Donald Trump suggests King Charles would have backed Iran war in astonishing claimDonald Trump has suggested King Charles would have backed his war in Iran and taken a 'different stand' from Keir Starmer when asked about the upcoming visit to the USView 3 Images King Charles and Donald Trump (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Donald Trump has made an astonishing claim about King Charles and the war in Iran. ‌The US president suggested the King would have backed his war in Iran and taken a "different stand" from Keir Starmer. ‌He added: “I think he would have taken a very different stand (on the war in Iran), but he doesn’t do that. I mean, he’s a great gentleman.” Trump also said the King was “a friend of mine”, adding that he had “nothing to do with this”, in reference to the breakdown in UK-US relations over the Iran war. The UK was the only country named in a post by Trump on his Truth Social platform.

April 01, 2026 18:36 UTC

Ireland 0 North Macedonia 0Troy Parrott is tackled by Imran Fetai of North Macedonia during the international friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileFrom the passion and pain of Prague to the phoney war and the pointlessness of a Tuesday night in Dublin. The most striking thing to emerge from this friendly between Ireland and North Macedonia was more to do with the size of the crowd than the entertainment served up by both teams.

April 01, 2026 18:33 UTC

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will “leave the club a legend” after announcing his departure at the end of the season. The pair appear, on the surface, to have patched up their differences and Slot is looking forward to Salah signing off with a flourish. “The first day I was impressed by his professionalism,” Slot told the club’s website. “He had nothing to prove but for himself he had a lot to prove because Mo always thinks he has to prove something every three days. That hunger never stops and that is something that I find most special about him.

April 01, 2026 18:32 UTC

PSNI officers from the Tactical Support Group search outside the police station in Lurgan, Co Armagh, on Monday. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA WireTánaiste Simon Harris has described an attempt at a proxy bomb attack on a police station in Northern Ireland as “deeply chilling”. It has been roundly condemned by political leaders across Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it was likely to have been a “sad and futile” bid by dissident republicans to “make themselves relevant” ahead of the anniversary of the Easter Rising. “What we have seen in Lurgan is deeply chilling and deeply concerning, and I take very seriously what the PSNI say,” he told reporters outside the Oireachtas in Dublin on Wednesday morning.

April 01, 2026 18:32 UTC

Angela Rayner with UK prime minister Keir Starmer at a Labour Party conference in 2023. “She’s queen bee,” says a senior Labour Party figure who knows her well from England’s northwest. Then deputy prime minister Angela Rayner arriving in Downing Street, London, for a cabinet meeting in September 2025. Angela Rayner campaigning before the UK's 2024 general election. Angela Rayner gestures as she addresses delegates during the annual Labour Party conference in October 2023 in Liverpool.

April 01, 2026 18:30 UTC

Graeme McDowell is considering rejoining the DP World Tour as he still harbours distant hopes of future Ryder Cup involvement. “I have my previous fines all paid off but I’m sort of at a kind of zero level with the DP World Tour,” McDowell, who is keen to play the Irish Open and Dunhill Links, told BBC Sport NI. “There is a May date where you can approach the Tour and ask for a membership, which is at the discretion of the CEO. “The (Ryder Cup) rule has been around for a long time and that would have to change. I understand bringing LIV players creates negative narratives that we don’t want and need there, but if the door is open I would do anything to support the team.”

April 01, 2026 18:29 UTC

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and NHS nurse fiancée Harriet Sperling announce wedding dateIt has been announced that Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips will marry his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, in June, after the pair got engaged last summerView 3 Images It has been announced that Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips will marry his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, in June (Image: UK Press via Getty Images)Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips has revealed he and his NHS nurse fiancee, Harriet Sperling, have set the date for their wedding. It has been announced that their summer wedding will take place on Saturday, 6 June in a private ceremony at All Saints Church, Kemble, Cirencester. ‌Peter, 48, the late Queen's eldest grandchild and a nephew of King Charles, announced his engagement to mum-of-one Harriet in August last year. He also dated long-term partner Lindsay Wallace before they split last year and he later found love with Harriet, an NHS nurse. Peter and Harriet did not attend the traditional royal celebrations on Christmas Day itself, with the couple instead spending it with her family.

