Steadfast in his convictions, the Spaniard typically does not listen to the outside noise. Having gone three league matches without a victory, Leeds away had, strangely, become a crunch game for the Gunners. Not because Daniel Farke's men match up to Arsenal's in terms of ability or title ambition. The fervour around Odegaard's limited performances this season has been loud, supporters calling for Arteta to drop the midfielder. It is how a side responds to them across a campaign which dictates who will finish top on May 24.

Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm ChandraMet Éireann says more flooding is possibleTáinaste Simon Harris. Photo: GettyMary Regan Today at 06:30Tánaiste Simon Harris has pledged to overhaul the system of weather warnings and ensure flood-relief schemes are not delayed by judicial reviews, as parts of the country recover from the devastation caused by Storm Chandra.

The latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll was conducted on Friday, January 30. The sample size was 1,219. The margin of error is +/-2.8pc. Changes indicated are since the January 2026 poll (which was conducted on December 19) unless otherwise stated.

A controversial Australian actress has spruiked human waste as an effective method of restoring gut health in a strange Pete Evans-style video. 'What if I told you there is a secret ingredient in poop that could revolutionise your gut health? For as long as I can remember, I've struggled to have a daily bowel movement,' Nathalie told fans. See, my gut wasn't broken, it was depleted,' Nat said. A controversial Australian actress has spruiked human waste as an effective method of restoring gut health in a strange Pete Evans-style video.

One fortunate Australian Open fan can thank Cricket Australia for leaving star player Steve Smith at home, with the Test superstar saving them from a potentially dangerous fall at the tennis. Smith was overlooked for Australia's current T20 series in Pakistan and the T20 World Cup squad despite electrifying form in the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers. A spectator sitting near Smith said his lightning-fast reflexes were called into play to catch a woman that nearly fell into the row in front of them. 'Sitting behind Steve Smith at the Alcaraz v Zverev semi-final last night. It comes after Smith was sensationally overlooked for Australia's T20 World Cup campaign.

On the Serbian's historic run to the Australian Open final, the 38-year-old carved time in his busy schedule to meet 12-year-old cancer warrior Imogen. She lists her favourite player as Djokovic, who heard about the young tennis fans fundraising efforts and survival story at the Aussie Open. 'You did really well, it was a really good match,' she said. 'That is a really good and deep question,' he replied. Djokovic rated his epic Australian Open semi-final triumph over Jannik Sinner among his greatest ever wins after it put him within touching distance of an unprecedented 25th grand slam singles crown.

David Moyes accused officials of killing the joy of football after the Everton boss was booked for his emotional celebrations following his side's last-gasp equaliser against Brighton. The 62-year-old's antics conjured up memories of David Pleat's famous jig after Luton survived relegation at Manchester City in 1983. 'The difference is David Pleat doesn't get booked for it, does he? 'I don't think I'd have danced down if the goal had come in the 55th minute. 'It was a bit of a crazy ending because it didn't look as if we were going to get the equaliser,' added Moyes.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has announced he will be having open heart surgery. The 73-year-old, who won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa in 2021, did not explain why but revealed he will be having the procedure on February 6. Arians was appearing on Today to promote a Super Bowl commercial with Brady's former New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski around prostate cancer screening. They had immediate success, going 11-5 in their first season together before beating Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on their own field. 'I think the world of him but it wasn't the real Tom Brady out there.'

Hearts manager Derek McInnes saw his side storm seven points clear at the head of the Premiership with a three-goal romp over nine-man Dundee United – and urged them just to keep calm and carry on. We’re just enjoying what we’re getting at the minute and I am certainly enjoying what the players are giving us. ‘The game needs aggression and intensity, but you also need to keep the wherewithal about you to trust your work. The pitch was difficult, but we settled in the game really well and I thought Marc Leonard ran the game for us. ‘Fatah’s red was the turning point and the game became a non-event, really, against a very good team,’ said Goodwin.

Timm Hanly has debuted a dramatically altered appearance, leaving fans stunned as the reality TV favourite looks almost unrecognisable following a recent nose job. The former Bachelorette star, 31, unveiled his new look on Instagram this week, showing off a noticeably straighter and more refined nose after undergoing surgery to repair a collapsed septum. In the new footage, Timm appears shirtless and heavily muscled, his trademark tattoos on full display across his chest, arms and neck. Addressing speculation head-on, the Melbourne-based entrepreneur recently explained the reason behind the surgery during an honest Instagram Q&A, after fans bombarded him with questions about his nose. The former reality star has been open about overhauling his lifestyle in recent years, trading late nights and heavy partying for early mornings, fitness and business.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor swapped gossip with Ghislaine Maxwell about a female friend who had been intimate with an actor named 'George C', emails from the latest Epstein files have revealed. Actor George Clooney attended the London premiere of his directorial debut Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in December 2002 but it is unclear if 'George C.' refers to him. In reply, Andrew wrote: 'No I am not having any more children and don't believe everything you read in the papers! Following further discussion of flight times, Andrew signed off: 'Let me know if this is OK. Love you A xxx.' She was providing girls for Andrew, in effect, along with Epstein, and she'd done that before.'

Rita Ora has opened up about her personal struggles with body image, revealing that therapy has helped her navigate insecurities around her appearance. I think that’s something to remember.' With pressure around appearance running deep in the music industry, Rita credited therapy with helping her shift her mindset. 'It's like what you do when you're attacking your younger self like in therapy, and it's like that girl was still really beautiful.' 'Proud to partner with the Dove Self Esteem Project on #Why2k - together we’re rewriting the rules and helping women build body confidence.'

Photograph; Allison Robbert/APReality and the rules of economics will catch up with Donald Trump at some stage. Ireland could still get caught right in the middle of a damaging trade war. The lesson of 2025 is that there are constraints on Trump from his domestic constituency and also from the financial markets. Ireland also needs to urgently refresh its education and skills policies – even though the jobs market is clearly softening, notably in tech. A low unemployment rate and readily available jobs has left Ireland complacent.

The hostility was so extreme it spilled into how the cast were instructed to behave on social media after filming wrapped. 'They were basically told, 'Don't like posts, don't comment, don't look united - because you'll look ridiculous once this airs.' 'They literally got what they needed from the cast from dinner parties in a record two hours,' the spy added. You don't know who's going to explode, who's going to walk out, or who refuses to sit next to who.' Whether Channel Nine can successfully corral the cast into the same room again remains to be seen.

Smoke rises after an air strike hit a building in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza, on Saturday. Despite the tenuous ceasefire agreed between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israeli warplanes targeted the Sheikh Radwan police station west of Gaza City, killing 10 officers and detainees, medics and police said. Another air strike hit an apartment in Gaza City killing three children and two women, according to officials at Shifa ⁠hospital in the city. Video footage from Gaza City showed charred, blackened and destroyed walls at ‍an apartment in a multi-storey building, and debris scattered inside it and outside on the street. Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers since the truce, according ‌to Israeli authorities.