BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 16, 2025

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23:03:43 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications – medical examiner

22:51:05 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers seek to delay trial by two months

22:21:16 Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg finishes giving evidence in antitrust case

21:39:36 Star of Philippines cinema Nora Aunor dies at 71

20:27:40 UN Security Council urged to try to prevent renewed civil war in South Sudan

19:30:39 Israeli troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – minister

18:52:18 US judge presses Trump administration on refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

18:41:07 Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt on deportees

18:24:31 Comedian Nate Bargatze to host 2025 Emmy Awards

18:04:28 Pope puts Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

17:48:59 Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ‘ogre’

17:27:22 Top Trump officials to hold talks with European allies on Russia-Ukraine war

17:13:10 Pensioners in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

17:08:12 Weinstein’s lawyers request he stay in hospital not jail during rape retrial

17:00:20 Tommy Robinson loses appeal against sentence for contempt of court

16:50:42 Tens of thousands of Jews gather for traditional blessing in Jerusalem

15:51:45 Tech shares dip as Nvidia says controls on AI chip exports will cost it billions

15:35:34 EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from seven countries

15:26:09 WTO says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

14:50:17 Russia launches deadly glide bombs and artillery strike on Ukrainian city

14:02:39 Xi promises greater access to Chinese market for Malaysia and Vietnam

09:49:49 Israeli troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’ indefinitely – minister

09:06:34 Millions tune in to 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration

08:34:22 Maldives bars Israeli passport holders over Gaza war

08:24:37 Belgian teenagers charged with bid to smuggle 5,000 ants out of Kenya

08:06:15 Kim Kardashian to give evidence at Paris armed robbery trial

06:21:13 China appoints new international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with US

02:38:14 Biden warns Trump has ‘taken a hatchet’ to Social Security

02:18:06 Suspect in Trump assassination attempt can hire expert to examine rifle

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sport

22:15:29 Arsenal beat Real Madrid again to book Champions League semi-final spot in style

21:58:27 Newcastle continue to impress in absence of Eddie Howe with Crystal Palace rout

18:11:51 Rhasidat Adeleke named in Ireland squad for World Athletics Relays

16:14:24 Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to training after ankle injury

16:09:15 Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee out for season with hamstring injury

15:21:26 Andre Onana will play – Ruben Amorim brings goalkeeper back as Man Utd face Lyon

15:14:08 What lies ahead for Rory McIlroy this season following Masters victory?

13:55:58 Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s ‘mindset is to win’ in Madrid despite healthy lead

11:41:45 Wednesday’s briefing: Heartbreak for Villa while Bellingham eyes Real fightback

10:09:40 Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins leaves his role with immediate effect

08:51:48 All Black star Rieko Ioane to join Leinster next season

06:37:08 Aston Villa out of Champions League as thrilling fightback comes up just short

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entertainment

21:57:14 Liam Payne’s sister says she feels ‘plunged underwater’ without her brother

21:11:06 Hozier joins Trump and Hollywood stars on Time influence list

20:29:23 Netflix documentary to ‘shed light’ on Jason Corbett killing

13:53:13 Tom Hardy is a beast who never stops training, co-star says

11:46:01 Blake Lively in all-black outfit for film screening with Paul Hollywood

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ireland

20:03:07 Tributes paid to teenager who died after Leitrim tractor collision

19:41:40 SDLP reinstates ex-mayor who gave reference for rapist Defence Forces soldier

19:11:39 Man (30s) arrested after gardaí seize heroin and cocaine worth almost €150,000

18:34:48 Victims of paedophile surgeon Michael Shine meet Taoiseach in call for inquiry

18:26:01 Ombudsman says ‘ship has sailed’ for accountability on Grace case

17:58:57 Appeal over missing Mayo man (38) last seen in Co Antrim

17:52:31 Man (28) appears in court over €16,000 damage to Wolfe Tones GAA bar

17:37:46 Housing objections over ‘character of an area’ has to change, Chambers says

17:03:17 Taoiseach urges gardaí and others to testify at Omagh bomb inquiry if asked

16:24:26 Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, Minister predicts

15:34:41 Restaurant worker (29) jailed for stealing thousands from employer

14:57:42 Tax credit for Naval Service fails to improve staff retention, report finds

14:38:14 Six men in court charged with violent disorder outside Donegal church

13:15:44 Rape survivor Hazel Behan brings case to European Court

13:00:23 Man appears in court charged with murder of man in Youghal

12:51:43 Property prices increased by 8% in last year - CSO

12:31:44 Meath family's goldfish survived in a barrel of water for over 20 years

12:23:06 Parts of Wexford and Wicklow see snow and sleet

12:20:31 HSE boss Bernard Gloster reiterates apology to ‘Grace’ for neglect in foster care

11:56:23 Trolley watch: 509 people on trollies across Irish hospitals

11:23:40 14-year-old disability rights activist to hold 50-hour protest at Dáil

11:17:05 Fuel prices remain steady for third consecutive month — AA

11:01:30 Problematic use of opioids like heroin three times higher in Dublin than rest of country

10:34:54 Two people arrested after seizure of cannabis worth €300,000 in Dublin

08:21:24 Man (20s) charged over death of man in Youghal

08:06:54 ‘Live army round’ seen near Co Wicklow trail now recovered, gardaí confirm

07:34:50 Two men and juvenile charged over death of man in Co Wicklow

07:19:49 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

06:32:51 TDs express shock at ‘utterly anaemic’ Grace report

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17:48:46 Tucker Carlson: Controversial host who has interviewed Trump, Putin and now McGregor

13:40:29 Who is 'Grace' and what is the 'Farrelly Commission'?

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05:30:56 Donations to Trócaire Box appeal will help families affected by extreme weather events

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