Body pulled from Leicester river near secondary schoolA man was recovered from River Soar in Leicester close to Castle Mead Academy but he couldn't be saved despite being rushed to hospital, police confirmed tonightView 2 Images A man pulled from the water tonight has died in hospital (Image: leicestershire Live/BPM, Media)A man has died in hospital after he was pulled from a river outside a secondary school this evening. ‌He was hauled from River Soar in Leicester tonight before being rushed for urgent medical care. A police presence and a forensics team were reported outside a secondary school. Police later confirmed that a man had died after being pulled from the water earlier this evening. Article continues below"The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Ireland’s total fertility rate has now fallen to 1.5, far below the replacement level of 2.1. For a country that once prided itself on large, close-knit families, this represents a serious rupture. The marriage rate tells a similarly stark story: down from 5.2 marriages per 1,000 adults in 2004 to just 3.8 in 2024, well below even the EU average. Where is the Church’s clear call to restore a culture of marriage and family life? The Iona Institute has done a great service by placing the facts in front of us.

Cristiano Ronaldo statue: Man films himself setting fire to landmark in PortugalA statue of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the footballer's home island of Madeira has been set on fire in an apparent online stuntView Image A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira has been set on fire (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)Police are hunting a vandal who set light to a Cristiano Ronaldo statue on the footballer’s home island of Madeira and posted footage of the bizarre stunt online. Although initially the flames took hold of the entire statue, they quickly died down. He is known here because of similar earlier situations.”Article continues belowJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.

Connacht's Joe Joyce is to depart the Western province at the end of the season as he returns to the Gallagher Premiership after penning a deal with Gloucester. Joyce was with Bristol Bears from 2014-2023 where he made 150 appearances then he linked up with Connacht in 2023 and has made 46 appearances to date. The 6’5’’ and 119kg second rower will add size and power to the Gloucester pack ahead of the 2026/27 season. Speaking on signing Joyce Gloucester's Director of Rugby George Skivington said “we’re really pleased to bring Joe back over to the Gallagher PREM for next season. "I’m really looking forward to working with him.”Speaking on his move, Joyce said “I’m really excited about making the move to Gloucester and getting back into PREM Rugby next season, it’s a fantastic opportunity for me.

A timeline of the Beckham family feudBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterBrooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of former football star David Beckham and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, broke his silence on Monday evening with an explosive statement full of allegations against his parents. But everyone gets along, which is good.”– March 2023Brooklyn and Nicola support Victoria Beckham during Paris Fashion Week and attend the show with the Beckham family. Thank you.”– October 2023The couple attend the London premiere alongside the rest of the Beckham family for the Netflix documentary titled Beckham. Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz arrive for the premiere of Netflix’s documentary series Beckham at the Curzon Mayfair in London. The other members of the Beckham family have not responded but have shared promotional posts for Cruz’s first music gig at the Courtyard Theatre in east London.

Gabriel Jesus makes Viktor Gyokeres admission as Mikel Arteta faces crunch Arsenal callArsenal saw both their strikers find the net as Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres helped them see off Inter Milan - leaving Mikel Arteta with a selection dilemma ahead of the weekendView 2 Images Gabriel Jesus is back from injury and pushing his case for more involvement (Image: )Gabriel Jesus has taken the pressure off Mikel Arteta's next Arsenal selection by claiming he's "not a kid anymore" and he knows that he could be usurped by Viktor Gyokeres on Sunday. ‌The Gunners welcome Manchester United to the Emirates with both their strikers staking a claim for involvement from the start. ‌The Brazilian started ahead of Gyokeres, who was dropped to the bench at the San Siro. ‌Arteta claimed that Jesus was deserving of the Player of the Match award, and equally praised Gyokeres' impact off the bench. View 2 Images Viktor Gyokeres came off the bench to score (Image: )Jesus' brace ensured Arsenal remain on course to finish top of the Champions League table, ensuring themselves as top seeds.

Erling Haaland pulls no punches after Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt - 'Embarrassing'Manchester City striker Erling Haaland made no excuses in a brutally honest interview after a shock 3-1 defeat to Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt in the Champions LeagueView 2 Images Erling Haaland pulled no punches after Manchester City's embarrassing loss to Bodo/Glimt (Image: TNT Sports)A frustrated Erling Haaland lashed out at himself and the rest of Manchester City's senior stars in the wake of their chastening 3-1 defeat away to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. ‌Haaland, who spurned a golden chance from pointblank range just before half-time, has now scored just once in his last six games. And fresh off back-to-back defeats, City's No 9 pulled no punches with his assessment of the evening. ‌Man City suffer Champions League humiliation as Erling Haaland concerns grow READ MORE :"No, of course [not the homecoming he wanted.] When Haaland was pressed on what went wrong, he added: "I don't know [what went wrong].

