I WANT to write today’s entire column about Uini Atonio. I understand it’s difficult for anyone at home to have a proper appreciation of what this great man is about but when we reach for easy phrases like ‘different gravy’ in sport and life, Uini Atonio is actually the exampla gratis. The embodiment. Processing everything that has happened in the last week or so, and thinking back beyond it to what could have happened, makes for queasy feelings that are tough to articulate. Uini had pulled out of the French Six Nations squad with what was originally thought to be a sternum injury, but we now know it was a serious coronary problem.

Man Utd target Roberto De Zerbi 'in danger' of being SACKED after Champions League exitManchester United have once again been linked with Roberto De Zerbi in their search for a new permanent head coach and the former Brighton chief could soon be on the marketView 3 Images Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi could lose his job after their early exit from the Champions League (Image: Jean-Francois Monier/AFP)Roberto De Zerbi is said to be at risk of being sacked by Marseille in the wake of their early exit from the Champions League - just weeks after being touted as a contender for the Manchester United job. However, De Zerbi is in 'great danger' of the sack after failing to get Marseille through the league phase of the Champions League. He said: "I hope that the players are aware that tonight is a professional foul. I've lost games in my career, I've rarely felt that sense of shame, being able to concede six goals in two games. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson have given Beatles fans a tantalising first glimpse at their upcoming four-part Beatles anthology in the first images of themselves in character. It was a look typified by the percussionist in the late '60s, notably as they recorded their self-titled double album - referred to by fans as the 'White Album' - in 1968. Last year, Sony finally confirmed the cast for its four highly anticipated Beatles films following months of speculation, with all four projects set for release in April 2028. Mendes, who is directing the films, had wanted to recreate the Beatles' 1969 album cover on the crossing. Despite being nervous, Barry did stress that Ringo was 'absolutely lovely' and that they sat in the garden 'chatting away'.

The European Union has announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, over Tehran’sdeadly crackdown on nationwide protests. Six Iranian organisations, including bodies responsible for monitoring online content in Iran, were also included on the sanctions list. But the move by Europe will put new pressure on Iran as its economy already struggles under the weight of international sanctions. “This will put them on the same footing with al Qeida, Hamas, Daesh,” the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas said, using an Arabic acronym for the so-called Islamic State group. “The designation of a state military arm, of an official pillar of the Iranian state as a terrorist organisation is one step short of cutting diplomatic ties,” she said.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina to reach her fourth consecutive Australian Open final. Sabalenka is yet to drop a set, and she said: “I cannot believe that, that’s an incredible achievement but the job is not done yet. Svitolina, who was supported from courtside by husband Gael Monfils, could probably have done without the hindrance that umpire Louise Azemar Engzell called against Sabalenka at the start of the fourth game. Aryna Sabalenka struck 29 winners (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)Engzell ruled that Sabalenka, who is known for her loud grunting, had called out after she had hit the ball, giving the point to Svitolina. Sabalenka called for a video review but the original decision stood and, fuelled by apparent rage, the four-time grand slam singles champion promptly broke serve.

Amy Childs has told of how battling stress made her lose 'a little more weight than I wanted' as she embarks on a fitness mission. The Only Way Is Essex star, 35, sparked concern last year and has since vowed to gain some muscle ahead of her wedding. The mother-of-four previously revealed that training incorrectly and dropping two stone meant she had lost muscle. Addressing her weight loss and cruel trolling she's received as a result in an emotional interview with OK! She's very emotional – she thinks she's going to have another heart attack.'

How do we make cooking fun and less of a chore? What Irish dishes are easy and achievable? And what are the chef pro-tips for creating delicious food? Eunice Power, chef, entrepreneur and author of My Irish Kitchen Table, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast. She explained, “I went to Shannon, did hotel management, loved that whole hospitality piece.

US president Donald Trump said he has asked Russian president Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences freezing temperatures. “I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week during this … extraordinary cold,” Mr Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. He added that Mr Putin has “agreed to that” but there was no confirmation from Russia. The Republican president added that he was pleased that Mr Putin has agreed to the pause. You’re not going to get that’,” Mr Trump said of his request to Mr Putin.