April 01, 2026 18:26 UTC

Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran, “very soon,” suggesting a timeline of two to three weeks. Later on Tuesday, Mr Trump said US forces would end operations in Iran “very soon,” evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks with Iranian authorities. Mr Trump also told reporters that the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open will rest with countries that rely on it. The UK, meanwhile, has allowed the US to use its bases for a war its government says is illegal, but has nonetheless received public admonishment from Mr Trump. Mr Trump on Tuesday also told NBC News the war was “coming to an end”, although he did not say how that would happen.

April 01, 2026 18:23 UTC

Keir Starmer has warned the Iran war "will affect the future of our country" at a Downing Street press conference today. The Prime Minister said: "It is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. The Prime Minister started his update from No9 Downing Street at around 10.15am and is set to explain how the government will support families at home with the cost of living as the US-Israel war with Iran continues. The conflict - now in its fifth week - has driven up global energy prices dramatically and sparked fears of potential shortages of petrol. It comes after US President Donald Trump attempted to wash his hands of the conflict he started, telling the UK and other allies to "go get your own oil".

April 01, 2026 18:22 UTC

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April 01, 2026 18:22 UTC

‌Spain supporters chanted “who doesn’t jump is a Muslim” - despite one of their own in Yamal being a Muslim himself. Yesterday at the stadium the chant ‘the one who doesn’t jump is a Muslim’ was heard. “II know I was playing for the rival team and it wasn’t something personal against me, but as a Muslim person it doesn’t stop being disrespectful and something intolerable. Egypt manager Hossam Hassan appeared less appalled and claimed that he wouldn't comment on something he didn't hear - instead praising the atmosphere. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

April 01, 2026 18:21 UTC

Harry Maguire has been charged by the Football Association for his reaction following his red card in Man United's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. The Man United defender was sent off after being adjudged to have pulled back Evanilson in the penalty area in their Premier League clash last month. Maguire had contested his dismissal with referee Stuart Atwell and fourth official Matt Donohue after VAR had ratified the decision. Should Maguire's ban be extended as a result of the charge, he would likely miss the Red Devils' trip to Chelsea on April 18. Daily Mail Sport revealed last month that Man United had made a formal complaint to PGMOL following the draw at Bournemouth.

April 01, 2026 18:12 UTC

Iranian President Masoud ​Pezeshkian has said ‌in a letter addressed to ​the ​American people that ⁠his country ​harbours no ​enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV ​reported ​on Wednesday. He said in ‌his ⁠letter that portraying Iran as a ​threat ​was "neither ⁠consistent with ​historical reality ​nor ⁠with present-day observable facts". Earlier Donald Trump claimed on social media that the US would only consider a ceasefire with Iran if the Hormuz Strait opens. A cruise missile hit an oil tanker off Qatar’s coast on Wednesday, the defence ministry said. A fully-loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker came under attack off Dubai the day before, one of more than 20 ships attacked by Iran during the war.

April 01, 2026 18:11 UTC

Kellie Harrington has signalled her intention to represent Ireland again, although her return to the international stage will be carefully managed following her comeback earlier this year. Harrington admitted afterwards that she remained uncertain about her long-term future in the sport. However, within the high performance unit it is now expected that she will grace the international stage again. “We approach all athletes with an individual mindset and Kellie is no different,” said interim high-performance head coach Damian Kennedy. It will be a gradual approach from here, and that will dictate how long the journey continues.”Ireland’s Kellie Harrington celebrates on the podium with her gold medal.

April 01, 2026 18:11 UTC

In fact, the researchers found that barely half of dog owners are able to identify symptoms such as nighttime restlessness and clinginess. 'When in pain, dogs may behave unpredictably and react to stimuli that they usually would not react to with aggression. The first case study described a dog with subtle pain signs, the second described a dog with overt pain, and the third described a dog with no pain. 'Also, signs that we deem funny, may indicate discomfort or pain in a dog, like a dog licking the air.' 'This may indicate that dog owners recognise subtle dog pain signs with less ease,' the team explained.

April 01, 2026 18:10 UTC