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But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. Scotland made the perfect start when Graham was fed by Finn Russell and darted through a gap to score on the right in the fifth minute. It was the first time France had found themselves behind on the scoreboard in this year’s championship. As it stood at that point Scotland were heading top of the table, but just as they looked to be coasting towards the ideal result, it all got a bit ragged for Townsend’s men.

The oil we consume may not have originated in the Gulf, but as a “fungible” commodity, oil and related refined products are interchangeable and so their prices are linked to global prices. Heating oil and petrol prices are not set by taking crude oil and adding a markup – they are traded in their own right and like any product, subject to supply and demand. Instead of this inane hand-wringing, people could advocate for increased energy storage facilities. Ireland is particularly deficient in natural gas storage and lacks an liquefied natural gas terminal. The usual shortsightedness and Nimby power has prevented Ireland reacting in the same way Germany did after the invasion of Ukraine when it boosted its energy supply options.

Millwall were far more assured thereafter and left East Yorkshire with three points courtesy of goals from Ivanovic and Coburn. The win put Derby within three points of the play-offs, with sixth-placed Wrexham in FA Cup action this weekend. The win put Derby within three points of the play-offs, with sixth-placed Wrexham in FA Cup action this weekend. Will Lankshear’s improvised 54th-minute finish gave Matt Bloomfield’s men a deserved lead and Ciaron Brown’s header seven minutes later sealed the points. In midtable, Zan Vipotnik’s 17th league goal of the season and a brilliant long-range effort from Liam Cullen proved enough as Swansea beat 10-man Stoke 2-0.

But the modern monastic cell, in which I recently found myself isolated, is part of a high-end therapeutic experience billed as 'The Ultimate Darkness Retreat'. But Dr Kapoor had raved about the benefits of the darkness retreat. Turning to yoga, meditation and cold-endurance sessions with Dutch wellness guru Wim Hof, the so-called 'Iceman', AJ also did a darkness retreat in Oregon, US. There, when we felt ready, we lifted the eye masks and the orange light, although subdued, felt almost aggressive. Since completing the retreat, I have come to understand that the real test is not surviving three days without light.

Germany’s southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg beats Sweden on population and the UK on gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. Özdemir’s election slogan was “economy, economy, economy”, portraying his state’s fate as a precursor to the wider German picture. CDU frontman Hagel meanwhile has promised drastic reforms to stop the region around Stuttgart becoming “the Detroit of Europe”. Local companies contribute 16 per cent of German total exports, but yet years of flat growth have seen the state economy shrink faster than elsewhere. Özdemir, Germany’s last federal agriculture minister, is far more popular: 47 per cent – would choose him as minister president if it were a direct election.

Iran and Hizbullah fire drones and missiles at Israel, as Israeli bombing drives hundreds of thousands of Lebanese from their homes. Beirut’s southern suburbs “will soon look like [the flattened Gaza town] Khan Younis,” warns minister for finance Bezalel Smotrich. Christian Zionists, including Mike Huckabee, US ambassador to Israel, believe the Battle of Armageddon between Iran and Israel will precipitate the return of Christ. “The US stands with all the children throughout the world,” she said, around the time the Iranian schoolgirls were being buried. Trump has turned the world into a lawless jungle where he can attack or assassinate at will.

Here in Ireland, they’re best grown under cover in a glasshouse, polytunnel or sunny porch, where they’re guaranteed protection from wind, rain and cool temperatures. Instead, adopt the no-dig approach by blanketing beds with a 5cm-8cm mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure. Plant seed potatoesAn Irish spring wouldn’t be the same without the ritual of planting seed potatoes into rich, dark, friable, weed-free soil, enriched with generous amounts of well-rotted manure. Raw Gardening: Working with Nature in Your Garden, by Vicky Ind of the Individual Plants Nursery, on behalf of the Irish Garden Plant Society, at 11.30am, followed by RHSI Live with Oliver Schurmann of Mount Venus Nursery at 2.30pm. With stalls from many of Ireland’s best independent plant nurseries and plant growers, see rhsi.ie.

