Patrick Reed is the second major champion to leave Saudi-funded LIV Golf, announcing Wednesday he will spend the rest of the year on the European tour with an eye on returning to the PGA Tour as early as September. His stunning decision, just three days after he won the Dubai Desert Classic, comes the same week that five-time major champion Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at Torrey Pines.
Michael Flatley has been living the “lifestyle of a Monaco millionaire” by borrowing money, and has an “insatiable appetite” for “lifestyle cash”, a court in Belfast has heard. For this, Mr Flatley agreed to pay the company £35,000 (€40,421) per month for the first 24 months, rising to £40,000 (€46,193) a month thereafter. He said that Mr Flatley “has lived the lifestyle of a Monaco millionaire” by borrowing money “as he did not even have the minimum cash required to open a residency package”. David Dunlop KC, representing Mr Flatley, pushed back on the claims that Mr Flatley “was a poor manager of his own affairs and was a man with substantial debts”, saying “ad hominem” attacks had been made on his character. “While many averments were made about Mr Flatley’s financial affairs the proof is in the pudding,” he said.
Former Waterford TD and minister Brian O'Shea has died at the age of 81. The Labour Party TD and former national school teacher died peacefully in the care of the staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home, "surrounded by his loving family". Mr O'Shea, who was from Tramore, served as a TD for Waterford from 1989 until 2011, and as a senator for three years prior to his election to the Dáil. The following year, Mr O'Shea was appointed as a minister of state at the Department of Health in John Bruton's Rainbow Coalition. “As a politician, Brian was also deeply committed to local government, serving on the then Waterford Corporation, Waterford County Council and Tramore Town Commissioners.
Tom Hiddleston has confirmed the future of hit BBC series The Night Manager as he addressed the real reason why the drama had a decade-long hiatus from screen. It comes after The Night Manager fans were left hot under the collar after tuning in for a new episode in its saucy new series on BBC One. Viewers watched on as leading actor Tom, who plays former British soldier Jonathan Pine in the hit series, performed in what they called his 'sexiest scene' yet. Someone else concluded that the 'five minutes in The Night Manager' was 'sexier than anything' seen on hit hockey series Heated Rivalry. The Night Manager concludes Sunday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer
Damien Martyn says he is ‘on the mend’ a month after the Australian cricket great was admitted to a Gold Coast hospital fighting for his life. The former Test batsman, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day and was rushed to hospital. The life-threatening illness causes an infection and swelling of the protective membranes that surround the brain. Martyn revealed that he was given a 50 per cent chance to live, but responded ‘exceptionally well’ to treatment. He was later diagnosed with meningitis and was put into an induced coma‘I can’t believe it’s been a month from yesterday that I was rushed to hospital,’ Martyn wrote on X.
Aston Villa have confirmed the return of Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus until the end of the season. The midfielder's loan to Nottingham Forest, where he has spent the first half of the season, has been cancelled. Luiz was wanted by Villa, Chelsea and clubs in La Liga but chose to return to the club he made 204 appearances between 2019 and 2024. Villa took three points from their two matches against Arsenal and beat Manchester City 1-0 at home in October. Villa will be glad to beat Champions League rivals Chelsea to his signature, though the Blues are nine points behind in fifth.
She gave birth to his child on January 8, and on Tuesday, she pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child, possessing child exploitation material, indecent dealings with a child and sexual penetration of a child. Daily Mail can now reveal that days before the sexual abuse began, Craig encouraged her victim to form a close bond with her son. According to the school's website, Craig was often praised in newsletters for her active role in choir and music performances. Craig's relationship with the boy began on October 31, 2024, and ended on December 16, just days before her arrest. Craig must attend court in person when her matter is up in the District Court on March 27.
