Ultan Dillane has emerged as a major target for Munster who could offer the Kerry native a route back into Irish rugby. The former Connacht forward will leave La Rochelle at the end of this season after four seasons on the west coast of France where he won a Champions Cup under Ronan O’Gara.

January 14, 2026 19:55 UTC

Five Guys might not be the first place that comes to mind when looking for a healthy, balanced meal - but its new lettuce wrap could help dieters stay on track. The fast food chain has launched a new sub-250kcal bunless hamburger targeted at GLP-1 users, and people who are looking to lose weight this January. Around 2.5million people are currently thought to be using GLP-1 weight loss jabs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, which work by mimicking hormones released after eating to promote feelings of fullness. According to Five Guys' UK nutrition guide, a classic beef burger patty contains a whopping 14g of fat - 5.6g of which is saturated. Earlier this month, Marks and Spencers launched a new range of 'nutrient dense' products, 'perfectly portioned' for fat jab users.

January 14, 2026 19:48 UTC

After being surrounded by nearly a dozen undercover officers and cuffed outside his Midtown Manhattan office on July 13, 2023, Rex Heuermann appeared blindsided. But new police records show that after the hour-and-a-half drive with detectives from Midtown Manhattan to the Suffolk County Police Headquarters, Heuermann suddenly switched and became 'calm.' Those details were revealed in a 178-page motion filed by his defense attorney, Michael Brown, ahead of a scheduled court hearing Tuesday. At Suffolk County Police Headquarters, police photographed and fingerprinted him, and during a search, they found $135 in cash. The new defense filing urges prosecutors to turn over records regarding two men the defense may seek to introduce as alternate suspects.

January 14, 2026 19:46 UTC

The new series of Love Island: All Stars is set to launch on Thursday evening, the Daily Mail can reveal. ITV is expected to confirm the news via Instagram, teasing: 'The wait is over… Love Island: All Stars launches tomorrow night (Thursday 15th January) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. For the first time in its history, Love Island was delayed after wildfires in the area made it unsafe for the cast and crew to begin filming. Love Island: All Stars is back!' The Daily Mail exclusively revealed this year's cast, with the starting line-up including former winners Millie and Jess Harding, runner-up Whitney Adebayo, and Ronan Keating's son Jack.

January 14, 2026 19:29 UTC

A Sunday school teacher who had her husband murdered so she could be with her lover is set to be executed - despite the Supreme Court saying she should get a new trial. Brenda Andrew, 62, was found guilty of capital murder for having her husband Robert killed in November 2001. The Oklahoma County District Court ruled that she was responsible for the murder in 2004. In early November 2001 - weeks before he was slain - Robert filed another police report, alleging that the culprits were trying to kill him for a hefty insurance claim. An inmate who was locked up at the Oklahoma County Detention Center with Brenda claimed that she admitted to the crime.

January 14, 2026 19:29 UTC

After hearing only a handful of songs, Ó Riada made a spur-of-the-moment decision which sparked a seven-year musical collaboration with Ó Sé and a close personal friendship. Séan Ó Sé and Cór Cúil Aodha performing at Shane MacGowan's funeral in Nenagh in 2023. Ó Sé, who credited his vocal training by St Fin Barre’s Cathedral organist John T Horne for extending his range to two octaves, recalled Ó Riada’s remarks upon his successful audition. Meeting the President at the Ó Riada sa Gaiety Concert, March 1969, (l–r): Seán Ó Riada, Seán Ó Sé, Niall Toibín, President Éamon de Valera, Ruth Ó Riada and Breandán Ó Buachalla. Seán Ó Sé, January 1936 - January 2026.

January 14, 2026 19:27 UTC

Nearly a third of sitting government ministers who owe the State thousands of euro due to incorrect pension deductions have yet to start paying the money back. Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers confirmed that 32 current ministers owe money back to the State, but 10 have yet to start repaying and have not put payment plans in place. Just two are owed money back, while the remaining 32 owe money to the State. “Of those, 24 have refunded this or are in a repayment plan,” Mr Chambers said. He also said he does not know how much money these ministers owe, nor is he aware of the level of engagement they are having with the NSSO.

