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January 10, 2026 14:30 UTC

Gabby Epstein put on quite the racy display when she went on a motorbike ride in the bush this week. The Australian model, 31, took to Instagram on Friday to share a photo that showed her posing in a very revealing bikini. Striking a sultry pose as she stood next to her dusty Honda motorbike, Gabby wore an animal print micro two-piece that left little to the imagination. Gabby also carried a colourful striped crochet bag for her nature ride. It comes after Gabby suffered a nasty eye injury during a visit to an archery range back in June.

January 10, 2026 14:28 UTC

Three police officers and two paramedics were rushed to the hospital after being hit by a van while responding to an accident. The force said that while the paramedics and off-duty officers stopped to help a Nissan X-Trail, there was a second collision involving a white Ford Transit van. Two paramedics and three officers were taken to hospital following the collision. One of the officers and one of the paramedics suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital. Three police officers and two paramedics were rushed to the hospital after being hit by a van while responding to an accident.

January 10, 2026 14:27 UTC

Thousands of Irish farmers have participated in a rolling protest in the heart of the country as anger grows over the progression of the EU-Mercosur deal. On Friday, the EU ambassador approved a trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – but it still needs to be backed by the European Parliament. The trade deal with the EU involves four Mercosur countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. A convoy of tractors in Athlone protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal (Cillian Sherlock/PA)Irish beef farmers are concerned that the deal could threaten their exports to Europe due to the introduction of lower-cost Brazilian beef. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity.

January 10, 2026 14:20 UTC

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing £128m issue Ineos didn't expect if he lands Man Utd jobOle Gunnar Solskjaer may find it tough to get two of Manchester United's most expensive signings into his side if he returns to Old TraffordView 3 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have plenty to sort out if he returns to Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)Incorporating £128million worth of talent into the team could be one of the first challenges for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if he is reinstated as Manchester United boss. ‌Bryan Mbeumo (£65m) and Matheus Cunha (£63m) were brought in for substantial fees in the summer to fill those positions. Under Solskjaer, United are likely to adopt a different approach, creating a scenario Ineos hadn't anticipated when they approved the pair's arrival. 5 questions Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to answer in Man Utd job interview READ MORE :Jason Wilcox's extraordinary Man Utd training ground comment before Ruben Amorim exit READ MORE :Turkish football expert and Besiktas podcaster Kaan Bayazit believes Solskjaer was hindered by a shortage of quality wide players. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

January 10, 2026 14:17 UTC





Built for the bedroom, Raychel blends emotional interaction, multimodal sensing, and local processing to redefine how people rest and wake. The launch introduces two products — Raychel NODBOT and Raychel Projector — forming a bedside system that moves beyond chatbots toward a contextual, multimodal AI companion that learns and evolves with its user. Founded in 2021, NETVERSE has focused on bridging the physical and digital worlds through XR and spatial interaction technologies. With Raychel, the company applies this expertise to the bedroom — where people spend a significant portion of their lives. Raychel Projector: A Ceiling Canvas for DreamsComplementing NODBOT, the optional Raychel Projector extends Raychel’s interaction into the surrounding space by turning the bedroom ceiling into a visual canvas.

January 10, 2026 14:16 UTC

After another chilly day today, there will be a return to milder temperatures, while 11 counties will be under a Status Yellow wind warning tomorrow. With conditions turning windier tomorrow afternoon, counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford and Wicklow will be under the warning from 4pm on Sunday until midnight on Monday. Potential impacts during the warning will include some wave overtopping, loose objects being displaced, some fallen trees and branches, and difficult travelling conditions. A Status Yellow fog warning for Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Wicklow expired at 10am this morning. Looking ahead to next week, temperatures will continue to be much milder, but conditions are expected to be unsettled, bringing more wind and rain.

January 10, 2026 14:10 UTC

Thousands of farmers from all over Ireland will converge on the Midlands today, Saturday, for a mass protest over the EU's approval of the controversial Mercosur trade deal. The protestors are determined to continue fighting against a deal that will see an influx of South American beef into the EU, including to Irish shelves. However, farmers and others argue it will distort agricultural markets if EU farmers are forced to compete with lower-cost South American beef. Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion described the European Council’s decision to back the deal as being “bad for Irish farmers, the environment, and public health”. Ms Funchion said it would force Irish farmers into “unfair competition” with Mercosur ranchers, who “produce under far less strict regulation”.