Raheem Sterling has officially left Chelsea by mutual agreement – with his £325,000-per-week contract ripped up to end his exile at Stamford Bridge. Daily Mail Sport revealed yesterday how the 31-year-old winger was in talks to finally leave the Blues and that there was increasing confidence of a solution being found. Now, Sterling and Chelsea have agreed to part ways, despite his deal having 18 months to run. Sterling is open to considering a move abroad, Daily Mail Sport has been told, with the attacker previously keen to stay in London. Daily Mail Sport asked Rosenior about Sterling in Naples on Tuesday night but Enzo Maresca's successor only said: ‘I've said what I've had to say on Raheem.
Photograph: Colin Keegan/CollinsA ban on the use of scramblers in public places is being planned by as well as stricter regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes. In the wake of her death, Taoiseach Micheál Martin signalled the Government would seek to remove scrambler bikes from the roads. Sources briefed on proceedings said afterwards that an outright ban is being planned on scramblers in public places like parks and roads. The Dublin senator Mary Fitzpatrick, who proposed the motion, argued strongly for a complete ban on scramblers from Irish roads. Party leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris outlined a number of actions being considered including the banning of scramblers in public places, as well as the immediate confiscation of scramblers, (which will not be returned be returned to their owners).
New Channel 4 documentary to examine Beckham family falloutBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterChannel 4 will examine the Beckham family fallout in a new documentary. The one-off film, Beckham: Family At War – Untold, will recount the recent public fallout between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his parents, former football star Sir David Beckham and ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. Brooklyn, David and Victoria Beckham attending the Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo by Ian WestThe aspiring chef also said that he did not want to “reconcile” with his family, confirming for the first time a family feud after years of speculation. Beckham: Family At War – Untold will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Wednesday, January 28.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that Arsenal will be 'the worst team to win the league' if they go onto lift the Premier League title this season. Scholes said on The Good, The Bad & The Football: 'If Arsenal win the league, this could be the worst team to win the league. If you're thinking of picking a team of the season and picking the front four, nobody from the Arsenal team gets in that. The best team in the league would always have at least one, maybe two players [forwards], in the team of the season. And just make sure that we enjoy it with a lot of conviction, that it's going to happen (win the Premier League) because it's our moment and we really want it.
Hopes of a Christmas surge in sales proved misplaced as the volumes actually fell 0.4 per cent compared to November. Sales volumes were dragged down by a dip in the sales of books and newspapers, and a fall-off in clothing sales. Excluding the motor trade, the overall fall in retail sales accelerated to 0.9 per cent year-on-year. Excluding the motor trade, which saw a rise in volume of 2.5 per cent, monthly sales volumes fell 0.8 per cent and value was unchanged. On an annual basis sales by value increased by 1.5 per cent on December 2024, lifted by the motor trade.
Why Aston Villa CAN win the title: The genius of Unai Emery, the crisis talks that turned their season around, the qualities Emery is banking on Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz bringing and club's hardline stance over Morgan Rogers
PaperCut software engineer Richard Johnson argued his 2022 employment contract gave him an unconditional right to work from his Melbourne home. Over the following months, Johnson continued to reject the direction, insisting his contract entitled him to work entirely from home. Commissioner Connolly said under the contract, in the event the company's policy changed, working from home might no longer be allowed. During that dispute, Westpac defended its hybrid work policy, arguing a minimum level of office attendance was essential for effective teamwork and business operations. Sydney University professor emeritus Joellen Riley said relying on the wording of an employment contract offers workers limited protection, as outcomes are highly dependent on the specific facts of each case.
The Chase viewers called for a chaser to be axed following an 'absolutely horrendous' performance this week. In the episode which aired on Tuesday (January 27), host Bradley Walsh introduced new contestants Becci, Matthew, Shenagh, and Toby. Chaser Mark Labbett - aka the Beast - faced off against remaining contestants Ian and Marsha in the Final Chase. When Bradley asked the team for an answer, Marsha called out "Helen! Luck proved to be on the magazine editor's side, as she triumphed to advance to the Final Chase.
