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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for May 02, 2025

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ireland

22:25:25 Court upholds order over couple's eviction from home after appeal fails

21:41:53 Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ David Amess’ daughter

21:28:23 Onlookers who filmed fatal drowning in Cork asked to delete footage

20:25:05 Man accused of murdering mother said deceased 'went a bit mad'

18:09:56 Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday

17:20:00 Two men jailed for attack on victim who needed dental implants

17:19:45 Mother-of-two cleared of careless driving causing death of grandfather (83) in Clare

17:02:20 Calls for extra gardaí to police Rathkeale after four homes targeted in arson attacks

16:52:59 Examiner appointed to Workman's Club, part of former Press Up group

16:09:46 April was third-warmest on record since 1900 – Met Éireann

16:07:16 Murdered woman's family describe void in their lives after husband jailed for life

15:50:50 Government did not execute perfectly plan to appoint housing ‘tsar’ – Taoiseach

15:47:37 Kneecap teases new music after counter-terrorism officers launch investigation

14:26:09 McGregor seeking to introduce new evidence in appeal over civil rape case

13:50:22 Mother whose daughter (12) died in Cork hospital says health system 'seriously failed'

13:29:33 Truck driver jailed after careless driving seriously injured father of Conor Murray

12:20:38 Belfast Court of Appeal affirms ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case

11:55:04 Woman (60s) seriously injured after hit-and-run involving electric scrambler

11:47:55 TikTok fined €530 million by Ireland’s watchdog

11:38:48 20 prisoners to run their own Belfast Marathon in aid of charity

11:25:44 Garda seriously injured after van drove at him in Co Louth

10:59:06 Mother speaks of distress knowing people filmed son as he drowned in Cork river

10:32:34 May bank holiday: New static speed cameras go live as drug-driving campaign launched

08:49:39 Hosepipe ban for some areas next week after record-high April temperatures

07:39:02 What the papers say: Friday's front pages

06:24:05 Woman (80s) dies in Co Roscommon crash

world

22:21:38 Man jailed for 53 years for hate-crime killing of Palestinian American boy

19:18:01 Several injured as car drives into pedestrians in German city of Stuttgart

18:07:08 How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

17:38:03 Weinstein accuser weeps as she is questioned about alleged sexual assault

16:55:08 South African woman convicted of kidnapping and selling six-year-old daughter

15:59:21 Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organisers say

15:00:28 Soviet-era spacecraft to plunge to Earth 53 years after failed launch to Venus

13:08:06 Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters

12:17:56 Body of truck driver whose vehicle fell into sinkhole in Japan is recovered

11:41:01 Schoolgirl found in River Thames ‘likely to have died from effect of cold water’

11:34:38 Russell Brand raped woman in hotel as she attended Labour conference, court told

10:23:58 Israeli jets strike near Syrian presidential palace after attacks warning

10:00:08 Russell Brand granted bail after appearing in court charged with sex offences

09:05:40 I Kissed A Girl singer-songwriter Jill Sobule dies in house fire

08:15:35 Vatican firefighters install chimney on Sistine Chapel roof for papal election

06:53:00 Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters

06:27:04 Banksy’s Broken Heart painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

06:17:52 Nigel Farage’s Reform beats Labour by six votes in English by-election

04:43:01 South Korea’s ex-PM Han says he will seek presidency in June election

04:25:43 China evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle

03:33:45 Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace

03:20:04 Army plans for a potential parade on Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers

sport

21:07:44 Bank holiday sport: When and where to watch all of the action

15:53:17 Unai Emery hopeful Marcus Rashford will play again this season

13:48:44 The timing is right: Wales and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen announces retirement

13:46:16 Enzo Maresca says this season’s experience will help Chelsea improve next term

13:44:08 Ruben Amorim willing to take risks as Man Utd prioritise Europa League

12:29:17 Harry Maguire determined to create more ‘memories’ with Europa League glory

11:44:35 Eric Dier to leave Bayern Munich this summer

11:42:58 Villa Park confirmed to host England’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra

11:36:50 Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless this summer amid spending challenges

07:59:21 Tottenham move closer to Europa League final after win over Bodo/Glimt

business

20:17:31 Yoplait gets injunction stopping Danone launching allegedly similar yoghurt product

07:56:11 AIB to decide whether to proceed with buyback after shareholder approval

07:48:15 Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if Trump tariffs raise prices

lifestyle

14:07:11 David Beckham on turning 50: My biggest accomplishment is my wife and children

12:25:27 Stephen Merchant puts Star Wars collection up for auction – on May 4th

entertainment

09:15:51 Victoria Beckham celebrates ‘endlessly’ loving David on his 50th birthday

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