A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back. The woman told the FBI in the document how she first met Epstein and described being abused by him. “Epstein told his Prince Andrew that (redacted) was good at massages. “Prince Andrew then told (redacted) it was her turn to be massaged. Prince Andrew massaged (redacted) back, shoulders, waist, and hands.”Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 (US Department of Justice/PA)The document adds: “Everyone had clothes on during these massages.

March 09, 2026 00:15 UTC

My favourite room: ‘Mum gasped. Paint colours are sombre, however, the pair lighten the mood with their artworks. Esther describes it as a masculine/feminine vibe. Photo: Tony GavinMary O'Sullivan Today at 06:30How you decide to view the unexpected is an important lesson of life and indeed of home renovation. If you can succeed in changing your mindset, something that seems like a huge mistake can turn out to be a treasured feature as Esther Loynton discovered when the much-anticipated concrete floor was poured in the terraced home she shares with her wife Robyn Anderson and toddler son Finn.

March 09, 2026 00:13 UTC

Plans for the final unwinding of the unpopular Fempi legislation — the laws that cut public service pay during the financial crisis — will go before Cabinet today, Monday. As part of the current public sector pay agreement, the Government committed to repeal remaining sections of the emergency legislation. File picture: Darragh KaneThe new legislation will transition public service pay from the emergency-based legislation to a more standard legal framework. St Patrick’s Day exodusThe Cabinet agenda is lighter than usual due to the St Patrick’s Day exodus of ministers to all corners of the globe. The Dáil is on a week’s recess this week to coincide with the ministers’ St Patrick’s Day travel plans.

March 09, 2026 00:00 UTC

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was targeted in a shooting on Sunday afternoon. A woman was taken into custody after firing multiple shots from her car toward the singer's house, according to TMZ. The superstar, 38, was inside of the home at the time of the shooting but is said to be unharmed. The Daily Mail has reached out to Rihanna's representatives and Beverly Hills Police Department for comment and has yet to hear back. A magnet board was also on display with the words Riot, RZA, apples and boy spelled out in colorful letters.

March 08, 2026 23:58 UTC

Hauliers accused the government of profiteering on the back of hard-pressed motorists, hauliers, and farmers whose livelihoods are being put at risk due to astronomical fuel prices that are rising on a daily basis. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for a temporary suspension of the carbon tax, a move that is legally possible, and a removal of the M50 toll for all motorists and hauliers. Hauliers added that we need a comprehensive review of how we tax fuel in Ireland and why so much of the burden of climate change measures is being heaped on just one industry, transport. Hyland said the crisis has the potential to derail the Irish economic success story and precipitate a deeper cost-of-living crisis. "We are on the cusp of serious and sustained protests by the transport industry in Ireland.

March 08, 2026 23:03 UTC





A woman has died following a fatal traffic collision in Tipperary on Sunday evening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which took place in Templemore, Co Tipperary. The pedestrian, a female in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The scene has been preserved for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions are in place. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles garda station on 0504 25100, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

March 08, 2026 22:50 UTC

Australians have been urged not to travel to the United Arab Emirates after a new government warning. Smartraveller issued the 'do not travel' warning on Sunday as retaliatory military and drone strikes continue across the Middle East after joint US-Israel action on Iran. The government has told Australians not to travel to Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, the UAE and Yemen. 'Australians should reconsider the need to travel to Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia and exercise a high degree of caution in Azerbaijan,' the notice said. But beyond officials, ordinary Australians have also been severely affected as they try to travel through the region.

March 08, 2026 22:36 UTC

The muscleman shot to fame as Hunter on the iconic 90s series Gladiators. But James Crossley, 52, has recalled how he was forced to live off benefits for nearly six months after spending all his earnings after joining the show during its second series. Gladiators star Hunter, real name James Crossley, said he was forced to 'sign on the dole' after spending all his earnings from iconic 90s showJames soon became a hit with viewers, dated show host Ulrika Jonsson, and as well as his TV earnings was paid to make personal appearances. He turned his back on showbiz and has trained as a yoga instructor as well as a gong bath practitioner. 'Obviously I dated Hunter for about a year and a half and away from the show he was amazing and the sweetest, sweetest man,' she said.

