It became a hub for a very different sort of conversation than those hosted on other social media sites. [They’re] leaving the big social media platforms to find communities where they’re safe and there’s civility.”Ronson says any predictions he makes about the future of social media might be wishful thinking. “I think X will basically fade into the background as a reflection of the anger and disillusionment that’s out there,” says Little. “The big mistake a lot of people made was they thought that social media was inherently democratic. When Obama comes along and says, ‘Yes, we can,’ we all think social media is going to be a power for democracy.

Vehicles are parked up on footpaths at Newry train station where its free car park, with more than 350 spaces, is full. A week has passed since the publication of a new plan earmarking the Co Down city as a cross-Border commuter hub for Dublin. The car park at Newry train station is filled to capacity every day as workers board the Enterprise Express service to Dublin. Photograph: Stephen DavisonThe Enterprise Express stops at Newry train station, Co Down. A former chair of the Newry city status campaign group, Kelly says the idea of an extra 6,000 houses is “currently not feasible”.

Photograph: Joe O'ShaughnessyAn Irish citizen has been detained by Russian authorities since August due to messages on his phone which expressed anti-Russian sentiment, his wife has said. Ms Petrenko believes Russian authorities think her husband’s Russian citizenship supersedes his Irish one and, as such, may not co-operate with Irish officials. Photograph: Joe O'ShaughnessyShe said her husband regularly visited Russia since moving to Ireland, usually returning annually to visit his parents. When Mr Simbaev went to Russia in August 2025, he was detained by police at Chelyabinsk Airport. She said police told Mr Simbaev they were detaining him because of “anti-Russian” content on his phone.

Man Utd 'not ruling out' four managers as appointment decision made after board talksManchester United's search for a permanent replacement for Ruben Amorim will continue after the appointment of Michael Carrick as the club's interim head coach. View 3 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox will play a role in deciding the appointment of the next permanent Man Utd head coach. (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)Manchester United would be happy to appoint a World Cup manager as their next permanent head coach. View 3 Images Rube Amorim was brutally sacked as head coach of Man Utd. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry 'forcing King to choose between him and William' with impossible decisionIt has been claimed that Prince Harry "desperately wants" his father King Charles to join him at the Invictus Games next year - but one royal expert predicts it could pose a huge problemView 5 Images Prince Harry with his dad the King and brother Prince William (Image: Getty Images)When Prince Harry made a brief-but-welcome return to the UK last September, few could have predicted the significance that visit might come to hold. Last week royal sources claimed Harry “desperately wants Charles at Invictus”, ideally opening the event on stage alongside him. “She must know that she’s likely to encounter a degree of hostility in the UK, but in the bubble of the Invictus Games she is safe. We can only imagine how William might feel if Charles publicly threw his support behind the games and Harry. Last week a spokesman said: “The royal family have been longstanding supporters of the Invictus Games since its inception in 2014.

Kellie Harrington completed a successful return from retirement in winning the 60kg final at the 2026 National Elite Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin. The two-time Olympic champion announced her comeback last October, having spent over a year out of the ring. After a successful return to the National Stadium last week, Harrington’s final opponent in the 60kg division was last year’s champion, Kellie McLoughlin of St Catherine’s BC. It was another clean sweep on the cards for Harrington, who entered the final round with a commanding lead. The Castlerea boxer opened up a wide gap on the scorecards before the third round, but Kearney showed grit to put in a good final round against the world champion.

Leinster's Tommy O'Brien was replaced early in the second half after appearing to pick up a calf injury. Robbie Henshaw looked the most serious, leaving the stadium with a brace around his right knee, while Tommy O’Brien, Tadhg Furlong and Jimmy O’Brien also left the field prematurely through injury. Tommy O’Brien appeared to strain his calf when chasing the second-half kick-off. “It’s early days there,” Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said after the win. “There’s a good few (injury concerns), even Jimmy’s hobbled off there as well.”On Furlong, Cullen added: “He just felt [his calf] was tightening up early.

A world-famous pop star was completely unrecognizable as she made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live this weekend. All four young boys who host Snack Homiez were played by women, including Saturday Night Live stars Chloe Fineman, Jane Wickline and Veronika Slowikowska. A world-famous pop star was completely unrecognizable as she made a surprise cameo as a 12-year-old boy on Saturday Night Live this weekendShe was none other than Sabrina Carpenter, making her return to the show after she performed double duty as host and musical guest in October. In her first outing as one of the Snack Homiez, the boys were seen interviewing U.S. President Donald Trump, played by Saturday Night Live cast member James Austin Johnson. When she acted as both host and musical guest this past October, she made a splash by using the word 'f***' twice on network television.

