Rental Family ★★★☆☆Directed by Hikari. Rental Family is a remarkably humane piece of work that finds justifications for every character’s oddest decision. Full review DC28 Years Later: The Bone Temple ★★★☆☆Directed by Nia DaCosta. 16 cert, gen release, 109 minFourth part in the 28 Days Later fast-zombie sequence. 15A cert, gen release, 110 minCompelling documentary on – with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax – one of the big four in thrash metal.

January 18, 2026 13:53 UTC

North Melbourne youngster Paul Curtis has revealed that he was evacuated from Bali during the off-season, after he contracted a life-threatening illness and was later forced to undergo emergency surgery. At the conclusion of the 2025 season, the 22-year-old had travelled to the UK with a group of friends. ‘I went up to the front desk, and I said, like: “Guys, I can’t breathe”,’ he told 7News. It was here that he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness called empyema, a condition where fluid builds up in the cavities around a person’s lungs. Dr Clay Golledge told 7News: ‘[It is] a serious, very serious, life-threatening illness and he could have died from this.’Curtis was placed on more antibiotics; however, his condition did not improve.

January 18, 2026 13:52 UTC

Crystal Palace have reportedly decided not to sack Oliver Glasner despite his comments following the Eagles' defeat at Sunderland on Saturday. Manchester United will no doubt be monitoring developments as they ponder Ruben Amorim's permanent successor. But it is understood Palace want Glasner to see out the remainder of his contract before replacing him at the end of the campaign. "My decision has already been taken months ago," Glasner, who joined Palace in February 2024 following Roy Hodgson's departure, said. Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)Post-match, Glasner appeared to take aim at Parish and the Palace board.

January 18, 2026 13:52 UTC

Man Utd now have free run at manager Ralf Rangnick 'told' them to replace Ruben Amorim withFormer Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick offered a current Premier League manager the ultimate praiseView 4 Images Ruben Amorim's potential successor at Old Trafford received a glowing endorsement from Ralf Rangnick (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United may count on Ralf Rangnick's glowing endorsement of Oliver Glasner should they attempt to appoint the Austrian as their new permanent boss. Several managers have been linked with the United job, with the Crystal Palace manager among the potential contenders. Article continues belowSky 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. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

January 18, 2026 13:48 UTC

Photograph: Antoine Boureau/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesIt is unlikely the Presbyterian Church will enjoy a happy new year or a happy period for quite some time to come. The sudden resignation in November of former Moderator, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben, over safeguarding issues made headlines. The trigger for this was the revelation last May that a former voluntary youth worker in a Belfast Presbyterian church had been sentenced for offences against children. The favoured expression from Church House in Belfast has been the need for “a settled position” on all major issues. The once independent-minded Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has often shown this dissent.

January 18, 2026 13:46 UTC

At the busy service station in Greenland’s capital, staff report unusual demand for two products: petrol and petrol canisters. Even at the best of times, Greenlanders pride themselves on being a hardy people, well able for long winters, short days, sub-zero temperatures and months of snow. But for some here, Donald Trump’s threats to take their island – by force if necessary – means these are the worst of times. Neither she nor the city authorities have given residents extra public guidance since the latest round of interest in Greenland from Washington. In her own home, Olsen said she had extra food reserves, water, batteries, candles and power banks, the latter useful during frequent blackouts on the island.

January 18, 2026 13:43 UTC

Following a pair of strong performances in the opening two weeks of Dancing with the Stars, Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins has emerged as the early favourite for this year’s Glitterball Trophy. Cummins said she isn’t letting the favourites tag have an effect on her experience of the competition. When the call came from RTÉ asking her to take part in Dancing with the Stars, Cummins was able to pause her apprenticeship to focus her energy on the competition and keep up with her Rose duties. Cummins said she is excited for movie week but the dance will be outside of her comfort zone. “The first week was intense and emotional, last week was more fun and energetic, and then this week is very princessy and cute and dainty.

January 18, 2026 13:30 UTC

Man Utd boost for Arsenal game 'confirmed' as Michael Carrick plan now clearNoussair Mazraoui is expected to return to Manchester United in the coming days after Morocco's AFCON campaign ends, giving Michael Carrick a defensive boost ahead of the Arsenal clashView 2 Images Michael Carrick is set to receive a timely boost ahead of the Arsenal clash (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Michael Carrick is set to receive another quick boost to his tenure at Manchester United, with Noussair Mazraoui expected to return to Old Trafford in time to face Arsenal. ‌Carrick's reign got off to a flying start this weekend with a commanding 2-0 victory in the Manchester derby. The pair were back in training at Carrington on Wednesday, and Carrick promptly included them in his starting lineup to great success. ‌Carrick didn't hesitate to reintegrate the duo and could do the same as he gears up to take on league leaders Arsenal. ‌Former Middlesbrough manager Carrick has plenty on his plate ahead of the showdown with Arsenal.

