Directors Chris Columbus and Tim Burton have honored Catherine O'Hara in emotional tributes after her death at age 71. 'Today we lost Catherine O'Hara. Columbus additionally shared a photo as he posed with O'Hara and Culkin that appeared to have been taken last year in March. Burton - who directed O'Hara in Beetlejuice and the 2024 sequel - also honored the late actress on Instagram. The movie simply would not work without her extraordinary performance,' Columbus addedHe continued, 'Catherine grounds the picture with a profound emotional depth.

January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC

Last year the new Gaelic football rules forced the game to move on. There was so much thrown at the players and managers simultaneously that the first campaign of the rules was always going to be about growing accustomed to them, finding a way that worked for your group and largely sticking with that, with little adjustments as they went. A full season of club football in the meantime has given the top minds in inter-county football the time and space they needed to really start thinking about the possibilities that lie within the rules and about coaching and exploring them. While it will take a few years to maximise the possibilities, it was clear already last weekend that teams are innovating and successfully adding to their tactical repertoire. Here are short takes on some of these, with one initial longer take on one evolution that hasn’t materialised properly yet - but will.

January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC

The US justice department has published a new and final cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Todd Blanche, the US deputy attorney general, said yesterday’s massive batch of files marked the end of the Trump administration’s planned releases under a law passed in November. Trips to Ireland and stopovers in Shannon Airport are mentioned in the latest tranche of information to be released. She alleged that the men “would have sex with the young women and she was taken from Ireland and brought to Jeffrey Epstein’s island when she was 13 years old”. This redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows a desk, documented on July 6, 2019, during a search of Jeffrey Epstein's home in New York.

January 31, 2026 17:35 UTC

I am often asked why I went to school when I didn’t have to. My answer is always the same: for the food (and the hugs). School wasn’t just a place to learn. It was where I knew I would be fed, and where there were adults who noticed if I was cold, tired, or a bit lost. That mattered more than any lesson I learned that day.

January 31, 2026 17:33 UTC

More than 2,100 applications have been received for 145 new cost-rental apartments charging rents of up to €1,875 per month in Tallaght, South Dublin. Delivered by Respond, the Approved Housing Body said the number of applications represents a “very high level of demand”. Successful applicants of the first stage of the development, which will ultimately deliver 502 homes, including 289 cost-rental homes, will be chosen through a lottery system. “Demand for cost-rental homes continues to be very strong, with interest consistently exceeding the number of homes available. The cost-rental apartments are being delivered in a wider mixed tenure development of 502 homes, and aim to provide secure housing for individuals and families “priced out of the private rental market”.

January 31, 2026 17:32 UTC





The NBA has handed Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George a 25-game suspension -without pay - for violating its anti-drugs policy. The 35-year-old, a nine-time All Star, joined the 76ers back in 2024 on a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth more than $211.5million. The precise circumstances that led to the 25-game suspension have not been confirmed, with the NBA revealing only that George 'violated the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.' In a statement on Saturday, the 76ers star said he took 'an improper medication' while 'seeking treatment' for a issue with his mental health. The suspension will be enforced immediately, meaning George will miss Saturday's clash between the 76ers and the Pelicans.

January 31, 2026 17:16 UTC

Holly Ramsay gushed over her new husband Adam Peaty's ripped abs as she shared a snap of the shirtless hunk posing in budgy smugglers on Saturday. The newly-weds continued their luxury honeymoon in Queensland, Australia after beginning their trip in Mauritius. Olympic swimmer Adam made sure to have no days off training as he flexed his muscular physique after a swim. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Holly, 26, shared an array of snaps from the class, including her new husband in chef whites. Holly looked incredible as she slipped into a bikini while sharing more photos from her honeymoon on Tuesday.

January 31, 2026 17:13 UTC

From the two-storey structure, which flanks the court, fans and influencers alike can sip sponsored Grey Goose 'Lemon Ace' cocktails at AUD $23 (£11) a pop and enjoy snacks from Melbourne eatery Porcine Bistro. I don't think that was really correct and the ref didn't say anything about it; maybe once. But I don't think it was really fair, so I told them nicely to stay quiet and not do this kind of thing, because I don't think that's respect.' 'In my opinion, I don't really like it because there's a lot of noise, as I said. 'No, you're fine,' Bublik said as he waved off the idea that playing Australian No 1 Alex De Minaur had been a tough test.

