Alan Carr has shared a hilarious AI image featuring washboard abs as he relaxed on a boat in tiny Speedos. The next slide showed a snap of Alan, generated by AI, as he displayed toned abs and huge muscles. Alan did not mention his ex by name during the heartfelt conversation, but spoke openly about his past relationships. Confiding in Amanda, he said: 'I don’t really trust anyone, really. His ex-husband Paul Drayton was among the people to comment on the snap, as he quipped: 'Cerise really suits you!!

Thomas Frank says Tottenham are in the market for an attacking player after losing Richarlison for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury. The Richarlison setback has compounded matters; the forward was forced off during the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa on Saturday. Frank, who was unusually specific about the anticipated length of the layoff, has just welcomed back Dominic Solanke from a long-term ankle injury. His other options in attack, as he prepares for Saturday’s Premier League game at home to West Ham, are Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert. Richarlison is Spurs’s top scorer this season with eight, seven of them in the Premier League.

Fitzgibbon Cup: MTU Cork 2-20 Garda College 0-13Initially sluggish. A dominant second-half showing from the hosts has secured MTU Cork top spot in Fitzgibbon Cup Group B. The first is that MTU Cork will have home advantage in the quarter-final. There are also a couple of consequences as a result of MTU Cork topping Group B. And barring the shock outlined above, UCC or Garda College will be on the road to UL for the quarter-final.

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson picked the right location for a midweek scouting mission as he was on hand to see Dubliner Troy Parrott deliver a hat-trick for AZ Alkmaar in a humiliating 6-0 dismissal of Ajax in the Dutch Cup. And man of the match Parrott, as he packed away the match ball as a souvenir, said he was pleased to grab the goals after what he saw as a frustrating spell for him in terms of goals.

One man has died and a second man is in a serious condition after an incident on-board a Spanish fishing vessel off the south Kerry coast. The dead man is in his 30s and the injured man has been brought to Cork University Hospital where he is in a stable but serious condition. Valentia’s coast guard marine rescue centre co-ordinated the rescue operation after Madrid Marine Rescue Coordination Centre contacted it requesting a medical evacuation. Two helicopters and the coast guard’s fixed-wing plane were involved, while a lifeboat was on standby, the coastguard in Valentia said. The deceased had died on board and the injured man was brought by helicopter to hospital.

But Mr Trump has not offered any details about how the US might respond and it was not clear if his comments on Wednesday indicated he would hold off on action. "We've been told that the killing in Iran is stopping - it's stopped - it's stopping," Mr Trump said at the White House while signing executive orders and legislation. "And there's no plan for executions, or an execution, or executions - so I've been told that on good authority." The comments stand as a direct challenge to Mr Trump, who warned Iran about executions in an interview with CBS aired on Tuesday. "We will take very strong action," Mr Trump said.

Estimated €650k raised as 'Home in Athlone' draw sold 85,000 ticketsRoscommon GAA has raised an estimated €650,000 with their recent 'Win a Home in Athlone' draw, a spokesperson for the club has revealed. Over 85,000 tickets were sold for the fundraising raffle which offered entrants the chance to win a new home at Monksland's Woodberry Manor or €300,000 cash. There were five €1,000 prizes, which were taken home by Paula Heneghan, Dublin (ticket 068795); Martina Casey, Roscommon (ticket 110782); Michael Burnell, Roscommon (ticket 122262); Anthony Murphy, Mayo (ticket 089169); and Andrei Olariv, Dublin (ticket 115643). Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie are deeply grateful to everyone from Ireland and around the world who took part in the draw. "Your support will make a very positive impact on the future of Roscommon GAA," a spokesperson said.

"When you keep taking the sting out of the game like Bath did, it’s case of what can you do? He added: “I’m looking at the Bath game on Friday night against Edinburgh and I think for both teams it’s almost a knockout game, I know it’s not. Edinburgh have to go full strength this weekend to Bath to sneak a win or get as many points as possible. “Bath will be really frustrated with their position in the Champions Cup given they could have won that Toulon game away. From a tactics standpoint, I feel the Champions Cup, you’ve got to frontload your squad.

