“The leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed,” he said. “Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh.”‌It was delivered with his unmistakable smugness and arrived five days into a US-led war on Iran. The difficulty for the administration is that this explanation now sits alongside a steadily expanding list of other reasons the war supposedly began. ‌View 4 Images Among Hegseth's claims was that they carried out the first torpedoing of a naval ship since World War II. Article continues belowBut five days into a war that has already altered the Middle East’s strategic landscape, the central questions remain unanswered.

Keely Hodgkinson slipped into a daring leather corset as she celebrated her 24th birthday on Tuesday. The middle-distance runner took to her Instagram to share stunning snaps after enjoying a lavish dinner with her friends. Keely dined at the plush five-star L' Artigiano and was surprised with a huge birthday balloon. Keely Hodgkinson slipped into a daring leather corset as she celebrated her 24th birthday on TuesdayThe middle-distance runner took to Instagram to share stunning snaps after enjoying a lavish dinner with her friends'I've done that many championships before in a year - and it is a lot. The Olympic 800 metres champion had an astonishing year, with her striking gold at the Paris Olympics as well as defending her European title.

[ Schools seeking ‘voluntary contributions’ of up to €350 from parentsOpens in new window ]Let us be absolutely clear. Schools do not ask parents for voluntary contributions because of extravagance or mismanagement. Despite what the DEY think, voluntary contributions and annual fundraisers are not vanity projects. Laying the blame at the door of schools which ask for voluntary contributions is becoming tiresome. Laying the blame at the door of schools which ask for voluntary contributions is becoming tiresome.

Concerned farmers in rural Wales have warned that their animals will starve following a massive landslide which has left residents 'trapped' for more than a month. Monmouthshire County Council have so far failed to fix the road and in their most recent update, published nearly two weeks ago, the council said the road remained 'extremely unsafe'. Farmers in the area have warned that the council is not moving fast enough to fix the problem and if the road is not repaired soon their livestock will die. Monmouthshire council has set up a dedicated webpage to update residents on the situation. The Daily Mail have approached Monmouthshire County Council for a comment.

Kate Ferdinand has said that her husband Rio 'didn't really understand' her anxiety struggles. She has been open about struggling with relocating to the UAE after she moved with her husband Rio, his daughter Tia, 14, their son Cree, four, and two-year-old daughter Shae in August last year. Now Kate has made a candid admission about her anxiety struggles as she admitted her husband Rio 'didn't really understand'. Giving her advice to the listener, Kate said: 'I think sometimes, especially with experiences as well, like, Rio didn't really understand anxiety. Kate Ferdinand has said that her husband Rio 'didn't really understand' her anxiety struggles on her Blended podcastThe former TOWIE star, 34, revealed last month that she has been suffering with stress and anxiety while adapting to life in Dubai (Pictured with Rio)'I used to have anxiety, but he didn't really understand it.

Around 4,000 students attended a rally on the campus of University College Dublin after a “naked, bruised and unconscious” image of a student was widely shared across the university. The student’s life was “shattered in a second” when gardaí informed her that someone had sent the image to 171 UCD staff email accounts. The young student, Maeve (not her real name), said she received little support from the university after her alleged rape in 2023. In April last year, someone circulated images of Maeve “naked, bruised, and unconscious” to university staff through an unidentified ProtonMail account. On Wednesday afternoon, thousands of students gathered for a “Not in Our UCD” rally organised by UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) in partnership with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC).

Munster's Seán Edogbo has put pen-to-paper on a new contract with the province that will see him move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. Highly-rated back-row Edogbo made his Munster debut against the Dragons at Virgin Media Park in January and was named player of the match.