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn ahead of the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Orlando. After a late rally in his second round, with four birdies on his back nine for a 68, McIlroy had trailed halfway leader Daniel Berger by nine shots.

Legendary Huddersfield restaurant celebrates 45th anniversary with classic dishes set to returnThe popular restaurant first opened back in 1981View Image Da Sandro company directors, sister and brother, Lidia Shinwell and Sandro Bevilacqua, outside the Huddersfield restaurantA historic Huddersfield restaurant is celebrating its 45th anniversary. ‌Da Sandro Pizzeria Ristorante, based in Halifax Road, is a very popular institution in West Yorkshire. Da Sandro Pizzeria Ristorante, known to many as Da Sandro, was established in 1981 by Marino Bevilacqua and son Sandro. ‌Da Sandro has become a cherished part of Huddersfield’s dining scene. Across the generations, the restaurant has welcomed families, friends and visitors, many of whom have made Da Sandro a regular destination for special occasions and memorable meals.

Email tips@dailymail.co.ukA lifer jailed for a gangland murder posed with his 'influencer' girlfriend inside prison for a loved-up photo shared on their TikTok accounts. Taylor Meanley was just 17 when he fired a shotgun at 20-year-old Lewis Williams in what prosecutors called 'a planned execution'. Meanley, now 21, can be seen grinning widely next to his blonde girlfriend, who proudly shared the image with her thousands of TikTok followers. The photo is understood to have been taken by prison staff during a visit and then sent to the killer's girlfriend - it was not allowed to be shared online. 'Any offender caught using a phone or social media in prison faces punishment, which could include additional time behind bars.'

Former president Mary Robinson has accused Donald Trump’s US administration of “flooding the atmosphere with lies”. “We have an administration in the United States which is flooding the atmosphere with lies, not to be believed, but to confuse, to confuse that there is no truth,” Robinson said. “All of this needs the strength in solidarity.”Sobout called for democracy in Iran, which she said is coming “under bombardment”. “Violence against women affects everyone we know, our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters, our friends and our girlfriends,” she said. “The north of Ireland is the most dangerous place in Europe to be a woman, but no more, it’s time to stand up united.

Met Office verdict on reports wintry blizzards are to hit parts of UKSome weather models suggest that snow could return to Wales this monthView Image There have been reports that snow could fall in Wales this month (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)The Met Office has given its verdict on reports that wintry blizzards could hit the UK within days. However, there have been reports that this could be set to change with some forecasts suggesting that snow could return to the UK as early as next week. ‌The ECMWF weather model snows flurries affecting Wales on March 13, with snow also falling in western, central and eastern Scotland, The Mirror reports. The data suggests that snow could fall at a staggering rate of around four inches per hour in parts of Wales. ‌However, the Met Office long-range forecast paints a different picture, with no mention of snow over the next few weeks.

Chris Large was set to become Staffordshire County Council's new leader last month after Reform UK councillors chose him to lead their group. ‌Cllr Large had previously come under fire after allegedly racist activity was seen on a TikTok account bearing his name. ‌Read More: Council unveils 'realistic' new masterplan for HanleyNeither Cllr Large nor Reform UK have responded to requests to explain his departure from the Reform group. Cllr Cooper resigned as council leader a few days after having his Reform membership revoked. Martin Murray, Reform councillor for Cannock Town, has been serving as acting council leader since then.

Flying English, Scottish and Union Jack flags has been branded 'tools of hate' in a leaked draft of the Government's new social cohesion strategy. A leaked draft of the proposals suggests national symbols were sometimes used last summer to 'exclude or intimidate'. Last summer, patriotic campaigners vowed to continue putting up England and Union Jack flags despite council workers ripping them down. A drive to cover British towns and cities in national flags was being co-ordinated by an online movement called Operation Raise the Colours. A leaked draft of the proposals suggests national symbols were sometimes used last summer to 'exclude or intimidate'.