Czech Republic players celebrate after booking their spot at the World Cup following a penalty shoot-out win over Denmark in Prague. Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring the winning goal during the World Cup playoff against Poland in Solna. The result earned Sweden spot in Group ‌F for the ⁠2026 World Cup alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia, ‌marking their first appearance at the ​tournament since 2018. Kosovo 0 Turkey 1 [Akturkoglu 53]Turkey ended a 24-year ‌wait to qualify for the World Cup, sealing a return to football’s ​biggest stage for the first time since 2002. Turkey ‌will face Australia, Paraguay and co-hosts the United States in Group ​D of the World Cup.

A group of pensioners were captured with an impressive haul of train snacks - including instant cappuccinos, sandwiches, wine gums and at least 12 small alcoholic beverages. The group of women, on board a train, began to unpack their bags - revealing the mass of food and drinks they had previously purchased. 'Why do we need instant coffee?' As for the wine gums, one of the other members of the gang says: 'You can put them in to flavour your drinks.' The women, travelling on a short train journey, unearthed their beverage selectionAnother of the women, commenting on the haul, says: 'I'm exhausted.

A new dedicated taskforce focused on the future development and growth of Cork will be signed off by Cabinet today. The move, which is being spearheaded by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, comes on the back of a similar initiative aimed at revitalising parts of Dublin City Centre through the work of a Government-appointed taskforce.

It will be Algeria’s fifth World Cup finals appearance but first since Brazil in 2014. JordanAli Olwan’s hat-trick triggered jubilation in Jordan as the 2023 Asian Cup runners-up qualified for their first World Cup finals on 5 June after beating Oman 3-0 in Muscat as South Korea beat Iraq 2-0. The Uzbeks are now making an impact at senior international level, having reached the quarter-finals of the Under-17 World Cup and last 16s of the Under-20 World Cup and the Paris Olympics. We’ve certainly put the country through it, but I’m sure it’s worth it – we’re going to the World Cup and I can’t believe it.”AustriaLike Scotland, Ralf Rangnick’s side will be making their first appearance at a World Cup since France 98. It will be their first World Cup since 2006 and only their second since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1992.

A 36-year-old man is due to appear in court accused of dangerous driving after seven people were injured when a car hit pedestrians in Derby. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The victims were four men and three women aged between 36 and 52, and four have been discharged from hospital, Derbyshire Police said. Forensic investigators at the scene in Friar Gate (Jacob King/PA)Ponnachan, who is originally from India but now lives in Derby, was arrested seven minutes after the incident. “My thoughts, and those of the wider force, remain with each of the seven injured people, their families, and witnesses at the scene.

Petrol-electric hybrid cars maintained their top stop in market share in March, accounting for 27.36% of all new cars registered. SIMI director general Brian Cooke said following a “strong start to new-car sales in the first two months of the year, March new-car registrations indicate a softening in demand, with a decline of 10%”. “Despite the slowdown in March, new battery electric car registrations continue to grow, with 3,851 units registered. The strong growth in electric car registrations has been reflected across all counties. Hyundai was the top selling new electric car brand so far this year, but the best selling new electric car in March was the Tesla Model 3.

Denis Staunton's guide to understanding world events - what’s happening, why it matters and how it affects youChina has just signed on to a five-point proposal for peace in the Middle East. But it will not take on a leading role in ending the Iran war. China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, said after a meeting in Beijing with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, that Beijing welcomed Islamabad’s role in attempting to mediate between the United States and Iran. Dar came to Beijing directly after meeting foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in a quadripartite formation that could prove central to securing peace. The final point says that a comprehensive peace framework should realise “lasting peace based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law”.

A woman in her 60s has died after a single-car crash in Co Clare on Friday left her with serious injuries. The incident happened on the R458 near Newmarket on Fergus on March 27. The woman, who was the driver of the car, was taken to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for treatment. The passenger of the car, a woman aged in her 70s, was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station on 061 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

EV sales now account for 21.6 per cent of the new car market, compared to just 12.9 per cent for diesel. Photograph: Focke Strangmann/Getty ImagesSales of new diesel cars fell 37 per cent in March compared with the same month last year, while petrol car sales dropped 38 per cent, amid soaring pump prices. Diesel, which a decade ago had a 70 per cent share of the new car market, now accounts for just 12.9 per cent this year. Overall, new car sales so far this year are up just 0.3 per cent at 64,967 vehicles. Toyota remains the best-selling new car brand with 8,936 registrations this year, reflecting its dominance of the hybrid market.

The beef prices at the factories are showing early signs of more stability returning to the trade as the processing sector commences working through two consecutive short weeks for supplies. The cow prices are holding at 620-635c/kg for R grade and the R grade young bulls are ranging 670-685c/kg in general. While the finishers are suffering a substantial drop on expected returns, Bord Bia and the IFA differ on the background to the poorer than expected prices. Bord Bia analysis puts the drop of at least 40c/kg on beef prices to producers in 2026 being due to weaker export markets for beef arising from inflation and consumers' resistance to paying the higher prices which has impacted the markets for beef this year so far. The supply last week was back 1,000 head on the previous week at 32,085, which was 5,500 head lower than the same week last year.

Tiger Woods intends to “seek treatment and focus on my health” after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from his car crash in Florida last week. This handout photo provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows Tiger Woods, in Stuart, Florida. Photo: Martin County Sheriff's Office via AP“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. He said: “Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being. “Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course,” the statement said.

Iconic Bray business is to leave Main Street premises this weekThe go-to shop for parents of school-going children in Bray, north Wicklow and even much of South County Dublin, has announced it is leaving the Wicklow town, after 35 years on the Main Street, providing school books, stationery and all the added extras as the start of the school year came around. Michael Doherty School Supplies was not just a long-standing icon at the top of Bray’s Main Street, but a font of knowledge and a wellspring of sound advice for floundering parents who queued up at the end of August with the dreaded list in hand. Once that list was left with the capable staff, they could walk away knowing it was in safe hands and be sure everything was in order come September.

He was trying to put wings on his vision for a new savings account that might take off next year. The idea is to get greater returns on the €170bn currently on deposit by Irish savers. The scheme will evoke warm, fuzzy memories of Charlie McCreevy’s “special savings incentive scheme” that put money in people’s pockets in 2001. Too much of people’s hard-earned money is sitting in low-yield accounts. Too much of people’s hard-earned money is sitting in low-yield accounts.

This Working Life with Laura Lynch: ‘I went into Bank of Ireland thinking I would stay five years – it’s been nearly 20’The chief marketing officer at BoI chats to Mary McCarthy about farming families, boarding school and ensuring customers experience a brand that stands for somethingLaura Lynch, chief marketing officer at Bank of Ireland. Photo: Naoise CulhaneIn conversation with Mary McCarthy Today at 06:30I grew up in a Kildare farming family. My parents, Richard and Pauline, were not the ‘work hard, play hard’ sort. Like most small Irish businesses, they were the ‘work hard, work hard’ sort.

The podcaster on renovating his new Kilkenny home, being bullied and getting arrested in ParisJames Kavanagh is a podcaster, presenter and influencer from Dublin, who has recently made the move out of the capital to Kilkenny, where he lives with his partner William and their cat. The pair host a podcast, The Simpler Life?, together.