Man said to be the oldest person in the world dies 'aged 125' - with official record held by 116-year-old British woman
A man said to be the oldest person in the world has died aged 125, reportedly beating the official record held by an 116-year-old British woman. The farmer, known as Mashico, was born in 1900, making him the oldest man in his country - and quite possibly the most elderly person in the world. She is also the oldest British person in recorded history and the last known surviving person to have been born in the 1900s decade. Two years ago, the Peruvian government began the process of registering him as the world's oldest man with Guinness World Records. This reportedly marked the first documented exchange between the world's oldest verified woman and oldest verified man.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 16:59 UTC
Gloucester named UK's 'best city for remote working'
Gloucester named UK's 'best city for remote working'It's great in all sorts of waysView 3 Images Gloucester also has a waterways museum (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)A city offering reasonably priced accommodation, an attractive centre and convenient countryside access for midday strolls has been crowned the UK's premier location for launching a remote business. Research examining factors such as rental costs, post office availability, business survival statistics, and other data relevant to remote workers has identified Gloucester as the ideal spot for laptop-based entrepreneurs. View 3 Images Remote workers looking for a new home should consider Gloucester (Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)Within walking distance lies Gloucester Quays, another transformed section of the city. About 88% of the Gloucester region benefits from ultrafast broadband connectivity exceeding 100 Mbps - an essential factor for remote workers to consider. View 3 Images Gloucester is near the charming Cotswolds (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Most notably, Gloucester sits by the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by undulating green hills, meadows and quintessentially English villages.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 16:57 UTC
Petrol pump shortage warning for Easter weekend as drivers threaten to fill up twice to mitigate 'truly eye-watering' prices
Petrol pump shortages are being warned of ahead of the Easter weekend, as drivers are likely to try and fill up twice to try in a battle against the 'eye-watering' prices. Simon Williams, the head of policy at the RAC, said drivers travelling this Easter weekend would face 'truly eye-watering prices'. He said: 'March has been truly unprecedented - fuel prices have never risen this fast in a single month. And this weekend people will fill up on Friday before making long journeys and by Monday have a low tank. Amid rail shutdowns and packed airports this weekend, millions of drivers will be embarking on Easter getaway trips in the UK and taking to the roads today.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 16:37 UTC
Liam Rosenior punishes three Chelsea stars after authority publicly questioned
The ex-Strasbourg head coach has seen his authority tested by provocative public comments by three star players. Chelsea captain Fernandez has flirted with Real Madrid, Cucurella said the club should've stuck by Maresca and Caicedo also hinted at a possible transfer. And the Chelsea boss has now also dropped Cucurella and Caicedo for the Port Vale game. Speaking about Fernandez suggesting he could leave Chelsea for Real in the summer, Rosenior told reporters on Friday: "It's disappointing for Enzo to speak that way. "The players were motivated that we could do something really special in the Champions League," Rosenior said.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 16:29 UTC
Second US warplane 'crashes in Persian Gulf' after F-15 fighter jet was downed in Iran sparking race to find missing airman - recap
As American forces race against time to locate a missing fighter jet pilot, a retired Air Force general has explained how to survive if you are shot down. Former brigadier general Houston Cantwell said: 'The best intelligence you're going to get is as you're floating to the ground. Hitting the ground - even with a parachute - risks foot, ankle, and leg injuries, the former airman explained. 'There are many stories of survivors from Vietnam that had severe injuries - compound fractures - just from the ejection,' he said. American pilots do have a small kit in their ejection chair or on their flight suit to assist them.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 16:26 UTC
Barclays set to open new branches as it plots revival of high street banking
Barclays is plotting a revival of high street banking as it is set to open new branches and bring back the 'bank manager' role. Since 2018 more than 800 Barclays branches have been axed - leaving 206 still open around the UK, according to the company's latest annual report. He added: 'The branch manager or bank manager is back. Most customers come in and they want to talk to the bank manager from time to time.' Lloyds blamed the decision to shut the branches on customers shifting away from banking in person to mobiles.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 16:19 UTC
Tadhg Beirne: Munster shot themselves in the foot against Exeter
Tadhg Beirne admits that Munster effectively shot themselves in the foot in the first-half of their Challenge Cup defeat to Exeter Chiefs. Head coach Clayton McMillan could only agree that the visitors had left themselves with far too much work to do. First 13 minutes in the first-half, defensively we were really robust, held out Exeter for a long period of time. “We just coughed up the ball to them and they were clinical in fairness to them,” said Beirne. I thought we were very good in the first five minutes, but then it was the same story, wasn't it?
