Moss stitching and ribbed hem, cuffs and roll neck provide plenty of textural interest that pairs well with the Fairisle design. The latest episode, which aired on Wednesday night, saw 22-year-old Faraaz and 32-year-old Roxy vulnerable to the traitors’ next murder. Traitors Rachel and Stephen were seen making their decision at the end of the episode, which closed before the victim of their next kill was revealed. The episode closed with Rachel making sure they made the right decision, leaving viewers guessing whose name they wrote down. The next kill will be revealed as The Traitors continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday at 8pm.

January 22, 2026 12:09 UTC

Minister for Environment Darragh O’Brien: 'The risk of not having a gas reserve is one that cannot be ignored.' Photograph: Chris MaddaloniMinister for Environment Darragh O’Brien has been blocked in his attempt to leapfrog early scrutiny of a proposed new law that would give him direct power over planning approval and permits for the State’s €900 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserve. Mr O’Brien had asked the all-party Committee on Climate, Energy and Environment to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of the unprecedented proposal. “It’s critically important that we move on the legislation but I want the input of the committee,” he said. Mr O’Brien said however: “The risk of not having a gas reserve is one that cannot be ignored.

January 22, 2026 12:03 UTC

Tony Blair turned up for Donald Trump's 'peace board' launch today despite a snub from the UK government. Sir Tony is an executive member of the board alongside Mr Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Hungary and Belgium were the only European nations to join the board at the ceremony today. Asked on Friday whether Sir Tony was aware of the price tag for permanent membership, a spokeswoman said: 'He is not involved in determining membership of the Board of Peace. 'He will be working on the implementation of the Gaza peace plan that has been endorsed by the UN in an unpaid role.'

January 22, 2026 11:59 UTC

A man charged with driving without insurance has had the case struck out after Bray District Court heard he felt compelled to drive by his employer or risk losing his job and visa status. When asked to produce his documents, Mr Pushpan, who is from India, was unable to provide a valid driving licence or insurance. The court heard that the accused was told to drive the vehicle, despite raising concerns. I felt like I had no choice,” Mr Pushpan told the court. The court heard that one witness to the conversation was present and willing to give evidence if required, while another witness had overheard the exchange.

January 22, 2026 11:51 UTC

Can jumping up and down 50 times every morning reduce brain fog and tone your bum? I gave it a tryThe TikTok trend has participants claiming this simple exercise increases energy, improves skin and sculpts your butt – so Niamh O’Reilly tested it for herselfJumping is a form of plyometric exercise, which means it puts brief, strong forces through muscles and bones. Photo: Picture posed/GettyNiamh O'Reilly Today at 06:30Jumping up and down as soon as you get out of bed every morning might sound a bit childish, but it’s being hailed by thousands of users on TikTok as the ultimate “lazy girl” health hack.

January 22, 2026 11:50 UTC





All 16 teams have previously reached this stage and with eight former champions and 21 titles between them, expect high drama and intensity as the winner takes all battles begin for the Investec Champions Cup trophy. It’s then all set for Super Saturday on 5 April as Premier Sports hosts seven live games in one day. These two last met in the Champions Cup in 2009/10. Sunday 5 April sees reigning champions and top seeds Union Bordeaux Bègles host Leicester Tigers (3pm UK Premier Sports). Two times Champions Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio, who is part of the Premier Sports team throughout the EPCR season said: “This season has already brought plenty of surprises and jeopardy and some great stories.

January 22, 2026 11:35 UTC

Additionally, the 13 wind turbines could pose a “hazard” to low-flying military aircraft. Wind turbines could pose a hazard to military aircraft. Sarah St Pierre of the Borthwickwater Landscape Conservation Group said: “This region has been inundated with large-scale wind farm plans. "Now we are being asked to sacrifice not only our landscape but a critical part of the international security network that monitors nuclear activity. “Potentially significant adverse landscape and visual effects resulting from the Proposed Development have been minimised through an iterative design process.”

January 22, 2026 11:31 UTC

Her son was just three weeks old, and the tragedy of her death was compounded by the fact that Danny O’Donoghue was her uncle. “For one member of a family to cause the death of another only adds to the family’s grief,” the judge said. Mr O’Donoghue had no issue with his niece, however the court heard there had been tensions around the time between the O’Rourke, Sheridan, O’Donoghue families whom it was heard were interconnected through marriage. Mr Sheridan told gardaí he felt as if his life “flashed” before him as O’Donoghue approached him with a “3ft machete”. Mr Sheridan said O’Donoghue told him: “I’m going to kill you, you’re dead, I’m going to sink this [machete] through your neck”.

