How’s that Fifa Peace Prize going, Gianni? Today is one month on exactly from the Fifa president’s gross act of brown-nosing at the World Cup draw in Washington. The Fifa Peace Prize was like one of Trump’s Diet Cokes – he was handed it, he downed it, he belched and he moved on. Given recent events, the Fifa Peace Prize, which Gianni Infantino presented to Donald Trump last month, isn’t just some harmless trinket. The Fifa Peace Prize in this context isn’t just some harmless trinket handed over to stop the baby crying because he lost his rattle.

It was announced this week that the Vietnamese market is now open to beef exports from Ireland. "Since then, officials in both countries have worked together to agree on the conditions under which trade can take place, culminating in this very positive outcome.”Categories of Irish beef and beef products approved by Vietnam’s government include minced meat, meat preparations, heart, liver, kidney and cooked beef products. With market access for Irish beef now secured, Bord Bia is commissioning market insight research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Vietnamese market. Bord Bia chief executive Jim O’Toole said: “I am delighted that Irish beef has secured market access to Vietnam, which has been a priority market for access. This is an important step that underlines the importance of continuing to open markets and develop new opportunities for Irish food and drink exports.

“The swelling of the lips and tongue — particularly in sheep — are the really obvious signs,” Dr Donlon explained. “The virus attacks the blood vessels, causing them to leak, and that leads to oedema in the lips and tongue. Farmers are advised to consult their vet if animals appear unwell, but Dr Donlon said suspected bluetongue cases should also be reported to the Department of Agriculture. He added that all animals in a bluetongue outbreak are likely to go through a recovery period, during which weight gain is reduced. “Cattle replicate the virus quite a lot, so they can effectively ‘hypercharge’ the virus,” Dr Donlon said.

Being a morning person means you might be at lower risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. The study is the latest in a growing body of research linking interruptions to circadian rhythm - the body's natural 24-hour internal clock - with a higher risk of the disease. Those with a weaker circadian rhythm were also more 2.5 times more likely to develop the disease than participants with a strong rhythm. Previous research has linked weaker and fragmented circadian rhythms to higher dementia risk. Separate analysis by Alzheimer's Research UK found 74,261 people died from dementia in 2022, up from 69,178 the previous year – making it the country's single biggest killer.

Applications for the Hare’s Corner biodiversity project are open across nine counties. There is a range of supports available via the Hare’s Corner Project, such as:A mini-woodland — a mix of 50 native trees and advice. Hare's Corner biodiversity project, how to create a wildflower meadow infographic. The Hare's Corner Coordinator, Lee Worrell, said: “We are delighted to be bringing The Hare’s Corner to nine counties around Ireland this year. It has been heartening for us to see the amount of interest The Hare’s Corner generates up and down the country.

Five countries Donald Trump could turn to next after Venezuela takeoverThe world is bracing for Donald Trump's next move as he threatens action against host of countries including allied territory, the Middle East and more South American land-grabsView 8 Images World leaders are bracing for Trump's next move after his operation against Venezuela (Image: AP)US President Donald Trump has made chilling threats against five more countries following the apparent success of his operation against Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro. Bolstered by Operation Absolute Resolve, Trump has threatened and hinted about military action on Greenland, Iran, Cuba, Mexico and Colombia. Here are five of the countries Trump could make a move against next. Trump said shortly after the Maduro seizure: “We need Greenland. But Trump is hoping the toppling of Maduro will bankrupt Cuba and said it was “ready to fall.”“I don’t think we need any action.

That is by far the highest share of land used for agriculture among the 27 member states. The gap was widest in Ireland and Greece, where employment share exceeded value added share by 15.6 and 10.4 percentage points, respectively. In 2024, Italy’s agricultural industry had the highest value added among EU countries, contributing 17.4% of the EU total. Separately, Eurostat reported that EU agricultural labour productivity rose by 9.2% in 2025. Overall, EU agricultural labour productivity in 2025 was 49.4% higher than in 2015, reflecting a 20.8% increase in income and a 19.1% decline in labour input.

Tullamore hospital. Very long waiting times at emergency for non-urgent casesThe Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore has warned that people presenting at its emergency department with non-urgent conditions are experiencing 'very long' waiting times. In a statement this afternoon, the hospital said it is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time. Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency. The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their support and understanding.

