The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to provide free medical treatment to people affected by vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated drinking water in Indore. The court also sought a detailed status report on the incident within 48 hours. A vacation bench of the Indore bench, comprising Justices Rajesh Kumar Gupta and B P Sharma, issued the directions while hearing a public interest litigation filed by Indore High Court Bar Association president Ritesh Inani. The petition urged authorities to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to residents of the city. Officials said over 1,100 people have been affected by the outbreak in the Bhagirthpura area over the past week, with around 150 hospitalised.

Arsenal know the potential he has and tied him down to a five-year deal back in the summer, but since then the academy star has barely featured. He would serve as a like-for-like replacement for Semenyo and has proven he can be effective in the top flight. ‌Other clubs have registered an interest, but there is no plan to let the teenager leave permanently. They signed Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke - two men who play in the wide berths but equally can play centrally. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

'Terminated' Liverpool transfer shows former Reds assistant's plan backfiredThe January transfer window is now open and one Liverpool star looks to be on the moveView 3 Images John Heitinga used his Liverpool connections to make signings in the summer transfer window (Image: BSR Agency, Getty Images)Former Liverpool assistant John Heitinga's blueprint for James McConnell has fallen flat. With Ajax needing to fill Jordan Henderson's midfield void, Heitinga had been impressed by McConnell's tenacity in Liverpool training sessions. ‌While Jaros continued to be a crucial player for Ajax, McConnell found himself sidelined following Heitinga's exit. As the January transfer window approached, Dutch publication Voetbal International suggested that McConnell's loan spell would be terminated, a stark contrast to his hopeful comments when joining the club. Before making the move to Ajax, McConnell had inked a new five-year deal with Liverpool.

Calvin Nash returns from the illness that forced him out of last Saturday’s 13-8 league defeat at Thomond Park and is one of four changes in the backline. The same protocols apply to captain Tadhg Beirne, with the starting forward pack refreshed by the inclusion of matchday skipper Diarmuid Barron, Josh Wycherley, Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley, John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen. The 21-year-old is named among the replacements, alongside Jack O’Donoghue, as Munster opt for a five-three split on the bench. MUNSTER: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Dan Kelly, Alex Nankivell, Thaakir Abrahams; JJ Hanrahan, Paddy Patterson; Josh Wycherley, Diarmuid Barron (C), Michael Ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen. Replacements: Lee Barron, Jeremy Loughman, Conor Bartley, Jack O’Donoghue, Brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, Seán O’Brien.

Man Utd make surprise transfer decision as Ruben Amorim U-turns on youngsterManchester United have bought Toby Collyer back to the club from his loan spell at West Brom, despite Ruben Amorim being critical of some of the club's young talent recentlyView 2 Images Toby Collyer had been on loan at West BromManchester United have recalled midfielder Toby Collyer from his loan spell at West Brom to ease their injury woes. He's been edging towards a first-team return and could now provide cover for Ruben Amorim. ‌The midfielder made his debut for the club in August 2024 and made 13 appearances last season, but was the subject of critical comments from Amorim recently. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim gets mixed news from AFCON over Bryan Mbeumo and Amad READ MORE :Marcus Rashford snubs Man Utd in telling message amid Barcelona transfer wait READ MORE :"He (Collyer) played (for United)," Amorim said in December. He played for Manchester United.

Calling for a “rules-based” immigration system is a “classic left-wing position” for a party that supports the working class, Mary Lou McDonald has said. Sinn Féin made “no apologies” for representing “working people”, she said. Polls show that Sinn Féin has consistently enjoyed popularity among younger voters, but McDonald remains concerned about voter apathy among young people. Mary Lou McDonald: 'My true ambition is government beyond Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. In the 2024 general election, McDonald failed to bring in her running mate Sinn Féin councillor Janice Boylan.

From today, workers, employers and the State will pay into the My Future Fund scheme, which has prompted concern among some employers over costs. “If you’re going to get to the age of 66 with nothing else in place but the State contributory pension you’re going to take a drop of €30,000. Under My Future Fund, all employees not already in an occupational pension scheme, aged 23-60 and earning more than €20,000 a year, will be automatically enrolled. What would he say to low-paid workers who find their pay packet lighter as a result of My Future Fund contributions? There’s no vacancy and I wouldn’t consider it in the context of there not being a vacancy,” Mr Calleary said.

