It comes as yesterday, Minister for Housing James Browne accused Met Éireann of holding back information on the severity of Storm Chandra. Meanwhile, Mr O’Brien said Met Éireann has a “very difficult job” and "they do it very well", adding that he would like to see river flood forecasting "accelerated". "I don't accept that a further 10 years are required for the river flood forecasting. What we need is even indicatives, and you can actually put warnings on the warnings, if you understand what I mean. I think where data is available, particularly around river flood forecasting, that should be provided.

Mr Trump said he and governor Tim Walz, whom he criticised for weeks, were on “a similar wavelength” following a phone call. Immigration enforcement operations and confrontations with activists continued on Wednesday in Minneapolis and St Paul. US President Donald Trump (Jose Luis Magana/AP)A group of protesters blew whistles and pointed out federal officers in a vehicle on a north Minneapolis street. “NOTHING will stop President Trump and this Department of Justice from enforcing the law,” Ms Bondi said in a social media post. Mr McMillan said he remembered seeing Mr Pretti during frequent visits to the Veterans Affairs hospital where he worked.

Viktor Gyokeres determined to reignite Arsenal challenge with goals at LeedsBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationViktor Gyokeres said he is ready to go behind enemy lines at Leeds on Saturday night as Arsenal bid to get their Premier League title charge back on track. Gyokeres landed the first goals of his Arsenal career with a brace in a 5-0 victory against Leeds at the Emirates back in August. And the Sweden international will travel to Leeds fresh from finding the back of the net in Arsenal’s Champions League win over Kairat – his third in five appearances for the Gunners. “But I don’t care whatever game it is really – I just try to do my best and take my chances. Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres scored twice against Leeds earlier this season.

A sports car that was a top seller in the 1980s and 1990s has returned to American roads - but critics say the long-awaited comeback comes with a catch. Honda put the reborn two-door Prelude on sale in the US late last year, marking its return after a 25-year absence. Unlike the original Prelude, the new 2026 model does not have a traditional gearbox. Instead of a traditional gas engine, Honda brought the Prelude back as a hybrid, pairing a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a small battery pack producing around 200 horsepower. The 2026 Prelude ditches a conventional gear lever entirely.

And it brings to 36 the number of people who have represented this country at the Winter Games since 1992. The four, who are competing in Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Cross Country Skiing, gathered in the team's main hub in Bolzano this week for final preparations and official team activity ahead of the announcement. TEAM IRELAND ATHLETESAnabelle Zurbay:Aged 17, Zubray will compete in Alpine skiing and focusing on the technical events of Slalom and Giant Slalom. The Colorado-based athlete is not only the youngest member of the team, she is also the youngest Irish athlete to ever compete in Alpine Skiing at the Olympics. Thomas was born on the island of Leka in Norway to a Galway mother and Norwegian father, and after a hugely successful few seasons, competes for pro team Team Aker Dæhlie.

Which country pulls out in front will be largely determined by which country can build powerful data centers at the cheapest, quickest, and safest rates. The formula is simple: To excel in the AI race, American data centers must mitigate costs and maximize output, both in their construction and operation. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to a group of technologies that aim to capture carbon dioxide and store it in a safe place, usually underground, by injecting it into rock. That has not stopped some European energy firms from seeking to adopt CCS-based energy sourcing to power new data centers. However, that did not stop the Biden administration from pouring money into CCS subsidies.

Aer Lingus has axed all long-haul flights from a major UK airport and potentially put hundreds of jobs at risk. The Manchester to New York route will not be available via Aer Lingus from February 23, 2026. Flights between Manchester and Ireland by Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) also won't be affected. An Aer Lingus spokesperson told Daily Mail: 'Customers are being informed directly of the cancellation of flights and provided with reaccommodation and refund options. In a statement on its website, Aer Lingus said: 'We are currently undergoing a period of uncertainty on transatlantic services at our Manchester base.'

The European Union is set to sanction Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that she expects foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday to agree on adding Iran’s Guard to its terrorist list. “This will put them on the same footing with al Qaeda, Hamas, Daesh,” she said, using an Arabic acronym for the so-called Islamic State group. “If you act as a terrorist, you should also be treated as a terrorist.”Iran had no immediate comment, but it has been criticising Europe in recent days as it considered the move, which follows the US earlier sanctioning the Guard.

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Tesla plans to scrap two models and invest $2 billionn in Elon Musk’s xAI, as the electric vehicle pioneer accelerates a charge into robotics and artificial intelligence following its first drop in annual revenue. Tesla plans to scrap two models and invest $2 billion (€1.67 billion) in Elon Musk’s xAI, as the electric vehicle pioneer accelerates a charge into robotics and artificial intelligence following its first drop in annual revenue. Fourth-quarter revenues fell 3 per cent to $24.9 billion, Tesla said after US markets closed on Wednesday. Tesla has pressed ahead with a $2 billion investment in Mr Musk’s xAI as part of its January funding round, despite lukewarm shareholder support for the move. The move to link Tesla more closely to Mr Musk’s AI group came after a nonbinding shareholder resolution in November pushed for such an investment.

Roy Keane has insisted he wants Michael Carrick to be handed the permanent Manchester United job - in a seeming U-turn from his previous comments. However, in mitigation, Keane still believes that United can 'get a better manager' in the summer and says that it wouldn't be the 'right decision' to hire Carrick. 'I think you can get a better manager than Carrick, absolutely. They've found ways to win games of football before. 'They need a bigger and better manager.

Liverpool transfer news: Trent Alexander-Arnold deal 'explored' as Jurgen Klopp return confirmedThe latest Liverpool transfer news as fans react to Jurgen Klopp's return to the Anfield dugoutView 3 Images Jurgen Klopp with Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool (Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool have just a few days left to sign reinforcements before the winter window slams shut. But Reds fans will get some respite in the form of much-loved ex-boss Jurgen Klopp returning to the dugout for a charity match. Liverpool's injury crisis deepens as Jeremie Frimpong becomes latest Reds casualty READ MORE :Trent Alexander-Arnold deal 'explored'Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at Real Madrid hangs in the balance, signalling his potential return to the Premier League. I just hope that people will be able to see and understand that I've given everything to the club, I've given everything every single day for 20 years now. ‌Jurgen Klopp's dramatic returnFormer Reds boss Klopp is making his long-awaited return to the Anfield dugout in March.

Barry Murphy is the most noticeable absentee from the 36-man Limerick senior hurling panel for their National League campaign. Ahead of their Division 1A opener against Waterford in Azzurri Walsh Park on Sunday, it was confirmed the Doon man won’t be involved in the campaign.

Tullamore College captain Menzi Hadebe (right) with St Finian’s College captain Jamie McDonnell and referee Ciaran Bracken before Wednesday's final. Harvey leads the way for impressive Tullamore CollegePrevious Next Image 1 of 2 Tullamore College captain Menzi Hadebe (right) with St Finian’s College captain Jamie McDonnell and referee Ciaran Bracken. Thomas Gibbons Image 2 of 2 The victorious Tullamore College team. Thomas GibbonsFAI Schools Leinster Boys Metropolitan West Junior League Division Two finalTullamore College 6 St Finian’s College 3Tullamore College’s junior soccer team put in an impressive performance to defeat St Finian’s College, Mullingar, thereby securing the West Leinster Division 2 league title yesterday (Wednesday). Tullamore College: Adomas Lukosius, Odhran Gilmartin, Sean Goodings, Eoghan O’Connor, Adam Harte, Jamie Harvey, Menzi Hadebe (captain), Cian Rigney, Cillian Hogan, Adam Malone, Conor Rigney.

Palmer’s introduction at half-time versus Napoli helped swing the Champions League clash in his side’s favour, with the 23-year-old twice setting up goals for Joao Pedro to secure a 3-2 win. On Palmer, James said: ‘He's been in a difficult period. It's been slow for him this season, but we're super happy to have him. We're super happy with him.’Chelsea are relieved that they won in Naples to avoid adding another two fixtures to their bustling schedule in the form of a two-legged Champions League play-off. James conquered Europe with Chelsea in 2021, after Thomas Tuchel had replaced Frank Lampard mid-season.