For those who are not yet familiar with the woman rewriting women’s rugby, let me introduce you. As a black Muslim woman, mother, grassroots rugby advocate, volunteer, and a former neonatal nurse, she challenges the status quo. Zainab Alema pictured at Old Sessions House in London ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final in September 2025. Irish Examiner lifestyle writer Breda Graham pictured with rugby player Zainab Alema ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final in London. I like that.”Zainab Alema pictured at Old Sessions House in London ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final in September 2025.

Hours after the first strikes, Trump said the “objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”. One striking goal that is starting to emerge is that the US and Israel have encouraged anti-government groups inside and outside Iran, including Kurdish militants, to rise up and fight. Twelve Israelis have been killed by Iranian attacks, and six US personnel have been killed. Other Iranian attacks have hit countries outside the region, including Azerbaijan and Cyprus. On Friday, Sánchez again criticised the US-Israeli strikes, saying they were an “extraordinary mistake” and “not in accordance with international law”.

Funeral service at St Mary's Church Frampton On Severn on Thursday 12th March at 2pm. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 19th March at 11:00 am followed by the committal. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 18th March at 11.30am. Funeral service to be held at St Michael And All Angels, Church, Bulley on Saturday 14th March at 12 noon followed by burial. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Churchdown on Friday March 20th at 2pm followed by interment in St. Bartholomew's Churchyard.

A WhatsApp group of “Irish people stuck in transit Dubai” gives a real-time window into the frustrations and fears of that group. They find themselves in the middle of a crisis, while – at home – the pressure grows on Government and their officials to repatriate them. There is recent muscle memory for officials to draw on: the airlifts of Irish people marooned overseas during the Covid pandemic. Ministers argue privately that while there are deep misgivings and concern about the attack, Ireland has to “box clever” on its national interests. Fuel companies protested that their members operate a “just in time” model that leaves them vulnerable to climbing oil prices and surging demand from nervous consumers.

Stranded Stokies 'abandoned' in Qatar by UK government and desperate to get homeLynn Brookes and David Gator are running out of medication and money - and with no flights homeView 4 Images Lynn Brookes and David Gator are stranded in Qatar as conflicts wage across the Middle East (Image: Lynn Brookes)A Stoke-on-Trent couple have been left ‘stranded’ in Qatar following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. Lynn Brookes and David Gator say they feel like they have been left ‘on their own’ by the British Government. The couple have since had flights cancelled on March 3 and March 6 as Qatari airspace remains closed. View 4 Images Lynn Brookes and David Gator say explosions have 'shook' their hotel room (Image: Lynn Brookes)‌“One of the alarms went off recently. It’s incredibly stressful.”View 4 Images Lynn Brookes and David Gator are calling on the British Government to help them escape Qatar (Image: Lynn Brookes)‌Now Lynn and David are calling on the Government to take action.

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Wednesday that the US military was investigating the incident. It is not known how much longer the investigation would last or what evidence US investigators are seeking before the assessment can be completed. The girls’ school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit during the first day of US and Israeli attacks on the country. The UN human rights office, without saying who it believed was responsible, called on Tuesday for an investigation. Deliberately attacking a school or hospital or any other civilian structure would most likely be a war crime under international humanitarian law.

The mega-watt A-listers who push through the doors at Mar Hall, a gloriously gothic 19th century mansion that teeters atmospherically above the River Clyde, have usually just stepped off stage. With the advent of the First World War, Mar Hall took on another life though, transformed into a hospital - with the verdant view likely a major tonic for those who were admitted. The property's pool; the spa also boasts a thermal sanctuary with saunas, steam rooms, and heated loungersTravel factsDoubles at Mar Hall from £300, including breakfast, marhall.com. Mar Hall's spa uses products from award-winning Scottish brand Ishga - knots are teased out with oils infused with organic Hebridean seaweed, no less. The nicest surprise is just how close it is to Loch Lomond; Scotland's beautiful national park - filled with cobalt-blue lochs, gentle mountains and green glens - is just a 20-minute drive away from Mar Hall.

TD calls for mandatory 'PumpWatch' system to publish live fuel prices across IrelandJames CoxFianna Fáil TD Shay Brennan has called for the introduction of a mandatory national “PumpWatch” system that would require every petrol station in Ireland to publish its petrol and diesel prices in real time to a central public database. Brennan said the proposal would introduce a simple and transparent system that would make fuel pricing more visible to motorists. “Drivers should be able to see fuel prices before they reach the pump. PumpWatch would simply mandate those same prices to be reported digitally so drivers can see them before they arrive. Brennan said he would now be engaging with Government colleagues and relevant agencies to explore how a mandatory national PumpWatch system could be introduced in Ireland, taking the recently implemented UK model as a practical example.

