Man fathered 43 children with 5 women - in a village of just 80He had a significant impact on the local population. He could have disappeared into history were it not for one astonishing claim to fame: across 81 years he fathered 43 children. Mohammed Bello Abubakar, who died in 2017, was another contender, having married 86 women in Nigeria and fathered 170 children. Article continues belowEven in Wales, William ap Gruffydd may not hold the record. He's reported to have fathered "up to 100 children", mainly outside marriage, though some argue this figure is considerably exaggerated.

Mikel Arteta gets huge Declan Rice Arsenal injury boost before Bournemouth clashDeclan Rice could return for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Bournemouth this evening after missing the 4-1 victory over Aston Villa with a knee issueView 2 Images Declan Rice could make a swift return from injury for Bournemouth vs Arsenal (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))Declan Rice could make his comeback from injury this evening after travelling to Bournemouth and participating in Arsenal's pre-match walk. ‌Manager Mikel Arteta has provided several fitness updates since then, initially suggesting Rice would miss the trip to the Vitality Stadium. His most recent assessment, delivered roughly 36 hours before the Bournemouth clash, wasn't particularly encouraging. However, Arsenal's injury list is quickly shrinking, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Ben White all making their comebacks in the past week. ‌Before this trio returned, Gabriel Jesus was back in action after an 11-month absence due to a serious knee injury.

Australian financial giant Macquarie is laying the ground to take more than €500m in special dividends from its European unit in Dublin. Macquarie Bank Europe, based in Dublin 4, said in a recent filing with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) that it was planning to create €510 million of profits available for distribution. The bank had €1.32 billion of common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital at the end of March 2025, according to its most recent capital disclosure document. It is understood that Macquarie remains interested in the Irish social housing development sector, but plans to focus on public-private partnerships (PPP). The capital reduction carried out by Macquarie Bank Europe is not the only method used to extract trapped excess capital from the Irish unit of a foreign bank in recent months.

A man in his 30s remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon, in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where he continues to receive treatment for critical injuries. The incident occurred at around 1am on Thursday, January 1, on Barrack Street in the town. A senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established at Castlerea Garda Station to coordinate inquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 962 1630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

‌US President Donald Trumphttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/venezuela-explosions-live-air-strikes-36457497 announced the Venezuelan leader after a series of blasts tore through Venezuela 's capital this morning. As you can expect, we are focusing on British nationals in Venezuela and working very closely with our Embassy. I think President Trump is doing a press conference later, so hopefully more information will come out there." He said: "First, I want to speak to President Trump. Tensions remain high following escalating threats from Trump towards the Venezuelan president.

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They said: 'Sam was certainly struggling at the beginning of 2025, and no one really knows the true extent of how his breakup from Zara affected him. This time last year, Sam's world was rocked by his breakup with Zara. The documentary-maker wasn't just Sam's girlfriend, she was also his comedy sidekick on viral social media content that helped boost both of their profiles. Speaking about his new relationship on his podcast, Sam announced: 'I've got a girlfriend. He continued: 'I said "Look, I really, really like you and you make me feel really comfortable.

Fans have been raving about an 'absolutely spectacular' Western show hailed as 'some of Steven Spielberg's best work'. The premise followed the lives of a White family and a Native American family during the American expansion, while Spielberg produced the show. 'This mini-series shows a heart-felt perspective of American History that no high school text book could possibly explain. 'Having some knowledge of Native American history, I have found that again Spielberg has done his homework on both sides of the journey west. Initially airing on BBC Two, 2015 series Versailles has gripped viewers, and it's the perfect watch for the cold nights.

The row with Mrs Clark, 64, ended up in the High Court last month where a judge approved her eviction. Mrs Field insisted that, contrary to her neighbour's claim that her fence encroached on her land by a foot, Mrs Clark had instead 'grabbed' 12 inches of her land. For Mrs Field, at least, there is little prospect of any kissing or making up in the near future. Mrs Field was given a deadline of December 6 to pay but she failed to do so. Mrs Clark said she has undergone private counselling to help her through the 'horrendous' situation with her neighbour.

Shetland, parts of the far north and north east of Scotland will remain under an amber snow warning until noon. The Met Office warned those in the region that travel disruption at the weekend was likely. Arctic air has plunged much of the UK into sub-zero temperatures, with nearly -6C being recorded at Loch Ness on Friday night. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the low single figures for much of the country on Saturday, and below freezing in parts of northern Scotland. “Snow and ice warnings remain in force for many areas, with the risk of heavy snow showers, especially across northern Scotland and over higher ground elsewhere, though many inland areas will stay largely sunny and clear.

McFarlane, who had been working with the Blues' academy, will be in the dugout on Sunday after Enzo Maresca's sudden departure. ‌Maresca, who had been in charge at Chelsea since the summer of 2024, has left Stamford Bridge with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez hinting at further exits. That has thrust McFarlane into the spotlight and he addressed the matter in a press conference on Friday. In all honesty, it's exactly the same as wherever you work," McFarlane told reporters when asked if his new pass gave him the access he needed. "I'm going to talk about [Strasbourg's upcoming opponents] Nice because that's my job," Rosenior said.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has hit back at critics who think his unconventional living situation is 'strange'. He said: 'I still think a lot of people think it is a bit strange. But actually, it is a very kind of straightforward and instinctive way of a family being together. 'It's a very, very odd idea that came out of the 20th century, this idea of of children leaving the home. Amid the madness of his busy household, Laurence still manages to keep the spark alive with his wife Jackie.

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