January 18, 2026 13:25 UTC

Oliver Glasner sent stern Man Utd warning after explosive Crystal Palace rantOliver Glasner looks set to leave Crystal Palace sooner rather than later but he has been sent a warning to reconsider his options should Manchester United make a move for his servicesView 2 Images Glasner has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)Oliver Glasner has been told to give serious thought over whether Manchester United would be the right club for him. ‌“Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner is in talks. Oliver Glasner launches scathing attack at Crystal Palace board amid Man Utd and Spurs links READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌View 2 Images Glasner is set to leave Palace at the end of the season (Image: Getty Images)Who should be the next Man United boss? “I will never step back because these players deserve Oliver Glasner as their manager and leader and this is what I will do.

January 18, 2026 13:20 UTC

Wayne Rooney opens up on medical condition that makes him 'struggle' in BBC studioManchester United icon Wayne Rooney has moved into punditry since his last managerial stint and has now given an insight into a surprise medical conditionView 2 Images Wayne Rooney is a regular guest on Match of the Day (Image: BBC)Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is deaf in his left ear and discussed the challenges this presents. ‌He made the unexpected medical admission on a Match of the Day 'Behind the Scenes' programme, where he confessed the condition impacts his punditry work. Applauding the opening goal on Match of the Day, Rooney said: "When we talk about Manchester United's DNA, this is it. View 2 Images Wayne Rooney has moved into punditry since leaving management (Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)‌"Sprinting forward, we've seen so many Manchester United goals over the years exactly like this. "That performance is the best I've seen from a Manchester United team in a long, long time.

January 18, 2026 13:20 UTC

Lobbying from European Union members causes rollback on bid to ban petrol, diesel and hybrid carsQ What was the original EU 2035 plan for new cars? A From 2035, new cars and vans sold in the EU would have to produce zero CO₂ emissions so in reality, that meant no new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars could be sold after that date. This effectively means that a limited number of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars can continue beyond 2035 though exactly how many, and for how long, is still unclear. Car manufacturers may rethink EV investments, consumers could delay purchases, and plug-in hybrids are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries. That’s a challenge for countries like Ireland, where the growth in electric cars is one of the most significant strategies to reduce transport emissions.

January 18, 2026 13:03 UTC

Higher retrofit grants to include 80pc subsidy for heat pumpsState to cover 40pc of cost of windows and doors in semi-detached homesMinister Darragh O'Brien. Photo: PANiamh Horan Today at 06:30Homeowners could be about to benefit from thousands of euro being made available for energy upgrades to private homes, under new plans that are expected to announced by Minister for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien.

January 18, 2026 13:03 UTC

The public demanded swift action from governments over the ability of Grok to generate generation of deepfake sexualised images of adults and children. Regulating the social media behemoths is hugely complex and painstaking. The realisation that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, allowed the generation of so-called “nudification” deepfake images of adults and children, caught the attention of the public and they demanded swift action from governments. Creating these non-consensual images was possible because the Grok AI product is designed to have fewer so-called “guardrails” than competitor AI products, based on Musk’s belief in a “maximally truth-seeking” model. Gardaí said they were investigating 200 reports involving content on the social media platform X that is allegedly child sexual abuse material.

January 18, 2026 13:02 UTC

‘Life is now a perpetual funeral for us,’ says father of US nurse allegedly killed by Irishman in BudapestParents of Mackenzie Michalski will mark her 33rd birthday today as accused awaits trialMackenzie Michalski's body was found in a suitcase in a forest, 140km from Hungarian capitalAli Bracken Today at 06:30The father of an American woman allegedly killed by an Irishman in Budapest said life is now like a “perpetual funeral” for his family.

January 18, 2026 12:58 UTC

Lisandro Martinez bites back after being the butt of Manchester derby jokesBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football WriterLisandro Martinez challenged Paul Scholes to speak to him face-to-face and even invited him to his house after the Manchester United great and Nicky Butt mocked the defender’s size ahead of the derby battle with Erling Haaland. “I told him already if he wants to say something to me, he can come to wherever he wants. That’s it.”Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes mocked Lisandro Martinez’s height before the Manchester derby. Quizzed if much had changed in training since the former midfielder took charge on Wednesday, he said: “So different, so different. “But if sometimes our performance wasn’t the best because they expect from us good attitude, tackles, the DNA, the blood of Manchester United.

January 18, 2026 12:55 UTC