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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for August 20, 2025

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ireland

21:49:19 Alcohol harm costing workplaces €8.5 billion in lost productivity

20:17:14 Covid-19 cases rose over the past three months with one death last week

17:52:59 ‘They are turning him into a hero’: Kneecap solidarity gig held in Dublin

17:19:42 Part of Luas Red Line to remain closed for at least seven days after George's Dock fire

17:15:47 Man (29) claims self-defence after beating 59-year-old with hammer

16:54:56 Man (20s) dies after Cork motorway crash

16:51:12 Dublin Bus driver (63) beaten with metal object in random daylight attack, court told

16:11:59 Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘political instinct’ is to back a united Ireland

15:58:53 House prices increased by 7.8% in the past 12 months

14:51:15 Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with death of Louth man

13:56:13 Anti-immigration activist (57) charged with affray outside church during election campaign

13:46:17 Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

13:21:11 Accused shouted ‘trick or treat’ before throwing petrol bomb in bar, court hears

12:57:50 Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra: Fashion designer lived ‘a short but packed life’, funeral told

11:38:31 Teen arrested for questioning over death of Irish Rail worker Ian Walsh

10:50:50 Luas services to the Docklands paused ‘for period of time’ after blaze on bridge

10:49:08 School ordered to pay €85,000 to teacher after principal made comment at interview

08:47:21 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

08:23:38 Spending surge in Dublin during Oasis gigs

07:11:26 Kneecap rapper to appear in court for alleged support of terrorist group

06:57:46 Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins crowned 2025 Rose of Tralee

world

21:30:57 Tortoise hatchlings of century-old parents come out of their shells at US zoo

21:08:32 Israel approves settlement project that could divide West Bank

20:21:21 Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservists as it plans new phase of Gaza war

19:29:42 Judge denies justice department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

17:58:50 French streamer dies live online after months of apparent mistreatment

17:53:03 Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city’s maritime history

17:16:45 Ten cheetah cubs destined to be sold as pets rescued from captivity

14:40:28 Death of Irish tourist in Algarve being treated as accidental, sources say

13:22:12 US health department staff urge Kennedy to protect workers after CDC shooting

13:00:32 Nato defence chiefs hold virtual meeting on Ukraine security guarantees

10:30:45 UK government working on contingency plans after ruling on Epping migrant hotel

10:26:16 Paul Weller sues former accountants after being dropped over Gaza statements

10:21:40 Musk quietly puts brakes on plans for new political party - report

10:10:43 Hundreds of historic tall ships heading to Amsterdam for maritime festival

09:27:07 Netanyahu brands Australia’s Albanese ‘weak’ over Palestinian state recognition

08:58:04 Alaska man gifted motorcycle by Russian government after viral interview

sport

15:59:20 Alan Shearer says Alexander Isak statement poured ‘flames on the fire’

12:11:15 Gareth Southgate ‘enjoying life’ and not actively seeking management return

12:02:59 Leon Bailey joins Roma on season-long loan deal from Aston Villa

11:21:25 Spurs and Palace yet to reach Eberechi Eze agreement

09:48:57 Alexander Isak saga: Newcastle respond to wantaway striker’s social media post

06:41:49 Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey named PFA players of year

lifestyle

13:29:43 Five new books to read this week

12:07:47 Kate Ferdinand on her chaotic and ‘special’ life with Rio and their five kids

entertainment

12:02:48 Rupert Everett and Hayley Atwell to star in Rivals series two

10:53:12 Tommy Fury says his relationship with Molly-Mae Hague is in ‘best place ever’

10:08:55 Robbie Williams to perform his smallest ticketed gig to wrap up summer tour

07:23:09 Noel Gallagher says he is ‘proud’ of brother Liam following Dublin gigs

07:16:45 The Cranberries admit listening to Dolores O’Riordan outtakes was ‘hard’

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