PM says UK 'will respond with strength' on Iran impact after becoming 'fed up' with Trump
PM says UK 'will respond with strength' on Iran impact after becoming 'fed up' with TrumpKeir Starmer said the UK will "respond with strength" to the Iran war impact after saying he’s “fed up” with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's actions impacting energy billsView 2 Images Keir Starmer said the UK 'will respond with strength' in the face of the Iran conflictKeir Starmer has said the UK will "respond with strength" to the impact of the Iran war on energy bills for Brits at home. In his most critical comments of the US so far, the PM admitted he’s “fed up” with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s actions pushing up household bills in the UK. Mr Starmer added that NATO was “in America’s interest” when asked whether he had raised Mr Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO during the call. On Thursday night, Mr Starmer made his most critical comments of the US President yet. Mr Trump reportedly plans to punish and reward NATO members - with one option is said to include pulling American troops out of nations deemed to be less supportive, according to The Times.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 10, 2026 10:50 UTC
‘People say “just go to Australia” but you shouldn’t feel like you have to leave’ – how Ireland’s older teens feel about their financial futures
‘People say “just go to Australia” but you shouldn’t feel like you have to leave’ – how Ireland’s older teens feel about their financial futuresHow hopeful are Ireland’s next generation of adults about getting on the property ladder? Many young Irish people are entering the workforce and are navigating financial planning for the first time. Photo: Getty. Saoirse Hanley Today at 06:30The Central Statistics office has been surveying the same group of people born in 1998 since they were nine years old, releasing reports at key moments in their adolescence in the hopes of capturing what it’s like to grow up in Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
April 10, 2026 10:32 UTC
Explorers stumble across a secret ISLAND in Antarctica's 'danger zone' – after initially mistaking it for a dirty iceberg
Scientists exploring the Weddell Sea in the Antarctic were in for a surprise after stumbling across a secret island in an area marked a 'danger zone'. The island measures 130 metres long, 50 metres wide, and protrudes about 16 metres out of the water. The experts are unclear why the island is marked as a danger zone on the nautical chart, but not as a coastline in other data sets. The island measures 130 metres long, 50 metres wide, and protrudes about 16 metres out of the water. Measuring 250 metres long and 10 metres wide, the sandbank is covered with a layer of thick vegetation.
Source:Daily Mail
April 10, 2026 10:19 UTC
Brooklyn Beckham appears to take swipe at his estranged family in gushing four year anniversary card to wife Nicola Peltz as he says they have 'been through so much together but are stronger than ever
Brooklyn Beckham has appeared to take a swipe at his estranged family in his gushing four year anniversary card to his wife Nicola Peltz. On his Instagram Story on Friday, Brooklyn shared a card he had sent to Nicola which read: 'Happy 4 year anniversary baby I love you with all my heart. In another swipe to his family, Brooklyn also shared a lavish bouquet of flowers sent to him and Nicola from her parents Nelson and Claudia Peltz. It comes just days after Brooklyn appeared to take a another 'swipe' at his estranged family as he showed off his brand new tattoo tribute to Nicola. Since then, Brooklyn has covered many of the tattoos he's had in honour of his family, including a tribute to his father.
Source:Daily Mail
April 10, 2026 10:17 UTC
Denby workers did not receive proper consultation over redundancy, lawyer claims
Denby workers did not receive proper consultation over redundancy, lawyer claimsBetween 80 and 90 employees have been made redundant since the company entered administrationView Image The Denby factory has been a familiar sight for almost two centuries (Image: Google Street View)Employees made redundant by Denby did not receive proper consultation, an employment lawyer has claimed. The pottery manufacturer, located near Ripley in Amber Valley, first filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on March 11. But on March 31, the firm, which was established in 1809, confirmed it had entered administration and was looking for a buyer through administrators FRP Advisory and bosses warned of potential job losses. Denby USA has also recently filed a notice to appoint administrators after Denby Group previously said its USA branch would not be affected for the time being. "Denby's employees have come forward and told me they did not receive enough consultation time," Ms Toner said.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 10, 2026 10:09 UTC
Day of pain in Lebanon: ‘They’re doing the same thing they did to Gaza’
Rescue workers at the site of an Israeli air strike in the Corniche El Mazraa area of Beirut. Photograph: Diego Ibarra Sanchez/New York TimesBodies were still arriving in Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital on Thursday afternoon, 24 hours after a wave of more than 100 Israeli air strikes killed hundreds of people across Lebanon. A Lebanese woman takes pictures of the destruction at the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted a building the day before in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 9th. The wave of air strikes drew condemnation from Lebanese officials and international organisations. “I think they don’t have any more targets, they’re doing the same thing they did to Gaza ... ethnically cleansing,” Khorbatey said of the Israeli military.
