'Nostradamus baby' makes chilling prediction about 'tiny people' testedA young boy known as the 'Nostradamus baby' has made chilling predictions about 2026, including claims about simulation theory, a reality 'glitch', and a catastrophic tsunamiView 3 Images He alluded to living in a simulation (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)The 'Nostradamus Baby', a young child who has provided some disturbing insights into what lies ahead for the remainder of 2026, threatening the French mystic's power. ‌Yet, the Nostradamus baby communicates much more clearly. Sceptics point out that Nostradamus wrote his works in Middle French, deliberately employing vague Latin terminology. Amongst Nostradamus' more peculiar predictions, one passage reads: "The great swarm of bees will arise by the night ambush". However, what is certain is that this individual will be struck down by a bolt of lightning in broad daylight.

The Wexford St. Patrick’s Day parade is the oldest in Ireland according to organisers. An estimated 15,000 people lined the streets to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026, and cheer on the parade which showcased the very best of community spirit in the Model County. Gymstars Gymnastic Club from Barntown put on a displayduring the St Patrick's Day parade in Wexford town. It didn’t go unnoticed that this year marked not only 110 years since the Easter Rising, but also the 49th year that John Fowler has organised the Wexford parade. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day today?

Speakers from television, paranormal research groups, and supernatural investigations will present lectures, workshops, and interactive experiences. Interest in paranormal research has grown significantly in recent years, fueled by television programs, documentaries, podcasts, and increasing public curiosity about unexplained phenomena ranging from ghost encounters to UFO sightings. Obscura Paracon is organized by Willy Adkins, founder of Obscura Paranormal, a filmmaker and paranormal investigator dedicated to researching unexplained historical accounts. Media InvitationMembers of the media are invited to attend Obscura Paracon and interview speakers and investigators about paranormal research, UFO encounters, haunted history, and unexplained phenomena. About Obscura ParaconObscura Paracon is a paranormal convention dedicated to exploring ghosts, UFO encounters, cryptids, and unexplained mysteries through presentations, workshops, and discussions with investigators and researchers from across the paranormal field.

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane speaks with Fifa president Gianni Infantino as Morocco's prince Moulay Rachid looks on during presentation at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final match between Senegal and Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty ImagesMorocco have been named as Africa Cup of Nations champions, with Senegal’s controversial win overturned two months after its acrimonious conclusion. Having studied the circumstances, the appeal board took the unprecedented step of reversing the result – effectively stripping Senegal of the trophy and handing it to the tournament hosts. The judgment sees the match recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco, who are now celebrating their second Afcon title. “The Federation will make an official statement tomorrow, after convening its governing bodies.” – PA[ Senegal boss Pape Thiaw handed five-match ban over Africa Cup of Nations final walk-offOpens in new window ]

Stephen Smith has agreed to acquire more than a quarter of The Economist Group from Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, marking the first change in ownership for a decade at the publisher of the premium magazine. Photograph : Simon Dawson/BloombergCanadian billionaire Stephen Smith has agreed to acquire more than a quarter of The Economist Group from Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, marking the first change in ownership for a decade at the publisher of the premium magazine. Smith’s family holding company, Smith Financial, is to acquire a 26.9 per cent stake in the group from Forester de Rothschild, her family and her family foundation. The Economist Group – which includes the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and analysis business – reported revenues of £368.5 million (€447 million) in 2025, up from £359.5 million the year before. Exor, the investment vehicle of the Agnelli family, owns a 43.4 per cent stake in the group, including all of its special “B” class shares.

Arsenal's path to Champions League final suddenly becomes clearerArsenal now know, if they progress, they will face in the last eight of the Champions League after Sporting CP conducted a memorable comeback win against Bodo/GlimtView 2 Images If Arsenal progress, they will face Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final (Image: AFP or licensors)Arsenal's route to the Champions League final has become much clearer, with Sporting CP confirmed to be their opponents in the quarter-final if they overcome Bayer Leverkusen. On their side of the bracket is Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP. In the quarter-final, Arsenal will now meet Sporting after their incredible comeback in the second-leg on Tuesday night. Bodo/Glimt took a 3-0 lead to Portugal after another emphatic home display in the Champions League, but crashed out the tournament after losing 5-0 in Portugal. Should Arsenal progress, the two-legged tie with Sporting would take place across April 7/8 and 14/15.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the assault to contact them. Photograph: Enda O'DowdGardaí investigating an assault on an man in Naas, Co Kildare last weekend have made a second arrest. Gardaí said a man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the assault. He is being held at a Garda station in Co Kildare under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Anyone with information can contact Naas Garda station on 045-884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any Garda station.

