“Children are vulnerable.” “Smartphones should be banned for children.” “Roblox is deeply disturbing.” These are familiar tropes repeated in the media in relation to children playing games online. Children gain vital experience for navigating their lives through play, and according to research with children, this is true of their online playgrounds too. When I observed children playing Roblox, I saw kids discovering knowledge from curiosity, cooperating to solve problems, forging social connections. Instead of leaping to solutions that further exclude children, we should be looking to research informed by children’s perspectives and realities. Such research would suggest, for example, harm-minimisation approaches that support children to understand and manage inevitable risk, rather than ineffective bans.

A poet was 'cancelled' by a taxpayer-funded arts publication over her 'problematic' gender-critical views, legal papers allege. Award-winning Ms Ottley, 73, believes biological sex is immutable and entirely separate to 'gender identity'. Ms Ottley told the Daily Mail the decision to withdraw her poem was 'triggering'. The pre-action letter from law firm Conrathe Gardner alleged that Ms Ottley also endured an abusive marriage with a 'cross-dresser who sought to pass as a woman'. Ms Ottley contacted Freedom In The Arts (FITA), an artists' network which campaigns for freedom of expression.

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Jason Bateman enjoyed a glamorous date night with his wife Amanda Anka at the newly renamed Actor Awards, which were held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in downtown LA on Sunday. The 57-year-old former child star looked dapper wearing a classic tuxedo with patent leather Oxfords for the Netflix-streamed awards show presented by SAG-AFTRA. Anka bared her toned arms in a mirror-embellished strapless gown with matching heels and no jewelry aside from her wedding ring. Bateman didn't get 'California sober' until 2004 - three years into his 24-year marriage to Anka, who always encouraged him to quit drinking alcohol and snorting 'the Scarface stuff.' 'I just wasn't into where he was at,' the nepo daughter of Paul Anka told GQ in 2013.

There is the distinct possibility that a more radical, aggressive faction within Iran’s armed forces could seize power and accelerate broader warfare. Already, Iran has retaliated with missile strikes in Kuwait, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while also targeting the cities of Haifa and Beit Shemesh in Israel, among others. There is also undoubtedly a huge anxiety across the region — as well as the wider world — that a chaotic end to the regime in Tehran will spark many unintended consequences. The attack on Iran is a clear violation of the UN Charter, especially so in the absence of any clear, credible, or imminent threat from Iran to America or Israel. Experts suggest that, while rate changes by Irish Life Health and Level Health were expected, the scale of them was not, and the unfortunate consequence is that many people are set to be priced out of the market.

The National Maritime Security Strategy 2026-2030 represents a necessary pivot for a state whose economic and digital lifeblood is exposed across an undersea frontier. The naval service is defined as the State’s “principal sea-going agency”, tasked with fisheries protection and maritime defence. James Geoghegan TD takes a selfie at the launch of the maritime defence strategy. Beyond bureaucratic alignmentUltimately, the security strategy document is primarily a maritime co-ordination framework rather than a naval capability strategy. * Alan Kearney is a retired senior officer in the Irish defence forces and currently works in the European defence and security industry

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Caroline Stanbury took to Instagram on Sunday to share an update on her twin sons' wellbeing as they are in Dubai amid the United States and Israel's missile strikes on Iran. I am currently in LA, which is not ideal because my sons are in Dubai,' she began. In addition to her sons, Stanbury also shares daughter Yasmine, who turns 20 on March 7, with ex-husband Cem Habib. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel initiated combat operations against Iran on Friday. Stanbury announced her split from Habib in December 2019 after 17 years of marriage.

Jurrien Timber may have landed Arsenal’s knockout blow against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday, but it was Mikel Arteta who found himself fielding questions about a supposed black eye after the final whistle. 'Sorry, it might be the lighting but it looks like you've got a black eye,' a concerned reporter commented during Arteta's post-match press conference. 🤣Brilliant moment between Mikel Arteta and a concerned reporter 😂 pic.twitter.com/ot5moJjfkY — Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) March 1, 2026Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City with a crucial win at the EmiratesThe reporter clarified: 'Yes, your left eye. Arteta, laughing along with the press, said: 'Thank you so much, I’m going to give you a hug now! Chelsea, meanwhile, recorded a third league game without a win at the Emirates, having drawn against newly-promoted Burnley and Leeds last time out, slipping to sixth in the Premier League table.

The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise American and Israeli bombardment of his country. He also was reported as saying it was Iran's sport chiefs who would have to decide what will happen. The United States is hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico from June 11 until July 19. The vast majority of games are in the United States, however. Fans from Iran were already banned from entering the U.S. in the first iteration of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration.

An Coimisiún Pleanála has struck down plans for a €100m extension of the Rotunda Hospital. Photograph: The Irish TimesThe Government is being asked to clarify if the Rotunda maternity hospital will remain in Dublin city centre in the foreseeable future, as part of a Labour plan to encourage the national planning body to reconsider a controversial appeal against a new critical care unit. The planning commission had noted in its decision that Government policy was to co-locate the Rotunda with Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown in the medium term. However, the Government has declined to confirm if it has fully abandoned plans to move the maternity hospital. The same Bill would give the planning commission the right to decide to reopen and reconsider the appeal against the critical care unit, on the basis of the Government’s position.

The findings were released on Monday as enterprise minister Peter Burke launched Local Enterprise Week 2026, which runs until Friday, with more than 330 events happening nationally across the week to support aspiring and established entrepreneurs. The research found among those with a business idea, 40% say it came to them at home. Younger adults appear particularly entrepreneurial, with 52% of under-35s saying they currently have a business idea, compared to just 18% of those aged 55 and over. Local Enterprise Week will see each of the 31 Local Enterprise Offices hosting events throughout the week, covering topics such as funding opportunities, how to use AI in business, boosting productivity, and trading internationally. LEO Cork has onine and in-person events, all free to attend but must be booked in advance.

NHS weight loss advice - eight tips to shed pounds without injectionsSmall lifestyle changes can help you lose weight without needing a complete diet overhaul, according to NHS adviceView 2 Images Try these other methods to lose weight (Image: Getty)Excess weight can place significant strain on the body, yet even modest adjustments can yield notable health improvements. And there's no need for weight loss injections, as these straightforward modifications could be all that's required. ‌Simple habits that can help you lose weightFor weight reduction, most individuals are recommended to reduce their daily intake by approximately 600 calories. Water, lower-fat milk, tea, coffee, sugar-free drinks all countView 2 Images NHS has shared advice how to lose weight withought jabs (Image: Tatsiana Volkava via Getty Images)‌Can coffee and tea really help me lose weight? Chan School of Public Health: "Green tea has more polyphenols than black tea, but black tea has more caffeine.

Edinburgh child rushed to hospital after being struck by car on busy roadThe child was admitted to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Paramedics were at the sceneAn Edinburgh child has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a car on a busy street. The incident took place on Sunday, March 1, around 11.15am on Glasgow Road, Corstorphine. ‌Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and the child was admitted to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Article continues below“The child was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People as a precaution.”

President Donald Trump broke his silence Sunday on the first US casualties of the Iran war in an exclusive phone interview with the Daily Mail. Trump also revealed a potential timeline for the war with Iran - suggesting fighting could go on for the next four weeks. Trump told the Daily Mail that he expected the fighting to go on for four weeks'No, I think it's going as per planned. The president spoke to the Daily Mail from his Mar-a-Lago resort, where he's been hunkered down since ordering the strikes on Iran. More than 200 people have been killed since the start of the strikes that killed Khamenei and other senior leaders, Iranian leaders have said.