wants peace
What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians – officials
North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
China’s BYD launches EV charging system it says works nearly as fast as fill up
Germany’s likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence package
Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at two Australian beaches
Nasa’s stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 200 people in Gaza, officials say
Israel launches new strikes against Hamas after talks stall

entertainment

Helen Mirren and Ariana Grande ‘reached out’ to Snow White star amid controversy
Will Smith announces summer tour with dates in England and Wales
Paradise review: A political thriller that blurs lines with sci-fi
Rory McIlroy features in trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 as release date revealed
Lady Gaga pushes back on ageism in pop as she accepts music award for innovation
TV presenter Fearne Cotton says she wants to have ‘more fun’ in her 40s
Stanley Tucci says radiation treatment for cancer ‘burned out’ his thyroid
Inbetweeners stars reunite to play Oasis brothers in Comic Relief sketch
US actor Justin Theroux weds Nicole Brydon Bloom in Mexico
Adolescence co-writer Jack Thorne praises Stephen Graham’s ‘extraordinary’ idea
Impressionist Conor Moore announces live show at Dublin's Olympia Theatre

lifestyle

Elizabeth Day: ‘Failing is human’
Five things new mums don’t talk about but should

ireland

Passenger jet makes emergency landing at Shannon Airport
Woman whose mum died from breast cancer campaigns for change to screening practices
Politics watch: Widespread condemnation of McGregor/Trump meeting
Nearly half of all exported Irish goods went to the US in January
Paddy Cosgrave accuses former Web Summit director of being 'disloyal' in high-stakes court clash
McGregor does not represent Irish men, minister says
Michelle O’Neill ‘proud’ of stance in staying away from Washington
Man jailed for role in criminal organisation involved in global invoice redirect fraud and banking scams
Man (29) jailed for role in unprovoked attack on another man in Dublin city centre two years ago
Man (24) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murder of Peter Kennedy (65)
Man died from infection which he probably got from his dog licking him, inquest told
Larisa Serban’s phone called 999 shortly before she was found dead, murder trial hears
Varadkar says 'good Irish dads teach their sons to detest men like Conor' after McGregor meets Trump
College student (25) raped woman in laneway while walking her home from pub
State loses bid to block Senator's case over 'secret' deal with Royal Air Force
Man died of water intoxication after drinking too much water in hospital, court told
Dublin couple threatened with fine if they do not remove external home insulation
Taoiseach criticised for ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump meeting
Enoch Burke's bank account frozen as court appoints receiver to collect unpaid fines
Irish-based surgeon says four family members killed in Israel's latest strike on Gaza
McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after Trump visit
Drivers who pay motor tax by instalment spent almost €106m extra in past three years
Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway dies aged 105
Teenager released without charge over death of man in Donegal collision
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages
Large number of motorists choosing public transport due to rising fuel costs
In Pictures: Pints and parades as revellers celebrate St Patrick

sport

Novak Djokovic’s player union launches legal action against tennis tours
Christian Eriksen ‘prepared to find something new’ with Man Utd deal expiring
Dan Burn eyes World Cup after finally breaking into the England squad
Inter Miami say Lionel Messi has adductor injury after Argentina squad omission
Tuesday’s briefing: Michail Antonio gives positive update and Russo eyes silverware

business

Irish pharma exports soared in January amid Trump tariff fears
Big pharma fears best-selling Irish drugs in crosshairs of Trump tariffs
Amazon.ie officially launches across Ireland
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