Suzi Quatro hovers into view. Of course she is – she’s Suzi Quatro. 'In my sixties I said I’d retire when I went on stage, turned my back on the audience, and my a** shook all by itself. In Australia, where she is a huge star, you can still walk into a salon and ask for ‘a Suzi’. So yes, the catsuit’s airing, the derriere is being yoga-honed, and Suzi can be spotted in her living room pacing out her stage moves.

Last year was not a good year for slugs, as conditions varied from cold to extreme heat, with very little rainfall. Beer trapsExperts from horticultural charity Garden Organic say that slugs' love of lager makes the drink the tastiest way to trap them. Don't forget to empty the trap regularlyUsing beer as a slug trap For years, gardeners have been using homemade beer traps as a way to kill garden slugs. To build a beer trap, fill a cup with beer - preferably lager - and dig a hole in the garden that the cup can fit into. Plant slug repelling plantsSeveral plants are believed to be natural repellents for slugs.

“I think taste and smell are quite similar,” she says, agreeing that her culinary training certainly shaped the way she approaches fragrance. The reality of running a family business — long hours, little time off, and the need for seemingly endless reserves of motivation — can be jarring to those unfamiliar with the sacrifices. But for Tabitha, that work ethic was ingrained in her from a very early age — long before La Bougie even entered the picture. Often when you’re setting up a business, you’re perhaps a bit tight for money, and an opportunity comes up, and you think, ‘yes, I’ll do that’. Fifteen years down the line, they hope you’ll be able to buy a La Bougie candle all over the world.

Arsenal suffer new injury blow as attacker forced off vs Mansfield in FA Cup battleArsenal took on Mansfield Town in the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime with Mikel Arteta hit by an injury concern during the first halfView 2 Images Mikel Arteta was dealt an Arsenal injury concern against Mansfield Town (Image: (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images))Mikel Arteta has been handed a major injury worry with Leandro Trossard forced off in Arsenal's FA Cup fifth round tie against Mansfield Town. Mikel Arteta offers fresh William Saliba injury update as Arsenal star sidelined READ MORE :Arsenal news: Eight players at risk of summer exit as manager issues Ethan Nwaneri update READ MORE :Just minutes on from the injury blow, Arsenal took the lead with Noni Madueke firing in from distance courtesy of a first-time left-footed finish. Eberechi Eze struck soon after though, with Arsenal securing a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals but Arteta did also lose Riccardo Calafiori to injury. Before then, the north Londoners take on Bayer Leverkusen in a Champions League last-16 tie with Arteta hoping to have William Saliba back for the first leg in Germany. View 2 Images William Saliba missed Arsenal's FA Cup clash against Mansfield Town through injury (Image: Getty Images)When asked if it was the same ankle as earlier in the season, Arteta said: “No, it’s the other one.

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Dublin, initially scheduled to take off at 10.35am, Irish time, has now been delayed until 2pm Irish time, according to Dubai International Airport’s flight information. An Emirates flight to Dublin, delayed from earlier Saturday morning, is due to take off from Dubai at 1pm Irish time. – ReutersA projectile has struck very close to Dubai International Airport in the UAE, with some damage to airport facilities. Overnight, Iran’s president rejected a demand by US president Donald Trump for his country’s unconditional surrender and apologised for Iran’s attacks on regional countries. He also apologised for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, insisting that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks.

Bruno Fernandes saw Benjamin Sesko turnaround coming before Ruben Amorim's Man Utd sackingBenjamin Sesko has scored six goals in eight games for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and Darren FletcherView 2 Images Benjamin Sesko struggled under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has caught the eye with some impressive recent performances but that is unlikely to come as a shock to captain Bruno Fernandes. Ruben Amorim didn't pile the pressure on Sesko too early, easing him into a line-leading role before seeing successor Michael Carrick help the striker find another level. In October, Fernandes indicated Sesko was still adapting but predicted an uptick wasn't too far away - something which has proven true. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Cody Simpson appeared to be enjoying the single life on Friday night as he attended a ritzy Formula One party in Melbourne with a glamorous mystery woman. Daily Mail witnessed Cody place a friendly arm around the woman's waist as he ushered her inside Marmont at Crown, after posing for photos alone. The night out with his friend comes just weeks after news broke of his separation from competitive swimmer Emma. Jules Neale also appeared to be making the best of single life following her split from husband Lachie, stepping out at The Crown with a close female friend. Later in the night, things kicked up a notch when Ty Dolla $ign took to the stage for the headlining act.