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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 21, 2026

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world

21:32:50 Iran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US

21:30:33 Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’

20:12:09 US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears

18:14:55 Uncertainty hangs over possible talks as US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears

13:44:54 Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

13:34:30 Seven more arrested over conspiracy to commit arson at another Jewish site

12:22:59 X Factor finalist facing attempted murder charge makes heart sign from dock

12:19:43 Robbins defends actions in Mandelson case after being fired by Starmer

12:10:33 Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in back garden

11:17:43 Jesy Nelson visits 10 Downing Street amid SMA campaign

10:58:27 Towie star Jordan Wright ‘was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’

10:48:49 Hong Kong government seeks to confiscate millions from jailed media tycoon

10:31:53 No Iranian delegation has visited Islamabad for talks with US ‘so far’

09:55:42 The Osmonds star Alan Osmond dies age 76

09:41:14 Teenage boy charged with arson over synagogue attack

09:38:28 ‘Dismissive approach’ from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, Robbins says

06:17:07 Keir Starmer to face second bruising day in Parliament over Mandelson scandal

ireland

20:55:16 'Major concerns': Girl (16) repeatedly missing from care was dealing crack on O'Connell Street

20:06:57 Carbon tax increase will be under ‘further consideration’ in Budget

18:21:29 Student who sued UCD after alleged rape loses bid for costs order over anonymity

18:13:42 Strategy to end violence against women and girls ‘making a real difference’

17:59:41 Sulky racing on 'busy motorway' sparks calls for stronger animal welfare protections

17:10:17 Man told his partner’s ex he would decapitate him

17:05:15 Planning given green light to convert former Ballsbridge Post Office into bar

16:51:42 Budget surplus while families struggle to heat homes, says Sinn Féin leader

16:48:38 Music teacher drove 800m in reverse after eating cannabis cake

16:41:43 Paedophile caught with violent images of infants being tied up and abused loses appeal

16:24:58 Danny Healy-Rae removed from Agriculture Committee over confidence vote

16:19:17 Father loses High Court case over daughter who was unlawfully taken to Poland

16:07:08 Man who assaulted his landlord after being asked to leave property is jailed

15:36:09 Renting out garden homes ‘return to tenement conditions’, say opposition leaders

15:31:17 Two juveniles arrested after gardaí search 10 properties in connection with greenway hijackings

15:20:04 Housing groups urge Government to halt garden homes exemption plans over renters’ rights fears

15:14:59 Woman (24) killed in Kilkeel crash named by police

15:11:02 Donegal teen banned after 190km/h cross-border chase

14:30:41 Dublin hospital hired interpreters for foreign-language patients nearly 11,000 times in 17 months

13:58:19 Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman

13:40:18 Scam NCT booking sites defraud motorists out of hundreds of euros

13:25:07 Toddler killed in Dundalk crash suffered spinal injuries, inquest hears

12:57:21 Inflation could reach 6.7% under ‘severe scenario’ – report

12:31:43 Judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference for sex offender

12:03:27 Man who wanted to torture, rape and kill a child remanded in custody for sentencing

12:00:36 Online threats against officers puts policing operations at risk, GRA says

11:01:23 TD who gave reference to sex offender should come forward, say party leaders

10:51:50 Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port

10:37:58 Tánaiste warns of risk of stagflation to Irish economy

10:31:31 Councillor suggests releasing birds of prey to stop seagulls tormenting the public

10:06:36 Garden cabins planning exemption to be reviewed within 18 months, ministers say

09:17:38 Woman (20s) dies following two-vehicle crash in Kilkeel

08:06:38 Around 23,000 passengers face disruption amid Aer Lingus flight cancellations

07:59:03 National Archives records 20 million hits on first weekend of Census 1926 release

06:40:07 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

06:34:36 Public calling for Ireland to boycott game against Israel

sport

18:13:11 Kate Flannery's Ireland ambitions remain ahead of AIL final

17:53:53 Scott Parker says prospect of Burnley relegation has weighed heavily for months

13:53:36 Arsenal set to resume training after two-day break following defeat at Man City

06:18:55 Nuno Espirito Santo ‘positive’ about West Ham’s relegation fight after draw

06:11:03 Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris among winners at Laureus World Sports Awards

entertainment

18:01:41 Rihanna’s daughter Rocki makes cover debut in Dior nappy

12:03:39 Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock face dark curse in Practical Magic 2

10:32:41 Gregg Wallace says he is selling family home and plans to travel around Italy

09:44:52 West Wilson breaks silence on Amanda Batula romance following Ciara Miller split

09:14:13 David Haye sometimes crossed the line during I’m A Celeb, Craig Charles says

08:40:53 Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt attend Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere

06:32:40 I put absolutely everything into Half Man – Richard Gadd

06:27:06 Two campmates evicted from I’m A Celebrity

06:23:34 Scarlett Moffatt announces she is pregnant with her second child

06:13:58 Madonna appeals for return of vintage Coachella costume

lifestyle

15:57:28 TikTok trend of barking in dogs’ faces risks fear and bites, experts warn

business

11:40:46 Dublin-based unit behind Pornhub says US lawsuit over sharing users' data 'without merit'

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