Tehran was on the verge of getting a nuclear weapon, the president insists, and would use it first on Israel, then on the United States. US president Donald Trump speaking during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House. “The Iranians understand Israel and the United States want to destroy this material or take it out,” he said. Iran, he said, was willing to blend all of the nuclear material in its possession down to the level used in nuclear reactors, under inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency. They offered an alternative: the United States would supply Iran with low-enriched uranium, good for power reactors, forever and for free, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.

Government finalising 'appropriate intervention' to rising fuel and energy prices - Harris"An appropriate intervention" by the Government in the face of increased energy prices arising from the war in Iran will be brought forward in the next week, Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Dáil. "I want to confirm...that we are now finalising what we believe to be an appropriate intervention, for the areas in which is there is most acute pressure and challenge," Mr Harris said. Mr Harris, however, said that due to the "significant level of volatility" around the conflict "any intervention, should in the first instance, be for a short period of time". The Government has come under increasing pressure to take "immediate" action on rising prices, with opposition TDs earlier today telling them it's now "decision time" on cost-of-living and energy supports. Mr O'Callaghan said it is "insulting" to people struggling with rising prices for the Government to maintain that they are keeping everything under review when it comes to their response.

Cage fighter strangled partner until she thought she was going to dieCailum Hill, 22, chased after his victim after strangling her and tried to open her car door before she collided with a parked carView Image Cailum Hill (Image: South Wales Police)An "aggressive bully" strangled his partner to the point she thought she was going to die and when she tried to flee she was involved in a minor car accident. ‌He continued to strangle her for 10 to 15 seconds and she "thought she was going to die". She then attempted to leave but he followed after her and tried to open her car door while banging on the windows to prevent her from leaving. I remember being tender around my neck after he strangled me, which was painful to touch and had bruises. Sentencing, Recorder Paul Lewis KC said: "During the trial you bragged about being a cage fighter.

A Florida tennis coach, the grandson of legend Bobby Riggs, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars for sexually abusing two girls he was teaching. Riggs worked as a coach for 'Team Riggs' at a Fort Lauderdale tennis center. He was accused of using his position to victimize two girls between 2021 and late 2024, after meeting them at the tennis center. Florida tennis coach Daniel Riggs was sentenced to 20 years behind bars for sexually abusing two girls he was teachingRiggs is the grandson of the late American tennis legend Bobby Riggs. Taking his success to the next level, Riggs was a member of Cornell University's tennis team in 2011 and 2012.

Rory McIlroy has gone for an upmarket menu for his champions dinner at the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, which will include one of his mother’s specialities – Rosie’s bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goats cheese – as part of the appetisers. And while Irish champ, an Ulster potato mainstay, will feature among the sides, there will be no Irish stew or Ulster fry among the mains. Indeed, McIlroy has borrowed recipes from some of his favourite restaurants to host his fellow Masters champions with the two main options being Wagyu filet mignon and fillet of seared salmon. The appetisers include Rosie’s dates dish along with yellowfin tuna, peach and ricotta flatbread and grilled elk sliders. “I wanted some personal touches along the way but putting together a good enough menu that everyone would enjoy,” said McIlroy.

The CSO's latest Residential Property Price Index indicated that values nationally rose by 7 per cent year on year in January. Illustration: Paul ScottIrish house prices rose at an annualised rate of 7 per cent in January while the average price paid for a home in Dublin is now close to €600,000. The figures indicated that the average price of a home purchased in the 12 months to January was €432,082 while the average in Dublin was €592,594. The average price paid in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the most expensive local authority area, was €789,619. Prices for apartments (9.1 per cent nationally) are rising faster than for houses (6.6 per cent) over the past 12 months.

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Iran struck a military base housing British, US and Australian troops in the United Arab Emirates during overnight strikes across the Gulf. A missile hit the Al Minhad Air Base where the UK maintains a permanent military facility, at 9.15am AEDT on Wednesday morning. More than 100 Australian military personnel are deployed at Al Minhad. Albanese confirmed that all Australian staff were 'absolutely safe' following the attack at the base, which is operated by the UAE and functions as Australia’s military headquarters for the Middle East. In 2014, the UK launched a permanent headquarters at the base to support British operations in the region.

President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin during the Shamrock Ceremony at the White House. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireMartin faced a choice: sit in meek, safe silence, or speak up. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/BloombergIt does, and often by key members of the Trump administration – and the US president himself. Clumsy phrasing, or a heavier tone from Martin, could have easily tipped Trump into issuing a rebuke. But Martin went further than most heads of state in debating Trump in the Oval Office.

Edinburgh firefighters race to residential incident as road closedFirefighters remain at the scene. Edinburgh firefighters have closed off Roseneath Street in an ongoing incident. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they were in attendance. ‌The SFRS confirmed the incident is related to a residential property and not a business. Article continues below“Three appliances and a height appliance were assembled.”

The Blackwater Catchment Action Plan was launched this week as part of the ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign by Teagasc. The purpose of the Blackwater Catchment Action Plan is to support farmers to adopt the eight Actions for Change with the aim of improving water quality in the Blackwater catchment, where agriculture is a pressure. The EPA highlights that reducing nutrient and sediment losses will greatly contribute towards water quality improvements in both the long and short term. Read More Blackwater disaster: EPA finds no link between discharges and fish killA Blackwater Catchment Implementation Group has been set up to oversee and co-ordinate the plan. Teagasc’s own Philip Murphy has been appointed as the Blackwater Catchment co-ordinator and will act as secretary to the group.

Health insurance regulator records nearly €500,000 in non-compliant spendingHIA report shows it breached procurement rules in several instances in 2024The largest single instance of non-compliant procurement related to media services costing €188,383. Stock image: GettyRory McGinn Today at 06:30Ireland’s health insurance regulator recorded close to half-a-million in spending that did not comply with public procurement rules, according to its annual report and financial statements for 2024.

They had one of the most iconic hits of the 80s – do YOU recognise these music stars almost 40 years on? Their song Love Shack, released in 1989, is one of pop's most energetic songs. She said: 'It was a little tenant farmer's house and it really was a love shack. She said: 'My wife Monica and I have Britbox, so we watch all the British dramas and drink tea. That's right, they are the B-52s – the band's song Love Shack, released in 1989, is one of pop's most energetic songs

Over 230 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the St Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend. The number of motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs over the bank holiday weekend was “very disappointing”, according to gardaí. A total of 235 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence, while over 5,000 motorists were found speeding. Some of the notable speeding incidents recorded during the week include:124 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R178 in Redbog, Dundalk, Co. Louth138 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N18 Ballinacurra (Weston), Co. Limerick133 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the South Ring Road137 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the M7 in Lewistown, Naas, Co. Kildare89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the R515, Elton, Knocklong, Co.

Hauliers have warned they will take immediate strike action if the Government does not bring in measures to address rising fuel prices. The meeting comes amidst calls for the Government to take action on rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East. Fuel prices have risen above €2 per litre in many forecourts across the country. "Unless we leave that meeting with concrete and immediate proposals to reduce the cost of fuel, hauliers will be left with no choice but to launch immediate protest actions. “When transport costs go up, groceries, clothes, building materials and everything in between goes up in price,” Mr Hyland added.