The Detroit Pistons' clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers came to a halt on Saturday night after players had to deal with a very noisy disruption. Most notably, the two teams had to handle a lengthy 18-minute delay of the game after play was interrupted by a blaring horn. During a timeout with the Pistons leading 65-64 in regulation, the horn sounded to signal the teams to return to the floor. After 13 minutes, the arena staff shut down the entire overhead scoreboard and the horn stopped to loud cheers. Due to play being suspended for 18 minutes, the game ended up running for 3 hours and 22 minutes.

World leaders urged peace and a return to talks as the military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region. A massive explosion rocked the Iranian capital on Sunday morning as the Israeli military said it was targeting the “heart” of the city after stating it cleared the path to the capital Tehran the day before. Meanwhile, Iran pressed on with its retaliation campaign targeting US military bases in Gulf states. In recognition of the legal ambiguity of the US attack, Mr Merz said that, globally, international law was being respected less and less and there was little point in lecturing allies. He said the Iranian regime was a “terrorist” one, endangering its citizens and the region and therefore Germany essentially agreed with the goals of the US action.

I visited an award-winning pub and found a peaceful oasis on a busy city roadThe Burleigh Arms certainly lived up to its many accolades. The Burleigh Arms in CambridgeEscaping from your daily life and finding some peace and quiet can be quite hard if you live in a city. ‌One of the last places you would probably go to to enjoy some relaxation is Newmarket Road. But the Burleigh Arms, an award-winning pub, is the perfect pub for indulging in great food and taking a moment for yourself. The sweet potato was soft and creamy on the inside and was covered by a crispy and lightly salted batter.

‌The UK over the weekend launched an unprecedented operation to support British citizens stuck in the region. In an unprecedented move, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer launched the "register your presence” system at 5pm on Saturday after urgent all-day meetings. Her immediate concern is of British citizens who do not have permanent homes and are stranded in hotels, it is understood. Some people were initially stuck in airports when the strikes began, but are understood to have been moved to hotels. The Foreign Secretary held a series of calls with foreign ministers from around the world over the weekend, including those from Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.

This fear explains the intensity of the Israeli strikes. Iranian experts estimate support for the regime stands at no more than 15-20 per cent of the population. Some 40 per cent of Iranians belong to ethnic minorities, many of whom are openly hostile to the Shia clerics. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused Israel and the US of launching a war that was “wholly unprovoked, illegal and illegitimate”. If bomb shelters are not safe, then nowhere is safe, and there may be similar incidents to come.

There are approximately 380 Irish troops in various bases in the Middle East. While military officials believe there is no specific risk to the safety of Irish troops from Iranian or Israeli-American attacks, protective measures have been taken in light of ongoing hostilities. On Sunday, at least nine people were killed by Iranian missiles in Beit Shemesh, a city near Jerusalem where Irish UNTSO members are stationed. Immediately before launching strikes on Iran, Israeli forces targeted several areas in Lebanon with air strikes. Irish Unifil troops were not required to take shelter and have been able to continue mission operations.

A direct provision centre is the last place one might expect to be scouted by a talent agent. Bitania was discovered while participating in drama classes alongside other children at Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre in Cork. Since joining her company, the Lewis Talent Agency, Bitania has secured several high-profile screen and photographic gigs. Due to the movie's theme, the director had been adamant he wanted a child with firsthand experience of direct provision to play the part. I’m so grateful for the kindness of people who helped us when we were in the centre on Kinsale Rd.

Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1Pundits writing off this season as dull might want to reassess their criticism. Bar a brilliant injury-time save from Arsenal keeper David Raya it could have been a draw or Chelsea win. Arsenal had taken a 21st-minute lead when William Saliba headed in from a Gabriel headed pass from a Bukayo Saka corner. A pretty trademark Arsenal set piece and one Chelsea were not robust enough to repel. Arsenal: Raya 8, Timber 6, Saliba 7, Gabriel 7, Hincapie 6, Zubimendi 6, Rice 6 (Norgaard 76), Saka 6, Eze 6, Trossard 5 (Martinelli 55), Gyokeres 6.

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely has given his full backing to the rule change introduced at this week’s Congress that will see dissent punished by a 30-metre advance in frees awarded. The motion was carried by 95.1% at the annual gathering in Croke Park on Saturday and it will mirror the rule already in place in Gaelic football where the punishment for similar offence sees the ball brought forward 50 metres.

Ann Marie Lamb, a resident of Hazelwood Estate in Bridgetown, Co Wexford, with her sons Kenzie (14) and Cormac (5). A mother of two has described the immense personal strain caused by the issuing of eviction notices to her and 35 other households in a Co Wexford housing estate. Affected tenants received the notices last Friday, in advance of the Government’s new rental rules, which came into effect on Sunday. “I just hope people reading this understand that this is not an abstract story – it’s real families, real stress and real uncertainty. It is estimated about 100 people, including children, are affected by the termination notices issued to 36 homes.

Fear of all out war grows in the Middle East with 14,000 Irish nationals at potential riskIran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killedIrish stranded as flights cancelledFootage from Doha, Dubai, and Bahrain after Iran carries out strikes in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks that killed the supreme leaderNiamh Horan, Maeve Sheehan and Cónal Thomas Today at 06:30Irish political leaders are bracing themselves for the fallout from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran as widespread travel disruptions cause chaos across the Gulf and Middle East.

Devastating, indeed, is one of the words most frequently used by those recalling the epidemic of foot and mouth disease that began 25 years ago this month. The figures of the foot and mouth cull are almost too big to comprehend. Last year, there were outbreaks of foot and mouth in Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. What is indisputable, however, is that the danger posed by foot and mouth remains high, as it does of other contagious infections such as African swine flu. Fields will soon be filling with lambs, cattle and pigs, making it look - and sound - like business as usual.

‌Speaking to the three leaders, Mr Starmer expressed "deep concern" about attacks on civilian sites, and discussed ensuring the safety of British nationals and military personnel. And he told the nations the UK has "planes in the sky" to defend its partners in the region. The UK condemns these indiscriminate Iranian strikes." On Sunday, he said Iranian strikes landed within "a few hundred yards" of British troops in Bahrain. But Tory shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel hit out at ministers for not being more "proactive" in backing the strikes.

Casey Jarvis sealed his second successive DP World Tour title following a brilliant three-shot victory at the Investec South African Open Championship. "To win in front of my home crowd in my home Open is just absolutely fantastic, I've got no words!" Jarvis also gains a place at the Masters at Augusta in April, while he, Laporta and Lacroix also qualified for The Open at Royal Birkdale in July. Elsewhere, Áine Donegal finished in a tie for 16th on nine under par at the Ford Women's NSW Open. On the LPGA Tour, Australian Hannah Green won the HSBC Women's World Championship for a second time, holding off a fast-finishing American Auston Kim to claim a one-stroke victory.

Limerick’s hurlers will be without the hugely experienced Darragh O’Donovan “for the foreseeable future” after the Doon All-Star injured a shoulder in the county’s Division 1A win over Offaly in Tullamore on Sunday. “It’s an AC joint injury,” said Limerick boss John Kiely after the game. “Thankfully nothing broken but it will rule him out of the foreseeable anyway until we get him rehabbing and back out on the pitch again. “To be fair to Darragh, he has had a great campaign so far. “I know he will do everything in his power to get back right but it’s a sore injury.