Jacob Elordi divides fans with 'gross' act as he walks the red carpet at Wuthering Heights world premiere
Jacob Elordi has left fans divided after he spat gum into his mother's hand while walking the red carpet at the Los Angeles world premiere of Wuthering Heights. With a cheeky smile, he placed it into Melissa's outstretched hand before continuing on with his red carpet walk. Jacob Elordi, 28, has left fans divided after he spat gum into his mother's hand while walking the red carpet at the Los Angeles world premiere of Wuthering Heights'I just audibly gasped,' added a third. 'Once a mum always a mum, red carpet or no,' commented another. It comes after Jacob admitted he was 'nervous' to star in Wuthering Heights alongside actress Margot Robbie.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 10:47 UTC
Liverpool boss Arne Slot changes his tune as he faces reality with 'judge me' remark
Liverpool boss Arne Slot changes his tune as he faces reality with 'judge me' remarkLiverpool were champions last season in Arne Slot's first year but they've fallen away in his second season and the Dutchman is ready to be judged on the here and nowView 2 Images Arne Slot has put last year's achievements behind him (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits it is fair to dismiss last season's achievements and purely judge him on the current campaign with heat very much on the Reds' boss. The Dutchman had the unenviable task of replacing Jurgen Klopp in 2024, but delivered the Premier League title at the first attempt. This term it has been a different story and, despite twice breaking the British transfer record, the Merseyside outfit could miss out on the Champions League. A loss at Bournemouth last time out made it five league games without a win as they languish down in sixth. That said, even Jamie Carragher has confessed that the Liverpool boss would "not have a leg to stand on" if he missed out on Champions League football.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 10:44 UTC
This year almost feels like a French home Six Nations
This almost feels like a French home Six Nations, or at any rate everything is dictated by France Télévisions, and so they will launch the tournament next Thursday against Ireland at the Stade de France (kick-off 8.10pm Irish, live on Virgin Media and ITV). One of the stand-out features of the Six Nations is the degree to which away fans blend in with the home supporters, like no other annual tournament in world rugby. France’s last five Grand Slams dating back to 1998 have all been even years, including all four in the Six Nations era. “At the beginning of my tenure, I opted for a conservative approach to build collective experience within the French national team. Uini Atonio 'will not be able to continue his playing career,' France Rugby said.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 10:31 UTC
Big developers might find it hard to build a strong legal case against rent reforms
Constitutional law experts are sceptical, however, of the legal strategy advanced by the builders, who argue the proposed reforms “pose significant constitutional issues relating to proportionality, lawfulness and property rights”. “While the legislative measures restrict constitutional property rights, these rights are heavily qualified in the interests of social justice and the common good,” he said. He said while the Constitution enshrined property rights, the constitutionality of interventions that curtailed these rights were measured more broadly, including against the common good. Dr Laura Cahillane, of the University of Limerick school of law, said: “Issues like this always raise questions of constitutional rights, since our constitution contains very strong protection for property rights. The builders’ legal advice also points out that advice in recent years from previous attorneys general has held that such a step would be unconstitutional.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 10:30 UTC
Some Catholic teaching is ‘rancid’ and needs updating, says Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese, former president of Ireland, says some Catholic teaching 'needs to be updated'. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillSome Catholic Church teaching “is rancid, has gone off and needs to be updated”, former president Mary McAleese has said. Last month a report from a Vatican commission reiterated its ban on women deacons in the church. Pope Leo was “no champion of women, unfortunately, and that’s tragic”, said Ms McAleese. [ Abuse survivor David Ryan to put ‘tough questions’ to Pope Leo XIV during private audienceOpens in new window ]Pope Leo XIV.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 10:30 UTC
Banks eye Zippay instant payments launch before St Patrick’s Day
A previous attempt by the banks to bring in an instant payments system, abandoned in 2023, was based around developing a new app. The three domestic Irish banks plan to launch their new instant person-to-person mobile payments service, Zippay, on their apps by St Patrick’s Day, according to sources. A previous attempt by the banks to bring in an instant payments system, abandoned in 2023, was based around developing a new app. In 2020, the Republic’s major banks decided to launch an instant payments mobile app through a joint venture named Synch Payments. The payments landscape has continued to evolve rapidly since the Synch project was dropped, including European banks having to join the Single Euro Payments Area (Sepa) instant payments system early last year.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 10:30 UTC
Melania Trump's new Amazon documentary reviewed: More outfit changes than The Devil Wears Prada... but we're no nearer to unravelling the mystery of the First Lady
It could so easily be the opening scene of a Real Housewives episode but, instead, it's a new documentary about America's First Lady, Melania Trump, which opened in cinemas yesterday. Despite becoming First Lady for the second time in 2025, Mrs Trump has always been something of a mystery. Amazon released a new documentary about the First Lady Melania Trump, but ticket sales have been a disaster on both sides of the Atlantic. Pictured: Donald and Melania Trump at the President's inauguration ball in January 2025Melania at Trump's inauguration. But surely Mrs Trump wants to be seen as something other than a glamorous clothes horse?