The Traitors' latest episode saw another faithful banished in tense scenes as the competition continued. Builder-come-ghost hunter Adam was murdered during Thursday's instalment after Traitors Rachel and Stephen's deadly gamble paid off. As the episode continued, the remaining contestants gathered at the roundtable to decide who the Traitors are. A spine-chilling mission saw yet more shield game-play with Sam choosing to take a shield instead of banking money for the prize pot. The Traitors' latest episode saw another faithful - Sam Little - banished in tense scenes as the competition continuedFollowing his banishment, the group were left stunned to learn they had eliminated yet another faithful as the traitors continue to go undetectedIt leaves the total prize money now standing at £54,250.

The theme this year is Catholic Schools: Normal Lives, Called to holiness! The 2026 theme invites pupils, teachers, families, parishes and Families of Parishes to explore the call to holiness as something both universal and accessible. Holiness is not for a few, but for all; not reserved for religious professionals or mystics, but for every student, teacher, parent, and grandparent living each day in friendship with Jesus Christ. Resources relating to Catholic Schools Week for use in parishes and schools (both primary and post-primary) are available here Catholic Schools Week ResourcesTá siad ar fáil as Gaeilge agus as Béarla.

Pregnant women exposed to disease-causing 'forever chemicals' could be at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes, a study suggests. The team combed through 79 animal and human studies evaluating the relationship between PFAS, diabetes and pregnancy. 'Our findings suggest that pregnancy may be a particularly sensitive window during which PFAS exposure may increase risk for gestational diabetes.' In pregnancy, hormones produced by the placenta like estrogen and cortisol block the body's cells from using insulin effectively, leading to gestational diabetes. Obesity, which causes insulin resistance, also been linked to gestational diabetes.

A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet reveals what really sits beneath the colossal frozen block. The sheet, which covers an area of almost 14 million km², is the largest single mass of ice on Earth. Scientists know less about the landscape hidden beneath than they do about the surface of Mars or Venus, as making observations through ice is difficult. The team said their findings could provide crucial insight into the behaviour of Antarctica's ice sheet, which is retreating and thinning due to warming oceans and air. Co–author Professor Andrew Curtis said the method they used to project ice surface information down from satellites 'provides a completely new way to see through ice sheets'.

Grok should be banned due to its ability to create sexually explicit images of women and children, Helen McEntee has said. The foreign affairs minister is the first senior Cabinet member to call for the banning of X’s AI chatbot. Her comments came as gardaí confirmed they are currently investigating 200 child sexual abuse images generated by Grok. Grok has been used to generate explicit images of women and children through what’s described as a nudification function. “I don’t comment, I don’t respond on it… I mean, social media is a really great way of being able to communicate, to get your message across.

Housing minister James Browne and media minister Patrick O’Donovan are the only two of 10 cabinet members who have yet to enter a payment plan to repay incorrect pension deductions. Housing minister James Browne has yet to repay the money or enter a payment plan. He said 10 had yet to start paying back the money or enter a payment plan. A spokesperson for Mr O’Donovan confirmed “he is engaging with NSSO regarding this matter with a view to finalising it”. Additionally, it was confirmed that neither Jennifer Carroll MacNeill nor Martin Heydon are among the ministers yet to enter into agreements.

The Michelin Man has come a-calling once more with news emerging that the internationally renowned restaurant guide is to add a further three Irish restaurants to its listings. The Old Spot gastropub and Kaldero, both in Dublin, join Blackthorn at The Twelve hotel, in Barna, Co Galway as the latest Irish hospitality establishments to make the grade. The Old Spot, in Sandymount, last year celebrated ten years. The Michelin Guide listing cited The Old Spot’s “traditional, immensely satisfying food; a buzzing atmosphere; and some of the friendliest, most genuine service around”. The Michelin Guide listing for Kaldero said that to “miss its warm atmosphere and flavour-packed cooking would be a crying shame” and recommended diners try as many dishes of possible, touting their “big, punchy flavours”.