January 22, 2026 11:23 UTC

The duke said: “It’s fundamentally wrong to put us through this again when all we wanted was an apology and accountability. Soon after he began dating Meghan, Harry attacked the media over its “abuse and harassment” of her. This includes claims that information for articles was obtained by carrying out or commissioning unlawful activities such as phone tapping and “blagging” private records. In court on Tuesday, Antony White KC, for ANL, said that the claims against the publisher were “threadbare” and had been brought too late. Harry said it would have been “impossible to complain” about certain stories because “thousands” of articles were being written about him by newspapers.

January 22, 2026 11:21 UTC

Caicedo header boosts Chelsea’s top-eight hopesBy Robert O'Connor, Press AssociationChelsea will go into the final Champions League matchday in an automatic qualification spot after Moises Caicedo’s late header earned a nervy 1-0 win against Pafos at Stamford Bridge. A desperately poor first half of ponderous sideways passing prompted the urgency and alarm for a more direct approach after the break. This was a different Chelsea to that from the first half, now finding space and picking away at the threads of the Pafos defence. Neto and Caicedo each tried their luck from outside the box, Gorter down low to deny both. They were 14 minutes away from an uncomfortable final matchday in Naples when Wesley Fofana flicked the ball on at a corner and Caicedo pounced with a header to send relief around west London.

January 22, 2026 11:21 UTC

A surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over delays in seeking help for a teenager who died following surgery he carried out on her at University Hospital Limerick, has requested to keep his job —under strict conditions. On Tuesday, he admitted and was found guilty of three counts of professional misconduct and 10 of poor professional performance. Read More UHL accused of 'cover-up' to protect surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct over death of teenagerSubmissions for Dr Lal’s sanction for his misconduct were put before the medical council inquiry on Wednesday. He said he was not trying in any way to minimise what had happened to Ms Sheedy and her family. Four references were given to the committee on behalf of friends and colleagues for Dr Lal in New Zealand and here.

January 22, 2026 11:20 UTC

CEO rules out any interest in bidding for a business in IrelandBankinter's CEO, Gloria Ortiz, during a press conference at Bankinter's headquarters on October 23, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish lender said growth in the Ireland business was significantly faster than its other markets, albeit from a lower base. The bank’s growth here has sparked speculation it could look to buy PTSB, though the Spanish lender has previously played down any such interest. On Thursday, CEO Gloria Ortiz went further, saying her bank has no interest in buying any banking business here – where PTSB has been put on the market. The bank first entered the Irish market in 2018 by buying what was then AvantCard from the Apollo investment group.

January 22, 2026 11:10 UTC

In a minority report published on Wednesday, the group said it was concerned about evidence presented during committee hearings. Photograph: Getty ImagesOpposition parties have said new rent rules due at the start of March will drive costs higher for tenants and refused to sign off on a housing committee report examining the Government’s plans. Opposition housing spokesmen for Sinn Féin, Labour, the Social Democrats and People Before Profit dissented from the housing committee’s report scrutinising draft laws reforming the rental sector. They say that the substantial amendments they sought were not included in the majority report completed by the housing committee. Comment has been sought on the minority report from Minister for Housing James Browne.

January 22, 2026 11:04 UTC

Archaeologist Howard Carter has been accused of stealing from Tutankhamun's tomb after stunning new evidence came to light more than a century after its discovery. The celebrated British Egyptologist uncovered the 3,300-year-old tomb in the Valley of the Kings in November 1922 in one of history's greatest archaeological finds. Now, a new Channel 4 documentary has revealed unpublished letters on camera for the first time which appear to confirm Carter did indeed steal from the tomb. Carter assured him that the amulet was not from Tutankhamun's tomb - but Gardiner showed it to Rex Engelbach, who registered artefacts at Cairo's Egyptian Museum. Speaking about the letter, El-Sabbahy added: 'It's apparently addressing an amulet that Carter gave to Gardner as a gift.

January 22, 2026 11:04 UTC

A grieving mother says action should be taken to tackle Britain's e-scooter 'scourge', as she shared photos following her 14-year-old son's death in a crash. She wrote: 'After a lot of thought, I feel it is right that I share these photos with the public. But I now feel that these photos will do some good and really highlight how horrific Jacob’s accident was. The group said: 'Many people have no idea that it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter in public. 'The recently published road safety strategy says the Department for Transport is gathering evidence through the extended trials, implementing strict safety regulations, and preparing for potential future legislation.

January 22, 2026 10:57 UTC