Source:The Irish Times
April 10, 2026 10:06 UTC
Plymouth Argyle fan zone expansion update as plans submitted
Plymouth Argyle fan zone expansion update as plans submittedThe club applies to vary premises licence to raise fan zone capacityView Image The Mayflower Grandstand fan zone outside Plymouth Argyle's Home Park Stadium - Photo: Dave Rowntree/PPAUKPlymouth Argyle Football Club Limited has applied to vary its premises licence for Home Park’s external fan zone, seeking to raise the maximum capacity from 2,000 to 3 000, according to a public notice published in The Herald. The application was lodged with Plymouth City Council on 31 March 2026 and covers the fan zone at Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth PL2 3DQ. Home Park Stadium’s external fan zone, Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DQ. Further details are available in the official public notice as published in The Herald. For the full text of the notice, see the original public notice link listed with this article.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 10, 2026 10:00 UTC
Global technology firm OpenAI holds back major investment in North East
At the time, it was said the initiative would bring thousands of jobs and multibillion-pound investment into the North East. But OpenAI said the plans were being shelved until the “right conditions” allow for long-term investment in the UK’s infrastructure. London is home to our largest international research hub, and we support the Government’s ambition to be an AI leader. It had planned to invest billions of dollars into AI infrastructure with the involvement of OpenAI, but also tech giants including Nvidia and Microsoft. Conservative MP and shadow science minister Ben Spencer said: “When global firms cite high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty as reasons to walk away, it tells you everything about the direction of travel.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 10, 2026 09:59 UTC
'Someone check on her boyfriend!': Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta cuddles up to TNT Sports reporter Olivia Buzaglo in hilarious post-match interview
Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta was seen cuddling up to TNT Sports reporter Olivia Buzaglo during a post-match interview, prompting fans to joke that someone should check on her boyfriend. As the post-match interview began on TNT Sports, Mateta could be seen putting his arm around Buzaglo. 'Yeah, what a night, what a night,' Mateta replied. Highlighting a difficult 2026 to date, owing to his failed move and knee injury, Buzaglo invited Mateta to offer a message to the Crystal Palace fans after noting he had clapped the supporters post-match. Crystal Palace will take a 3-0 lead to Italy for the second leg next week, with Oliver Glasner's side seeking to seal a place in the semi-finals of the Conference League.
Source:Daily Mail
April 10, 2026 09:57 UTC
Protester negotiators to attend large Government meeting tomorrow as fuel protests continue
Protester negotiators to attend large Government meeting tomorrowJames Geoghegan, public relations officer for National Fuel Protest speaking at a rally in O'Connell Street in Dublin after vehicles took part in a National Fuel Protest. Traffic at a standstill on the N7 Southbound at Johnstown this evening at around 8pm due to fuel protests. – From Charlestown / Dublin Airport normal route to Fr Mathew Bridge, Bridge Street Lower, Patrick Street, Kevin Street, St Stephen’s Green and back on to normal route. Defence Forces confirm armoured vehicles seen on roads are conducting ‘mission readiness exercises’The Defence Forces are aware of images circulating of MOWAG Armoured Personnel Carriers in convoy. “Those involved in fuel protests are ordinary hardworking people trying to make a living,” the Wexford TD said.
Source:The Irish Times
April 10, 2026 09:49 UTC
Nottingham Forest fan dies after FC Porto draw as Europa League clash hit by tragedy
Nottingham Forest fan dies after FC Porto draw as Europa League clash hit by tragedyThe incident is believed to have occurred after the Europa League clash between Nottingham Forest and FC Porto in northern PortugalView 2 Images A Nottingham Forest fan has died following the Europa League match vs FC Porto (Image: PA)A Nottingham Forest supporter has tragically died following the Europa League quarter-final tie against FC Porto. Speaking after the match, Pereira, who made nine changes to his team before Sunday's crucial Premier League match with Aston Villa, said: "A good result, in my opinion. Porto playing at home are a strong teamView 2 Images The second leg will take place next Thursday at the City Ground (Image: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock)JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Article continues below"We are playing to stay in the Premier League and that has to be taken very seriously. I have to be responsible and we have to add points as quickly as possible to escape the last matches and remain in the Premier League."
Source:Daily Mirror
April 10, 2026 09:47 UTC
Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations and public asked to only buy necessary fuel as shortages worsen nationwide
“More than 100 fuel stations are currently out of supply, with the number potentially rising to 500 today. The NECG heard that there are approximately 1,500 fuel stations nationwide. “The NECG was also informed of serious concern about the impact that fuel supply shortages are having on the National Ambulance Service. “Contingency arrangements have been put in place to manage the impact of fuel supply shortages. “While the National Ambulance Service continues to respond to 999 calls and life-threatening and clinically urgent calls, inter-hospital transfers, and ambulance transport services for routine care and discharges are being curtailed.”PA
Source:Irish Independent
April 10, 2026 09:44 UTC
From Tulsk to the Windy City
They don’t call it the “Windy City” for nothing. “When I was a young fella, we were mad for football in Tulsk. “My father was one of very few from a junior club that played senior football for Roscommon at that time. After going to boarding school in St. Nathy’s, Ballaghaderreen, and college in Galway, Wolfe Tones GAA Club in Chicago came calling in 1989. They’re all volunteers, and what they’ve done has been unbelievable for Roscommon GAA.
Source:The Herald
April 10, 2026 09:38 UTC
Was Prince Edward right to visit Andrew over Easter? Have your say in the Palace Confidential poll
Prince Edward paid an Easter weekend visit to his disgraced brother at his bolthole on the Sandringham Estate because he was worried about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's mental state, the Daily Mail has revealed. The visit was the first by any member of the Royal family since Andrew went into 'exile' in Norfolk. In this week's poll, we ask: Was Prince Edward right to make the visit? Want more of the Mail's unrivalled royals journalism, straight from some of the world's leading experts on the monarchy? Sign up to Palace Confidential now, and never miss a Royals story.
Source:Daily Mail
April 10, 2026 09:34 UTC
Cavan’s rise continues as Shauna Lynch eyes Division Two title boost
Cavan’s rise continues as Shauna Lynch eyes Division Two title boostMichael BoltonPromotion secured and a Division Two final to come - it is all smiles for Cavan and Shauna Lynch ahead of this weekend. After winning Division Three last year, it's back-to-back promotions for Cavan. Speaking ahead of the finals, Cavan captain Lynch says they have learned a lot from last season. "We got into a habit of winning, and winning quite well. "I think winning becomes a habit, and when you are winning, you just want to win more.
Source:Irish Independent
April 10, 2026 09:10 UTC