Man Utd's response to Oliver Glasner bombshell emerges in latest job twistCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner had been heavily linked with the Manchester United job before announcing on Friday that he would be leaving Selhurst Park in the summerView 2 Images Oliver Glasner had been linked with Manchester United before confirming he will leave Crystal Palace this summer (Image: Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)Oliver Glasner may be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season but the Austrian's availability will not necessarily bolster his chances of landing the Manchester United job. ‌Glasner, 51, has made a seismic impact at Selhurst Park since taking the reins two years ago. Part of the reasoning behind that is Palace's recent poor form, with Glasner overseeing a winless run that spanned nine games. His announcement coincides with the news that Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace captain, is on the brink of a transfer to Manchester City. “I already informed the club months ago that I wanted a new challenge,” Glasner said in a press conference ahead of the weekend.

The HSE homebirth service registered 432 women that year, the national perinatal epidemiology centre in Cork said. Ms Liston first met Sandra Healy, who would be the lead midwife in her care, in February 2022. Solicitor Scarlett Griffin O'Sullivan speaking after the inquest into the death of Laura Liston with Laura's sisters Jennifer and Sarah Liston. One ambulance took Ms Liston towards University Hospital Limerick, while her husband and baby travelled to the maternity hospital. Despite the best efforts of emergency and maternity hospital staff who had driven there to help, she died at 2.15am.

A status update from the online analytics firm, Downdetector, showed a disconnection from users since before 3.30pm on Friday. It’s the second outage that the platform has experienced this week and comes as X tries to grapple with reconfiguring its central AI technology to stop users undressing photos of real people without their consent. "I welcomed the opportunity to meet with X to express directly my serious dismay at what has been facilitated on their platform,” she said. "X informed me that corrective actions have now been implemented and that Grok, as integrated on the X platform, has been disabled from removing or reducing clothing on individuals worldwide. Concerns remain regarding Grok as a standalone app, and this is something Government will examine further.

Legendary singer Seán Ó Sé brought joy to generations of Irish people through his determination to make the most of his God-given talent. Mr Ó Sé was hailed for his myriad accomplishments as his son, Con, delivered the eulogy at his Requiem Mass in Cork. The Requiem mass for Mr Ó Sé took place on Friday at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ballinlough in Cork city. Mr Ó Sé passed away at Marymount Hospice in Cork city on Tuesday. Mr Ó Sé is survived by his children Áine, Con and Íde, sister Maureen and extended family.

There may be a legal 'loophole' for AI models such as Grok that generate intimate images of women. The meeting took place following political criticism over the “nudification” pictures that Grok allows users to create. “What they took responsibility for was the dissemination of illegal material on the platform of X, through the app of Grok,” Ms Smyth said. Ms Smyth said it was her clear understanding that the type of content generated by Grok “is illegal here in Ireland”. It is understood Coimisiún na Meán and the European Commission have been trying to gather digital evidence of any illegal images that may have been created by Grok.

Ray ManaghA Brussels-based EU executive, with ties to Ireland, has failed in a bid to legally force Ryanair pay him compensation for a missed flight just over a year ago. In his appeal to the Circuit Court, Murphy claimed Ryanair had wrongly failed to facilitate him at the Brussels airport. Ms Jessica Brady, Ryanair’s ground operations front-of-house procedures and training manager, told the court that a passenger could not check in 40 minutes before departure. “Once the scheduled departure time minus 40 minutes closure of the check-in is triggered, that process cannot be restarted,” she said. Mr Murphy is head of programme at Inter Pares Parliaments in Partnership, office of International IDEA to the EU, Avenue des Arts, Brussels.

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It is not without cause that even the most measured and mild of independence supporters remain uncomfortable with the behaviour of BBC Scotland towards the SNP and the wider Yes movement since the 2014 referendum. It is now clear that the BBC has a Scottish problem, or more specifically an SNP problem, regarding issues such as editorial standards of impartiality, accuracy and fairness. Let’s explore some of the information which has emerged over the last week, related to BBC standards in Scotland. First, we learned that BBC Scotland has issued more corrections regarding errors in the last three years than BBC Wales, BBC Northern Ireland and all regional English BBC bureaux combined. But there is a pattern emerging within the BBC when it comes to Scotland.

Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosMinisters should be conscious that taxpayers‘ money is finite and “not a solution for every problem”, the Department of Finance has warned. Officials maintained that public spending had increased by 75 per cent (about 40 per cent after adjustment for inflation) since before the pandemic. This implies an underlying deficit of over €13 billion next year. Another part of the problem is the ‘monetise every problem’ approach – rather than address the underlying structural problem, line Departments and Ministers need a renewed consciousness that taxpayer’s money is funding spending. “Public spending has increased from €67 billion from just before the pandemic to €118 billion for next year – a 75 per cent increase in just seven years.

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, once again paired together for the second round of the Dubai Invitational, endured starkly contrasting days as the Ryder Cup colleagues sought to combat stiff winds at the Creek Golf Club. Lowry got off to a flying start with a birdie from eight feet on the first and hit his approach inside three feet on the second to make back-to-back birdies. A bogey on the ninth was followed by a birdie on the 10th and his fifth birdie was secured from 30 feet on the 16th. Rory McIlroy plays his third shot on the 18th on day two of the 2026 Dubai Invitational. If I play golf like that for the rest season in that frame of mind, I’ll be pretty good,” said Lowry.

Arsenal sent specific Premier League request for Nottingham Forest fixtureArsenal take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with the Gunners hoping to move nine points clear at the top of the tableView 2 Images Arsenal will wear a different kit against Nottingham Forest this weekend (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Arsenal will wear a unique version of their away kit on Saturday afternoon when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, according to football.london. Their focus now shifts to the Premier League and their title race. The Gunners will wear their blue away kit tomorrow, as expected, but with grey socks as requested by the Premier League. Earlier in the season, Arsenal sported grey shorts and socks with their blue away kit in a match against Athletic Bilbao. Ahead of the upcoming match, Arteta spoke about the challenge Forest will pose this weekend, despite their standing in the Premier League table.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta plots transfer trick repeat as Chelsea muscle inMirror Football brings you the latest transfer round-up from the Emirates StadiumView 3 Images Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are yet to sign a player this month (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal’s January transfer window is yet to come to life. ‌Aside from Jakub Kiwior, Jorginho and Leandro Trossard, they have rarely done so, much to Mikel Arteta’s frustration at times. ‌Yet, with their pursuit of four trophies still alive, that doesn’t mean Arsenal are necessarily resting on their laurels, with sporting director Andrea Berta instead using this time to draw up plans for the summer transfer window. Arteta plots Real Madrid repeatOne exciting name that has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium recently is Real Madrid’s Arda Guler. ‌Chelsea join race for defenderArsenal have been repeatedly linked with 20-year-old Rennes talent Jeremy Jacquet in recent months.

Displaced Palestinians inspect their tents amid heavy rainfall west of Khan Younis city, southern Gaza Strip, 13 January 2026. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, leaving families without secure shelter, as deteriorating humanitarian conditions persist across the Gaza Strip amid intensifying winter weather. US president Donald Trump has announced the creation of a ‘board of Peace’ that he said will administer the Gaza Strip, according to a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. US officials said the board of peace is expected to be formally announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which convenes next week.

An “Irish Trump” could emerge from the ranks of Independent Ireland, according to former financial advisor Eddie Hobbs, who convened a conference for people on the "populist right" of politics. Mr Hobbs, who organised the inaugural Irl Forum last weekend, told the Irish Examiner there is potential for an “Irish Trump” in the ranks of the Independent Ireland party. “There is potential for one but it would have to be developed," Mr Hobbs said. When asked if was he referring to Mr O’Flynn, Hobbs replied: “He’s an interesting character.”The other TDs in Independent Ireland are Michael Collins, Richard O’Donoghue and Michael Fitzmaurice. File picture: Larry CumminsUS ambassador Edward Walsh’s office contacted Mr Hobbs to facilitate attendance at the forum for the ambassador last week.

AN impressively big corner site is the standout feature at this pleasant Glanmire home, which has the edge over its neighbours in terms of rear garden size. 45 Woodbrook, Glanmire CourtHouse hunters who like what they see at No 25 Woodbrook in Glanmire Court have the comfort of knowing that it’s probably the largest plot in the block, and that if they choose to expand down the line, it shouldn’t be a problem — once planners give their blessing. Built 30-35 years ago, No 25 Woodbrook is nicely situated within a quiet cul de sac overlooking a green, with parking out front. Up to a dozen parties turned up to walk through the house at each of the first two open viewings. VERDICT: Those looking for an affordable family home in Glanmire will love the back garden/site size, with scope to extend.