'I couldn't believe what happened after chat with Liverpool star - I was completely overwhelmed'EXCLUSIVE: Talented polyglot sports broadcaster Alex Aljoe has risen in fame ever since she interviewed then-Liverpool star Luis Diaz in 2024View 2 Images Alex Aljoe has stunned viewers across the globe (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Alex Aljoe is a name that stands out from the rest. In 2025, the reporter led coverage of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, hosting in the United States for DAZN. Aljoe said: “Presenting on Spanish television live for the first time when I lived in Madrid, I was so nervous. “Even though I could speak Spanish fluently, talking live on TV there was an entirely different prospect. “It was my first season working for the Premier League’s global TV channel, and it was such a special interview.

Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter's feud from shoulder barge incident to 'snot-gate'Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter will resume their rivalry at the German Masters after years of feudingView 4 Images The rivalry between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter has been a long-lasting one (Image: Tai Chengzhe/VCG)Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter are gearing up to reignite their rivalry this Wednesday at the German Masters. ‌Their feud dates back to the early 2000s when O'Sullivan and Carter were practice partners. ‌During their second-round match, which O'Sullivan won 13-9, a notorious 'shoulder barge' incident took place. [leans over the snooker table]. When he's alright, he's fine, but when he's not, he's not, and a friendship can't really work on terms like that.

Photograph: iStockMore than two dozen protected disclosures from whistleblowers alleging wrongdoing or setting out concerns in relation to State fishing agency Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have been sent to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment since 2022. The department told the Dáil Public Accounts Committee last week it had commissioned seven external investigations into such whistleblower complaints. The department said it had completed the processing of 22 protected disclosures submitted to it regarding IFI since 2022, with four remaining to be finalised. It said two investigation reports were completed in 2024/25 with all allegations upheld and further follow-up actions required. It did not provide details of the protected disclosures.

Photograph: Alan BetsonA firefighter has said she is overpaying her mortgage every month because she fears that when she retires she won’t be able to afford the repayments with her current pension. Aisling Buffini (35), living in Co Kildare, joined Dublin Fire Brigade in 2020 as a firefighter and paramedic. Ms Buffini will have to retire at 62, which is the mandatory retirement age for firefighters, but cannot draw down her pension until she turns 66. Members and representatives of the uniformed services including gardaí, firefighters and members of Defence Forces launching a protest about pension changes mostly affecting younger members. This is an unacceptable slap in the face to thousands of dedicated frontline public service workers,” he said.

Someone on the average wage will see roughly €15 a week deducted from their January pay packet. Photograph: iStockAbout 760,000 workers across the State will feel the impact of Ireland’s new mandatory workplace pension scheme for the first time this week when they receive their pay packets. A worker on the State’s average wage of around €52,200 will see about €15 a week deducted from their pay to fund the new pension, called My Future Fund. The worker contribution will be boosted by a similar payment from their employer and, for a worker on average pay, €5 from the State – which contributes €1 for every €3 put in by the employee. Employers and the State will be obliged to contribute to other workers outside these parameters if they choose to join the scheme voluntarily.

UK bank offering free £175 bonuses - who can get the cashThis development arrives as banks escalate incentives to prevent customers from leavingView 2 Images The Co-operative Bank has revived a switching promotion (Image: milorad kravic via Getty Images)High street banks continue to try to entice new customers, with the latest offensive offering households a £175 cash incentive simply for switching accounts. The UK bank has said existing customers may be able to get the cash, too. ‌Co-operative Bank has revived a switching promotion that provides new and existing customers up to £175 in cash, as lenders compete to attract financially squeezed Brits enticed by quick money and eye-catching rates. The Co-op said its latest offer is designed to give budgets “some breathing space” as the long slog between December and January paydays finally ends for many. The offer is open to both new customers and existing account holders who switch another bank account into an eligible Co-op current account, but excludes student and basic bank accounts.

People look at floodwater in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, after the river Slaney burst its banks during Storm Chandra. Ministers retired to Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park last night for a brainstorming session about long-term priorities and plans to accelerate policy delivery this year. There was disruption to road, rail and the airport, while at one stage 20,000 homes were without power. Labour TD Ciaran Ahern told the Dáil that Whitechurch stream in Rathfarnham burst its banks before the area was flooded. “This will be the final nail in the coffin of Irish neutrality,” Social Democrats TD Sinead Gibney told the Taoiseach.