Ruben Amorim has already warned Man Utd replacement about club’s transfer plansManchester United have sent a clear message about their approach for whoever replaces Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford following his sackingView 2 Images Manchester United's hierarchy had tension with Ruben Amorim (Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Manchester United are on the hunt for a new manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Man Utd had no choice but to sack Ruben Amorim - they should have done it sooner READ MORE :"We are near places of the Champions League, but we are also near eight teams behind us." The club's announcement of Amorim's departure emphasised that the decision was driven by the ambition to secure the highest possible Premier League position. "This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Aontú party members and elected councillors braved icy conditions this morning to fly banners across motorway bridges, to protest the latest set of toll hikes which came into effect on January 1. Buses and coaches will now pay €3.60 with a tag and €4.20 with a video account. Heavy goods vehicles exceeding 10,000kg holding a video account will pay an additional 20C for journeys on the M50, rising from €7 to €7.20. “A 10 cent increase will apply to cars with a toll tag or registered account, raising the charge to €2.60 per trip. The increase for using the capital's subterranean Port Tunnel will apply to drivers at peak morning hours, rising by €1.

It comes after temperatures dropped to minus 10.9C at Shap in Cumbria overnight, and 52cm of snow was recorded by the Met Office at Tomintoul in Banffshire. Overnight into Tuesday temperatures will once again fall below freezing for much of the country, with the lowest temperatures over lying snow possibly dipping to minus 12C, the Met Office said. A mix of rain, sleet and snow will move south-eastwards across Scotland and Northern Ireland, then later into parts of Wales and England, the Met Office said. There is a chance that a further spell of disruptive snow could affect central and northern Scotland later on Tuesday morning until early evening. Further into the week there are signs that strong winds and heavy rain may bring additional hazards across the UK, the Met Office said.

The Department of Finance has welcomed an agreement exempting US multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax negotiated through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD). The global minimum tax was created to prevent multinational companies from dodging tax bills by locating operations and reporting income in low-tax countries. The plan also has enforcement rules that allow other countries to collect tax from a company if its local jurisdiction isn’t charging at least a 15% rate. Last year, US President Donald Trump pulled the country out of a framework to implement the 15% global tax minimum, which was negotiated in 2021 during President Joe Biden's administration. Speaking on Monday, tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris welcomed the approval of the global minimum tax package, stating: "As a member of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Ireland joined the global consensus in agreeing a Side-by-Side system which acknowledges the robustness of both the US tax system and the global minimum tax, while preserving the original objectives of the OECD international tax agreement.”"This package was carefully negotiated in response to the US’ concerns and the mandate that followed from the G7 and G20.

A travel expert has revealed a common hotel booking scam he almost fell for, and exactly how you can avoid it. Robert Jackman had planned a trip to Dubai and found a hotel on Booking.com, he explained in The Telegraph. Just a few days after making the booking, the travel writer received an unsuspicious-looking message on WhatsApp from someone claiming to be the hotel manager. He was told there was a problem with his credit card details and received a link that began with 'booking.confirmstay.com' to resolve the issue. 'A reminder to report any suspicious payment messages and to avoid clicking on payment links is also included in the booking confirmation.

Foster said Emery is "right at the top" of his game and hinted that a Premier League heavyweight could be exactly what United need after their latest crisis. Aston Villa fans will hate this because they do not want to get rid of this guy, because he is right at the top. Former player Darren Fletcher has been named interim coach, but the search for a permanent replacement is underway. ‌"I just think there's too many chefs trying to stir the broth of Manchester‎ United. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Actress Sophie Turner ready for ‘some peace’ after ‘relatively hard 20s’By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment ReporterActress Sophie Turner has said she wants to “have some peace” and to settle down as she enters her 30s, following her “relatively hard 20s”. Sophie Turner was married to singer Joe Jonas for four years (Benjamin Werner/PORTER/NET-A-PORTER.COM/PA)Turner finalised her divorce with singer Joe Jonas in 2024. Speaking about the last decade of her life, Turner said: “I just want to have some peace in my 30s. That’s the good thing about having a relatively hard 20s – I learned that I can survive a lot. “The way you’re treated outside of your job is also as an adult, when you’re still a 13-year-old girl, and that’s hard.