Donald Trump has issued an update about Iran's new Supreme Leader - who the president suggested may be dead. Trump told reporters the US had been negotiating with Iran, but had not been talking to Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the previous Supreme Leader who was killed in the initial strikes. "We have not heard from the son," he told reporters. Speaking today, Trump said he was halting attacks on Iran while negotiations continue. However, Iran has denied that talks are even taking place.

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor commiserates with Donegal manager Jim McGuinness after last year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park. They will meet again in Sunday's National Football League Division One final. There had, for a while, been a keen interest in the unvarnished outcomes of qualifying for the league final and avoiding relegation. On Sunday, for the first time in his three reins spanning 12 years, O’Connor’s Kerry reached the league final the season after winning an All-Ireland. Next weekend will be only the third time in 40 years that the previous year’s All-Ireland finalists have returned to Croke Park to contest a league final.

A Taste of Galway – Blas na BealtaineGalway city and county; various dates in May; Free and ticketed events, atasteofgalway.comA month-long schedule celebrating the food and drink of Galway. Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsIt may be rooted in gardening, but this Dublin festival has grown into much more. Cork on a Fork FestVarious locations, Cork city; August 12th-16th; Free and ticketed events, corkonaforkfest.ieLast year's Cork on a Fork. Dingle Food FestivalDingle, Co Kerry; October 2nd-4th; Free and ticketed events, dinglefood.comAoibhínn Mulvey (three) at Feast Cork in Midleton. Samhain Festival of Food & Culture and Sheridans Irish Food FairKells, Co Meath; November 5th-8th; Free and ticketed events, foodcultureireland.ie/samhainSamhain FestivalThis Meath celebration is quickly earning a place among Ireland’s must-visit food events.

Footballer shot dead at just 20 as dad issues heartbreaking statementYoung footballer Hugo Mosshagen was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead after police were called to an incident on SaturdayView Image A goalkeeper in Sweden has been shot dead (Image: Western Mail)A goalkeeper in Sweden has been shot dead at the age of 20 as his father pays tribute in a heartbreaking statement. Aspiring footballer Hugo Mosshagen played for Swedish fourth-tier side BK Forward and dreamt of a successful football career. Police were called to the incident in a residential area west of the city just before midnight on Saturday. The young player was then taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. One second you’re really angry and the next you’re sad because you’ve lost one of your children in a completely unnecessary way.

Ireland v Czech Republic: All the details on the Boys in Green's biggest game in yearsJames CoxIreland travel to Prague to face the Czech Republic on Thursday with all eyes on this summer's World Cup. The winners of the game will face either Denmark or North Macedonia with a place in the World Cup at stake. Ireland will have a huge advantage if they make the playoff final as the game will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, March 31st. While it is a demoralising prospect, if the Boys in Green lose they will face the other losing semi-finalist in a friendly game. The Czech Republic have won 15 of their last 18 home ties.

Cristian Romero: I promise to put 200 per cent into Tottenham’s seven ‘finals’By George Sessions, Press AssociationCristian Romero promised to put 200 per cent into Tottenham’s seven remaining “finals” in order to avoid a seismic Premier League exit. “It’s a difficult day for everyone, but the first thing is to speak about the fans. “It’s not easy but the most important thing is to get to national team and back here for the last seven finals. “I promise (to) put 200 per cent in every one and for me it is not easy, but we have to stay all together. Honestly me (I’m) the first to take responsibility, but the fans thank you,” captain Romero added.

Target has imposed a strict new dress code on employees as the struggling retailer tries to win back customers. Staff were told to smile at customers within 10 feet - and to greet anyone within four - in a push to create a friendlier in-store experience. Target's front-of-house must now abide by a rigid dress code: they will now be required to wear red shirts with blue jeans or khakis. Employees who opt to wear a company-provided red vest will still be allowed to wear any sleeved shirt underneath. Fiddelke said Target would win back business with 'wicked fast' same-day deliveryLast month, Target announced plans to eliminate corporate roles as it increases staffing in stores.