First-time buyers accounted for 60pc of home loans drawn down last yearSome homeowners fear they will be unable to secure another property once they sell their own. New figures confirm that first-time buyers now dominate the mortgage market. First-time buyers borrowed the lion’s share of that – accounting for 60pc of loans and 61pc of the total amount drawn down – many to buy new builds or fund self-builds. In the last three months of last year, the number of mortgages drawn down by first-time buyers increased by 4pc to 8,371. Movers are also at a distinct disadvantage versus first-time buyers if they want to buy new homes, because they do not qualify for the same state supports.

Olivia Attwood has hit the gym to focus on her fitness after moving out of the marital home she shared with husband Bradley Dack. Olivia took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday in the gym as she displayed her abs in a black sports bra. Olivia hinted at her heartbreak on Tuesday, as she shared several clips of her new home and an inspirational post advising how to get through a hard time. After her fling with co-star Chris Hughes ended, she and Bradley reconciled months and he proposed during a romantic Dubai getaway in 2019. A source revealed: 'Olivia and Bradley have had a long relationship full of ups and downs.

If they want to turn things around, it could require strategic acquisitions in the final hours of the window. ‌Spurs splashed out over £170million during the summer, bringing in Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons as their headline signings. ‌While they've already secured Conor Gallagher's services this month, Spurs have also generated funds through Brennan Johnson's departure to Crystal Palace. He signed a five-year deal at the time, which means there will be only two years remaining on his contract this summer. ‌Transfermarkt currently values him at around £35m, a figure that will only decrease as his contract nears its end.

Exact date and time clocks go forward and change to BST in the UK 2026It is set to happen earlier this year, and we don't have all that long to waitView 3 Images British Summer Time, aka BST, begins when the clocks spring forward (Image: Getty)We are all getting ready for the clocks to spring forward, signalling the start of British Summer Time (BST). When the clocks go back in autumn, the UK returns to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which many people will be more familiar with. ‌According to Royal Museums Greenwich, BST begins when the clocks move forward by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. Looking ahead, BST is expected to begin on March 28 in 2027, while in 2028 the clocks will go forward on March 26. View 3 Images Manchester will soon see brighter evenings (Image: Getty)In London, sunrise is scheduled for after 8pm on Thursday, April 16.

Mo Salah’s response to Trent Alexander-Arnold update as Liverpool return claims madeTrent Alexander-Arnold only left Liverpool last summer but speculation over his future at Real Madrid has been rife in recent days following claims he is not in the manager's plansView 2 Images Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a challenging maiden season with Real MadridLess than 12 months on from his high-profile Liverpool exit, Trent Alexander-Arnold's future is once again a red-hot topic of debate amid conflicting claims about his status at Real Madrid. ‌Unfortunately for Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid things haven't quite worked out. There have since been reports, though, outlining that is not the case and that the club retain faith in Alexander-Arnold. ‌View 2 Images Mo Salah and Liverpool stars have shown support to Alexander-Arnold since his exit (Image: Getty Images)Mohamed Salah was among the Liverpool stars to show support to Alexander-Arnold when his switch to Madrid finally went through. On an Instagram post of Alexander-Arnold in his new kit with the caption "Family is everything", Liverpool's talisman responded with two red hearts.

Men end up with almost four times as much as women in their pension pots by the age of 60, according to official figures. Men hold a median of £75,000 in defined contribution pension pots just ahead of reaching 60, compared to £19,000 by women, figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show. The average pensioner from an ethnic minority group had an income 24.4pc lower than their white counterpart in 2018, research published in 2023 found. She says: ‘I wasn’t earning a lot, and I could see all this money going into my pension. Check your forecast by contacting the Government’s Future Pension Centre on 0800 731 0175 if you are below 66.

Harper Beckham took Paris Fashion Week by storm on Tuesday, stepping out in head-to-toe designer pieces for a family outing. As the only daughter of Posh Spice turned fashion designer Victoria, Harper has access to 24/7 styling expertise not to mention an enviable closet to raid. And it seemed as though the 14-year-old had borrowed one of her mum's most prized pieces for the Paris outing on Tuesday. I love my clothes, I look after my clothes, and they are there to be enjoyed.' Join the debate Does Harper’s Paris Fashion Week look prove fashion runs in the family?

A leading Russia expert has revealed the most likely scenario in a new Daily Mail show, ranking five potential ways the dictator could fall, from assassination to coup. 'Everybody is reliant on Putin', Kennedy told the Daily Mail's Future Headlines series. 'The most plausible scenario is that Putin dies in power, given that he's built a system with total loyalty at its centre. 'We know that many of Russia's regions are poor and their future outlook is not looking too rosy. Do I think it's a likely scenario?