Emma Bunton has marked her milestone 50th birthday live on air as her Spice Girls bandmates wished her a Happy Birthday in sweet tributes. Amid the recent social media storm with her estranged son Brooklyn Beckham, Victoria was one of the first to publicly wish Emma a Happy Birthday. Geri Halliwell, 53, also posted: 'Happy 50th birthday! Geri Halliwell posted: 'Happy 50th birthday! And that fading desire is a big, big shock for a woman.'

X Factor winner Matt Terry has accused Simon Cowell of 'humiliating people' after the music mogul claimed contestants 'only wanted fame' on the ITV show. His comments echoed many other X Factor stars who have blasted the lack of duty of care for contestants since the show was shelved in 2021. 'He's taken people off the street that they know can't sing for example and said ''you're brilliant why don't you come on X Factor?'' After Matt won The X Factor he went on to release a debut album called Trouble. Created by Simon in 2004, The X Factor helped to launch the careers of some of the UK's biggest stars, including Little Mix, Olly Murs and Alexandra Burke.

Photo Credit: John BabiakDenver, Colo. – Denver Summit right back, Ayo Oke, has been called up by United States Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) head coach, Emma Hayes, to participate in a mid-January’s training camp in Southern California. Oke becomes the Denver Summit’s first-ever USWNT call-up. The Georgia native replaces Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson who left camp with an illness. She came into three U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team camps in 2025 and played in matches against the Slovakia Women’s National Team and the England U-23s at the end of the year to earn her first two U-23 caps. The assertive defender played college soccer at UC Berkeley before transferring to UCLA for her final two college seasons.

Over a decade on, still aged just 15, it was revealed that Brooklyn had signed an academy contract with Arsenal. Coaches at the Premier League club were said to have been impressed by his skills after training with the club's under-16 side. Their opponents had several players who would graduate to the Premier League such as Harvey Barnes, Hamza Choudhury and Ben Chilwell, with the latter becoming an England international. He added that it had been strange to see Victoria Beckham turn up at training sessions to pick up Brooklyn. 'One of my lasting memories is winning the [Premier League] title and walking around with Brooklyn when he was 18 months.'

The goalkeeper joined the Reds from AS Roma for £65m during the 2018 summer transfer window. ‌Jurgen Klopp decided to renew his efforts to sign the Brazil international amid continued concern over the form of Karius. Just months before Alisson arrived, Karius had endured a night to forget as he made two crucial mistakes which contributed to Real Madrid's 3-1 Champions League final victory. And opening up on how he found out Alisson was set to join the Reds, Karius revealed to the Independent: "It took me a bit off guard. View 2 Images Loris Karius during his time with Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)‌FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

‌Preston North End were 3-0 down in the 95th minute and staring at a third straight home defeat without scoring inside 12 days when Osmajic aimed a blatant headbutt at Hull City midfielder John Lundstram. Understandably, North End boss Paul Heckingbottom was seething when he spoke to the media post-match about his striker, who has five goals in 15 league games this season. ‌View 5 Images Owen Beck was bitten on the neck Milutin Osmajic (Image: Dave Howarth/Getty Images)Osmajic denied the allegations and Preston stood by him. ‌View 5 Images Milutin Osmajic's future at Preston is now in question (Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Some want Osmajic sold, but how? It’s difficult to see North End sacking Osmajic.

Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish TimesThe Irish language will for the first time play a central part in Ireland’s presidency of the European Union later this year. All official documents, policy programmes and press releases will be in Irish and English, while content on the Irish presidency website will be available in Irish, English and French. For meetings not chaired in Irish, officials will be encouraged to use pre-prepared opening and closing statements in Irish. [ ‘Huge demand’ for Irish language classes as adult learners return to school decades onOpens in new window ]“Irish language events should be hosted in Ireland and Brussels to engage the Irish-speaking community and showcase the language internationally,” the document has stated. A short training video will be made available to officials and politicians on how to use the Irish language during the presidency.

Opposition parties have criticised the slow pace of publishing legislation that will bring about changes to the rental system. The legislation will provide for the establishment of a new rent price register, similar to the Property Price Register that tracks the sale of homes. Government announcements at the time said the legislation was expected to be enacted quickly, with the new laws due to operate from March. Both the Dáil and the Housing Committee must be given sufficient time to debate the legislation and propose amendments to the Bill. "Given how controversial this Bill will be, I am not surprised that the Government is planning to rush the legislation.