January 10, 2026 14:10 UTC

Add the chorizo and when it starts to caramelise lightly (careful, it burns easily) add the potatoes, bay leaves and wine. Snow White Apple Ice Cream from Spring in London recipe by:Darina Allen They use Snow White organic apples from Fern Verrow, a biodynamic Farm in Herefordshire in the UK. Churn in an ice cream maker as per the manufacturer’s instructions, then transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve a scoop of apple ice cream in a chilled bowl. Whip the cream, add the coffee essence or Tia Maria.

January 10, 2026 14:00 UTC

However they looked unrecognisable in throwback childhood snaps shared on Instagram this week. They then announced the birth of their son on December 4 as they shared sweet hospital snaps. Feeling nostalgic about their own childhoods as new parents, they shared sweet snaps of them as youngsters on social media on Friday. Posting on Instagram, Jamie shared a sweet video including a picture of his wife as a toddler with her birth year, 1996, tagged. It comes days after Sophie shared new photos from her day to day life with a newborn on Thursday.

January 10, 2026 13:52 UTC

‌The 63-year-old transitioned into punditry and writing after retiring in 1995 and soon became a regular on Sky. He is now one of football's most recognisable voices thanks to his TV work and role in the FIFA video game series. Smith admits he was critical of Arsenal for this in his analysis, and as a result the club and players scrapped his monthly visits to the training ground for interviews. "So I was going into the training ground. Watch All Out Football's episode with Alan Smith here.

January 10, 2026 13:51 UTC

Tractors in the Mercosur protest in Athlone today. Large crowds gather at TUS in Athlone for major Mercosur protestHundreds of tractors and trucks converged on Athlone today as part of a major national protest against Mercosur. The tractors gathered on the N61 Roscommon Road outside Athlone from early morning with long tailbacks reported on that road from 10am. The cavalcade then proceeded along the Athlone bypass before leaving at Junction 10 and heading to TUS via the Ballymahon Road and Cornamaddy. The first tractors arrived in Garrycastle shortly after 11am, with hundreds more taking part in the protest which continued for well over an hour.

January 10, 2026 13:43 UTC

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Cork and 10 other counties, with Met Éireann warning of strong and gusty winds on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say very windy conditions are expected, with strong to gusty southwest winds bringing the risk of wave overtopping, fallen trees and branches, and difficult travelling conditions. Sunday will remain cloudy with spells of rain and drizzle, although some drier breaks are expected during the morning. Looking ahead, Met Éireann says an unsettled Atlantic pattern will dominate the week, bringing spells of rain and blustery conditions, broken by occasional drier and brighter intervals. Wednesday will start dry with sunny spells before rain returns from the west later in the day.

January 10, 2026 13:38 UTC

'Players were celebrating when Ruben Amorim told us he was going – most of us were in tears'Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's departure had most of his players in tearsView 3 Images Ruben Amorim left his players distraught after informing them of his exit (Image: PA Wire)The moment Ruben Amorim revealed he was leaving Sporting CP, the atmosphere amongst his players shifted from elation to heartbreak. Man Utd facing Bruno Fernandes exit worry after private talks following Ruben Amorim axe READ MORE :"Ruben Amorim only told us that everything was fine and not to worry, we just had to focus on our game in Braga. ‌"We were all celebrating in the locker room when he came in and announced he was indeed going to Manchester United. "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. I know that my name is not Tuchel, it's not Conte, it's not Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United.

January 10, 2026 13:38 UTC

Flutter Entertainment's shares have fallen by almost a quarter since US billionaire Kenneth Dart disclosed a stake last September. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesReclusive Cayman Islands-based billionaire, Kenneth Dart has solidified his credentials as a contrarian investor in the past three months or so with a growing bet on Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment. Flutter disclosed this week that two Dart vehicles – Lake Michigan Ltd and LBS Ltd – now have a combined 15 per cent stake in Flutter, worth $5.65 billion (€4.86 billion) making him the biggest shareholder in the group. (About a third of the holding via financial derivatives called equity swaps, giving him economic exposure without owning the shares directly.) But not all investors are like Dart, whose family wealth stems from his grandfather founding Dart Manufacturing, the world’s largest maker of Styrofoam cups.

January 10, 2026 13:34 UTC