World Cup clash could be postponed as Middle East conflict intensifiesIraq’s participation in the World Cup remains in major doubt as the conflict in the Middle East rages on and the national team’s boss has now spoken out on their upcoming playoffView 2 Images The World Cup takes place in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer (Image: Getty Images)Iraq boss Graham Arnold has claimed that the nation’s World Cup play-off this month must be postponed. ‌But due to conflict in the Middle East amid the ongoing USA-Israel war with Iran, Iraq’s participation in the game is in major doubt. "Let Bolivia play Suriname this month and then a week before the World Cup, we play the winner in the US. While Iraq’s play-off is currently in doubt, Iran’s own participation in the World Cup is also in jeopardy. The Middle East nation have already qualified and have been drawn to face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G.‌But the Iranian FA have already suggested that they might not play.

March 09, 2026 10:18 UTC

A contestant on The 1% Club bagged a whopping £97,000 jackpot after solving a difficult clock question - but can you work it out? Saturday's (March 7) episode came down to two finalists, Zoe and Ryan, playing for the big money prize. The 1% Club players Zoe and Ryan faced this tricky final question - but would you be able to solve it? Let's take a look at the answer,' Lee told viewers. Elsewhere, another baffling question on The 1% Club knocked four players out and forced thirteen to admit defeat and use their pass.

March 09, 2026 10:09 UTC

Jeremy Clarkson has given his verdict on the 'completely different' new hosts of The Grand Tour after a sneak peek at the new episodes. The official Grand Tour social media pages posted a video of Jeremy pretending to look through the CVs of prospective presenters looking to take over from him. Since then, the trio have featured in Amazon Prime Video's The Not Very Grand Tour which aired its first episode on April 18 earlier this year. Jeremy's appearance on the motoring show came just months after the final episode of The Grand Tour aired in September. The Grand Tour will return to Prime Video later this year

March 09, 2026 10:09 UTC

Knox's court appearances followed a falling-out with neighbour Roderick Parker, who lives in the same Arden Street, Coogee, apartment block. Knox lives on the bottom floor and Mr Parker on the top level with his family. A series of alleged events in the six-unit block led to Mr Parker privately seeking an apprehended personal violence order to protect him from Knox last August. CCTV footage captured Knox covering a doorbell camera using chewing gum and cardboard, then climbing a ladder to reach another security camera and sensor light worth $200, which he took. When the cardboard fell off the doorbell camera Knox used sandpaper to attack the lens, completely destroying it.

March 09, 2026 09:56 UTC

Ireland 0 Japan 0(Ireland win 3-1 on penatlies)The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team held their nerve in a penalty shootout to beat Japan and book their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. After a period of pressure from Ireland, Japan won the ball deep and broke quickly. They drew a foul inside the circle and won another penalty corner. Ireland went back to Sarah Torrans who played it across goal, ending in a scramble in front of the goalkeeper. Jessica McMaster converted with Murphy providing the decisive save to book Ireland’s place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

March 09, 2026 09:55 UTC





Police have launched a fresh crackdown on dodgy Amazon Fire TV sticks, with eight new areas across the UK being targeted. Sky, who pay billions to the Premier League to show matches, also have their own in-house piracy team. The eight areas targeted were: London, South West, North West, North East, Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands. In a separate case last July, 36-year-old Stephen Woodward was jailed for three years after making £1.1 million from three illegal streaming sites over a seven-year period. His brother, Christopher Woodward, received £126,000 derived from the sales of the illegal streaming websites.

March 09, 2026 09:51 UTC

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram is worried his mother and siblings are at risk of physical and mental harm due to his role in the Bondi mass shooting. A 10-year-old girl was among 15 people killed when Naveed and his father Sajid Akram, 50, opened fire from an elevated position during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach on December 14. News Corp is seeking to block the proposed suppression order, sending its legal counsel Benjamin Regattieri to court to argue the publisher's case. Police allege Sajid and Naveed Akram acted alone and were not living at home at the time of the shooting. A court suppression order allowing victims to choose if and when they go public with their story was also extended on Monday.

