Razan Ibraheem: I am no stranger to war, but I was shaken to the bone as the Dubai sky turned into a battlefieldAs my flights back to Dublin were cancelled again and again, I wondered if I would ever get homeRazan Ibraheem waits for her flight at Dubai AirportRazan Ibraheem Yesterday at 16:15I popped over to Dubai for two days, just two days. A quick visit to be with my Syrian family who now live there, to breathe the same air and, of course, catch up on the latest gossip.

Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry hauls in lobster pot aboard Charlie Boy 2. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry kicks a buoy off his boat. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry casts a line out to take lobster pots from his boat off the Donegal coast. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry hauls in a lobster pot. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd

Ireland players, from left, Ciarán Frawley, Caelan Doris and Michael Milne celebrate with Triple Crown trophy after the Six Nations win over and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileThis was a better performance than the one Ireland produced for their record win at Twickenham and that is saying something. That Scotland team took some beating, they’ll leave Dublin with regrets but deep down they’ll know that they were once again simply beaten by the better team.

Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris will begin his second St Patrick’s Day trip of the season in London on Sunday. As part of the London leg of his trip, the Tánaiste will participate in a number of community events, including the London St Patrick’s Day parade today as well as meetings with a wide range of Irish community leaders. Tanaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris during a St. Patrick's Day political reception at the Embassy of Ireland in Paris, during his visit to France. “Across Britain, hundreds of thousands of people claim Irish heritage,” Mr Harris said. “The St Patrick’s Day festival provides an opportunity to connect and celebrate a shared heritage.

Formula One bosses have officially called off next month's grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia owing to conflict in the Middle East. While several alternatives were considered, it was decided that no substitution will be made in April. 'The decision has been taken in full consultation with Formula One Group, local promoters and member clubs in the region.' Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said prior to the decision: 'I know Stefano will do what is right for us and the sport. 'Those races are a long way off,' said one source within Formula One Management.

Staffordshire fraudster jailed after £900k racket bustedDavid Grundy has been locked upView Image York Crown CourtA man who made fake education and professional certificates has been jailed for three years. ‌But the 61-year-old - of Coton Avenue, Stafford - was busted by the National Trading Standards eCrime Team. ‌In 2021 a Trading Standards investigation began and in December of that year a warrant was executed at Grundy’s home. When individuals can pass fake certificates off as genuine, it puts the public at risk. Fake certificates undermine that effort and today’s outcome reflects how serious and unacceptable this activity is.”Get even more North Staffordshire exclusives - and it is freeArticle continues below

Sandro Tonali's agent namechecks Arsenal and Man City in transfer 'goal' admissionThe agent of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has again made headlines after suggesting his client could be on the move at the end of the seasonView 2 Images Sandro Tonali has been repeatedly linked with a move away from NewcastleNewcastle United officials are believed to be frustrated after Sandro Tonali's agent made more public comments about his client's future. Despite Arsenal sources confirming Tonali is not on the Gunners' radar, Manchester City and Manchester United continue to be linked with the midfielder. ‌When questioned about his transfer to Newcastle, Riso said: "The deal came about because a club like Newcastle with unlimited financial resources had decided to invest in Sandro. Discussing the likelihood of Tonali being in high demand following the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, Riso said: "If he shines at the World Cup, will City or Arsenal be hot on his heels? Everyone is waiting for the World Cup; then a thousand scenarios will unfold, but it all kicks off after the World Cup."

Mr Swinney said there “could be no clearer sign” that “Westminster’s time is up”. Mr Swinney said his party now “need to do the same again”. It came as Mr Swinney set out to win the votes of working parents with a “transformational” extension of free childcare. This help would be available to parents 52 weeks a year, Mr Swinney pledged, and would be “backed by over £0.5 billion of new investment”. “Our new approach will mean families benefit from between £1,400 up to over £11,000 dependent on need,” Mr Swinney said.

Their visit Down Under comes just weeks after Harry and Meghan completed another overseas trip with their whirlwind two-day visit to Jordan. ‌With the international visit just weeks away, a PR expert believes the trip could be new hope for Harry to build bridges with his estranged brother Prince William, and could even be a path back into the royal fold. Harry will be speaking on a panel in Melbourne about mental health, while Meghan will be the guest of honour for a ‘girl’s weekend’ retreat in Sydney. Despite only being announced within the last week, many royal commentators and fans alike have shared their thoughts on the Sussexes visit, with the press surrounding the trip no doubt reaching the palace and the Royal Family. The brothers have had an incredibly strained relationship, which has shown no signs of relenting as Harry has continued with his public jabs against the Firm.

Oscar Piastri may have been robbed of a crucial position during the China Grand Prix weekend - and new footage appears to back up the Australian's case. Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve was among those who blasted the decision, arguing Antonelli had forfeited his right to the position. 'Antonelli went off the track, so at that point, you've given up the right to stay ahead,' he said. Despite the drama, Piastri ultimately finished sixth in the sprint race after being told by McLaren to relinquish the position. While McLaren remains clearly the third-fastest team in the field, the gap to Mercedes – and even Ferrari – remains significant.

Sarah Carey: President Catherine Connolly is gambling with Irish livelihoods by wading into foreign affairsHead of state has stepped outside of her remit – and made the Taoiseach’s unenviable task of keeping Donald Trump onside this week even harderPresident Catherine Connolly’s comments will make Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s US trip even trickier than it already was. Photo: GettySarah Carey Yesterday at 06:30My mother keeps a copy of the Irish Constitution in the kitchen. We check it regularly when political disputes arise. If there were more people like my mother, there wouldn’t be such confusion about the presidency.

He has performed for the King, shared the stage with Beyonce and wowed crowds of 80,000 at the Millennium Stadium. But opera star Geoff Sewell has now found himself facing a decidedly less glamorous audience - local council planners. Officials said the couple had been listing the retreat on Airbnb since 2023 despite never obtaining planning permission to use it as 'temporary sleeping accommodation'. Mr Sewell and Ms Lanham have been handed one month to stop using the cabin as temporary accommodation. At one huge London wedding, he said guests barely reacted when pop star Pink took to the stage.

A two storey end terrace town house in Ballinagare village, with a guide price of €79,000, will go for auction online on Thursday, March 26th at 12 noon. This property, which needs renovations, comprises sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, large room, which was previously a shop area with sitting room and WC off same. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room. The property includes a secure yard to the rear with side access. “This property offers huge potential and viewing is highly recommended,” said auctioneer James Kilcoyne.

I’m so full of myself this morning that I’m actually making myself sick. I mean, what a lovely thing for me to hear.”Sorcha goes, “I’m sure we’re all delighted for you, Ross.”Brian, Johnny and Leo definitely aren’t? I’m there, “Yeah, no, I actually said to Mr Vesey after training the other day that I wish his children were mine and my children were his. Common as muck’Opens in new window ]I’m there, “Chicken pox?” and Brian, Johnny and Leo are suddenly all ears. I notice that Brian, Johnny and Leo are all staring at me, their little faces full of hope and expectation.

Hearts' advantage at the top of the William Hill Premiership is down to two points after they lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday night. Celtic had turned up the heat on the league leaders earlier in the day with a victory over Motherwell, and the Jambos were unable to muster a positive response. Michael Schjonning-Larsen's first-half goal proved decisive for Killie, who held firm thereafter to move nine points clear of bottom side Livingston and level with 10th-placed St Mirren. Killie's tails were up and Joe Hugill saw an effort charged down by Jamie McCart in the box as they chased a second. Killie remained a threat and Hugill saw a shot from edge of the box beaten away by Schwolow.