The size of the private credit sector has increased from about $2 trillion (€1.69 trillion) in 2020 to $3 trillion at the end of 2025, according to Morgan Stanley. How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers Listen | 36:47Given that background, the tremors in the private credit market in recent weeks have been notable to say the least. US firms First Brands and Tricolor, which both utilised private credit heavily, blew up in the United States before Christmas amid accusations of poor underwriting standards. In the United Kingdom last week, Market Finance Solutions, a non-bank mortgage lender, collapsed, leaving its lenders on the hook for billions. Much of the money financing private credit firms, it turns out, came from the big banks themselves.

Iranian women have commanded attention across the world in recent years for their “Women, Life, Freedom” anti-regime protest movement. She is worried about both an escalation and a political or military settlement with the Iranian regime, which could cause it to retaliate against people inside the country. Moreover, she is worried about a crackdown against Iranians by Iranian security forces, including mass arrests, as happened last year. We celebrated, but we cried, we danced, and we mourned at the same time.”She hopes this is a step towards freedom. The Iranian people have shown, again and again, that they want dignity, accountability, and a democratic future.

Girl disappears in early hoursThere is concern for the teen's welfareView Image Krystal is missing (Image: South Wales Police)UPDATE - South Wales Police confirmed that Krystal has been found. ‌A 16-year-old girl has been missing since the early hours of Saturday. ‌A South Wales Police spokesperson said there is concern for Krystal's welfare. They added: "Anyone who has seen Krystal or has information on her whereabouts is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting 2600071200." Article continues belowYou can contact police by calling 101, give information online here, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

Iran has the largest Shia population of any country in the world. Photograph: Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesJust as with Christianity, there are many denominations in Islam, with two major ones – Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. Iran has the largest Shia population of any country in the world, at 90 to 95 per cent of its 92 million people. Iran and Iraq fought a prolonged and bitter war between 1980 and 1988, despite Iraq’s large Shia population. Another country in the region with a substantial Shia population is Lebanon, where 31 per cent of its total population of 5.8 million are Shia.

Thus Formula One’s batty new era was seized on day one, as his confident calculation suggested it would be, by George Russell. Admittedly, there was his one lock-up in the Australian Grand Prix the Briton won comfortably and assuredly. He carries the strut of a man who knows he is the early favourite for the title. The slip occurred as a virtual safety car came out after Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull engine gave up the ghost. After all, there was no guarantee that an additional safety car, virtual of otherwise, would show up at a timely moment.

That Christmas, one of the brand's photo frames was spotted on Queen Elizabeth II's desk during her annual speech from Buckingham Palace. The design quickly became a signature piece for the brand and is still available to buy today for just £60, making it a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day or any special occasion. In recent years, Addison Ross has expanded well beyond frames, introducing an array of covetable home accessories. A personal favourite is the mother-of-pearl alarm clock - a chic detail guaranteed to elevate any bedside table. Whether you're refreshing your own home or searching for the perfect Mother's Day present, my edit below offers pieces guaranteed to delight.

Weekend Today co-host Michael Atkinson has been slammed online after he made some shock comments about menstruation during Sunday's episode. At one point, the male guest, Gavin, lowered his head as his female partner, Louise, spoke openly about the subject - prompting some questionable remarks from co-host Michael. Weekend Today co-host Michael Atkinson has been slammed online after he made some shock comments about menstruation during Sunday's episode. 'Literally International Women's Day,' a third chimed in. In February, Michael was announced as the new co-host of Weekend Today.

“That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. Mr Starmer later granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. The prime minister agreed on Sunday to allow the US to strike Iran defensively from Fairford and Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean. Writing in the Sunday Mirror, Mr Starmer said at moments like this the country needs “seriousness, not political games”. “The prime minister must stand firm against Trump’s bullying and avoid getting sucked further into this illegal and damaging war,” Ed Davey said.

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Women’s Hockey World Cup qualifier: Ireland 0 Australia 1A 1-0 defeat by Australia in the semi-finals of their World Cup qualifying tournament in Santiago on Saturday night means Ireland’s women missed out on their first chance to book their place in this summer’s finals. They have, though, another opportunity when they play either Chile or Japan in Sunday evening’s third-place playoff. The game’s only goal, from a penalty stroke two minutes before half-time, proved to be a controversial one. Even if they were to lose that third-place playoff their World Cup qualifying hopes wouldn’t be over. The second qualifying tournament gets under way in India on Sunday – whichever fourth-placed finisher in the two tournaments has the higher world ranking will also qualify for the finals.

Irish boss Carla Ward said a second narrow loss to world-class opposition was tough to take as Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to France was followed by a similar reverse in Utrecht against the Netherlands.

Brooklyn Beckham's ex Hana Cross has reportedly been asked to feature in a tell-all book on his family. The working title is Brand Beckham, with the subtitle The Fame, the Feuds, the Fallout, billed as 'the inside account of the Beckham family saga.' Brooklyn and Hana were at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park with Brooklyn's Cousin Libby Adams in February 2019. In an interview with Tatler magazine in 2019 Hana said of Victoria Beckham: 'We talk about everything.' Brooklyn reportedly had a fling with Rita Ora after they split.

George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid. World champion Lando Norris crossed the line in fifth, a sobering 51 seconds behind Russell. In the other Ferrari, Hamilton also propelled himself up the order as he launched three places to third. On the second lap, Russell flew past Leclerc and, in the old regulations, that might have been that. So on the next lap, Leclerc was back ahead of Russell and that is how it stayed until the eighth lap.

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