A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400m (€346m) ballroom at the White House, which led to the demolition of the structure’s East Wing. In Washington, US district judge Richard Leon granted a preservationist group’s request for a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts US president Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. “The president of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. The White House announced the ballroom project last summer. The White House said private donations, including from Mr Trump himself, would pay for the planned construction of a 90,000sq-ft (8,400-square-metre) ballroom.

A four-bed detached house close to Douglas and with a front-yard view all the way into the city and the Elysian? You’ve got to be in Donnybrook so. The Rosegarth estate, built in 1985, is located right at the start of the Mangala walkway, which has been really nicely upgraded with public lighting and footpathsgiving a great pedestrian route right into the heart of Douglas village. Some handy additions are the climate-controlled central heating — you can manage the temperature of your home remotely via the app. “It’s really lovely to be able to see all the way in as far as the Elysian from here — and of course that means you get the sun in the back garden,” notes Patricia Stokes of Patricia Stokes Auctioneers & Valuers.

Rescuers said on Wednesday that they have lost hope for the humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast and now expect it to die in the inlet where it currently lies. The whale swam into an inlet on the small island of Poel, near the port of Wismar, on Tuesday and got stuck again. The whale was a bit more active after rescuers left, “but it is not activity that gives us grounds for hope” Mr Baschek said at a televised news conference. It is not clear why the whale swam into the Baltic Sea, which is far from its natural habitat and to which it is not suited. Some experts say the animal may have lost its way when it swam after a shoal of herring, or during migration.

Khalid Ahmed was arrested in the UK port of Dover last Thursday. Khalid Ahmed, from Ealing in west London, appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday, after being charged overnight with firearms offences. He was stopped at Dover last Thursday by counter-terrorism police after he arrived in the UK from France. “Given the man has been charged, it is important there is no further speculation about the case while criminal proceedings are ongoing. But I can reassure the public that our investigation remains ongoing to ensure that the public is kept safe.” – Guardian

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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".

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‌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.