BreakingNews.ie Headlines for August 09, 2023

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world

21:53:47 At least six killed in fires that devastated parts of Hawaiian island of Maui

21:45:58 Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies aged 80

21:23:17 Utah man suspected of threatening US president Biden shot and killed by FBI

19:00:28 People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfire destroying Maui tourist town

18:13:46 Search warrant for Twitter to turn over information on Donald Trump’s account

17:58:43 Spain roasts as summer's third heatwave peaks

17:58:14 Iran summons British envoy over call for release of journalists

16:59:42 Suspected spy for Russia arrested in Germany

16:57:55 English police investigate reports of man taking dummies from babies

16:27:09 Sixto Rodriguez, subject of Searching for Sugar Man documentary, dies aged 81

16:17:00 A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58bn jackpot

16:08:59 World Bank says no new funding to Uganda over anti-gay law

15:58:53 American nurse and young daughter freed after abduction in Haiti

15:52:29 Fire at French holiday home for adults with disabilities leaves 11 dead

15:33:53 Record-setting Sherpa guide sets new climbing goal for the world’s highest peaks

15:23:19 41 dead in migrant shipwreck, according to survivors who set off from Tunisia

15:12:55 Moscow factory explosion injures dozens as new drone attacks blamed on Ukraine

15:06:44 People in Hawaii flee into ocean as wildfires burn in popular tourist town

14:46:41 Pakistani court seeks government response over Imran Khan’s appeal

14:25:10 Norway considers blowing up dam after heavy rain over Scandinavia causes floods

14:18:37 41 feared dead in migrant shipwreck in central Mediterranean

14:02:45 Niger’s ousted president ‘running low on food’ under house arrest after coup

13:07:02 Shakespeare plays restricted in Florida schools due to ‘sexual content’

12:25:52 Honda profit doubles thanks to healthy global auto and motorcycle sales

12:20:20 Russia says two drones approaching Moscow were shot down overnight

12:16:01 No evidence to suggest Facebook not good for wellbeing, Oxford scientists say

12:07:24 Sturgeon writing ‘deeply personal and revealing’ memoir

11:53:56 This Morning staff ‘faced further bullying’ after reporting toxicity concerns

11:17:58 Beijing flooding death toll rises to 33, with more still missing

10:23:15 Wild mushrooms suspected of killing three who ate lunch together in Australia

09:43:13 Sony’s profits drop as it warns of the impact from US movie strikes

09:21:57 Tui expects €25m hit from Rhodes wildfires but holiday demand remains high

09:06:44 Abortion rights campaigners celebrate as Ohio voters snub constitution proposal

08:27:58 WeWork warns of ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to stay in business

08:02:10 Virgin Galactic to launch its first space tourism flight

05:22:56 Trump calls prosecutor ‘thug’ and vows to keep talking about criminal cases

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ireland

21:51:13 Bomb disposal unit called to Balbriggan Garda Station after device brought in

19:48:43 Taoiseach reiterates Government support for Garda Commissioner

19:37:03 Jeffrey Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework

18:43:55 Girl (8) dies and another child injured in Co Antrim crash

18:40:10 Peter Casey was abusive and 'almost violent' at meeting, sacked employee claims

18:02:26 Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar

17:29:03 Father alleged to have breached court orders requiring him to return three children to UK

17:11:32 PSNI investigating theft of documents naming more than 200 officers and staff

16:03:59 Young man accused of stealing Porsche later crashed in Dublin

15:57:57 Heaton-Harris speaks to PSNI chief over 'very serious' data breach

15:48:56 PSNI Chief Constable cuts short family holiday to answer questions on data breach

15:47:02 New Covid-19 variant Eris detected in Ireland, HSE says

15:30:50 Roscommon man carried broken bike 9km to complete triathlon

13:53:40 Balbriggan Garda station closed after 'historical' device handed in by public

13:26:06 Man claiming to be Muhammad Ali's son avoids jail after threatening garda

13:19:45 Irish man in intensive care following alleged one-punch attack in Australia

13:04:38 Sinéad O’Connor’s final resting place is peaceful spot in Dublin cemetery

12:43:33 Shots fired in Derry during second night of disorder

12:34:42 Electoral Commission to examine whether voting age should be lowered

12:13:59 Man seriously injured following assault in Mountjoy Prison

11:47:46 Irish Olympian finds long-lost sister after 50 years

11:45:08 Man charged over Dublin hijacking incident

11:14:22 Harris 'determined' to stay on as Garda Commissioner amid confidence vote

11:09:50 Northern Ireland police officers ‘shocked, dismayed and angry’ after data breach

10:30:33 Family of Irish man who disappeared in Australia nearly 30 years ago still looking for answers

09:53:02 Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

09:30:10 Radiographers in Northern Ireland balloted for strike action in pay dispute

09:02:02 PSNI data breach 'an incredibly serious situation', says Naomi Long

08:28:00 'Overreaching approach' needed to solve Dublin Airport night flights issue

07:56:30 Charity calls for referendum on the right to housing

07:42:14 What to know about PSNI's 'major data breach'

07:35:37 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

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sport

21:25:30 Varadkar given Linfield jersey as he aims to ‘reach out to all communities’

20:09:30 Rory McIlroy delighted with Tiger Woods’ role on PGA Tour’s policy board

19:12:55 DAZN to stream Saudi Pro League matches in Ireland

16:14:55 Leona Maguire taking valuable lessons learned into bid for glory at Women’s Open

16:14:18 Wolves move quickly to appoint Gary O’Neil following Julen Lopetegui departure

15:10:49 Benjamin Mendy selling £5m house and chasing back pay, bankruptcy court told

13:44:58 Designers of new font on Premier League kits go for ‘evolution’ not ‘revolution’

11:49:37 West Ham agree deals for England pair Harry Maguire and James Ward-Prowse

10:46:33 West Ham agree deal in principle with Manchester United for Maguire - reports

09:07:26 Artificial intelligence will ‘increase the standard’ of sport – expert

08:30:33 Scotland prop Zander Fagerson handed World Cup boost after receiving reduced ban

08:05:20 Football rumours: Everton considering bid for Harry Maguire

06:47:44 Chelsea face Premier League probe over alleged financial breaches – reports

06:30:49 Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

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women-world-cup

17:56:49 Today at the World Cup: Lucy Bronze admits England not happy with performances

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entertainment

17:39:23 One Foot In The Grave star Doreen Mantle dies aged 97

17:07:35 Lebanon moves to ban Barbie film for 'promoting homosexuality'

16:27:51 Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli charged with sexual offences

16:15:41 Sandra Bullock lost her soulmate in Bryan Randall, says Octavia Spencer

14:33:59 Barbie becomes highest grossing film of 2023 so far in Ireland and UK

09:37:50 Corrie star Ellie Leach and Paralympic champion Jody Cundy heading for Strictly

06:57:53 Rapper Tory Lanez faces decade behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

06:54:22 New research about HIV awareness released to coincide with EastEnders storyline

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lifestyle

14:47:02 Kim Kardashian revealed as the face of a major fashion brand

10:01:36 Even 4,000 steps a day could ‘reduce risk of death’ – study

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climate

07:52:56 Amazon nations fail to reach agreement on zero deforestation by 2030

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