March 09, 2026 09:47 UTC

Greenville, TX (75401)TodayPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

March 09, 2026 09:44 UTC

A huge gas pipe explosion caused the ground to shake on the streets of Tehran after Israel struck oil depots in Iran. Israel hit Iran's fuel infrastructure for the first time in nine days as it launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. The blast came after Israeli strikes hit the nearby Shahran oil depot in the west of the city, one of four depots targeted in strikes on the Iranian capital. Depots in Tehran and Alborz provinces were among those struck, according to a statement by the National Iranian Oil Company. The Iranian military official was also the Chief of Staff of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

March 09, 2026 09:40 UTC

Ireland 0 Japan 0 (Ireland win 3-1 on penalties)Ireland booked their place at the 2026 FIH World Cup after a nerve‑shredding penalty shootout win over Japan, edging the qualifier 3-1 after a scoreless 70 minutes at the Estadio Nacional. Moments later, Christina Hamill’s sharp movement won a second penalty corner, but Upton’s effort was blocked. Japan earned a penalty corner of their own, but Ireland’s defensive unit stood firm to keep the scores level. Japan saw a penalty corner scrambled away before breaking at speed moments later to win another. With just over two minutes to play, McLoughlin forced a penalty corner after slipping a clever ball into the circle.

March 09, 2026 09:28 UTC

What is the new EU Digital Identity Wallet and will I have to sign up to it? A guide to the uses, timeline and data concerns of the appSome form of the wallet will be made available by the end of the yearMary McCarthy Today at 06:30The Government has laid out major new AI and digital transformation plans to be rolled out by 2030.

March 09, 2026 09:26 UTC

The match was the Campeonato Mineiro, a Brazilian state championship in Belo Horizonte, final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro which the latter won 1-0. However, the result of the match was overshadowed by the unsavoury scenes on it as players and staff traded physical blows. However, the goalkeeper was quickly ambushed by angry Cruzeiro players with one appearing to strike him from behind. A MASSIVE TEAM BRAWL BREAKS OUT IN THE CAMPEONATO MINEIRO FINAL BETWEEN CRUZEIRO & ATLÉTICO MINEIRO! 'It's regrettable, I have never seen violence like that in any football game,' a remorseful Hulk reflected to Brazilian local media post-match.

March 09, 2026 09:24 UTC

Lahren was comparing that alleged fraud to Noem's $220million ad campaign, which is now being probed for corruption by federal authorities. He later questioned Noem about whether Trump was aware of the cost of the ad campaign and if she had received approval for the price tag. The former DHS secretary replied that the president was aware of the cost, signed off on the ad campaign and called it 'effective.' Republican Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin has been slated as Noem's replacement for DHS secretary pending confirmation by the Senate. 'And also I would say, justice for Cricket,' Lahren said in reference to the puppy Noem shot as she closed out her comments.

March 09, 2026 09:10 UTC

Photo: CollinsMet Éireann has said there will be “rain or showers each day” this week, but there are some sunny spells in the forecast too. There will be patches of rain and showers at times, and Thursday looks set to be a particularly poor day with heavy rain and some strong winds. As the day continues, those patches of rain will spread to the east and will be followed by more sunny spells. The overview for the rest of the week shows it will be “generally unsettled” with rain or showers. Conditions will turn dry for most on Tuesday night, though the west coast will see some showers with a chance of hail.

March 09, 2026 09:08 UTC

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, the then taoiseach ended a heated debate about air corps personnel exposure to toxic chemicals with five words. Days previously, the Irish Examiner had published exclusive articles by reporter Joe Leogue exposing allegations around chemical exposure topersonnel in the air corps. Cases against the air corpsAdded to that, litigation against the air corps has snowballed since 2013, when Mr Tobin lodged the first claim. 2024: Complaint made about an air purifier in an air corps hangar made to air corps chiefs. Picture: Joe DunneIn July 2020, senator Gerard Craughwell raised the issue of air corps chemicals exposure in the Seanad.

March 09, 2026 09:04 UTC