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Status orange rain weather warning issued
A status orange rain warning has been issued for Co Wicklow. A series of yellow weather warnings are also in place across the island. Met Eireann said that heavy rain in the area could cause localised ...
JD Vance visits Italy and Vatican after tangling with pope on migration
US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Rome for meetings with the Vatican’s second in command and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh off the Italian leader’s visit to the White House a ...
In Pictures: Star Wars fans celebrate in Japan as new film announced
The Force was with many Star Wars fan in Japan at an event where Lucasfilm announced that the next instalment in the franchise will hit theatres in May 2027.
Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson dies aged 36 after third cancer diagnosis
Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson has died, aged 36. Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year. His former club said in a statement: ...
It’s in our hands – Neco Williams desperate for Forest to join Europe’s elite
Neco Williams is desperate for Nottingham Forest to finish off an “incredible season” by qualifying for the Champions League. Forest’s surge into the top four has been one of the stories of the ...
Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made
Secretary of state Marco Rubio said that the US may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is not progress in the coming days.
Rare grass snake captured in photo at South Cerney
AN eagle-eyed photographer snapped an image of a grass snake in the area - the largest snake species in the UK.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s professionalism impresses Arne Slot amid speculation
The England right-back, who is closing in on a comeback from injury, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’
The US secretary of state said Washington may be ready to ‘move on’ if there is not progress on a peace deal in the coming days.
Ange Postecoglou plays down James Maddison injury fears as Tottenham go through
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou provided a positive update on James Maddison after his key contribution helped the club claim a Europa League semi-final berth. Maddison won Spurs’ 38th-minute penalty ...
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday appeared at the Western Wall, the holiest Jewish prayer site in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Four-foot caiman among items seized in police search as two arrested
A four-foot-long caiman was among the items seized by police as two people were arrested on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences. The animal, which has been handed over to the RSPCA, was found by ...