Trump counterterrorism chief, whose own wife was killed by Isis, quits over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his post over President Donald Trump’s decision to take the U.S. to war with Iran. We cannot make this mistake again,” said Kent, the former U.S. Army special forces soldier and CIA operator. “Based on the way that the negotiations was going, I think that they were going to attack first. But Israel was ready and we were ready.”He also told reporters it was his “opinion that they were going to attack first.”“They were going to attack if we didn't do it. “It's a good thing that he's out, because he said that Iran was not a threat,” he said.

Clubs 'contact Premier League bosses' after Chelsea avoid points deductionChelsea were fined £10.75million by the Premier League this week for making undisclosed payments related to transfers made between 2011 and 2018 but avoided a points deductionView 3 Images Chelsea avoided a points deduction earlier this week (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)Premier League clubs have responded after Chelsea evaded a points deduction despite being found guilty of making £47million in secret payments linked to previous transfers. ‌It was announced on Monday that the Blues had been handed a record £10.75m fine by the Premier League plus a one-year transfer ban, which has been suspended for two years. ‌Mirror Football understands that two Premier League clubs raised the sanctions imposed on Chelsea when the league's chair, Alison Brittain, made contact ahead of a meeting later this week. The club welcomes the recognition from the Premier League of its 'exceptional cooperation' and that 'without those voluntary disclosures and the act of self-reporting, a number of the Premier League rule breaches may never have come to the attention of the League.' "It does not apply to current Chelsea players, international players or players who are applying for their first registration at Under 9.

Marcus Rashford £26m transfer delay explained as Barcelona warn Man Utd starBarcelona have offered some insight regarding Marcus Rashford's permanent transfer, with the Manchester United loanee's form declining significantly in recent monthsView 2 Images Marcus Rashford's Barcelona transfer may not be as straightforward as once hoped (Image: Europa Press Sports, Europa Press via Getty Images)Barcelona won't be hurried into making a call on Marcus Rashford's future, according to Deco's latest transfer update. The club have an option to convert the England international's loan into a permanent transfer for £26million, widely viewed as excellent value given his performances this campaign. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. Based on his more recent performances, Barca may not be so keen to splash out for the Premier League star. Unlike Alvarez, Barcelona already know exactly how much they'd need to shell out to secure Rashford on a permanent contract.

Man Utd news: Summer transfer plan emerges as two of Michael Carrick's stars issue pleaManchester United are already looking ahead to the transfer window as they close in on a Champions League spotView 3 Images Manchester United are chasing the Champions League under Michael Carrick (Image: Getty)Manchester United will be watching on with envy this midweek as the Champions League knockout rounds continue. The Red Devils have been absent from Europe's top table for two seasons – but that looks set change next time around thanks to Michael Carrick. ‌That run of form has seen the 13-time Premier League champions catapult into the top-four, where they now sit five points clear of Liverpool in fifth. View 3 Images Casemiro looks set to be on his way out of Old Trafford (Image: Shutterstock)‌Time will tell who the decision-makers at Old Trafford decide to hone in on. Two of Carrick's group have issued pleas to the board in the last couple of days, although at least one looks set to fall on deaf ears.

Cvancara had recently expressed that getting into the national team was not a priority for him and he was focusing more on Celtic, where he is loan from Borussia Monchengladbach until the end of the season, with an option to buy included. That seems to have irked Koubek, who referenced the striker's comments when explaining his omission. He said: “We considered what awaits us and what mentality is suitable for this game. “Cvancara expressed himself that the national team is not a priority for him. “I would say I want to focus more on the club.”

Rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of spectators who lined the streets of towns and villages around the county this afternoon for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parades. From Boyle to Ballintubber and Ballaghaderreen to Cloonfad parades have been taking place bringing colour, music and entertainment to the streets. All smiles for the Ballintubber St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pic: Liam ReynoldsIn Ballaghaderreen the local ukulele group performed Ireland's Call to great applause from spectators. * Click on the link below to have a listen

‌Elanga came through United's academy and actually replaced Rashford when he made his senior debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. ‌Both Rashford and Elanga started when Barcelona beat Newcastle in the opening gameweek of this season's Champions League, with the former scoring twice in a 2-1 win. While the Manchester United reunion offers an intriguing sub-plot, the match in Catalunya will also offer Rashford an opportunity to show how he's developed as a player since heading abroad. I've always been a huge admirer of Barcelona, every player my age has watched them play, it's amazing football." "For sure, everybody dreams of winning the Champions League.