Senate Democrats have threatened to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other US agencies amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement activities. The move potentially brings the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s enforcement surge. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Wednesday that Democrats will not provide needed votes until US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is “reined in and overhauled”. During the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Mr Schumer said Democrats are asking the White House to “end roving patrols” in cities and coordinate with local law enforcement on immigration arrests, including requiring tighter rules for warrants. Mr Schumer said agents should be required to have “masks off, body cameras on” and carry proper identification, as is common practice in most law enforcement agencies.

According to standard IQ tests we’re getting better at academic book smarts but worse when it comes to creativity. When it comes to existing employees today, emotional intelligence tests are used to help individuals better understand themselves and others when working in teams and leading others. But, as the use of AI grows, have we forgotten an important and essential part of human intelligence? Sternberg identifies three distinct types of intelligence: analytical (componential), creative (experiential) and practical (contextual) in his Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. He thinks traditional IQ tests too narrowly measure only the first type and that practical intelligence and creativity are equally important when measuring an individual’s overall intelligence.

New home completions came in at 36,284 for 2025, which was up 20 per cent on the previous year and ahead of expectations. Photograph: iStockWould the Government trade some of its impressive GDP (gross domestic product) performance for a more pronounced rise in new home completions? The Irish economy grew by 12.6 per cent in GDP terms last year, according to preliminary estimates. The bulge in 2025 was down to the front-loading of exports into the US to avoid tariffs, something that will unwind next year, resulting in much lower GDP growth. GDP fell by 0.6 per cent in the final quarter of 2025 “as these export patterns normalised”, AIB chief economist David McNamara noted.

Bernardo Silva fires damning title reminder to Arsenal - 'The truth is'Manchester City are four points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race and Bernardo Silva says he and his team-mates won't go down without a fight against the GunnersView 2 Images Bernardo Silva says Manchester City will fight till the death in the title race (Image: TNT Sports)Bernardo Silva has warned Arsenal that Manchester City will fight them to the death in the title race. ‌Arsenal have a four point lead over City at the top of the table, despite suffering a blip in recent weeks. ‌Silva admits the prospect of Arsenal winning the title is a strange sensation - because it hasn't happened for so long. Will Premier League get fifth Champions League spot? Without a doubt we still have hope and ambition to fight for this Premier League."

Need for legislation on services creating sexualised images for adults, TD saysBy Cillian Sherlock, Press AssociationThere is a need for legislation to tackle services that generate sexualised images of adults, a Sinn Féin TD has said. Senior Government figures have insisted that there is sufficient legislation to investigate and prosecute child sexual abuse material and non-consensual sexualised images of adults that have been generated through artificial intelligence tools online. Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú said this means there is a need for legislation to account for services that provide the generation of sexualised images of adults – even when there is no complainant. “The production, the circulation, the generation of child sexual abuse material – whether that’s through an AI-generated mechanism or not – that is prohibited. “When it gets to intimate image abuse, we need a complainant, and we also need for that material to have been circulated.

DAA weighed cutting back on business jet travel at Dublin to comply with the passenger cap. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish TimesThe operator of Dublin Airport considered suspending all business jet travel as it faced the prospect of breaching its 32 million annual passenger cap. Two major business aviation operators and industry bodies said it could prove deeply damaging for foreign direct investment in Ireland. One internal email said its legal and planning team had examined whether certain flights could be excluded from passenger cap calculations. Mr Cullinane said: “The sustainable growth of Dublin Airport is vital to the Irish economy.

A man has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting a young woman following a night out in the summer of 2023. He told the jury that “sexual assault is something that is unwanted and an assault in circumstances of indecency”. The alleged sexual assault lasted between two and three minutes, with the victim stating, “it felt like an hour”. The prosecution alleges that the defendant had contact with the victim via Snapchat prior to the alleged sexual assault. The victim told the court that she only wanted to clear the air, but accepted that she may have made this threat two or three times.