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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 02, 2026

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world

22:32:27 Iran targets Israel and Gulf neighbours as Trump talks of winding down war

20:57:22 Pam Bondi, who oversaw US justice department upheaval, out as attorney general

19:26:47 Saharan dust storm turns sky red over holiday island of Crete

19:12:10 Pope Leo revives traditional Holy Week ritual of washing feet of priests

15:42:15 Priceless ancient gold helmet stolen from Dutch museum is recovered

13:46:58 Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

13:12:40 Funeral director who kept bodies admits 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial

12:28:10 Farage sacks Reform housing spokesman over ‘everyone dies’ Grenfell remark

12:07:00 Huw Edwards: I plan to challenge misleading or fabricated claims about me

10:32:33 Middle East war affects tens of thousands of bookings, Lastminute says

10:03:40 Scott Mills sacked after BBC learned probe involved person under 16 – report

09:22:50 Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states as Trump seeks to wind down war

07:59:55 Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s fleet discovered after 225 years

07:29:20 Watch live: Nasa's first crewed Moon mission in half a century

07:06:55 Jesy Nelson ‘proud’ that SMA screenings to be rolled out in October

06:56:11 Final day as BBC director-general for Tim Davie

06:33:01 ‘Build up some delayed courage’ and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations

06:20:24 Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

ireland

21:36:12 Five people arrested after car failed to stop for gardaí in Dublin

21:18:24 Two men arrested after drugs worth €1 million seized in Louth

20:38:03 Man set to appear in court in Dublin following NI extradition request

18:51:49 Drivers urged to take extra care on roads as Storm Dave forecast to hit Ireland

18:19:26 Derelict Property Tax welcome but additional measured needed, says Councillor

17:00:18 Hauliers warn of surging fuel prices causing a national emergency

16:27:20 PSNI chief: Investigators face triple workload amid violence against women

16:01:30 Beaumont Hospital writes off €194,654 in overpayments made to 20 staff

15:51:06 Tributes paid to Brazilian man killed in collision with cement truck in Dublin

15:43:09 Temple Bar publican gets green light for hotel facing on to Dame Street

15:26:25 It's a family day out: Pub owner who still closes on Good Friday

15:15:16 Garden cabin plans need to be rethought, says opposition TD

14:53:06 Up to 2,000 new homes are planned for Cherrywood in South Dublin

14:22:09 Gardaí investigating after man and boy shot in Co Limerick

13:46:51 Lurgan bomb attempt ‘timely reminder’ of terror threat to police – Jon Boutcher

12:49:41 Metrolink project boss announces resignation

12:18:37 Storm Dave: Met Éireann issues wind warning for all counties on Saturday

12:01:29 Tánaiste slams 'tone deaf' Wicklow GAA April Fool's post

11:39:13 One in three older adults feel digitally excluded

11:05:13 8.4 million guest nights booked in short-term rental accommodation through online platforms

10:35:31 Aldi announces further pay increase for staff after €6 million investment

10:25:45 Road safety: Drivers urged to 'make the right choices' this Easter weekend

10:18:23 Trump’s threat to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Age’ unacceptable – Taoiseach

10:07:20 Grace's Law is a 'mockery' of her name if there is no enforcement, mother says

08:03:32 Gardaí investigating after inmate dies in Midlands Prison

07:45:37 Three men and one woman arrested after cannabis worth €7m seized in Kildare

07:07:19 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

sport

20:24:17 Seán O'Shea says Donegal exposed Kerry in key battle at Croke Park

18:03:33 Roberto De Zerbi atones for Mason Greenwood comments in first Spurs interview

13:16:39 Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor fumes at refereeing as Katie McCabe defends hair-pull incident

12:01:27 Manchester United v Leeds confirmed for Croke Park

10:54:24 Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career

09:42:41 Steven Gerrard advised Mohamed Salah not to leave Liverpool ‘under a cloud’

06:48:02 Thursday’s briefing: Phil Foden in danger of missing World Cup squad

06:20:54 Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder Cup

entertainment

18:06:39 Olivia Rodrigo announces third studio album

16:21:40 Actress Hailee Steinfield feels ‘incredibly blessed’ as she welcomes baby girl

13:43:48 Bob Dylan draft lyrics found inside book expected to sell for up to €45,000

12:51:44 Taylor Swift waxwork unveiled in Dublin

12:18:02 Your time starts now: Taskmaster renewed for six more series

11:13:22 BBC replaces Scott Mills with new host of Race Across The World podcast

07:11:42 Drama, horror, and romance: Movies coming out in April and their trailers

business

16:49:38 Ladbrokes cite 'threat from unlicensed market' with 39 Irish betting shops to close

lifestyle

16:34:25 Northern Irish chef Jim Moore on his BBQ tips: ‘The fire isn’t controlling us’

14:16:48 Five new books to read this week

13:52:42 Mid-length hair is trending for spring – here’s how to style it

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