Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm Chandra
Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm ChandraMet Éireann says more flooding is possibleTáinaste Simon Harris. Photo: GettyMary Regan Today at 06:30Tánaiste Simon Harris has pledged to overhaul the system of weather warnings and ensure flood-relief schemes are not delayed by judicial reviews, as parts of the country recover from the devastation caused by Storm Chandra.
Source:Irish Independent
February 01, 2026 05:47 UTC
Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll at a glance: The Storm Chandra fallout, should Micheál Martin visit the White House, and how long do you spend on your phone each day?
The latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll was conducted on Friday, January 30. The sample size was 1,219. The margin of error is +/-2.8pc. Changes indicated are since the January 2026 poll (which was conducted on December 19) unless otherwise stated.
Source:Irish Independent
February 01, 2026 05:37 UTC
Controversial Aussie star spruiks human waste to fix gut health in bizarre Pete Evans-style video
A controversial Australian actress has spruiked human waste as an effective method of restoring gut health in a strange Pete Evans-style video. 'What if I told you there is a secret ingredient in poop that could revolutionise your gut health? For as long as I can remember, I've struggled to have a daily bowel movement,' Nathalie told fans. See, my gut wasn't broken, it was depleted,' Nat said. A controversial Australian actress has spruiked human waste as an effective method of restoring gut health in a strange Pete Evans-style video.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 05:29 UTC
Novak Djokovic's touching gesture for Leukemia survivor before historic Australian Open final appearance
On the Serbian's historic run to the Australian Open final, the 38-year-old carved time in his busy schedule to meet 12-year-old cancer warrior Imogen. She lists her favourite player as Djokovic, who heard about the young tennis fans fundraising efforts and survival story at the Aussie Open. 'You did really well, it was a really good match,' she said. 'That is a really good and deep question,' he replied. Djokovic rated his epic Australian Open semi-final triumph over Jannik Sinner among his greatest ever wins after it put him within touching distance of an unprecedented 25th grand slam singles crown.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 05:10 UTC
David Moyes rages at officials for killing joy of football after being booked for celebrating last minute leveller - as Everton boss vows 'I'll do it again'
David Moyes accused officials of killing the joy of football after the Everton boss was booked for his emotional celebrations following his side's last-gasp equaliser against Brighton. The 62-year-old's antics conjured up memories of David Pleat's famous jig after Luton survived relegation at Manchester City in 1983. 'The difference is David Pleat doesn't get booked for it, does he? 'I don't think I'd have danced down if the goal had come in the 55th minute. 'It was a bit of a crazy ending because it didn't look as if we were going to get the equaliser,' added Moyes.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 04:48 UTC
Tom Brady's Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians to have open heart surgery in shock health update
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has announced he will be having open heart surgery. The 73-year-old, who won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa in 2021, did not explain why but revealed he will be having the procedure on February 6. Arians was appearing on Today to promote a Super Bowl commercial with Brady's former New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski around prostate cancer screening. They had immediate success, going 11-5 in their first season together before beating Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on their own field. 'I think the world of him but it wasn't the real Tom Brady out there.'
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 04:30 UTC
Bachelorette star Timm Hanly doesn't look like this anymore! Reality TV veteran shocks fans with 'unrecognisable' new look after nose surgery
Timm Hanly has debuted a dramatically altered appearance, leaving fans stunned as the reality TV favourite looks almost unrecognisable following a recent nose job. The former Bachelorette star, 31, unveiled his new look on Instagram this week, showing off a noticeably straighter and more refined nose after undergoing surgery to repair a collapsed septum. In the new footage, Timm appears shirtless and heavily muscled, his trademark tattoos on full display across his chest, arms and neck. Addressing speculation head-on, the Melbourne-based entrepreneur recently explained the reason behind the surgery during an honest Instagram Q&A, after fans bombarded him with questions about his nose. The former reality star has been open about overhauling his lifestyle in recent years, trading late nights and heavy partying for early mornings, fitness and business.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 03:39 UTC
Was Andrew talking about George Clooney when he swapped showbiz gossip with Ghislaine Maxwell about one A-list actor's peculiar habits?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor swapped gossip with Ghislaine Maxwell about a female friend who had been intimate with an actor named 'George C', emails from the latest Epstein files have revealed. Actor George Clooney attended the London premiere of his directorial debut Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in December 2002 but it is unclear if 'George C.' refers to him. In reply, Andrew wrote: 'No I am not having any more children and don't believe everything you read in the papers! Following further discussion of flight times, Andrew signed off: 'Let me know if this is OK. Love you A xxx.' She was providing girls for Andrew, in effect, along with Epstein, and she'd done that before.'