While all around him lost their heads, he kept his; he could have done little more to try and drag his team to victory. On any other night Casey’s outstanding performance would have dominated the headlines but it will be overshadowed by the defeat. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoEven though Casey was felled short of the line his momentum and the greasy surface allowed him to slide over the line. The Munster scrumhalf did get a second try, a smart finish demonstrating good footwork in a tight space close to the touchline. It looked like Jack O’Donoghue and Casey had Theo Cabouni’s chip covered but the ball squirted loose and the Castres fullback followed up to touch down.

Ben Phillips, 34, joined the Met Police at just 18 years old, embarking on what he thought was his dream career. While still working for the Met, the father-of-three found his wings, juggling training to be a pilot with being a police officer for four years from 2019. He completed his initial training through Wizz Air with CTC Aviation, which now operates as Acron Aviation, and gained his commercial license. He works as a trainer for Wizz Air, as well as a pilot, and enjoys the flexibility his role offers. As for whether Ben would ever go back to his old job as a Met Police Officer, he says, 'Not as probably a regular police officer.

President Trump has put a $1 billion price tag on membership for nations who wish to permanently join his new 'Board of Peace'. 'It's a "Trump United Nations" that ignores the fundamentals of the UN charter,' one diplomat described the BOP to Reuters. The president also announced additional members of the Gaza Executive Board. United Arab Emirates Minister Reem Al-Hashimy (middle) will also serve on the Gaza Executive Board alongside Rubio (right). The Israeli prime minister's office said the BOP's Gaza Executive Board was 'at odds with Israeli policy.'

The Australian Open's boozy 'party court' has caused its first controversy for 2026 just hours after play started, with a star snapping back at the crowd straight after winning her match on Sunday. It sits next to the two-storey Courtside Bar, which is sponsored by vodka brand Grey Goose this year, with spectators able to watch the action while they have a cocktail, wine or beer. One fan called it a 'total shade-throwing reaction to the crowd' online, with another calling her a 'first-class s**t stirrer'. When the courtside bar was first brought in two years ago, tournament director Craig Tiley said it would be an 'elevated experience' for fans. Putintseva appeared to mock the crowd with an exaggerated victory celebrationPictured: The two-storey Courtside Bar when it was launched in 2024.

Pep Guardiola has already won over Manchester United transfer target's mumManchester City boss Pep Guardiola was clear about his admiration of an English talent who is also being eyed up by Manchester UnitedView 2 Images Alex Scott of Bournemouth is reportedly being pursed by Manchester United (Image: 2025 Visionhaus)Pep Guardiola has already made his thoughts clear on Manchester United target Alex Scott by paying him the ultimate compliment. The Manchester City manager once described the central midfielder as “an unbelievable player.”‌That was after the then-19-year-old played for Bristol City against his side back in early 2023 in an FA Cup game. ‌Scott, now 22, has gone from strength to strength since then, becoming a key player at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola. His impressive displays since his £25million move to the south coast have unsurprisingly seen him linked with several top Premier League sides. ‌"I grew up with Guardiola as a manager and that whole team was just incredible.

Megyn Kelly torched Timothy Busfield's wife for promoting her lifestyle brand on social media amid after the actor was hit with child sex abuse charges. Melissa Gilbert, 61, was busy posting on her social media about her Modern Prairie brand despite her husband's ongoing legal troubles. Speaking on her SiriusXM namesake show, Kelly said: 'She’s like a Meghan Markle wannabe with her little homestyle brand. The company released a statement saying the allegations against Busfield 'do not involve Modern Prairie, our operations, nor our community'. It also included personal details about Busfield's sex life with his wife Melissa Gilbert, detailing that they have a 'satisfying sex life' but that they 'enjoy cuddling more than sex'.

Ash Barty has given her fans an unvarnished look into her family life as she chatted to Roger Federer about the challenges of raising two small children in heartwarming scenes at the Australian Open. The former Wimbledon, French and Australian Open champion made her surprise entrance while Federer and his fellow greats of the game Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter were playing doubles. 'Is there by chance another Aussie Open winner here, like an Ash Barty?' Barty and Federer took the third and deciding set of the match, with the Swiss hitting the winning stroke. Welcome to the world, Hayden!'