January 14, 2026 19:10 UTC

Photo: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosElon Musk’s X platform must be held accountable for complicity in facilitating and distributing illegal images via the Grok AI app, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said. [ Grok images of children are probably not prosecutable, says child protection expertOpens in new window ]Last week Grok began to impose user restrictions and display content warnings when commanded to undress or “nudify” images. Ms Smyth said she believed existing laws could be used to address the issue, such as the Online Safety Framework, the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, and Coco’s Law. She plans to meet the Taoiseach, the Attorney General and other senior Cabinet Ministers to clarify the legal situation and determine the appropriate response. Following widespread concern about Grok, Ms Naughton said she has asked officials in her department “to carry out a further review in relation to the guidance on social media for schools”.

January 14, 2026 19:03 UTC

“The ChatGPT moment for general robotics is just around the corner,” Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said in January last year. This January he said the ChatGPT moment for physical artificial intelligence (AI) was “nearly here”. It’s tempting to ask who needs automation when you can just have a low-paid gig worker nip to the shops for you. Robot enthusiasts believe a new breed of humanoid robots will make further inroads into physical work. First, to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots alongside humans in the workplace, you need to be confident they are safe.

January 14, 2026 19:00 UTC

The heartbroken mother revealed the moment she first knew something was wrong with her son, then 22, before the family were broken the news of his diagnosis. Struggling to hold back tears, Sam paid tribute to her 'cheeky, funny, chatty' son, as she recounted spotting early signs at her wedding to Andre's step-dad Alistair, 62. Use this checklist to help you make a note of your symptoms before you talk to your GP. By September 2024, Andre had to be moved into a care home as his mobility declined rapidly and he started having falls. With dementia, there’s nothing.’Andre’s brain was donated to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for research.

January 14, 2026 18:37 UTC

48 falconers crowned with King Abdulaziz Cups as Mazayin contest concludes at King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mazayin (falcon beauty) competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 concludes on Thursday. The Mazayin competition was staged over four days and featured several categories, including Shaheen Farkh (juvenile), Hurr Qarnas, locally bred Hurr Farkh, Mongolian Mujaham Hurr Farkh Qarnas, Mongolian Mughtar Hurr Farkh Qarnas, Hurr from Hurr Qarnas (local category), and Black/Dark Hurr. The final day will see competition in the Pure Gyr Farkh and Pure Gyr Qarnas categories for local participants. Meanwhile, competition continued in the Al-Malwah (lure racing) event, with 48 winners crowned with King Abdulaziz Cups as of Wednesday. In the International Professionals category, 224 falcons competed, with Emirati falconers winning eight cups and Bahraini falconers securing four.

January 14, 2026 18:31 UTC

The United States has evacuated some personnel from a military base in Qatar as countries around the region race to defuse the risk of conflagration from any strike against Iran by Donald Trump. The withdrawal from the Al Udeid airbase, the US’s regional military command which hosts around 10,000 troops, was described by an Arab official as a “precaution as of now”. Iran fired missiles at a major United States military base in Qatar in retaliation for the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites last year. Iranian officials have previously threatened to disrupt shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a global chokepoint for oil supplies. The person also reflected widespread regional concerns that the Iranian regime, under pressure internally and externally, could respond militarily against its neighbours.

January 14, 2026 18:29 UTC

The family of two Hungarian twin sisters who died in the River Dee in Aberdeen had their remains taken back to Hungary in a backpack, their brother has revealed. The sisters were last seen on CCTV making their way across the Victoria Bridge before turning onto a path along the River Dee. In an emotional interview with Hungarian media outlet Bors, their brother József Huszti admitted the family 'still can't process' the tragedy. Mr Huszti revealed that the cost of repatriating the sisters' bodies home to Hungary would have been around £45,000. They were in regular contact with their family in Hungary and are not thought to have once indicated anything was wrong.

January 14, 2026 18:17 UTC

Rare Cork optimism for this section of the Corn Uí Mhuirí calendar. Rising belief that a ridiculously long wait could be nearing an end. The Munster post-primary football quarter-finals are down for decision this afternoon. The last-eight line-up comprises five Kerry schools as against two from Cork.

January 14, 2026 18:05 UTC

Bell included the detail in his official match report and an Independent Regulatory Commission heard evidence from the Swindon captain. After the hearing, Holloway also raged that the ban was 'ridiculous' and defended Clarke as being a 'hard-working and aggressive' player. 'In respect of Charge 1, the Commission considered the actions of the Player to be highly violating and intentional foul play,' the written reasons stated. It read: 'Swindon Town Football Club acknowledges the written reasons published by the FA in respect of Ollie Clarke, following the recent Regulatory Commission decision. 'Throughout the process, Ollie Clarke maintained his innocence and only admitted the charges on the basis that both charges were unintentional.

January 14, 2026 18:05 UTC