John O’Shea gets ‘cup final’ feeling as Republic of Ireland prepare for play-offPress Association Sport staffJohn O’Shea insists the Republic of Ireland are tapping into the “cup final” feeling gripping the squad ahead of Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic. The stakes are high, but assistant manager O’Shea insists a full-strength squad were in high spirits when they gathered in Dublin on Monday morning. Training today almost reminded me of that cup final scenario,” former Manchester United defender O’Shea said. Striker Troy Parrott completed his hat-trick in almost the final act of the game to secure the play-off against the Czech Republic. “We have to reinforce that (Hungary win) again straight away, and the boss did it at a meeting this morning with the boys,” O’Shea said.

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Brian Hurley never had any doubt Cork would return to Division 1 in his career. I suppose if my body played ball with me, I would have liked to have been there a bit earlier. Him getting a taste of Division 1 next year is going to be massive for the likes of him. You'd probably playing a challenge game anyway, so to be playing Meath in Croke Park will be a good test for the championship. Hopefully, that crowd will come to Croke Park next week, bring out the kids and show them the big house.”

Iconic local priest, Father Edward Flanagan has moved closer to sainthood following an announcement by Pope Leo XIV this morning declaring the Ballymoe man Venerable. Father Flanagan was born in Leabeg, County Roscommon, in the Diocese of Elphin, on 13 July 1886 and, following his primary education in Drimatemple National School, went to the College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill College, Sligo, to complete his secondary education. A one hour documentary movie on the life of Father Flanagan, 'Heart of a Servant', has been completed, and is scheduled for broadcast by RTÉ in the coming months. “This would normally follow the recognition of a Miracle, attributed to the intercession of Father Flanagan, I encourage people to pray through the intercession of Father Flanagan for healing for family members and friends who are sick, and to make contact with me, or with the Father Flanagan League of Devotion, if you believe that an unexplained healing has taken place. Father Flanagan Prayer Cards and Medals are available from the Memorial Centre in Ballymoe.”

'Even where fertiliser doesn’t have to pass through Hormuz, it needs natural gas in the manufacturing process, so regardless of how long it takes to open the strait, the already baked-in gas price impact will persist in fertiliser price for some time'. Photo: John KellyA few years ago, I did a diploma in Strategy and Innovation at the Irish Management Institute. One lesson that sticks out was the acronym VUCA: volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. The idea is that all businesses must learn to prepare for the most unanticipated external events that can completely derail any business plan.

“The Supreme was very much the plan and on the morning of confirmations he trapped his epiglottis which made for a really rubbish morning,” Derham explained. “He’s fine again now and back riding and has had the procedure that he needed. He won’t be ready for Aintree but he might go Punchestown if he goes anywhere this season. “We were extremely pleased with her run and thought it was a career best over hurdles. “I’m looking at Fairyhouse and seeing it as a very attractive option if she is well in a few weeks.

Fans will be forced to splash out more than ever before if they want to buy England's kit ahead of the World Cup, as the latest Three Lions replica shirt is the most expensive in history. After a price hike approximately double the rate of inflation, an adult ‘match’ shirt for this summer’s World Cup is being sold at a steep £134.99, an eight per cent increase on the equivalent Three Lions kit released ahead of Euro 2024 which was £124.99. Even young fans will have to fork out three-figure sums to wear the 'match' strip, with junior shirts priced at a huge £114.99. Meanwhile, the adult 'stadium' shirt has been increased by six per cent in price to £89.99, with juniors counterpart costing £69.99. 'Match' shirt mostly closely resemble the jerseys worn by England's players during the tournament, while the 'stadium' alternative is designed for supporters to wear more casually in the stands.

Video: Moment killer parents are confronted by police and paramedics after murdering 13-week-old baby son who was 'systematically abused' - as couple are jailed for lifePolice bodycam captured a mother being questioned after her three-month-old son died from severe injuries, including a fractured skull and broken ribs. Both parents were later jailed for life over the baby's death.