An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings. The February 28th strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh primary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the US military, which was conducting strikes on an adjacent Iranian base of which the school building was formerly a part, the preliminary investigation found. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children. Officials briefed on the inquiry said the building was not always used as a school, though it is not clear precisely when the school opened on the site. Trump’s attempts to sidestep the blame have already complicated the military inquiry into the strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, leaving officials who have reviewed the findings showing U.S. culpability expressing unease.

Sir Keir is to travel to Cork on Thursday afternoon for a summit of senior British and Irish ministers. At the Liverpool summit, Sir Keir and Mr Martin launched a programme of cooperation for the period up until 2030, covering trade, energy, maritime security, emergency planning and cultural connections. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Peter Byrne/PAAt the Cork summit, Mr Martin and Sir Keir are to focus on greater cooperation across areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, skills and innovation. Sir Keir will travel to Cork after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. Ahead of the summit, Mr Martin said he was “delighted” to welcome Sir Keir and British ministers to his home county of Cork.

Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has slashed more than 1,600 jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce. Cannon-Brookes said AI had impacted 'the mix of skills we need' and 'the number of roles required in certain areas'. As his company faces growing market pressure, Cannon-Brookes is also navigating a complex divorce from his ex-wife Annie after they split in July 2023. Beyond Atlassian shares, the couple's reported asset pool totals about $10bn, including a property portfolio valued at roughly $360million. Others think software is dead,' Cannon-Brookes told shareholders.

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Arsenal news: Julian Alvarez offers transfer hope as Gunners star reveals Mikel Arteta chatThe summer transfer window is drawing ever closer and Arsenal could once again be right in the thick of the market movementsView 2 Images Julian Alvarez has been linked with Arsenal (Image: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)Arsenal have needed to be creative this season as they deal with injuries while fighting on four fronts. ‌On the pitch, Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City will return to league action over the weekend following their European exploits on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's team welcome Everton to N7 while City will also be in London as they travel to West Ham. ‌Our focus for the time being is on the Gunners' transfer plans as well as Arteta's role in an on-field tweak which has helped them this term. However, the Argentina striker, who has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona, has refused to rule out a move in the future.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have lined-up seven new shows away from ITV with an all-star cast, according to reports. They are said to have lined-up Sam Thompson, Sian Welby, Mollie King, Tom Holland's brother Sam and Scarlett Moffatt for the programmes. The shows will reportedly launch on Ant and Dec's Belta Box channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The shows will be launching on Ant and Dec's Belta Box channels soon. The duo are said to have lined-up Sam Thompson (pictured), Sian Welby, Mollie King, Tom Holland's brother Sam and Scarlett Moffatt for the programmesDaily Mail has contacted Ant and Dec's representative for comment.

Morgan O'Donnell accepting the Squash Ireland Club of the Year award on behalf of Tullamore Squash Club. Tullamore Squash Club celebrates double award successMembers of Tullamore Squash Club were left pinching themselves when results were announced at the recent Squash Ireland Awards. In a remarkable achievement, Tullamore was crowned both Leinster Club of the Year and overall Squash Ireland Club of the Year. With three courts dating back to the 1970s, Tullamore Squash Club has been a sporting home for generations — and today, it’s buzzing more than ever. With national recognition now under its belt and participation at an all time high, the future looks incredibly bright for Tullamore Squash Club.

Now, patients who prove they have started going to the gym or jogging could be offered cut-price weight loss jabs from Boots. Members will get a minimum of 10 per cent off any weight loss jabs, which could rise to as much as 25 per cent. Dr Katie Tryon, the deputy chief executive for Vitality Health, said that exercise increased the health benefits of weight-loss jabs. Join the debate Should access to weight loss jabs depend on proof of a healthy lifestyle, or is that unfair? England's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty warned that weight loss jabs are not the solution to Britain's obesity crisis.

A man with 142 previous convictions was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence at Ballaghaderreen District Court for stealing a bottle of vodka from a supermarket. The court was told that 51 of Ward’s 142 convictions were for theft. Ward’s solicitor, Ivan Moran, explained that his client had been serving time in prison for theft, and had addressed his alcohol issues. According to Mr Moran, Ward said he was now “on the straight and narrow” since getting out of prison. Judge Deane imposed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for one year.

I’m not sure what happens when a victor is crowned, but I’m sure it will be totally rad. — ∮∮∮ —Speaking of Center of the Universe, they’ll be planting Cascade hops at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Monday, March 23rd. If so, head over to Commercial Taphouse tonight for a Ballast Point tap takeover. If so, head over to Commercial Taphouse tonight for a Ballast Point tap takeover. They’ll have nine beers on tap, including the very much ballyhooed Sculpin IPA and Victory at Sea Porter.

Brokers say the US-Israeli war on Iran could set in train a series of events which will see mortgage rates “rising rather than falling”. Illustration: Paul ScottThe war in the Middle East could lead to a rise in interest on home loans, mortgage brokers have warned, after new data from the Central Bank showed rates were unchanged in January. Brokers Ireland deputy chief executive Rachel McGovern said that while mortgage rates have improved over the past year, the war in the Middle East represents “a new threat on the horizon” with “potential to impact interest rates”. “There are growing concerns about the possible impact of the Middle East conflict on mortgage borrowers,” he said. “A new owner might decide to challenge the other banks and this could lead to lower mortgage rates for borrowers.”

Open to all corners of the regional press – from newspapers and digital publications to freelance reporters and entire editorial teams – The Regional Press Awards celebrate the best of UK regional and local journalism. The awards feature 20 categories - ranging from the best in breaking news to digital initiatives, with separate recognition for larger and smaller titles. As part of his coverage, he secured an interview with Fraser Wishart, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association Scotland. In it, Wishart launched a scathing attack on the governing bodies, which led to changes in governance. The Regional Press Awards are organised by the Haymarket Media Group and supported by HoldtheFrontPage and the News Media Association.

Manchester City skipper Bernardo Silva admitted his team’s prospects of making it through to the Champions League quarter finals felt ‘really dark’ after Pep Guardiola’s side was humbled by Real Madrid in Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. ‘Now it feels really bad, now it feels really dark. Bernardo Silva says Man City are enduring a 'really dark' moment after losing at Real MadridPep Guardiola denied tinkering with his tactics too much after picking three wingers'The environment we couldn't control. When you play against Real Madrid with the quality they have you pay the price. So yes, it is a difficult result.

I have a personal yardstick by which to measure how long it has been since the Irish Examiner broke news of the scandal of the chemical exposures suffered by Air Corps personnel. We had revealed that Air Corps personnel were not properly protected from the dangerous, carcinogenic, chemicals with which they worked in Casement Aerodrome. The response from the Defence Forces and government was to evade questions, delegate responsibility, and ultimately shrug their shoulders. The Air Corps allegations were added to the terms of reference of this tribunal — but jaded campaigners understandably believe they were only thrown in as an afterthought, benefitting from the larger outcry over a different scandal. The number of deaths campaigners attribute to the Air Corps’ failings has grown to well over one hundred now.