BreakingNews.ie Headlines for August 15, 2021

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world

23:12:40 Joe Biden stunned by pace of Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

22:22:23 Westerners head to Kabul airport as they flee advancing Taliban forces

22:08:57 Pentagon approves more troops for Kabul as US embassy says airport security not stable

20:43:38 Opposition leader poised to clinch presidency in Zambia election

19:47:06 President joins stampede to flee Afghanistan as Taliban close in on Kabul

19:23:25 Afghans fear Taliban takeover as they recall group’s previous harsh rule

19:10:48 Hunt goes on for Haiti earthquake survivors as storm brings fresh danger

18:51:53 Cloud of smoke over Jerusalem as fire crews tackle wildfires

17:39:20 Turkey sends ships to evacuate flood-hit town as death toll hits 62

17:15:23 Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success

17:00:34 British national stuck in Afghanistan: ‘How can I leave my wife alone to die?’

15:23:04 Afghan president flees country as Taliban move into capital Kabul

14:30:06 Plymouth shooting a reminder of how evil things can be on internet, says priest

13:00:35 Japan’s PM marks end of war but does not apologise for country’s aggression

11:24:23 Taliban enter outskirts of Afghan capital Kabul

10:54:22 India’s Modi highlights infrastructure plan amid Independence Day celebrations

08:22:58 Taliban seize Afghan city as helicopters land near US embassy

07:12:41 Fuel tanker explosion in Lebanon kills 20

02:40:26 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to call early election

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sport

21:52:56 Ireland beat Malta 97-66 to win FIBA European Championship for Small Countries

21:44:51 TG4 All-Ireland Championship wrap: Wexford to face Westmeath in intermediate final

21:37:12 Roger Federer facing ‘many months’ out after further knee surgery

21:21:04 Five things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action

20:21:43 Harry Kane will link up with Spurs squad ‘when he is ready’ – Nuno

20:19:55 Andy Murray will not be setting any long-term goals as he prepares to return

19:38:39 Tyrone v Kerry All-Ireland semi-final rescheduled for August 28th

18:48:59 LOI: Big wins for Derry, Bohemians and Rovers

18:37:30 Son Heung-min gives Tottenham opening victory over Manchester City

18:31:07 Meath book All-Ireland final place with stunning comeback win over Cork

18:20:50 Kerry willing to wait another week to save Tyrone semi-final

17:50:24 Steve Bruce questions key penalty decision after Newcastle ship four to West Ham

16:16:12 West Ham hit back to put four past Newcastle

16:06:28 Offaly beat Roscommon to claim All-Ireland U20 title

15:44:30 Harry Kane not in Tottenham squad for opening game against Manchester City

15:37:20 Harry Maguire backs Raphael Varane to bring winning mentality to Old Trafford

14:26:31 Everton re-edit tribute video after Anne Frank image appears in original version

13:43:55 Bayern Munich and Germany great Gerd Muller dies aged 75

12:36:16 Virgil Van Dijk warning to title rivals as Liverpool get off to convincing start

08:42:56 Pep Guardiola fearing another slow start from Manchester City

08:36:08 Gareth Bale returns to Real Madrid line-up as PSG unveil stellar summer signings

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entertainment

21:15:33 Kaley Cuoco offers to buy horse that was punched at Olympics

20:05:39 Game Of Thones star Emilia Clarke reunites with on-screen husband Jason Momoa

18:24:40 Singer Martha Wainwright shares excitement at being able to tour the UK

16:21:13 Jake’s motivations to be questioned in Love Island

14:25:19 New Banksy artwork defaced in ‘selfish and mindless way’

11:30:29 Olly Murs returns to the stage following knee operation

11:22:21 Two gigs at Croke Park planned for next year

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ireland

20:52:32 Vigil held in Dungannon for two-year-old who died of head injuries

20:45:43 Roads funding for Heather Humphreys’ constituency criticised

18:39:21 'Long Covid sufferers need our attention'

18:01:56 Ireland set to halt further orders of AstraZeneca and Janssen jabs

17:30:31 Adam King receives huge applause at Aslan concert

16:37:13 Woman who had travelled home for wedding dies in fall from bus

15:31:36 30,000 Irish children aged 12-15 receive Covid-19 jabs in two days

15:07:16 Covid: 1,758 new cases, 248 in hospital

14:50:06 Winning €1m EuroMillions ticket sold in south Dublin store

12:55:04 Serious traffic collision in Tipperary leaves child in critical condition

12:15:47 Stephen Teap and his sons to receive Pride of Cork award

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lifestyle

17:57:23 Five self-care tips from around the world, from forest bathing to face tapping

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