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 10:22 UTC
Michael Milne: Gym sessions? 'You're remembered for the games you play'
If you look at it like that (increased game time), I suppose it does (vindicate the move),” Milne said. But the move's been great so far, especially for game time.”The Milne CV paints a steady progression through the representative ranks to this point. “And then second year academy, first game of the season, Ed Byrne got injured so I got a few games. We will never know, but Milne is relishing the increased opportunity to play as much rugby as possible. Michael Milne, right, and Jack Conan during an Ireland Rugby squad training.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 10:05 UTC
I went to Lesley Giltenan's Radiance weekend — here's what I learned about women's retreats
Picture by Noel SweeneyWe are here together, these 55 women and me, to experience Lesley Giltinan’s Radiance weekend at Castlemartyr Resort, one of a growing number of women’s retreats launching in Ireland and abroad. Picture by Noel SweeneyThere’s laughter and fun — at this stage of the weekend, friendships have been formed. “The team at the hotel asked whether I would be interested in doing a wellness weekend; I said I’d love to do it,” says Giltinan, the woman behind the hugely successful Lean with Lesley fitness app. Living in Australia, and midway through a gruelling year of chemotherapy and radiation, I attended Petra King’s Quest for Life residential retreat. Whether it’s book club or wellness focused retreats like Radiance, what women are really seeking, says Giltinan, is connection and community.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 10:00 UTC
'I do believe in an afterlife': Meet the Togher man who is custodian for six Cork cemeteries
Later, in 2012, Mr Meade took over Liscleary Cemetery in Ballygarvan. The Irish Examiner visited Mr Meade at St John’s Cemetery, which, according to him, can host 64,000 burials. “It made such an impact on me,” Mr Meade said. Picture: Chani AndersonThe afterlifeFor Mr Meade, working in cemeteries is dependent on one's attitude towards death and the afterlife. But I said: ‘It’s great to see ye lads, but if ye don’t mind taking your bottles back with ye when ye are leaving, I would greatly appreciate it.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 10:00 UTC
Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route
The first public consultation highlighted significant concerns among individuals, businesses, and organisations, with the National Transport Authority (NTA) confirming that more than 1,000 submissions were received. The consultation feedback demonstrated strong public support for light rail in Cork, with 55% of the submissions expressing satisfaction or neutral support for the specific route proposed. Luas Cork is a proposed 18km light rail line that will deliver a high-capacity public transport link between Ballincollig and Mahon, via the city centre. The NTA has said a second round of public consultation will now take place in the second quarter of this year. “Following the development of those revised designs, it is intended that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will undertake a second round of public consultation in Q2 2026, setting out a proposed preferred route.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 10:00 UTC
Adelaide socialite Bec Zacharia reveals 27kg weight loss ahead of Married At First Sight debut after a lifetime of self-loathing: 'I'm ready to be loved'
Bec claims that mindset shaped everything from how she dated to how she carried herself, with self-doubt becoming a constant background noise. In the past year, Bec has lost 27kg and embraced a new lifestyle that included keto before she pivoted into Pilates and weight training. Bec will make her debut when the thirteenth season, which kicks off on Channel Nine on February 2. Daily Mail was the first to reveal that the Adelaide-based socialite was joining the 2026 series back in July. Bec also speaks candidly about her relationship past, including a previous engagement that ended just months before the wedding.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 09:59 UTC
Cahir sure pro opportunity would knock, but not at Leinster
While he didn’t necessarily envisage himself doing so in the blue jersey, Leinster prop Jerry Cahir has said he always believed an opportunity would eventually come his way in professional rugby. Read More Munster caution has paid off with Edogbo now ready to roll“I knew an opportunity would come for me in professional rugby. Because I met so many good people across it and so many people that were willing to help me,” Cahir explained. “I would have looked towards the lads and thought I can definitely do this, but would I have thought that opportunity would come in Leinster? In fact, despite only originally being due to stay at Leinster until February, Cahir revealed he will now be on board for the rest of the 2025/26 season.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 09:55 UTC
Epstein arranged for Andrew to have dinner with a 'beautiful' and 'trustworthy' 26-year-old Russian woman in London, new emails show
Jeffrey Epstein organised for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to have dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman in London in 2010, according to newly-released emails. Among the released emails are messages that suggest Andrew invited Epstein to have dinner with him at Buckingham Palace in 2010. As per our phone conversation Prince Andrew will be in the states November 29th - December 5th. We will get a print of the Kings Speech from Harvey Weinstein and have you host a very private, small, no press screening for Prince Andrew. Tell Prince Andrew the film and Colin Firth who portrays his grandfather is going to win the Oscar.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 09:47 UTC
Kate Hudson cuts an elegant figure in grey plaid suit as she attends screening of her film Song Sung Blue in London after receiving BAFTA nomination
Kate Hudson cut an elegant figure as she attended a screening of Song Sung Blue at the at Charlotte Street Hotel in London on Friday. The actress, 46, who has been nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in the film, donned a grey plaid blazer and matching trousers. The Almost Famous star also sported a light blue shirt and added height to her frame with a pair of black heels. Letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders, Kate completed her look with a simple gold necklace. In Song Sung Blue, Kate stars opposite Hugh Jackman, as real life married couple Mike and Claire Sardina, who started a Neil Diamond cover band in 1990s Milwaukee.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 09:43 UTC