March 08, 2026 22:36 UTC

The England winger joined the Dutch side in January in an effort to rescue his career following a dismal spell with Chelsea. ‌Sterling has since revealed he did not want to come off the pitch but respected the decision of head coach Van Persie. That has seen fans call for Van Persie to be sacked, albeit the former Arsenal and Manchester United star is not ready to throw in the towel. ‌View 2 Images Sterling was taken off after just an hour (Image: Getty Images)He added: "I completely understand those emotions. But from my perspective, I also give it a place and I can handle it well, and separate it.

March 08, 2026 22:34 UTC

'Beloved husband' among 17 people in Lincolnshire death notices this weekOur thoughts are with their friends and familyView 8 Images Patrick William (Pat) RobinsonEvery week we share tributes from family and friends for lost loved ones who have died across Lincolnshire. Family flowers only. Any further enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative funeral service. Stan will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place at South Lincolnshire Crematorium, Surfleet, PE11 4AA on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 12noon.

March 08, 2026 22:33 UTC

‌Lord Hanson warned international criminals that if they steal from victims in this country: "We will come for you." ‌Officers will remove scam websites and block messages sent out to millions of people each year in a bid to deal with the fraud epidemic. He said the new fraud squad - which brings together experts from policing, GCHQ, banks, mobile networks and tech giants - will shut down websites, phone numbers and accounts at scale. Lord Hanson is set to travel with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, which starts on March 16. A new fraid Victims Charter will set out national standards on how everyone preyed on by scammers should be treated.

March 08, 2026 22:31 UTC

Gavin Cromwell received a timely pre-Cheltenham boost when Conor Stone-Walsh brought The Lovely Man with a late surge to foil favourite Goraibhmaithagat in a dramatic renewal of the €100,000 BAR 1 Betting Leinster National in Naas. “He’s been a bit unlucky twice,” said winning rider John Gleeson, “He did everything right in Cork until he got to the last. We decided to let him take his chance in this, give him a nice experience and see what happened. He stays well and will step back up to three miles.” O’Keeffe stated, “We went a good gallop. His jumping warmed up, he was good at the last and stuck his head out well and battled."

March 08, 2026 22:30 UTC

New rules bringing excitement to Ladies Football, says SheridanMichael BoltonFive rounds into the Lidl National Football League, and the new rules have brought an extra layer of excitement to ladies' football. After the success of the new rules in the men's game last season, they were also brought into the ladies' football, starting with the opening rounds of the league. Aishling Sheridan has been central to their start, and says the mood has been positive around the new rules. "Now there are more scores on the board, and it is a faster-paced game; it is more enjoyable to watch." "That speed and injection of pace, what ladies football was about for so many years, that was gone out of the game.

March 08, 2026 22:27 UTC

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially confirmed they will be visiting Australia in the coming weeks, marking more than seven years since their acclaimed royal tour. A spokesman for the couple said they 'will visit Australia in mid-April to take part in a number of private, business and philanthropic' engagements. Royal historian Tim Ewart told Sky News: 'Australia broke Harry and Meghan and was one of the catalysts for them leaving the Royal Family. She and Harry had expected they would get much more praise and recognition from that royal tour.' In their 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview, Harry said: 'It really changed after the Australia tour, after our South Pacific tour.

March 08, 2026 22:24 UTC

Celtic will face St Mirren in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals. The draw for the last four also pitted fierce rivals Dunfermline and Falkirk together. Celtic will have the chance to avenge their Premier Sports Cup final defeat by Saints five months on from losing 3-1 to Stephen Robinson's team. St Mirren later secured a 2-1 win over Partick Thistle thanks to goals from Dan Nlundulu and Jake Young. The Pars last reached the semi-finals in 2009 - when they lost 2-0 to Falkirk, who knocked out Dundee United on Friday night.

March 08, 2026 22:21 UTC