January 31, 2026 17:11 UTC

Simon Harris has called for prohibiting the use of social media by those under 16. Photograph: Conor Ó Mearáin / Collins Photo AgencyTánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he believes “we’re on the verge of a public health emergency” when it comes to social media. “I think we’re on the verge of a public health emergency in terms of social media and the impact on young people in Ireland, Europe and across the world,” he said. “I think social media is almost experimenting with the minds and brains of young people and that can’t be tolerated.”Mr Harris said he believed Ireland needed to “bring in restrictions and prohibit the use of social media among people under a certain age”. Last week, he called for prohibiting the use of social media by those under 16, referencing the Data Protection Act 2018, which set the digital age of consent at 16.

January 31, 2026 16:48 UTC

Luke Littler has compared the abuse he received at the World Darts Championship to that which Wayne Rooney received during his football playing career. 'You’ve seen it with Wayne Rooney. De Decker missed a match dart for a 3-1 win and Littler fought back to avoid an embarrassment in Milton Keynes. ‘I’m not bothered, really I’m not bothered,' Littler said when asked about the boos immediately after beating Cross 4-2. 'I think it is the first time I have been at the World Championships and the crowd haven't wanted me to win.

January 31, 2026 16:40 UTC

A rogue builder nicknamed the 'King of the Cowboys' for ripping off families for hundreds of thousands of pounds while he boasted of his luxury lifestyle on social media has been jailed. Cristopher Webber, 48, posted pictures online of his trips abroad on holiday and enjoying high dining - while he left his customers' homes in dangerously unsafe states. Webber was jailed after he pocketed £223,000 from two families for work on three properties, but left their houses in states of disrepair. They said Webber left homes so unsafe that families were left paying more than triple the cost for simple jobs. 'Mr Webber was indeed the "King of Cowboys" and it was sheer luck that nobody was physically hurt from his dangerous workmanship.

January 31, 2026 16:35 UTC

A group of suspected travellers have 'destroyed' fields next to an A-list Berkshire wedding venue which has hosted everyone from Winston Churchill to Liam Gallagher. The encampment, which locals fear could become 'permanent', has seen dozens of caravans and old cars 'dumped' in a field opposite the luxurious £500-a-night Cliveden House hotel. We understand travellers are there but it also looks like businesses are being run off the fields. I know people at Cliveden House are really worried. Cliveden House is one of the top wedding venues in the country.

January 31, 2026 16:34 UTC

With key members including Kate Moss, Jude Law, the Gallagher brothers and Gwyneth Paltrow, it seems the original line up have now given way to their nepo baby children. And with nepo babies taking the party world by storm, it seems there isn't a fashionable bash without Lila Moss, the Gallagher children or Iris Law on the guest list. And the nepo baby is proving she is also no stranger to a good time, often seen out with her peers at lavish parties. Last September she celebrated her own 23rd birthday in Paris as she was joined by the likes of Iris Law and Central Cee. The nepo baby is proving she is also no stranger to a good time, often seen out with her peers at lavish partiesIris LawUsually never far from Lila's side is fellow nepo baby star Iris Law.

January 31, 2026 16:28 UTC

Disturbing photos released in the Epstein files appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouching on all fours over a female lying on the floor. Like much of the material released in the Epstein files, it is unclear when or where the images were taken and no further context is given. I saw Prince Andrew and Donald Trump. [Epstein] wanted me to give Prince Andrew a massage, but I didn't feel good about that. In another email days before they met in New York, Andrew wrote to his friend, saying there were 'some interesting things to discuss and plot'.

January 31, 2026 16:24 UTC

Eden Hazard sets record straight after Real Madrid nightmare with ruthless Chelsea admissionEden Hazard may best be known for his time at Chelsea, but the Belgian still thinks a lot about his spell with Real MadridView 3 Images Eden Hazard made an honest admission about Chelsea and Real Madrid (Image: X/Rebuble)Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has confessed Real Madrid will forever remain the biggest club he has ever represented. ‌His mesmerising performances secured him a switch to Real Madrid, for a sum that could potentially have surpassed £150million. My time at Chelsea was unbelievable but as a club, Madrid is the very best, it's number one." My dream was Real Madrid since I was young. "When I look back, and you can see some pictures of me wearing the white Real Madrid shirt, it makes me proud."

January 31, 2026 16:23 UTC