A mediator acting for an Irish mother stranded in Dubai with her daughter has said it is “unconscionable” that Ireland has evacuated Irish citizens, but the woman and her daughter cannot leave because they do not have the correct documentation. She said she is “running out of money” and is “stranded in Dubai where missiles continue to go off overhead". The mediator acting on behalf of the mother and child, Miceál O’Hurley from Munster Mediation, is now asking the Department of Foreign Affairs to intervene. Her older son wishes to complete his studies in Dubai while her 10-year-old daughter has returned to her mother. Court orders seen by the Irish Examiner show that the mother of the child was granted full custody of her daughter in July last year.

And for as long as McClenaghan can remember, business has been his pursuit of an Olympic gold medal. Photograph: James Crombie/INPHO“It can be daunting, because for me it was always about winning that gold medal. “But I think the injury did play a significant role in my mentality, a realisation of how fragile this journey is, in trying to win another Olympic gold medal. I’m trying to be better than what I was.”Rhys McClenaghan poses with his Olympic gold medal in Paris in August 2024. Photograph: Kyran O’Brien/Kobpix“Maybe after I retire, I won’t look at the Olympic gold medal as everything.

Nadiya Bychkova has jetted off to Fuerteventura with her daughter Mila for a family getaway, weeks after she was 'axed' from Strictly's professional lineup. Meanwhile, in another snap, Nadiya showcased her incredible figure in a stylish mustard-yellow two-piece bikini as she posed for a sweet poolside snap with her daughter. During her holiday, the dancer also gave fans a glimpse at her lavish beachfront resort, sharing a snap of her hotel's large pool area. Since releasing her statement, it has been reported that BBC bosses felt it would be a 'real loss' to lose her from the Strictly family altogether. A source told The Sun: 'Nadiya is so recognisable with viewers and bosses felt it would be a real loss to lose her from the Strictly family altogether.

Wiffen has been based at the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley) since last September, training alongside his twin brother Nathan. Before winning Olympic gold in Paris, and bronze in the 1,500m, Wiffen spent five years at Loughborough University. “I’m feeling on form, training has been going well, and hoping for some personal bests,” said Wiffen, already back home in Armagh this week. Daniel Wiffen (left) with twin brother Nathan after the 1,500m freestyle final at the European Short-Course Championships in 2023. Now I’ve got multiple Olympic champions I’m training with, so the mindset is very different.

BBC bosses reportedly knew former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills had been questioned by police in 2018 – more than seven years before he was sacked. Mills was questioned under caution by officers in July 2018, and The Sun reported Mills denied the claims at the time and informed the BBC. The newspaper said BBC bosses decided not to take the then Radio 1 presenter off air at the time and the case was later dropped in May 2019 due to lack of evidence. Mills last hosted Radio 2’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday March 24 and signed off with “see you tomorrow”, before being replaced by Gary Davies. The BBC said: “We received a press query in 2025 which included limited information.

Two months after Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan were bludgeoned to death on a summer’s afternoon in July 1996, police searching a hedgerow near the crime scene made a chilling discovery. Today we examine those clues in more detail — starting with questions about the weapon used in the crazed assault on Lin Russell and her daughters. At 7.30pm, Lin’s husband Shaun, a 45-year-old university lecturer, returned to their cottage after work and was puzzled to find nobody there. Lin and the girls should have been back from Brownies by then and by 9pm he was so worried that he called the police. Used by laboratories since 2014, this can identify criminals from DNA samples which are very small, old or otherwise degraded.

A dynamic live album and film recorded during sold-out Cork shows, out June 19 via J&R Adventures, featuring three new live singles available now. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, Ireland last summer. Listen to the first three fan favorite live singles: Walk On Hot Coals (Live)”, “Bullfrog Blues (Live)”, and “Who’s That Coming (Live).” Watch the live performance for “Walk On Hot Coals.” Available Digitally, on CD/DVD, CD/BLURAY and Double 180 Gram Red Marble Vinyl; Pre-Order here. “I remember that voice and a singular guitar tone slicing through the walls of my bedroom at a very young age,” Bonamassa recalls. In 2024, Bonamassa traveled to Cork to announce the tribute with a small introductory performance for Rory’s family, local friends, and members of the press.

Jo Malone has been sued for more than £200,000 in damages after she used her own name on perfumes for Zara. Estee Lauder Limited -which owns brands Estee Lauder, M.A.C and Bobbi Brown, as well as Jo Malone London - are taking the legal action over claims the fragrance entrepreneur infringed trademarks. Court documents have now revealed Jo Malone Ltd and Estee Lauder 'expect to recover more than £200,000' in damages through the claim. A Jo Malone London cologne product is picturedThey are also requesting an injunction to force Ms Malone to 'withdraw whatever purported permission she had granted' to ITX to use the Jo Malone name. He said that in early 2024, Ms Malone began using the name 'Jo Malone' and 'Jo Malone CBE' in relation to Jo Loves products.