Now, you will be able to apply separately for a windows grant without having to commit to a full retrofit – but watch out for the small print. [ Are the new grants of up to €5,600 for windows and doors available for all Irish homeowners?Opens in new window ]But bear in mind that not everyone might benefit. The first caveat is that you may need to do all the windows – and you must be replacing existing single- or double-glazed windows with high-performing windows. If you need to improve your insulation, you can do so at the same time as you get your windows and/or doors. Under the most recent enhancement, FTBs can apply for €2,500 back on the cost of attic insulation.

Disappointment as Plymouth's UK City of Culture bid failsCity not included on longlist for £10m prizeView 2 Images Plymouth's The Box, gallery and museum was a part of the City of Culture bid (Image: William Telford)Plymouth has failed in its bid to be named UK City of Culture leaving city leaders “hugely disappointed”. ‌The Department of Culture, Media and Sport longlisted Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Blackpool, Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Swindon, Wrexham and Plymouth’s dockyard rival Portsmouth. They said the bid process created momentum and galvanised the city, bringing together partners, stakeholders and communities around a shared vision for culture. ‌The bid team will now reflect on what has been learned and explore how the ideas, partnerships and public support generated through the bid can continue to strengthen Plymouth’s cultural future. We are committed to building on that momentum and continuing to champion culture as a vital part of Plymouth’s future.

Fuel duty was reduced by 5p in 2022 in response to the Ukraine invasion. It would mark the first increase in fuel duty for 16 years. ‌The increase, taking duty to 58p a litre, would see this rise by £3,400 over the same period, making a lifetime spend of £39,708. TPA Researcher Anne Strickland said: "Taxpayers are rightly alarmed at the looming fuel duty hike, given the already sky-high prices they pay at the pump. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East.

If I hadn’t started chatting to one of those dads, we wouldn’t have been able to buy our house. We had moved three times in four years, and wanted to stay roughly in the same area of Dublin’s northside. We went to see a house that I passed four times a day for the past seven years and had never noticed. We had viewed it three times before bidding and it was never pristine, but three months on, it was squalid. I googled “moved house bad luck” and hundreds of thousands of matches appeared.

Photograph: Hannah McCarthyConsuela Tenela's apartment in Cerro, Havana. Photograph: Hannah McCarthyAlmost 40 per cent of retirees in Cuba live on a similar pension to Tenela. Photograph: Hannah McCarthyThousands of Cubans, particularly elderly residents, live in buildings on the verge of collapse in old Havana. Photograph: Hannah McCarthyMany Cubans have begun to resent the growing inequality and visible deprivation, as citizens are divided into those with and without access to foreign currency. Photograph: Hannah McCarthyBut the fuel crisis is threatening the bubble Soto has created in her Havana neighbourhood.

On the surface, Jersey seemed like the wealthy little paradise that, for many, it surely is. On the surface, Jersey seemed like the wealthy little paradise that, for many, it surely is. “We are approaching a perfect storm,” it warned ominously, pointing to an article by former politician, Ben Shenton. [ Jersey: An unusual little island that feels surprisingly familiarOpens in new window ]Next day, I met Shenton for coffee before flying back to London. But Shenton said Jersey’s villages were fighting to keep their young people, while some small, independent businesses were struggling to survive.

Through Iris’s world, Bienvenu confronts the reality of climate change and environmental instability. “Like many of my contemporaries, we were struck by Japanese animation early in our lives, and also by American animation and European animation,” he says. The post-Covid era has proved a fascinating moment for European animation. “I think it’s not only European animation,” Bienvenu says. “People sometimes think it’s a very intellectual movie, but I also wanted to make a fun movie: something you can simply enjoy.

Vogue Williams could scarcely have looked any happier travelling Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade route as grand marshal. The streets of Dublin were thronged on Tuesday as hundreds of thousands turned out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Chief executive of the St Patrick’s Festival Richard Tierney was all smiles as almost a year’s work came to its sun-blessed climax. Photographs: Enda O'DowdPresident Catherine Connolly was also putting her best foot forward as she arrived for her first St Patrick’s Day parade as president. Joyce, Siobhán and Daniel Myles had travelled from Buckinghamshire for their first experience of St Patrick’s Day in Ireland.