A stunning photo of a lynx playing with its food has won the public vote in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Photographer Josef Stefan, from Austria, endured two weeks observing Iberian lynx from a hide at Torre de Juan Abad in Spain before he finally secured the award-winning snap. In this instance, the cat spent 20 minutes teasing the rodent before take it behind a bush to devour it. 'Winning this award and being able to platform this message is the highlight of my 30 years as a nature photographer.' 'Whether showcasing fascinating behaviour or platforming a powerful story, this year's selection of images was truly exceptional.'

Mohamed Salah's private feelings after Liverpool exit bombshell droppedMohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine trophy-laden years at Anfield, with Saudi Pro League clubs and MLS emerging as possible destinationsView Image Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season (Image: Getty Images)Mohamed Salah remains in positive spirits and composed following his stunning Liverpool revelation, according to reports. ‌Salah's statement ends the uncertainty and speculation surrounding his future at Liverpool, which initially emerged after his explosive remarks following his squad exclusion in December. The Liverpool faithful and Anfield supporters will say goodbye to the legend in May as he concludes a Premier League era that delivered two league titles and the Champions League. ‌Get 25% off Mo Salah printed Liverpool kits This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Article continues belowThe Egyptian was out of contract last summer, but Liverpool secured his signature on a lucrative new two-year deal.

THE Puskás Aréna, Budapest. 79 minutes on the clock: Hungary 2 Ireland 1. The home fans are in raptures, just seconds away from securing a place in the World Cup 2026 playoffs, with visions of their nation reaching a World Cup finals tournament for the first time since 1986.

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Dubai destination swaps: How Irish holidaymakers are rethinking travel as war continues and flight prices riseIrish travel agents say people remain keen to travel, but are pivoting to avoid high prices and hubs in the Middle EastAntalya Kaleiçi in TurkeyPól Ó Conghaile Today at 06:30With tens of thousands of flights cancelled and the cost of jet fuel soaring, what impact is the conflict in the Middle East having on Irish holidaymakers?

Robots to deliver meals in new children’s hospital – but half of rooms still not readyCompletion has been delayed 18 times and for 40 monthsThe latest April 30 completion date for the new national children’s hospital will not be met, the Oireachtas health committee was told today. David Gunning of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board told the committee this morning, and a new date has not yet been set. Tánaiste Simon Harris said that it was a “welcome change” in the delivery of the National Children’s Hospital to get “early access” to certain floors to get fitted. The much-delayed National Children's Hospital. Based on BAM’s delays, the hospital board will deduct liquidated damages of more than €40m.

‘Just soaking up the atmosphere will be brilliant’ – thousands of Irish fans descend on Prague and say no ticket, no matterBoys in Green to take on Czechia in World Cup play-off on ThursdayDave Campbell (left), Dean Harding (middle) and Jamie O'Keeffe at Hristo Botev stadium in Plovdiv, BulgariaDarragh Nolan and Deirdre Barry Today at 06:30Four months on from Troy Parrott’s heroics in Budapest, Irish football’s biggest day in a decade is almost upon us.

‘Everyone is looking over their shoulder’ – fear in Edenderry after latest fire deathMan killed in blaze at house where Tadgh (4) and his grand-aunt died last December'People here are horrified' - body found in same house in Edenderry where two died last yearCatherine Fegan Today at 06:30The sight of the remains being removed from the house, the third in three months, conjured up a familiar sense of fear in the bystanders looking on.

Penalty v Tottenham: Champions League final, Madrid, June 1, 2019He'd waited 12 months for this moment. A year earlier in Kiev, Salah left a Champions League final in tears. It was the first hat-trick by an opposition player at Old Trafford in the Premier League era. Goal v Manchester City: Champions League quarter-final, April 10, 2018Liverpool had blown Manchester City away in the first leg, winning 3-0, but Jurgen Klopp was anxious about an incoming storm. Goal v Arsenal: Premier League, Anfield, August 27, 2017The first Premier League goal he scored at Anfield looked like a scene from a computer game.

Sam Kiley: Donald Trump wants out of war, Israel doesn’t. This is a win for IranPresident had seen no downside from the attack, but has been stung by its economic impactSmoke rises following an Israeli strike on the coastal city of Tyre, Lebanon, amid the escalating hostilities with Hezbollah. Photo: ReutersSam Kiley ©UK Independent Today at 06:30Determined to humiliate Donald Trump’s efforts to extract his country from a war he started, Tehran launched waves of attacks across the Arabian Gulf and sneered at his peaceful overtures.

From 28 February to 14 March, the conflict released more than five million tons of greenhouse gases, according to experts from the Climate & Community Institute. Their results revealed how the destruction of homes and buildings has had the biggest impact, contributing an estimated 2.4 million tons of CO2. This was followed by destroyed fuel, which contributed more than 1.8 million tons of CO2 across the two-week period. These were: destroyed homes and buildings, destroyed fuel, fuel used in combat and support operations, equipment embodied carbon, and missiles and drones. The destruction of homes and buildings has had the biggest impact, contributing an estimated 2.4 million tons of CO2.

But this time it is different, says the Central Bank. Presumably the Central Bank will know breaches when they see them. The Central Bank has given some guidance to the banks about how to navigate this new regime. There is nothing more important to Irish banks than their customers interests, or so they tell us. Ask any Anglo Irish Bank shareholder.

Considering Séamus Coleman and Chiedozie Ogbene have similar injury profiles, it feels too risky to start all three. Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Ryan Manning; Jayson Molumby, Jason Knight; Chiedozie Ogbene, Finn Azaz; Troy Parrott. Kevin KilbaneIreland's Chiedozie Ogbene has struggled with injuries in recent times but is available for selection on Thursday against Czech Republic. Jason Molumby and Jason Knight should fill two of those spots and maybe the last one goes to Sammie Szmodics? Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Ryan Manning; Jason Knight, Jayson Molumby; Finn Azaz, Chiedozie Ogbene; Troy Parrott.

Donegal's Patrick McBrearty and Shane O'Donnell after losing to Kerry in last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park. Meanwhile, their team captain, Patrick McBrearty, was back in Dublin, lying on a hospital bed. Former Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has joined GAA+ as an analyst. Patrick McBrearty keeps the ball in play for Donegal during last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final against Kerry at Croke Park. Donegal's Patrick McBrearty and manager Jim McGuinness celebrate after the 2012 All-Ireland semi-final victory against Cork.

Businessman Denis O’Brien, who lost control of Digicel two years ago, is currently on track to double his stake in the company he founded to 20 per cent, on the back of ongoing improvements in its finances and a pickup in industry valuations, according to sources. Shares are currently changing hands at about $20 a piece in this market, albeit amid very thin volumes, according to market sources. A spokeswoman for Digicel and a spokesman for O’Brien did not respond to requests for comment. Market sources say that a conversion of the warrants into actual shares would most likely take place at the time of a sale of the business. The group’s earnings slumped over the following years amid declining voice sales and currency fluctuations across its markets, compounded by economic and political volatility in one of its key locations, Haiti.