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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 16, 2026

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world

23:48:42 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

20:38:21 Israel’s Netanyahu says he agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

16:31:10 Pakistan’s army chief meets Iranian speaker in push to extend ceasefire

15:44:13 Lebanese president refuses to speak to Israeli prime minister

15:13:27 Pope attacks ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging Earth during his visit to Cameroon

14:45:16 Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns

14:19:44 At least 16 people killed as Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine

12:43:41 Parts of islands in Pacific could be without power for weeks after super typhoon

12:26:35 Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed US-Iran talks

12:01:56 Zelensky and people of Ukraine receive International Four Freedoms Award

11:40:26 ‘I’ve felt lost, betrayed, or completely powerless’, says Harry in summit speech

09:58:21 Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's pope criticism continues

07:59:22 Meghan tells Australian students she was ‘most trolled person’ in the world

07:33:24 Trump hits out at Italy’s Meloni and says she ‘lacks courage’

sport

22:12:32 Crystal Palace secure last-four spot in Conference League despite Fiorentina loss

22:09:04 Nottingham Forest set up Aston Villa semi-final clash after nervy win over Porto

22:07:36 Aston Villa power into Europa League semi-finals with thumping win over Bologna

20:29:18 Scott Penny ready for 'must-win' as Leinster face Ulster test

19:00:10 Anthony Joshua gets ‘unbelievable lift’ training in Spain with Oleksandr Usyk

17:48:07 Clayton McMillan defends Munster’s appointment of Roger Randle as attack coach

17:19:55 Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Spanish third-tier club Cornella

15:18:15 Liam Rosenior: Chelsea running out of time in bid for Champions League football

14:40:06 Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 48

14:30:46 LGFA approve new playing rules for championship

12:44:38 Hugo Ekitike ruled out for season and World Cup with serious Achilles injury

11:09:54 Rory McIlroy backed to reach double figures of major wins

11:08:23 LIV Golf to continue at ‘full throttle’ amid speculation over Saudi withdrawal

11:02:43 Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to use Sporting win as boost for Man City showdown

ireland

22:05:45 Man (30s) seriously injured in Kildare assault

21:55:47 Manhunt stood down after garda vehicle rammed and garda assaulted in Monaghan

21:45:58 'Beaten, slapped and choked': Man (40) jailed for assaulting partner in two violent attacks

21:35:36 Man dubbed ‘Freddie Krueger’ sliced friend’s liver while awaiting sentence for assault on ex

20:47:23 Accountant with previous theft conviction jailed again over €30,000 fraud

20:27:46 Cocaine worth €1.6m found during house search in Co Down

20:24:51 Funeral details announced for Waterford man who died following incident at his property

20:22:44 Noise experts carrying out inspections in Hoxton Hotel and Yamamori Izakaya dispute

19:50:23 Ireland’s basking sharks and other fish risk overheating, says ‘sobering’ study

19:35:32 Man sexually assaulted Ryanair cabin crew member mid-flight, court hears

19:08:55 Trainee gardaí granted permission to challenge dismissals for handcuffing fellow student

18:49:35 Hunter to be sentenced for shooting man meditating in his garden

18:32:28 No heave against Micheál Martin within Fianna Fáil, says Jack Chambers

18:10:03 Former TD Joe Costello’s claim for damages against RTÉ struck out, case continues against State

17:34:19 'Terrible shroud of sadness': Mentally ill man found not guilty of trying to murder brother

17:28:28 Independent Ireland denies interrupting Government’s female TDs

17:19:56 Family of Scarlett Faulkner pay tribute to her with vigil of flowers and photographs

17:02:49 Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee

16:59:48 Man injured after petrol bomb attack on house in Waterford city

16:43:30 Catherine Connolly orders legal examination of Government’s draft asylum laws

16:16:49 Taoiseach defends his leadership after criticism from party over fuel protests

16:08:27 Residents blocking entrance to O'Callaghan Dublin hotel extension site, court hears

15:47:40 Ex-Navy officer admits more child sex abuse material offences on bail

14:32:55 Man treated for burn injuries following incident at Tyrone court

13:49:05 Two men appear in court as part of investigation into fatal collision in Co Limerick

13:35:36 Fuel price cap ‘not free money’ and would cost billions, says Simon Harris

12:53:49 Man charged with dangerous driving following incident at Whitegate oil refinery

12:48:31 Over half of payroll overpayments by Tusla lack agreement for repayment of money owed

12:10:48 National truck show cancelled due to the 'ongoing fuel crisis' as more protests planned

11:20:31 TD says Fianna Fáil 'needs new leadership and new direction'

11:16:24 Sister of Scarlett Faulkner asks mourners to keep the peace at her funeral

08:49:04 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

07:28:44 Taoiseach under pressure within Fianna Fáil amid fuel protest fallout

entertainment

21:44:24 Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce ‘baby number four’

19:13:20 Victoria Beckham says ‘we love our children so much’ amid Brooklyn feud

15:45:41 All areas of BBC News will be affected by cuts, staff told

12:23:07 Jamie Dornan cast as Aragorn in new LOTR film, Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf

11:24:21 American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth joins OnlyFans

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