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 16:12 UTC
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows
Support drops for opposition leaders as cost of living and fuel crisis biteFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is now tied with Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns as the most popular party leader in the country, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows. The Taoiseach has seen support for his party rise by one point to 19pc as the Government continues to grapple with the crisis ahead of launching a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing energy usage following the war in Iran.
Source:Irish Independent
April 04, 2026 16:07 UTC
Inside the controversial organisation that Hugh Jackman considers his church - and actress Emily Watson claims was 'unpleasant' and 'cruel'
But for critics of The School of Practical Philosophy, it is a quasi-religious 'sect' that has been described by some as cult-like. The organisation also operates under the name the School of Practical Philosophy in countries like the US and Australia. It has also founded several independent schools in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Speaking to Oprah Winfrey in 2006, Hugh revealed that his son, Oscar, now 25, attended one of the independent schools operated by the group. Actress Emily Watson was brought up in the organisation and attended SES-run St James Independent Schools.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 16:02 UTC
Joe McNamee: It's time for the Irish state to take food security seriously
The Department of Agriculture and Teagasc, the think-tank-brains trust of Irish food production, have been producing their own five-year food production strategies since 2015. The current Food Vision 2030: A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems, mentions food security 11 times. However, it never defines ‘food security’ or seriously addresses it in an Irish context. Any brief mention of Irish food security concludes that we have such vast numbers of cattle as to be able to feed ourselves near enough forever. TABLE TALKNow in its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are open for entries and calling on Irish producers from across the island to submit food and drinks products for consideration in what are often dubbed the Irish Food Oscars.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 16:00 UTC
Gordon Ramsay 'lands second Netflix documentary featuring a very special guest' ahead of his 60th birthday
Gordon Ramsay is said to have landed a second Netflix documentary ahead of his 60th birthday. Netflix has reportedly commissioned a six-part follow-up series after the success of his first show, Being Gordon Ramsay. Gordon's wife Tana is said to be a huge fan of the singer and hoping she will perform at his 60th in November. 'Being Gordon Ramsay is Netflix's biggest non-scripted series ever', a source said. 'The appetite for a second show was absolutely huge, and when the idea of cataloguing Gordon reaching his landmark 60th was mooted, Netflix obviously jumped at the chance.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 15:52 UTC
Euphorbia: the reliable, adaptable plant for every garden
Some plants earn their place by simply doing the job properly, year after year, and for me, Euphorbia is one of them. Another native, Euphorbia helioscopia, turns up in more open and disturbed ground, field edges, cultivated soil, even cracks in paving. Euphorbia characias is probably the best known of the commonly planted garden species. Although both Euphorbia purpurea and Tasmanian Tiger are evergreen, they do benefit from an annual haircut to keep them looking fresh. Herbaceous species such as Euphorbia griffithii or Euphorbia palustris won’t need pruning like this as they will naturally die back under the ground each winter.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 15:50 UTC
Storm Dave: Bank holiday chaos as 25 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport and thousands lose power
Easter revellers have been warned to travel with care as a nationwide Status Yellow wind warning is also in force until Sunday morning. “Strong winds associated with Storm Dave are expected to impact flight operations at Dublin Airport later this evening. Five Aircraft Divert to Shannon Airport Due to Storm DavidA spokesperson for Shannon Airport said that five aircraft have been diverted to Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon. Families planning Easter outings have been told to expect challenging driving conditions on Saturday, with the Yellow wind warning in effect since 1pm. The UK Met Office has issued a Yellow wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry.
Source:Irish Independent
April 04, 2026 15:49 UTC
Beverley Callard says she 'cannot paint a smile on her face' as she reveals her breast cancer results after surgery have been delayed due to a backlog
Beverley Callard said she 'cannot paint a smile on her face' as she revealed her breast cancer surgery results have been delayed due to a backlog. Beverley said that her husband, Jon McEwan, was decorating their new home to ensure she was comfortable during her recovery. Usually, it's the hospital or one of the consultants from the hospital and I thought 'Okay, this is it, my results.' 'She said I could be overdoing things, hopefully I'm not, I've had a lazy day today. But then she said 'No results yet because there is a backlog,' so hopefully I will get them next week.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 15:45 UTC
Why is Pep Guardiola banned for Liverpool FA Cup tie? Reason explained as Pep Lijnders takes over
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Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 15:38 UTC