BreakingNews.ie Headlines for May 16, 2024

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world

23:00:05 Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defence attacks key Trump trial witness

21:01:00 Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss

20:40:07 White House blocks release of Biden’s special counsel interview audio

18:58:16 Ukrainian forces ‘halt Russian advance in north-eastern town’

18:16:14 UN’s top court urged to order ceasefire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

16:56:46 ‘Lone wolf’ charged with shooting Slovak prime minister Robert Fico

16:22:35 Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

15:35:52 China and Russia reaffirm ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine

14:38:19 Violence continues in New Caledonia despite France imposing state of emergency

13:33:25 EU investigates Facebook and Instagram over ‘failure to protect children online’

12:13:35 Georgian president condemns ‘foreign influence’ law passed by parliament

12:08:14 Indonesian volcano at highest alert level after series of eruptions

11:02:06 Slovak PM Robert Fico in stable condition after assassination attempt

10:07:43 South Korean court backs government plan to boost medical school admissions

08:12:13 Slovakian prime minister’s condition ‘not life threatening’ after shooting

08:08:15 Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sign deal to deepen Russia-Chinese partnership

04:56:32 Xi Jinping meets Russia’s Vladimir Putin on state visit to China

03:34:41 Study – Almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

02:56:49 Singapore’s new prime minister vows to ‘lead in our own way’ as Lee dynasty ends

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sport

21:34:24 I’m ready for a good fight – Tyson Fury reserved as Oleksandr Usyk bout looms

21:06:59 Xander Schauffele equals major record again with brilliant opening 62 at US PGA

20:46:57 Luke Shaw concern for Euro 2024 with injured defender set to miss FA Cup final

16:26:03 Patience pays off for Amad Diallo as Manchester United winger starts to shine

15:40:12 Liverpool back VAR to continue in Premier League after Wolves want it scrapped

14:44:27 Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to miss rest of the season with facial injury

14:27:27 Rory McIlroy starts with a birdie as he looks for Valhalla repeat

13:29:07 Erik ten Hag keen to keep Bruno Fernandes as Man Utd star speaks on his future

13:02:33 1999 treble documentary drops in time to boost Man Utd morale before cup final

11:18:31 Stephen Kenny appointed as manager of St Patrick's Athletic

11:11:07 Rory McIlroy hoping to let golf do talking as US PGA Championship gets under way

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ireland

21:32:43 Man jailed for six years for sexual abuse of young girl

21:10:05 Court hears drug dealer has been earning thousands per month in rental income

20:28:08 Kilkenny man convicted of sexually abusing eight boys

20:27:28 Religious youth leader jailed for defilement of girl

19:30:07 Man jailed for two years for sexual assault of niece

19:09:27 Tents for asylum seekers to be put at Thornton Hall site ‘in near future’

19:05:26 Chief ‘encourages’ personnel to engage with Defence Forces tribunal

19:00:33 Woman in her 50s dies in crash on N17 near Claremorris

17:53:03 No need to reduce cattle numbers to hit carbon emissions target – Taoiseach

17:34:19 Court hears farmer made false statement about missing cattle that were in neighbour's shed

17:27:20 Judge rejects Gemma O'Doherty bias claim but will find another judge for case

17:23:36 ‘Bizarre’ focus on accommodation for asylum seekers, Harris says

16:19:12 Court rules prosecution can proceed over alleged defilement of girl by teenager

15:46:53 Court declares couple as owners of disputed Laois garage with alligator and exotic pets

15:35:16 Conor McGregor accused of playing 'ducks and drakes' with court in relation to assault claim

15:19:57 Anti-vaccine activist tells judge he is transgender and wants to be called 'Kunta Kinte'

15:18:57 Inquest hears student drowned at bathing area in south Dublin when swimming in rough sea

14:43:33 Pat Kenny's Newstalk show becomes most listened on Irish commercial radio

14:30:34 ‘Humanity answered the phone that dark night’: Woman hails Samaritans helpline

13:55:06 Accusations of ‘strategic interruption’ as Sinn Féin TDs clash with Dáil speaker

13:46:23 Dermot O'Leary to present ITV series promoting Ireland

13:21:13 Judge refuses horse trainer's request for pause to licence suspension

12:15:17 50 years of questions go on for families of Dublin and Monaghan bombings

11:30:50 Boutcher set to deliver report on claims police spied on journalists and lawyers

11:26:20 Taoiseach ‘will not alter behaviour’ following attacks on politicians

11:06:14 EuroMillions player in Ireland guaranteed to win €1m on Friday

10:36:50 Three arrested after death of woman in Belfast

10:29:21 Ceann Comhairle warns legislation might be needed to deal with social media abuse

10:28:52 Man arrested after €660,000 of cannabis seized in Dublin

10:14:41 Poll gives ‘confidence’ to the prospects of coalition returning – Donohoe

09:50:59 South Quays reopened in Dublin city centre after serious collision

08:14:22 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

07:11:00 Two people arrested after submachine gun seized in Dublin

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israel-hamas

21:22:22 US military says Gaza Strip pier project complete with aid to flow soon

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entertainment

21:18:44 Francis Ford Coppola salutes the crowd at world premiere of Megalopolis

20:36:35 Furiosa producer says crew on set woke up with ‘reality we could kill somebody’

14:24:48 Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are 'friends in real life'

13:09:17 Rod Stewart tells ‘disrespectful’ pundit to ‘leave Scottish football alone’

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business

13:56:31 Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

13:10:52 Guinness going ‘green’ with €100 million decarbonisation plan

09:44:38 EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

09:15:26 IBM announces 800 new AI jobs across Ireland

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