BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 08, 2025

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world

23:32:47 Death toll rises to 66 after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

23:14:23 Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events in court ruling

22:37:53 Trump signs executive orders to boost coal production

22:14:59 Trump administration says it cut funding to some UN food programmes by mistake

21:54:13 Democratic Republic of Congo repatriates Americans facing life over failed coup

21:33:49 Supreme Court allows deportations under 18th century wartime law

21:06:22 US stocks dive after another day of reversals as uncertainty reigns over tariffs

20:46:25 Israel’s internal security chief keeps his job for the time being

20:13:47 Protesters rally for fourth week against Hungary’s law banning Pride events

19:28:47 European Union border agency investigating Greece over alleged rights violations

19:00:37 Gladiators’ Steel announces death of baby son days after premature birth

18:12:22 US Supreme Court blocks order requiring reinstatement of federal workers

17:46:00 Rare blue diamond shines at multimillion-pound exhibition in Abu Dhabi

17:36:25 Iranian minister to have ‘indirect talks’ with US envoy over nuclear programme

17:27:50 Prague Zoo joins bid to ensure survival of rare insect once considered extinct

16:44:16 Ukraine says two Chinese men have been caught fighting alongside Russia

16:14:10 What is the 1798 law Donald Trump has invoked for deportations?

15:24:25 Harry and Meghan ‘felt forced to step back’ from British royal family, court told

15:10:45 Ryanair files €3,000 civil case against disruptive passenger in Poland

14:44:57 Stocks rise in early Wall Street trading following historic dip

13:28:07 Boy and girl found guilty of killing 80-year-old dog walker in park attack

13:20:31 Prince Harry and King Charles ‘did not meet before High Court date’

13:12:34 Meghan Markle reveals medical complications after childbirth on podcast

13:00:12 Shares in US Steel soar as Donald Trump orders security review of sale

12:57:15 PenguinsAgainstTrump: Tariffs on remote island spark online movement

12:53:05 Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs - report

11:25:42 South Korean troops fire warning shots after North’s soldiers cross border

10:57:12 Nato boss says China’s military exercises near Taiwan are being followed closely

10:43:36 China says it will ‘fight to the end’ in tariffs dispute with US

10:36:50 Baby girl makes history as first child born in the UK from a transplanted womb

10:27:20 Scientists announce dire wolf has been brought back from extinction

09:20:21 Why are tensions so high as Iran and US prepare to discuss nuclear issues?

08:32:41 ‘Children and women among those killed’ in Israeli strikes in Gaza

08:25:00 Kennedy urges other US states to follow Utah and ban fluoride in water

07:52:34 Nasa astronaut and Russian crewmates launched on space mission

05:59:13 South Korea sets election date to replace ousted president

02:46:20 China threatens ‘countermeasures’ in response to Trump’s latest tariff threat

02:13:44 Discussions underway to fulfil Trump’s wish of Washington military parade

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entertainment

23:00:57 Jessie Reyez announces 3Olympia gig as part of Paid In Memories Tour

16:56:55 Aimee Lou Wood says conversation around her teeth is making her ‘a bit sad’

14:20:57 Dan Wootton accused of ‘catfishing’ former colleague, court hears

13:30:40 The White Lotus quiz: What country is season three set in?

12:36:35 Sabrina Carpenter joins Fortnite universe as Festival icon

10:31:15 Mickey Rourke and Patsy Palmer among stars entering Celebrity Big Brother house

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sport

21:43:43 Republic of Ireland keep pressure on in Nations League group with Greece win

19:55:48 Rory McIlroy to be among later starters as he begins bid to win the 89th Masters

19:44:20 Emiliano Martinez sends French fans a message as Aston Villa arrive in Paris

17:25:08 A small sacrifice – Ruben Amorim defends Man United’s post-season Asia trip

17:21:14 Luis Enrique relaxed about facing on-loan Marco Asensio

15:18:56 Luke Littler loses to Ireland's Dylan Slevin in Players Championship in first round

15:05:00 Horse that collapsed after Grand National dies

13:03:40 NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool

12:38:00 Leicester's 15-year-old debutant Monga wears blank shirt over gambling sponsor rule

11:13:45 Champions League qualification race in focus as Premier League season nears end

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ireland

20:23:58 Miniature phones destined for prisons seized by gardaí

19:12:57 'Peacekeeper' who produced unopened Stanley blade has jail sentence overturned

18:38:08 Driver went on drugs and booze binge after killing boy (9) with car in Donegal

18:11:35 Family of cargo handler who died in accident to petition Boeing for better safety measures

18:02:11 75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

17:45:35 Ireland’s emergency group tests gas and internet blackout scenarios

17:43:27 Family of cargo handler who died in Dublin Airport fall outraged at circumstances of his death

17:43:13 Man and woman (20s) arrested in Dublin as part of investigations into organised crime

17:32:42 Worker at Dublin Airport who told customer service rep to 'f*** off' has been reinstated, court hears

17:30:45 Seven years in jail for attacker after victim was left ‘prisoner in his own body’

17:25:39 Man jailed for coercive control, assault and making threats to his former partner

17:12:37 Second teenage boy found guilty of rape at Limerick Racecourse

17:04:56 Young diners to enjoy 12-course tasting menu for free in April and May at Galway restaurant

16:54:27 Woman found guilty of being get-away driver for Brian McHugh after he murdered Lisa Thompson

16:11:26 Religious orders with millions in assets not contributing to redress scheme

16:06:18 Man who claimed he accidentally cut throat of wife found guilty of murder

15:57:22 Whiskey and dairy being left out of EU counter-tariffs ‘welcome’, Dáil hears

15:52:27 Martin: Non-medical grade spring use in child spinal surgeries ‘beyond belief’

15:26:15 Father who sexually abused daughters has jail term more than doubled by Court of Appeal

15:18:24 Keir Starmer urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

14:54:43 University Hospital Kerry apologises for deficiencies in standard of care to man who died

14:35:35 'Concerning' mental health levels place Ireland bottom of EU rankings

14:19:52 Over €40,000 seized from Enoch Burke after High Court orders payment of fines

13:59:46 Only two religious bodies offer contributions to mother and baby redress scheme

13:42:09 Judge warns Traveller couple they face jail unless they remove caravan from Limerick roundabout

13:21:33 CHI chair steps down after report finds use of springs in child spine surgeries ‘wrong’

12:20:41 More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

12:09:03 Report finds use of springs in child spine surgeries ‘wrong’

12:07:50 Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

11:06:29 Hospital overcrowding: 453 patients waiting for beds

11:02:53 EU countries ‘still stand ready’ to negotiate trade with US, McGrath says

10:22:01 Trade war will influence housing market, report says

08:43:27 Shop owner caught selling cigarettes and alcohol jailed for one year

08:39:26 Slane Castle revealed as location for The Traitors Ireland

08:00:05 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

06:51:09 Boy dies following collision with tractor in Co Kerry

06:48:14 O’Neill writes to Starmer urging public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

06:39:05 New appeal 20 years after murder of Emer O’Loughlin in Co Clare

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business

10:53:07 Limerick restaurant ordered to pay €57k to migrant worker for underpayment of minimum wage

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