Relatives of Brazilian woman Bruna Fonseca will travel to Ireland in the coming weeks for the trial of the man accused of her murder in Cork. Miller Pacheco, who is originally from Formiga in Brazil, but was living on Liberty Street in Cork, is charged with the murder of the 28-year-old in a flat on Liberty Street on January 1, 2023. Miller Pacheco, centre, who is charged with the murder of Bruna Fonseca at Anglesea Street Courthouse, Cork. People leave flowers and light candles at the vigil for Bruna Fonseca at The Lough, Cork, on Sunday January 8, 2023. Picture: Larry CumminsA make-shift shrine of candles, flowers, and photographs was placed at the entrance to the flat on Liberty Street.

People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in Aden, Yemen, after an attack on the port of Mukalla. Photograph: EPATuesday’s air strikes in Yemen mark a sharp escalation of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tensions between the two Gulf states is good news for the Houthis and a worry for both Washington and Beijing. But the Saudi military action also sends a message to the Emiratis that their strategy of using proxies in regional conflicts may have its limits. It is unwelcome news too for Beijing, which enjoys good relations with both Saudi Arabia and the UAE and has growing investments in each.

Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish TimesThe Government’s transport budget for 2026 will not be enough for any new services, senior Department of Transport officials privately warned. Records released under the Freedom of Information Act show that on the day of Budget 2026 in October, the department’s management board met and noted its €4.74 billion allocation. Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said the document was “confirmation” that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have not provided the funding for new public transport services. The department continues to engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) as it finalises its 2026 service plan, the spokesman said. The previous government, of which the Green Party was a part, had a 2:1 ratio of public transport funding over roads investment.

China will impose an added 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers in a move to protect its domestic cattle industry. China's new annual quota levels are lower than import levels for the first 11 months of 2025 for top supplier Brazil, and Australia. Beef imports to China fell 0.3% in the first 11 months of 2025 to 2.59m tons. Chinese beef imports will decline in 2026 as a result of the measures, said Hongzhi Xu, senior analyst at Beijing Orient Agribusiness Consultants. China made its announcement following two extensions of its beef import probe, which officials say does not target any particular country.

Picture: Masayoshi SukitaThe death of David Bowie on January 10, two days after his 69th birthday, heralds doom. As 2016 sees beloved musicians drop dead throughout the year — Prince follows Bowie in April — the political landscape lurches. On November 8, 61.2 million Americans vote for Donald Trump in the US presidential elections, while 62.5 million vote for Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Ireland commemorates the 1916 Easter Rising centenary with parades and ceremonies overseen by President Michael D Higgins. Books of the year include Sebastian Barry’s Days Without End, Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend, and Colson Whitehead’s Underground Railroad.

The start of 2026 is set to be bitterly cold, with temperatures expected to fall as low as -3C in parts of Ireland. Frost and patches of ice will also develop overnight, with temperatures dropping to lows of between -1C and 3C. Conditions will remain cold on Friday, with further showers feeding in from the north and west. The national forecaster said some of these showers may fall as sleet or snow, with daytime temperatures struggling to rise above 2C to 6C. Met Éireann said Saturday will be another generally dry and bright day, with spells of sunshine, although isolated rain and sleet showers remain possible in the north and northwest.

Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge. Club statement: Enzo Maresca. — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 1, 2026“Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement. Liam Rosenior, the head coach of French club Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as the early favourite to replace Maresca among bookmakers. Former Barcelona head coach Xavi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are other potential candidates.

Around 40 people have been killed and 100 injured, most of them seriously, after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Swiss officials said on Thursday. A fire broke out at 1.30am local time in a bar called "Le Constellation" in the resort in southwestern Switzerland. Police officers inspect the area where a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar and lounge leaving people dead and injured, during New Year’s celebration, in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Alessandro della Valle/Keystone via AP)At the press conference, officials are being asked about the fire standards at Le Constellation bar and lounge, where the explosion took place, amid reports some people were “trapped” in the building. “We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is a internationally renowned ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.