Fintan Fanning was giving evidence at the trial of retired Supt Eamon O’Neill and four serving gardaí, Sgt Anne Marie Hassett, Sgt Michelle Leahy, Garda Tom McGlinchey and Garda Colm Geary. The four serving gardaí on trial have been on suspension for the past six years. Answering John Byrne, senior counsel for Garda McGlinchey, Mr Fanning agreed that when a garda is suspended on foot of an allegation, the garda is effectively “locked” out of the garda organisation. “It’s terrifying, you’re told you can no longer go near your garda station, and the stigma attached is horrendous,” said Mr Fanning. “It breaks your spirit, it breaks your heart, it breaks your values, you feel just worthless,” added Mr Fanning.

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Around 400 workers at historic shoe shop chain Russell & Bromley face an uncertain future after a sale to fashion giant Next. While Next has bought the Russell & Bromley name, along with certain other assets, the deal doesn’t include 33 stores and nine concessions across the UK and Ireland. Family-owned Russell & Bromley was founded in Sussex in 1879, and trades on its British roots. However, the retailer has suffered in a cut throat market, with sales falling and losses widening. Andrew Bromley, chief executive of the shoe chain and a family member, said: “Following a strategic review with external advisers, we have taken the difficult decision to sell the Russell & Bromley brand.

Jack Grealish left sweating on World Cup place after devastating injury blowJack Grealish might not have many games left on loan at Everton after picking an injury which could keep him out for months and effectively end his World Cup ambitionsView 2 Images Jack Grealish has suffered an injury (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Everton star Jack Grealish could be ruled out for months with a serious foot injury, dampening his hopes of playing at the World Cup. Grealish had hoped to kick on in the second half of the season and break into the England squad ahead of this summer's tournament. Does Jack Grealish deserve to be in the England squad? ‌View 2 Images Thomas Tuchel has praised Jack Grealish (Image: Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Grealish was understanding and revealed that he'd spoken to Tuchel. "First of all you want to play well for your club because that's what we do every week but obviously you want to be in the England squad," Grealish told Sky Sports.

Keir Starmer turns on Donald Trump in strongest criticism yet - 'UK will not yield'Keir Starmer tells MPs Donald Trump hit out at the Chagos Islands deal for the 'express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland'View Image Donald Trump has threatened the UK with tariffs (Image: Getty Images)Keir Starmer has warned Donald Trump the UK will not yield to his threats of tariffs over opposition to his Greenland plans. ‌Speaking at PMQs, Mr Starmer said attempting to put pressure on Nato allies opposed to Greenland of the territory was "totally wrong". ‌And in some of his strongest criticism of the US President, the PM also accused Mr Trump of using words about the Chagos Islands deal which were "different from his previous words". ‌Mr Trump has threatened to hit Britain and other European allies with 10% tariffs from February 1 unless they agree to his purchase of Greenland. Mr Starmer told MPs today: "President Trump deployed words on Chagos yesterday that were different to his previous words of welcome and support when I met him in the White House.

Model sexually assaulted on train says she was saved by woman's actAmber, 24, says she was 'so relieved' when another woman intervenedView 6 Images Amber Dowling-Doyle was attacked as she sat on a train (Kennedy News and Media) (Image: )A woman says she was left 'terrified' to use public transport after being sexually assaulted on a train, and is now backing a campaign for women-only carriages. He'd positioned himself in front of me to cage me in there and that's when he put his hand on my leg and he sexually assaulted me." After a few moments a man that was on the train who had seen came down to intervene. ‌"I was assaulted on a Friday night but that doesn't mean that another woman isn't being assaulted on her Tuesday morning commute. Being sexually assaulted, talking about sexual assault, going through the whole motion of the system is uncomfortable.

Jennifer Lopez sweetly gave money to an unhoused man just days after her 'rude' Glambot moment was explained. The unnamed man was very excited by the A-lister's generosity as he exclaimed: 'I don't care, I love you. So I am talking to her, she is looking away, but she's getting ready for the move.' 'I knew she was getting ready. 'I knew she was getting ready.