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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for May 12, 2026

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world

22:56:26 Trump downplays differences with China over Iran as he heads to Beijing

22:26:42 Harvey Weinstein defence urges acquittal as rape retrial nears a close

21:14:31 Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance

20:49:15 EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

16:40:46 Labour rift over Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as three ministers quit

14:29:52 First sloth born in Scotland is named after David Attenborough

13:31:51 Jess Phillips quits UK government adding pressure on Keir Starmer to quit

12:17:28 French president announces billions in African investments

11:51:46 Cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on

11:35:40 Hantavirus: Some passengers on board cruise were ‘facing mental breakdown’

10:49:49 Keir Starmer insists he will continue governing despite mounting calls to quit

10:35:37 Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

10:07:26 First junior minister resigns and calls on Starmer to set out departure plan

09:14:00 Nine killed after bomb explosion in Pakistan

07:13:27 Trump hails Vance and Rubio White House a ‘dream team’ but denies endorsement

07:02:01 Starmer leadership in peril as ‘Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position’

ireland

21:51:54 Two people arrested over seizure of drugs worth €620k at Shannon Airport

18:30:04 Criticism of Government over ambulance strikes is 'very dishonest', Taoiseach says

18:25:37 Government flags ‘difficulties’ with Social Democrats’ abortion reforms

18:00:09 Gardaí investigating after shots fired in Galway estate

17:49:54 Driver who knocked down child (3) at pedestrian crossing tested positive for cannabis

16:47:24 Drunk driver with open wine bottle and children in car jailed for killing 'gifted' teacher and cyclist

16:39:11 Indian man (29) died from hypothermia after spending six hours leaning against utility box

16:16:33 Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?

16:05:02 Department accused of pushing Occupied Territories Bill into ‘purgatory’

15:46:27 Delays in Dublin flat regeneration a breach of human rights, Oireachtas told

15:34:17 More caravans have parked on Curragh Defence lands, High Court hears

15:18:25 Accused man and friend were 'racing' in their cars before double fatal collision, court hears

14:53:28 Banned driver jailed for killing bride-to-be after she was shopping for her wedding dress

14:49:29 Accountant used bank card stolen from elderly patient to withdraw €8,000 from banks across Ireland

14:44:09 Boy who suffered crush injury from bollard settles High Court action for €40,000

14:27:10 Man jailed after high speed pursuit involving 12 Garda cars and helicopter

14:14:13 Witness denies entering tunnel to prove Noah Donohoe could have got out

13:23:06 Striking ambulance workers ‘prepared for the long haul’

13:15:30 Batches of Lidl chicken fillets recalled over presence of Salmonella

12:20:08 Almost €400k spent hiring executive jets to fly Taoiseach around the world

12:06:32 Man and woman arrested after €580k of cannabis seized at Shannon Airport

12:03:01 Hopes Bullitt Dublin hotel will open in 2028 after nine years in planning

11:58:13 Catherine Connolly criticises ‘deafening silence over normalisation of war’

11:51:29 UHL Medical Board warns overcrowding is leading to 'unacceptable' risks to patients

11:31:45 Rodent infestation and inadequate cleaning: FSAI shuts down five food businesses

11:27:18 Ambulance strike: Older people urged not to delay in seeking help

11:12:51 Popeyes announces opening date for its first Irish restaurant

11:08:59 RTÉ using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

10:53:31 Cork takeaway chef fired over 'creepy message' to teen girl loses unfair dismissal claim

10:50:36 Government ‘willing to help’ with Waterford fire, Enterprise Minister says

10:48:29 Clare retailer jailed for the sexual abuse of a boy in the 1980s

10:42:18 Paramedic strike action ‘not satisfactory’, says Taoiseach

10:23:35 €35m spent on new city library for Cork

10:13:02 Police investigate report of shots fired at front door of house

09:45:08 Minister urged to engage with striking paramedics

09:22:59 Ambulance strike poses 'significant risk to life'

09:07:08 Gerry Hutch immigration comments show dark side of Irish politics

08:06:58 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

07:29:36 Ambulance workers begin 24-hour strike

07:23:06 Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says

06:00:04 Rural pubs facing 'existential threat' without targeted government support

entertainment

18:35:48 Matt Damon on The Odyssey: ‘Movies like this are not getting made any more’

16:45:12 Richard Osman announced as host for new high-stakes ITV quiz show

13:48:27 Spotify releases time capsule feature for listeners to view entire music history

13:06:42 Bonnie Tyler ‘remains seriously ill’ but is stable following emergency surgery

12:35:47 Jodie Whittaker: Gareth Southgate a ‘revolutionary’ football manager

12:25:40 Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing presenting role

09:59:06 Rod Stewart congratulates King Charles for putting Trump ‘in his place’

sport

16:28:52 Andy Murray returns to coaching to work with Jack Draper over grass-court season

16:06:44 Arsenal’s Ben White ruled out for the rest of the season through injury

15:27:37 Big Break to return to screens with Stephen Hendry and Paddy McGuinness

15:24:59 Stormzy to produce biopic of Arsenal and England football star Ian Wright

14:56:19 Rory McIlroy embracing ‘perks’ of golf success as he targets more major glory

14:54:45 Pep Guardiola: Crystal Palace will test both Man City and Arsenal in title race

11:31:49 Viktor Gyokeres a ‘major factor’ in Arsenal’s double bid – Wayne Rooney

11:29:56 Jake Paul questions future in boxing after crushing Anthony Joshua defeat

09:36:28 Sergej Jakirovic says taking Hull to play-off final is pinnacle of career

06:44:00 Tottenham two points above relegation zone after being held at home by Leeds

lifestyle

12:56:06 Stanley Tucci: The Italian hidden gem travellers still haven’t heard of

12:48:20 Vanessa Feltz: Gallbladder removal affected my whole personality

09:50:25 Hannah Waddingham: Parenting as a single mother is my greatest achievement

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