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 03:38 UTC
Rita Ora opens up about her personal struggles with body image and how therapy has helped her
Rita Ora has opened up about her personal struggles with body image, revealing that therapy has helped her navigate insecurities around her appearance. I think that’s something to remember.' With pressure around appearance running deep in the music industry, Rita credited therapy with helping her shift her mindset. 'It's like what you do when you're attacking your younger self like in therapy, and it's like that girl was still really beautiful.' 'Proud to partner with the Dove Self Esteem Project on #Why2k - together we’re rewriting the rules and helping women build body confidence.'
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 01:56 UTC
Trump is learning he can’t always get what he wants. But neither can Ireland – The Irish Times
Photograph; Allison Robbert/APReality and the rules of economics will catch up with Donald Trump at some stage. Ireland could still get caught right in the middle of a damaging trade war. The lesson of 2025 is that there are constraints on Trump from his domestic constituency and also from the financial markets. Ireland also needs to urgently refresh its education and skills policies – even though the jobs market is clearly softening, notably in tech. A low unemployment rate and readily available jobs has left Ireland complacent.
Source:The Irish Times
February 01, 2026 01:03 UTC
Inside the toxic MAFS 2026 cast feud worrying Channel Nine - as it's revealed newlyweds 'can't be in the same room together'
The hostility was so extreme it spilled into how the cast were instructed to behave on social media after filming wrapped. 'They were basically told, 'Don't like posts, don't comment, don't look united - because you'll look ridiculous once this airs.' 'They literally got what they needed from the cast from dinner parties in a record two hours,' the spy added. You don't know who's going to explode, who's going to walk out, or who refuses to sit next to who.' Whether Channel Nine can successfully corral the cast into the same room again remains to be seen.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 00:50 UTC
Israeli air strikes kill at least 26 people in Gaza, health ministry says
Smoke rises after an air strike hit a building in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza, on Saturday. Despite the tenuous ceasefire agreed between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israeli warplanes targeted the Sheikh Radwan police station west of Gaza City, killing 10 officers and detainees, medics and police said. Another air strike hit an apartment in Gaza City killing three children and two women, according to officials at Shifa hospital in the city. Video footage from Gaza City showed charred, blackened and destroyed walls at an apartment in a multi-storey building, and debris scattered inside it and outside on the street. Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers since the truce, according to Israeli authorities.
Source:The Irish Times
February 01, 2026 00:37 UTC
Rivals series two filming 'thrown into chaos by a screaming pig running around on set'
Filming of the new series of Rivals was reportedly thrown into the chaos by a boisterous piglet. Those on set suspected the pig may have been 'triggered' by the unfamiliar surroundings but some of actors - particularly Danny Dyer - were said to have taken pity on the swine. It comes after Danny Dyer said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 – which is currently filming - that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK. The actor, who plays Freddie Jones in the show said: 'We are doing 12 episodes of Rivals and we are filming until March next year. It comes after Danny Dyer said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 – which is currently filming - that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK.
Source:Daily Mail
February 01, 2026 00:01 UTC
Hugo Ekitike rubs salt in Newcastle wounds to inspire Liverpool win
Hugo Ekitike rubs salt in Newcastle wounds to inspire Liverpool win - 5 talking pointsLIVERPOOL 4-1 NEWCASTLE: Former Magpies transfer target Hugo Ekitike struck twice in as many first half minutes to ensure Arne Slot's men finished a positive week with a flourishView 5 Images Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike scored twice to down Newcastle (Image: Liverpool FC)The brilliant Hugo Ekitike struck twice in quick succession to hit double figures in the Premier League and sink one of his summer suitors as Liverpool thumped Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield. But Gordon and Newcastle's joy was short-lived thanks to Ekitike, who they pursued back in the summer transfer window. After a challenging start to life in the Premier League, the Germany star is looking every inch the talent Reds fans were told they were getting. And that can only be good news for Salah, Liverpool and Slot. The last few months have been a challenge for the Dutchman after the euphoria of winning the Premier League in his maiden year.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 23:24 UTC
Second Epstein victim claims she 'had sex with former Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge' after she was sent to the UK by paedophile financier
A second woman has claimed she was sent to the UK by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein to have sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This is the second woman to allege that she was sent to the UK by Epstein to have sex with Andrew. One email sent in August 2009 shows her thanking him for being 'the brother I have always wished for'. I saw Prince Andrew and Donald Trump. [Epstein] wanted me to give Prince Andrew a massage, but I didn't feel good about that.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 23:21 UTC