Alan Shearer has hit out at the decision to schedule just one Premier League game on Boxing Day this year - as the former Newcastle man asks: 'What is the world coming to?' 'I can’t believe there is only one game on Boxing Day,' Shearer told Betfair. It seems mad that there's only one game on Boxing Day; that feels really strange. This ultimately left the Premier League as a 33-weekend competition – fewer than previous seasons, despite being a 380-match competition since 1995. The League can give an assurance that next season there will be more Premier League matches on Boxing Day – as the date falls on a Saturday.'

Galway jockey Paul Kavanagh, 20, has died following a car accident on Christmas Eve. Kavanagh had been part of Enda Bolger’s team for two years. Bolger paid tribute to Kavanagh, describing him as “a credit to his parents”. “He was the most polite, well-mannered and well-brought-up young man we ever had anything to do with. They have also appealed for any camera footage that may exist of the incident.

US president Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet for the fifth time since Trump was re-elected. It will be the fifth time Mr Netanyahu has met Mr Trump in his second term as US president. A second round of talks is possible before Mr Netanyahu returns home on Thursday. NBC reported earlier this week that Israeli officials will brief Mr Trump about options for attacking Iran again. The US president wants to press ahead with implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire in January despite considerable obstacles.

Zia Udyan – a park beside Bangladesh’s national parliament – is where thousands of Bangladeshis from all backgrounds in capital city Dhaka go to relax on Fridays. Dhaka is predicted to surpass Jakarta and become the world’s most populous city by 2050. The 2025 report said Dhaka has almost 37 million residents already. About 400,000 people are believed to move to Dhaka every year, raising questions about quality of life in the city. Shishir says Dhaka residents with time off like visiting the zoo, botanical gardens and parks.

Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben AmorimBy Carl Markham, Press AssociationManchester United head coach Ruben Amorim insisted Kobbie Mainoo represents the future of the club but may have to wait for his chance to prove it. Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes Kobbie Mainoo still represents the future of the club despite his lack of playing time this season. “Kobbie Mainoo will have the opportunity he has all the time. “So, he’s going to be the future of Manchester United, that is my feeling. Return of Bruno (Fernandes), Kobbie Mainoo.

A longstanding mid-winter tradition, the Wren is particularly celebrated in pockets of Cork, Limerick, and Kerry, as well as in parts of Dublin. With costumes made of straw, the Wren Boys are known to parade locally while gathering money for charities. In Carrigaline, south of Cork City, and Ballydehob in West Cork, the Wren Boys tradition has become a staple over the decades. Lumen Street Theater helping to make the masks for The Wren celebration in Limerick City. While the tradition is deeply rooted in rural areas, Mr Flynn is hoping to keep the celebration going every year in Limerick City.

Garner, a former United youth player, left Old Trafford in 2022 to join the Toffees in a deal believed to be worth around £9m plus add-ons. Garner caught the attention of England manager Thomas Tuchel after his standout performance in Everton's victory over United at Old Trafford earlier this month. The report suggests that United are keen to bring him back to Old Trafford in early January. Should Garner make a shocking return to Old Trafford, it could set off a chain reaction regarding departing players. View 2 Images Kobbie Mainoo (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)‌Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee have been touted for potential loan spells away from Old Trafford.

Speaking on The Smith Brothers Podcast, Gerrard detailed the reasons for Rangers being a perfect club for him to work at, citing the passion from the supporters as a huge plus. "I think I suit a certain job; I need a passionate crowd, I need to try and feed off that. The free time is welcome for Gerrard at this point in time, with a granddaughter on the way. "So, trying to stay local with the Premier League games and just the odd Champions League. I am not looking for a job or steaming for a job.

UR C : Munster v Leinster, Tho m ond Stadiu m , Saturday, 7.45p m – Live on Pre m ier SportsThere will be an element of festive hope from both sides at Thomond Park on Saturday evening. Munster’s Jack Crowley celebrates a late penalty during his team's URC defeat of Leinster at Croke Park on October 18th. The role sports psychology has played in Leinster and Ireland’s success Listen | 45:00Since that game at Croke Park, Munster have wavered. Replacements: D Barron, J Loughman, J Ryan, J Kleyn, F Wycherley, P Patterson, D Kelly, J Hodnett. LEINSTER: C Frawley; T O’Brien, R Ioane, R Henshaw, J Lowe; H Byrne, J Gibson-Park; A Porter, R Kelleher, T Clarkson, J McCarthy, J Ryan, M Deegan, J van der Flier, C Doris (Capt).

Photograph: An Garda SíochánaGardaí have recorded more than 2,500 incidents of drug-related intimidation since 2021, including 150 arson attacks. Since 2021, reported incidents of drug-related intimidation have increased by 38 per cent, from 397 to 550 so far this year. Criminal damage is the most common form of drug-related intimidation, with 164 cases reported this year and 740 since 2021. Sources said the nature of drug-related intimidation has also become more complex and insidious in recent years. [ Nearly 200 reports of drug-related intimidation in north DublinOpens in new window ]A Garda spokesman said drug-related intimidation has a “devastating impact” on families and communities and remains a high priority for the force.

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Beaming alongside his fiancée Daisy as she showed off her sparkling diamond ring, he captioned the post: 'Hid a diamond inside a cracker. Elliot & Daisy xx'Example took to Instagram on Boxing day to reveal has got engaged to Daisy Cox as Calvin Harris led the congratulationsFollowing the joyous news, several famous pals flocked to the comment section to wish the pair congratulations. Meanwhile, DJ Sonny Fodera, 40, added: 'Congratulations ❤️'Aston Merrygold commented: 'congratulations' alongside a slew of clapping emojis. Example announced his relationship with Daisy, who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife Erin McNaught, in March 2023. 'If you see us out and about together it's still the same old Elliot & Erin.

Ireland at the centre of social media wranglesThe regulation of big tech is just one of the fronts that America is at loggerheads with Europe on. Ireland occupies an outsize space in wrangles over social media, partly due to the strong Irish corporate presence of the US tech behemoths. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Pool/APAlready, the likes of X are facing probes by Ireland’s media regulator Coimisiún na Meán for suspected breaches of European digital safety laws. He told the Irish Examiner that Coimisiún na Meán is certainly feeling “pushback” as it aims to regulate the sector. Since then, it has launched its first ever investigations into X, Tiktok, and Linkedin for suspected breaches of the laws.

Weeks of uncertainty followed until April 2024, when biopsy results showed papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), the most common form of thyroid cancer. And because it had spread to other lymph nodes, her cancer was metastatic, which makes it harder to treat. The American Cancer Society estimates 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer have been detected in 2025, and 2,300 Americans have died. The overall five-year survival rate for thyroid cancer is 99 percent. Without this, patients can suffer from fatigue, dry skin, brittle hair and nails, irregular periods and a slow heart rate, among other issues.

Fans, players and cricket greats all paused for a brief moment during day one of the Boxing Day Test to pay a heartfelt tribute to Australian spin king Shane Warne. The Shane Warne Legacy are also providing cricket fans attending the Boxing Day Test with a free health check. Cricket Australia reports that over 3,000 health checks had been conducted on day one of the Boxing Day Test match. The stand was formally unveiled during the Boxing Day Test on December 26, 2022, in front of a packed MCG crowd. Learn more about the Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks here