Larry Fink, the interim co-chair of the WEF’s governing board, caught delegates at this year’s summit off-guard when he suggested the event could expand its footprint, name-checking Dublin as a potential stage. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty ImagesDublin may host a “Davos on tour” event this spring, with consideration being given to holding an event in conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF), which organises the gathering of global business and political leaders. It is understood Dublin Castle has been identified as a potential location for an event in May. However, the Department of Finance said it has no involvement in any dialogue around such an event. A spokesman for the WEF said it intends to continue holding its annual meeting, which will remain its yearly flagship event, in Davos.

“I am thinking about my comrades in the dugouts who are struggling and freezing and dying,” she said. Lieut Yulia Mykytenko: 'Ukraine is alone, fighting Russia with our blood'An estimated 250,000 Ukrainians still live in free Donetsk. Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said this month that 200,000 Ukrainian soldiers had deserted, and two million men had evaded conscription. Trump’s chief negotiator, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday that talks between Ukraine and Russia will resume “in about a week”. The White House says Trump agrees that Ukraine should give up Donbas, but that he would not strong-arm Zelenskiy.

‌This outcome is not certain, and Maguire may yet sign a new contract given his generally reliable performance this season. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. Should he wish to remain in England, there will undoubtedly be a number of interested Premier League clubs. Everton were also linked with the player during the summer of 2023, and the Toffees have a history of signing former United players.

In a lengthy statement, Dr Rudd vehemently denied ever corresponding with the convicted US sex offender or visiting any of his houses. But Dr Rudd strongly denied ever meeting Epstein and said there was no evidence that the former prime minister had accepted any invitation made to him. Others indicate there were attempts by mutual acquaintances of Jeffrey Epstein to introduce him to Dr Rudd. 'No introduction ever took place, and there is no evidence of any direct contact between Jeffrey Epstein and either Dr Rudd or his office.' 'Dr Rudd's legal team is prepared to launch legal action against any defamatory statements asserting any kind of personal relationship between Dr Rudd and Epstein.'

Naomi Campbell wrapped up warm as she enjoyed a luxury shopping trip at Gucci in Mayfair, London on Friday. The model, 55, donned an animal print faux fur coat for the outing which she wore over a black turtle neck top and matching trousers. Pope Francis died in April this year at the age of 88. Naomi wrote alongside a snap of the holy place: 'Couldn't be in Rome without paying my respects to Pope Francis. Earlier this summer, Bikini-clad Naomi showcased her age-defying physique as she enjoyed a lavish trip to Ibiza.

Clean-up operations are under way in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, after the river Slaney burst its banks during Storm Chandra this week. Parts of Wexford county remain underwater on Saturday following a deluge, with Bridgetown and Our Lady’s Island among the worst affected. The lake has also flooded on to the road past the petrol station heading towards Carne. Council roads crews are responding to flooded and closing roads where required and are asking road users “not to pass road closed or road flooded signs, do not drive into flood waters”. An emergency response payment is available to those living in residences impacted, while the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme is available to businesses and organisations.

For many diners, the Michelin Guide still conjures a very specific image: hushed diningrooms, tasting menus that run longer than some marriages and plates arranged with tweezers. Type “best restaurants Dublin” into Tripadvisor and you get a neat, confident-looking list, shaped by thousands of opinions and star ratings. In 2023 it was the turn of Ahmet Dede of Dede, in Baltimore, west Cork (co-owned with Maria Archer), to secure a second Michelin star. “The one star is good food, delicious food. “To become a three-star restaurant is to basically say that this is one of the best restaurants in the world.

Catherine O'Hara's family will have a 'private celebration of life' following her death aged 71. The beloved actress, known for roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, died on Friday in Los Angeles following a brief illness. It said: 'A private celebration of life will be held by the family.' As news of O'Hara's tragic death spread, Culkin led the tributes on Instagram with a heartbreaking post. Over the past decade, she enjoyed a career resurgence with Schitt's Creek, earning an Emmy for her role as the eccentric Moira Rose.

A man in his 50s has died after an assault in Dublin overnight. There, they found the man in his 50s, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí say that senior investigating office has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Mountjoy Garda Station. Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information in relation to this incident, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda station on (01) 666 8600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Sophie Ellis Bextor's mother Janet Ellis has opened up about suffering 10 miscarriages in just five years. The TV presenter admitted she didn't tell her famous daughter Sophie for years because she didn't want to 'burden her' or put her off from having more children. Janet shares Sophie, 46, with the her ex-husband Robin Bextor, as well as daughter Martha-Rose, 35, and son Jackson, 38, with late husband John Leach. Sophie's son Sonny previously revealed why he moved in with his grandmother Janet as he gave a sweet insight into their relationship. Singer Sophie shares Sonny, 21, Kit, 15, Ray, 12, Jesse, eight, and Mickey, five, with husband Richard Jones, 43, bassist in The Feeling.

US Senate Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer speaking at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Friday. The minority party’s blockade imperilled a push by Republicans for approval of larger package of legislation funding other departments, which needed to pass the Senate before the government’s spending authorisation expired on Friday. Besides the homeland security department, Congress had not yet fully passed appropriations for the departments of defence, education, labour, health and human services, transportation and housing and urban development. Trump has indicated that he would sign the spending package, blessed by his White House, when it reaches his desk. The broader funding package’s prospects in the Republican-controlled House remains unclear.

Justin Rose surged into a four-shot lead at the halfway point of the Farmers Insurance Open as he seeks a second victory at Torrey Pines. The 45-year-old Englishman added a seven-under 65 on the tougher South Course to his opening 62 over the North Course to sign for a 17-under-par total. After dropping a shot on the 12th, Rose added further birdies at the 13th, 17th and the last to pull four clear of Ireland’s Seamus Power. Power carded a 66 to reach 13 under, with Americans Joel Dahmen and Max McGreevy sharing third on 11 under. Brooks Koepka extended his return to the PGA Tour by making the cut on three under after improving on his opening round by five shots with a 68.

Put a Harty on the shelf and forever change how the hurling community sees you. “In 2012, we got to the Harty Cup final and lost it but ended up winning the All-Ireland after. “Anthony Daly once said that if you've a Harty medal you can talk to anyone about hurling. I think that sums it up, really.”Three months before Nenagh’s Harty breakthrough, there was maiden U17 Dean Ryan success. “They've matured an awful lot since the Dean Ryan win.

From leading the police in the region’s second city of Londonderry, Mr Burrows went on to head up the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) discipline branch. After completing 22 years’ service, he established himself as a political commentator before being co-opted by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) to fill an Assembly seat vacancy in North Antrim last year. Jon Burrows during a meeting of the Stormont Education committee (NIAssembly/PA)Originally from Bangor, Co Down, Mr Burrows followed in the footsteps of his father Colin, a former assistant chief constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). His profile on the UUP website describes him having worked as a police officer nationally, but predominantly in Northern Ireland with the PSNI. Over the last six months, Mr Burrows quickly became one of the most outspoken MLAs.

Robert Lewandowski is likely to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, according to his wife. 😱 pic.twitter.com/SayA3E7tkJ — S Sport Plus (@ssportplustr) December 2, 2025Lewandowski has been mocked for 'one of the 'worst penalties in LaLiga' history in December'There’s no need to think about it yet. In December, some felt Lewandowski had lost his touch when he was mocked for 'one of the worst penalties in LaLiga history'. 'Lewandowski takes one of the worst penalties in LaLiga history,' ran a headline in Spanish newspaper AS. Meanwhile, Marca called it 'one of the worst penalties of the Polish striker's long career'.