‘There is something otherworldly about this place,’ says Irish-language advocate Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan in New York city. No one has time to talk.”The 24-year-old uses her “Irish girl in NYC” experience to create short-form videos teaching people about Irish culture and the Irish language. Known as “the Irish girl” on campus, her nationality was a talking point. “There are endless possibilities; you can speak to anyone, you can be whoever you want, if you learn how to climb the ladder. “There is something otherworldly about this place.”Vivienne Sayers OCallaghan in New York City.

Afghan workers clear debris from the site after Pakistani air strikes hit the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul. Photograph: Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty ImagesAfghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing 400 people in an air strike on a hospital in Kabul that has fuelled fears of escalating conflict between the Asian neighbours. Two women watch as rescue workers and officials inspect the site of an air strike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. The UN’s special rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said on social media that he was “dismayed” by fresh reports of “Pakistan air strikes” in Afghanistan resulting in civilian casualties. The most recent round of attacks began in late February, when Pakistan launched a series of air strikes on border villages.

Sam Bennett will make his return to the peloton tomorrow for the first time since undergoing heart surgery last November. The 35-year-old had woken suddenly from his sleep on November 14 with heart palpitations and after consultation with a heart specialist Bennett was operated on in Frankfurt. “Once I got a certain amount into recovery for the heart, the fitness actually progressed quite quickly,” said Bennett. Nervous as well, in a good way, and really looking forward to racing again. It will be really nice to race with the guys and properly be part of the team.

From the Irish Open to fuel prices dropping like rocks: seven key moments from the Oval OfficeUS vice president dons shamrock socks to meet Taoiseach ahead of White House visitTabitha Monahan Yesterday at 20:34For most of the 40 minute long press conference, Taoiseach Micheál Martin watched on as US President Donald Trump fielded questions from the international press, mostly focused on Iran and Nato.

British Airways cancels all flights to Dubai until June amid Iran attacks on UAEBritish Airways has cancelled all flights to Dubai until June as the UAE continues to be targeted by Iran in missile attacksView 2 Images Travel remains severely disrupted as strikes on Iran continueBritish Airways (BA) has suspended all flights to Dubai until June amidst ongoing attacks on the UAE by Iran. ‌The airline confirmed that services to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Tel Aviv are now cancelled up to and including 31 May, whilst flights to Doha are halted until 30 April, according to a recent update. ‌In 2025, Dubai International Airport held the title of the world's busiest airport for international passengers, handling nearly 90 million travellers, reports the Mirror. View 2 Images Planes at Dubai International Airport as smoke rises in the background after a drone struck a fuel tank (Image: AP)‌December 2025 alone witnessed around 8.7 million passengers, marking the busiest single month in the airport's history, as reported by The Express. The UK Foreign Office currently advises caution or against all but essential travel to the UAE and other Gulf states due to regional tensions.

The recent revelation that energy saving technologies such as electric vehicles, solar panels and heat pumps are increasingly the preserve of the wealthy is another blow to the Government’s climate action plan. The study examining these issues from Trinity College, Dublin found that EVs and heat pumps are five to seven times more prevalent in better-off areas than in lower-income neighbourhoods. The reality that Ireland is very unlikely to meet its targets should allow room for some more innovative thinking. New approaches are needed based on the incentives facing households and the complexity of the energy transition. Realism is needed here, but so too is acceptance of the need for new strategies to achieve as much as possible.

Witnesses stated the gentleman, who requested anonymity, was confronted by a security officer as he departed the Neath Morrisons location ahead of the incident. ‌Upon leaving the premises with his purchases, they reported the alarms activated and the footage captures a security officer approaching the gentleman. Store staff are then said to have emerged and intervened before the security guard returned inside the store. Commenting on the incident a spokesperson for Morrisons said it took the safety of its customers and staff very seriously. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here’s how to sign up

The issue dominated his meeting yesterday with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, with media queries directed to the president, who repeatedly expressed disappointment that Nato help was not forthcoming, drawing a contrast with US support for Ukraine. With Ireland outside of Nato, the Taoiseach – after warm introductions – was left mostly on the sidelines, intervening to put the Irish position of seeking a peaceful way forward in both conflicts. He kept returning to the issue of Nato and its lack of support for his mission in Iran. He continued to insist in his White House meeting with the Taoiseach that the US would not be involved for much longer. Nato allies should only get involved in the context of a diplomatically brokered deal to unravel this illegal war.