Benjamin Sesko receives apology after 'not good enough for Man Utd' verdictFormer Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has issued an apology to Manchester United striker Benjamin SeskoView 2 Images Benjamin Sesko has scored nine goals for Manchester United so far this season (Image: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images)Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has issued an apology to Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko following his recent run of good form. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌"I had him off the pitch at half time, never wear a Man United shirt again. "Even the staunchest Man United fans will admit that he wasn’t living up to expectations last year. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Newcastle star opens up on 'terrifying' ordeal he suffered in Middle East conflictNewcastle United centre-back Fabian Schar was in the Middle East undergoing rehabilitation on an ankle injury when he was inadvertently caught up in the conflictView 3 Images Fabian Schar has returned from the Middle East (Image: Michael Driver/Getty Images)Newcastle defender Fabian Schar has reflected on the "terrifying" experience he had while stuck in the Middle East during the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Schar suffered an ankle injury in January and travelled to the Middle East for rehabilitation, only to get caught up in the conflict. He wrote: "I've just had a few of my most terrifying days having unfortunately witnessed first-hand what's happening in the Middle East. He did not explain how he managed to leave the Middle East, but the UK Government has now started evacuating British nationals from the region. An estimated 300,000 Brits are estimated to be in the Middle East and thousands have started returning from the UAE.

For more than 40 years, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by hostility, sanctions, proxy wars and the ever-present fear of nuclear escalation. But it was not always that way. In fact, America once backed the Shah of Iran, helped develop the country’s nuclear programme under its Atoms for Peace initiative and counted Tehran as one of its key Middle Eastern allies. Today on The Indo Daily Fionnán Sheahan speaks to Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at UCD’s Clinton Institute, to discuss the history of one of the world’s most fraught rivalries. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project.

Kaye Adams has revealed she suffered a throat cancer scare after discovering a lump in her neck. Now, Kaye has shared the reason behind the bandage on her How To Be 60 podcast, saying she underwent a biopsy on her neck after discovering the lump. Fighting back tears, she emotionally shared she's endured a 'brutal five months,' after initially being suspended in October last year while an investigation took place. Kaye Adams has revealed she suffered a throat cancer scare after discovering a lump in her neck, as she returned to her podcast for the first time since being axed from BBC RadioDiscussing her cancer scare, Kaye said: 'Do you remember last Summer…? Kaye shared she'd had had a second biopsy on the lump just a day before recording the podcast, resulting in the bandage on her neck.

People who have little social contact, especially women, are at an increased risk of developing cancer, concerning new research has found. After adjusting for potentially confounding factors - including existing health conditions, smoking status and mental health - researchers concluded that social isolation is associated with an 8 per cent increased cancer risk. Although loneliness had no significant effect on the overall population, younger individuals, aged 49-years-old and younger, showed decreased cancer risk with loneliness, as did those with a job. Dr Jiahao Cheng, study first author, said: 'Our study shows that while social isolation and loneliness may be conceptually related, the play distinct and independent roles in cancer incidence. They concluded: 'To reduce cancer risk, addressing social isolation and loneliness directly is crucial, as well as developing effective preventive strategies to mitigate the effects of potential mediating factors.'

Badly needed upgrade works to a West Cork pier need to be progressed to prevent further damage to vessels that are tied up there, according to local Fianna Fáil councillor George Gill. Mr Gill raised the issue at the recent meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork Municipal District. He said another local fisherman had told him that his boat had sustained thousands of euro in damage from wash and waves at the pier where it was tied up. Acting county engineer Brendan Meagher said: “A draft concept design was completed in late 2024 for a floating breakwater at Cunnamore pier. We are currently re-examining the feasibility, cost and funding of this proposal and will revert once this exercise is complete.”Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme

Mr Sanchez, widely regarded as Europe's last major progressive leader, has called the US and Israeli attacks on Iran an "unjustifiable" and "dangerous" military intervention. It was not clear how Mr Trump would have cut off trade with Spain, which is a member of the European Union. "In short, the position of the government of Spain can be summarised in four words," Mr Sanchez said. "We could just fly in and use it," Mr Trump said. However, Mr Trump maintains that the court allows him to instead impose full-scale embargoes on other nations of his choosing.

Dave Rennie was named the new head coach of the All Blacks ​on Wednesday and charged with ‌taking New Zealand to a fourth World Cup triumph in Australia next year. The 62-year-old ​former Wallabies coach beat out ​Jamie Joseph for one of the ⁠biggest jobs in world rugby after ​an extensive recruitment process that started ​when Scott Robertson stepped down in mid January after a critical review.