Thomas Frank issues confident new update on keeping Tottenham job after Dortmund winTottenham boss Thomas Frank was able to breathe a huge sigh of relief as their 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund eased the pressure and scrutiny he is facingView 2 Images Tottenham manager Thomas Frank after beating Borussia Dortmund (Image: )Thomas Frank believes Tottenham’s “magic” Champions League should be enough to keep him in a job. And the under-pressure Spurs boss promised to toast a much-needed win with two glasses of red wine as Tottenham are now on course for the knock-out stages. ‌Cristian Romero and fit-again Dominic Solanke were on target against ten-man Borussia Dortmund and a win at Eintracht Frankfurt next week will be enough to guarantee their place in the top eight and avoid a play-off. "Big performance and big win but very aware need to keep this consistency and build on this. View 2 Images Tottenham players delivered for their under-fire manager (Image: )He added: “It was an important win to get, especially at home.

Local news outlets have said at least 20 people have been injured in the crash. ‌The news comes as the nation began three days of mourning today for the victims of the disastrous train crash on Sunday. A northbound and southbound train carrying nearly 500 passengers between them crashed near Adamuz in Spain's Córdoba province causing untold death and destruction. ‌View 2 Images The horrific train crash near Adamuz on Sunday (Image: Guardia Civil/AFP via Getty Imag)Today’s crash in Barcelona saw fifteen ambulances and 35 fire crews dispatched to the scene of the accident, Spanish news agency EFE reported. ‌The accident happened on a commuter train between the towns of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Gelida, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona amid heavy rainfall in the region.

Policymakers in Brussels and other European capitals are scrambling to calibrate their response to Donald Trump’s latest barrage of tariff threats. The instrument would give the EU wide-ranging freedom to restrict US companies’ ability to operate in the European market. French president Emmanuel Macron is pushing for the EU to trigger the anti-coercion instrument, something most see as the nuclear option. Any initial EU retaliation would certainly be met with threats of even higher US tariffs. There is a feeling that could change, depending on the outcome of efforts to talk Trump down.

Europe is potentially facing the “entire breakdown” of its relationship with the United States over Donald Trump’s “dark and grim” territorial desires on Greenland, Simon Harris says. The next few days really will be crucial in terms of the future of the EU-US relationship,” Mr Harris said. A summit of EU leaders on Thursday evening might not take any immediate decisions, Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said. While the impact of higher tariffs on the Irish economy was difficult to model, the trade disruption would be very damaging, Mr Harris said. Mr Harris said Ireland would be part of any European response, rowing in behind Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty.

‌The Queensbury Tunnel Society (QTS) has spent more than a decade developing plans for the 1.4-mile disused tunnel to become a greenway, or shared-use path, linking Bradford and Calderdale. In July 2025, the government ruled the tunnel was to be filled in, at a cost of £7.5m, stating redeveloping the 1870s structure would be too expensive. View 4 Images A computer-generated image of how Queensbury Tunnel could look (Image: Queensbury Tunnel Society)The walking and cycling proposal would also return £3 in social, economic and tourism benefits for every £1 invested in it, QTS said. Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South, said the tunnel was a “jewel in the crown of Bradford, Queensbury and Yorkshire”. Bradford Council said a new consultation would take place between councillors once the government-owned company formally submitted its amended proposals.

Munster back-row Brian Gleeson has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the province until at least 2028. 21-year-old Gleeson has scored two tries in 26 appearances for Munster after coming up through the ranks at Thurles RFC, Rockwell College and Garryowen. Having joined the academy in the summer of 2023, he made his Munster debut against the Sharks in the opening game of the 2023/24 season. Later that season, while still only 19 years of age, Gleeson made his Champions Cup debut away to Exeter Chiefs in December. Despite missing a number of months due to an elbow injury, Gleeson has made seven appearances so far this season for Clayton McMillan's Munster side.

On Monday, the eldest son of David and Victoria, 26, launched a blistering attack online about his parents David, 50, and Victoria, 51, and brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20. Harper was not mentioned in the six-page statement - and behind the fall out with the rest of his immediate family, Brooklyn is said to be desperately missing his little sister. 'They were really close – and Harper was close with Nicola – so for this drama to come between them is heartbreaking'. 'The night before our wedding, members of my family told me that Nicola was ''not blood'' and ''not family.''' 'Even my brothers were sent to attack me on social media, before they ultimately blocked me out of nowhere this last summer.

The driver and a passenger reportedly fled the scene at East Common Lane before being tracked down by police. Two other men, who were in the back of the van, we also detained. ‌A police spokesperson said: "Officers were immediately deployed, and the man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. A scene guard remains in place on East Common Lane whilst officers continue to carry out further lines of enquiry. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to the 35-year-old man sustaining an injury whilst being detained.