England suffer defeat to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squadBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football WriterEngland’s final match on home soil before the World Cup ended in a first ever defeat to Asian opposition as Thomas Tuchel’s side stumbled to a somewhat concerning 1-0 loss to Japan. But the hosts lacked rhythm and potency against a Japan side who showed a ruthless edge midway through the first half. Palmer was dispossessed by Mitoma, who played the ball wide and continued his run towards the box. Tuchel decided against half-time changes and England continued to wobble, with Jordan Pickford producing an important near-post stop with his feet when Doan easily burst past O’Reilly. Harry Kane was sidelined by injury at Wembley (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonTuchel made four alterations but England continued to toil and Nakamura bent narrowly wide before Tuchel again tweaked his side.

Jack Whitehall embraced the most prank-filled day of the year by playing a joke on Capital FM star Will Manning, as he dramatically stormed out of the studio during the Breakfast Show on Wednesday. Jack said: 'Yeah, I got in a load of trouble,' before his tone turned serious as he declared he 'didn't want to drag all this up again.' As Will frantically began playing another song, Jack burst into laughter to reveal it was all an April Fool's prank, leading the DJ to brand him 'an idiot.' Through his laughter, Jack added: 'Can you hear that on the radio? Corden, 47, and Redknapp, 52, were long-time colleagues of Whitehall on Sky's sports-comedy panel show A League Of Their Own.

Park rangers have been forced to remove Highland cows from a nature reserve after visitors ignored warnings to keep their distance amid an unexpected social media surge. Despite stressed guidance, the Highland cows became unsettled as they were unable to sleep or eat without being bothered. Our Highland Cows are not pets - they are conservation grazers who are doing an important job and helping restore our reserves. Kent Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity, supported by more than 31,000 members and 1,000 volunteers. And selfie warnings are not only being issued for Highland Cows, as droves of selfie-obsessed tourists were seen circling two stags in 2019.

Roscommon's Charlie O'Carroll on the ball during the Connacht U20 football championship game versus Sligo last week. Roscommon aim to build on comeback win as Mayo awaitThe Roscommon team to face Mayo in the Connacht U20 Football Championship tonight (Wednesday) shows one change from the side which defeated Sligo last week. With Charlie O’Carroll hitting three two-pointers and Eoin Collins scoring their second goal, Roscommon reeled in Sligo before seeing them off. Mayo U20 team (vs Roscommon) - Conor Meaney; James Lavelle, Tom Lambert, Aaron Coggins; Colm Lynch, Rio Mortimer, Josh Moyles; Shane Cunningham, Andrew Quinn; Oisín Deane, Kobe McDonald, Dylan Flynn; Darragh Beirne, Joey Holmes, Tom Lydon. Subs: Conor Bohan, Yousif Coghill, Dara Neary, Thomas Tuffy, Seán Óg McGuinness, Conor Jordan, Ben Holmes, Nathan Roddy, Josh Carey.

The UN has requested response from the UK Government around disclosing the legal and factual basis for the surveillance of the solicitors, confirmation on what data was obtained, how it was used, and whether surveillance is ongoing. It has also inquired about steps taken to to implement recommendations from the McCullough Review, measures to prevent unlawful surveillance of lawyers in future and safeguards to ensure lawyers are free from harassment and interference. Belfast solicitors Peter Corrigan and Darragh Mackin welcomed the move (Rebecca Black/PA)Mr Mackin described the intervention as an “unprecedented step in some regards”. “We must have this in context – it’s become the norm for the UN special rapporteurs to have to intervene in states like Russia and Belarus; it is not the norm for UN special rapporteurs to have to intervene in jurisdictions such as this. “Today marks another step in the fight back against abuse of power and misuse of surveillance.”The UK Government has been contacted for a response.

Thomas Tuchel issues bleak World Cup warning to Phil Foden after failed England auditionPhil Foden deputised for Harry Kane during England's defeat by Japan but his struggles in that game, and more widely, could leave him as the Three Lions' big World Cup casualtyView 2 Images Foden struggled during England's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan (Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has delivered a brutal World Cup warning to Phil Foden. Tuchel admitted Foden is “not guaranteed” a place in England’s squad because he is clearly “struggling” on the pitch. ‌Manchester City forward Foden is in serious danger of being the biggest casualty this summer because he is out of form for club and country. ‌England boss Tuchel insists that Foden was excellent in training and in camp but admitted that he failed to live up to expectations on the pitch. The question will be if we will,” admitted Tuchel.

Everyone had heard of a lot of tickets floating around for this sell-out against North Macedonia. The first 30 minutes were especially grim as Macedonia pressed energetically and Ireland struggled to put anything together. Ireland's Finn Azaz and Tihomir Kostadinov of North Macedonia. A few minutes before the end I checked to see what they were making of this in the south end. The word came back: “He is struggling to understand why Ireland won’t just score.”A new generation confronts the eternal mystery.