BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 20, 2024

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world

22:18:17 Former Man City striker Robinho must serve nine-year jail term for rape in Brazil

20:51:33 US police hunt for white supremacist prisoner after escape from hospital

20:28:29 Armed gangs launch new attacks in suburbs of Haitian capital

19:33:48 Shipwreck found off Florida Keys identified as 18th century British frigate

17:41:03 Rupert Murdoch ‘turned a blind eye’ to phone hacking at NGN, UK High Court told

17:26:43 Three US prison officers shot as gunman helps inmate escape from hospital

16:48:21 Simple skin biopsy ‘could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at earliest stages’

15:46:03 2024 candidate Kennedy questions Gaza ceasefire, Biden energy subsidies

15:32:28 Trump can appeal against ruling in Georgia election interference case – judge

15:28:00 Hospital in alleged Kate data breach says all disciplinary steps will be taken

14:35:43 Ex-general Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next president

14:18:11 Banksy fans disappointed as new mural defaced

13:18:58 Rishi Sunak faces claims he is ‘scared’ to call an election

13:16:34 Police raid Spanish soccer federation in Saudi Arabia super cup deal probe

13:14:05 London Underground drivers to stage two 24-hour strikes

13:01:34 Thai police chief suspended amid concerns about possible power struggle

12:43:05 First woman to run for presidency in years inspires hope in Senegal

12:25:07 Spanish court grants bail to Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction

11:52:37 Eight dead, two missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

11:16:03 North Korea claims progress on hypersonic missile designed to strike US targets

11:01:43 Vietnamese president resigns after just over a year in office

10:35:07 EU import deal will support Ukraine while protecting farmers

09:35:47 Pakistan and IMF reach deal to release $1.1bn from bailout fund

09:07:44 Trump suggests support for US ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy

08:54:15 Seven dead after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

08:32:37 New Zealand to ban vapes to prevent minors from taking up the habit

07:51:38 Rescuers search for missing crew after South Korean tanker capsizes

06:42:25 Hospital staff where Kate had surgery ‘tried to access her medical records’

02:57:26 Biden and Trump notch more wins as primary voters urge them to keep up the fight

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ireland

21:52:45 Murder investigation launched following man’s death in Cork

20:16:41 Ministers rule out early election as focus shifts to race to succeed Varadkar

19:57:27 Simon Coveney rules himself out as candidate to replace Leo Varadkar

18:29:27 Woman who shared image of Boy A online acted as 'judge, jury and executioner', court hears

17:41:44 Committee recommends Government introduces legislation for assisted dying

17:32:43 Judge criticises juvenile supervision order system in sentencing teen involved in Temple bar tourist attack

17:06:40 Opposition parties call for general election after Leo Varadkar’s resignation

16:43:50 New members appointed to RTÉ and TG4 boards

15:54:37 Referendum defeats not a ‘key factor’ in Varadkar resignation, says Ryan

15:48:21 Varadkar resignation: International media reacts

15:15:07 Ryanair's O'Leary ups pressure on Boeing with meeting in Dublin

15:10:11 Leo Varadkar announces shock resignation as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader

13:13:57 Poisoned chalice or golden opportunity? Candidates to succeed Leo Varadkar

12:30:16 Family of man who died after tenth fall in Cork nursing home settle action

11:56:33 Kyle Hayes avoids jail for violent disorder but must pay €10,000 to victim

11:26:53 More than 110 people have died in protected accommodation since its inception

11:09:10 More mothers than fathers find it challenging to meet parenting standards, study finds

11:04:47 Ireland slips down global happiness ranking

09:53:50 Man charged in connection with anti-corruption investigation into Garda unit

09:42:58 Mother and baby home payments scheme opens amid criticism

09:33:09 Cigarettes worth €2m seized by Revenue officers in Co Wexford

08:55:32 Ministers pledge to support owners of defective apartments

08:04:33 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

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sport

21:40:30 Ireland under-17s lose 4-1 to Portugal in European Championship qualifiers

20:49:21 Kobbie Mainoo eyes Euro 2024 spot as whirlwind start to senior career continues

18:11:14 Tiger Woods named on entry list for next month’s Masters

18:05:10 Newcastle defender Sven Botman sidelined ‘six to nine months’ with knee injury

18:02:17 Joe Gomez: England return has ended period which took a ‘psychological toll’

18:00:19 Ronnie O’Sullivan progresses in Yushan

17:06:06 Galeno has no regrets over snubbing Portugal to chase Brazil ‘dream’

17:03:25 Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place

16:38:39 Rob Page dismisses Cardiff boss Erol Bulut’s concern over Aaron Ramsey call-up

13:36:01 He’s a goalscorer – Wes Brown impressed by Scott McTominay’s attacking qualities

13:34:28 Facing grieving best friend Aryna Sabalenka will be uncomfortable – Paula Badosa

13:32:22 Why did she say that? – Simona Halep unhappy with Caroline Wozniacki criticism

13:22:12 Seamus Coleman in line for Republic of Ireland return after knee injury ‘scare’

12:31:03 Lee Carsley rules himself out of running for Ireland job

12:00:59 Sky to sponsor men's and women's Ireland teams until 2028

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explained

17:58:02 How a third-party candidate could put Trump in the White House

16:29:50 Varadkar resignation: What happens now?

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business

17:07:51 Newspaper loses appeal over tax defaulter article

13:11:57 Two marts receive financial penalties over findings of improper conduct

11:38:42 French regulators fine Google €250m in dispute with news publishers

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advertising-feature

16:06:31 Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Europe is stepping up to the mark

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entertainment

14:21:43 Fantasy novel The Neverending Story to be made into live-action films

13:39:58 Love Actually reunion as Bill Nighy joins Richard Curtis’ Christmas comedy

13:38:12 James Bond villain Jonathan Pryce says Aaron Taylor-Johnson would make great 007

13:21:14 Final season of The Crown leads the way at Bafta awards

09:39:03 Actor Emmet Bergin, known for Glenroe role, dies

09:24:31 Marisha Wallace and Zeze Millz evicted from Celebrity Big Brother

08:36:48 Whoopi Goldberg says she used weight loss medication after filming Till

07:05:17 TV producer Dan Schneider responds to allegations about behaviour at Nickelodeon

06:26:06 Demi Moore and daughters celebrate Bruce Willis on his birthday

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israel-hamas

14:16:28 Over 8,000 complaints made about BBC’s Gaza coverage since Israel-Hamas war began

10:04:39 Palestinians mourn 28 killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza refugee camps

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ukraine

13:48:02 Russian border region suffers sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes

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