Jack Whitehall lived up to his reputation as he hosted this year's BRIT Awards live at the Co-op Arena on Saturday night. Meanwhile, as Harry Styles left the stage, Jack had the audience in hysterics as he likened watching the Watermelon Sugar singer's performance to sitting on a washing machine for three minutes. As the ceremony continued, Jack pointed out Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's attendance this evening, and couldn't resist a dig at his recent political controversy. The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards launch at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time tonight. Comedian Jack Whitehall returns to present the ceremony for the sixth time, having previously hosted the event in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "is dead". Read More Government monitoring risks to Irish troops amid Middle East escalationBut Iranian authorities denied that Mr Khamenei was dead, saying on Saturday night that he was “safe and sound”. Iran has labelled Trump’s assertion that the Khamenei was dead as “psychological warfare” by the enemy. Iran has a self-imposed limit on its ballistic missile programme, limiting their range to 1,240 miles. (AP Photo/Michael Gonzalez)Tensions have soared in recent weeks as American warships moved into the region, and Mr Trump said he wanted a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear programme.

A deportation operation is underway in Dublin, with at least one family who had lived in Cork for years being returned to South Africa. And multiple people were picked up from this hotel as part of the deportation order today. But Titilayo Oluwakemi Oyekanmi and her three sons, Samuel, Joseph and Genesis, who are aged between five and 18, are understood to be facing deportation today. Their local community had asked the Department of Justice to allow them to stay but their deportation order has not been revoked. “A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State,” the Department of Justice said in a statement.

Selena Gomez's husband Benny Blanco revealed some of the behind-the-scenes drama from their wedding in a recent interview. that his wife Selena Gomez, 33, was left 'in tears' the week before their wedding after she misplaced her handwritten vowsAfter recovering the vows, Blanco said he was flying high on Gomez's gratitude. The star then removed one of his boots to expose his very clean foot for the crowd. The star then removed one of his boots to expose his very clean foot for the crowd. Elsewhere in the pilot episode, Blanco was seen farting into the microphone in order to test out the volume, also leaving some fans shocked.

Iran has reportedly threatened to pull out of this summer's World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Should they choose to participate, Iran could face the United States at the World Cup in Dallas on July 3 if both teams finish second in their respective groups. FIFA bosses are now reportedly scrambling to manage the fallout just months before the tournament begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico. 'We had a final draw in Washington where all teams participated and of course our focus is to have a safe World Cup with everybody participating.' Khamenei's death does not guarantee regime change in Iran and Tehran has responded by launching its own attacks across the Middle East.

Married At First Sight groom Luke Fourniotis has sensationally admitted his time in the experiment is over, declaring: 'I think it's a wrap now.' 'I feel like the life just got sucked out of me by the match I was with,' he confessed. Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail at the airport, Luke did not sugar-coat the situation. But I've got no option'At the airport, Luke revealed he no longer believed he had been matched with the right person. Despite the public rejection, he had chosen to stay, explaining: 'It didn't feel right to leave the show without even giving the experts a chance.'

The Government is monitoring the emerging impact on Irish soldiers and citizens in the Middle East following the start of what could become sustained military action by the US and Israel against Iran. She said official advice for Irish citizens in the region is to take “shelter”. The minister urged Irish citizens not to travel to Iran and also advised against travel to Israel. The Irish embassy in the United Arab Emirates issued this post on social media: “Given the deterioration of the security situation in the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, Irish citizens are advised to shelter in place, avoid unnecessary movement. Irish citizens are advised to avoid military and security force installations.

Police update as murderer Ian Huntley fights for life after prison attackThe 52-year-old remains in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked with a metal pole inside HMP FranklandView Image Ian Huntley (Image: PA)Police have issued an update on the condition of double child killer Ian Huntley as he fights for life after being attacked in prison. ‌The primary suspect has been identified as triple murderer Anthony Russell, though neither police nor prison officials have verified this. Huntley is serving a life sentence after he murdered Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002. The caretaker is serving a life sentence after he murdered the two schoolgirls then dumped their bodies in a ditch. Article continues belowHe is serving a life sentence with a recommendation that he serves at least 40 years for the murders.

Dan Day had left his car in the South Beach area of Blyth and got a taxi with friends to Monkseaton, where he spent timing drinking and enjoying the football game. Moments later, Day crashed into railings at the side of the road on the A193. He left his car at South Beach and got a taxi. He then got a taxi back to South Beach where his car was. "He had further drinks in South Beach and, for some reason that he can't explain, he gave someone a lift.

You would do well finding many within Chelsea contesting this week’s suggestions they want in Liam Rosenior what Arsenal have in Mikel Arteta. Including caretakers, Rosenior is the ninth manager to take charge of Chelsea since Arteta was appointed at Arsenal in December 2019, and he realises what is required of him. The team, the staff, the ownership, the sporting directors, everyone – I want to be a part of something really, really successful for a long, long time. Arsenal are a very physical, very high pressing, high energy team. 'To speak about my situation, I need to show improvements in this team in the short, medium and long term.

Jack Whitehall has been criticised for 'punching down at Manchester' during this year's BRIT Awards as he viewers hit out at his 'painful posh boy schtick'. The comedian, 37, hosted the ceremony from Manchester's Co-op Live Arena - marking the awards' first year outside of London. Furious viewers flooded social media, with one writing: 'Jack Whitehall being hired to host the Brits because of his connection to Manchester, and then proceeding to sh** on Manchester all night. Right';'Please make this the last year jack whitehall hosts the #BRITs'; 'Please get rid of the INSUFFERABLE Jack Whitehall next year';'Can Jack Whitehall make a joke that isn’t classist god'; 'Jack Whitehall try and not make a joke at the expense of working-class Mancunians challenge (level impossible)';'At what point in tonight’s @BRITAwards does @jackwhitehall become funny? Comedy shouldn’t be painful and Whitehall’s posh boy schtick is tediously dull and makes an already overlong evening even more interminable';'Sick of Jack Whitehall coming out with all these poor Manchester tropes'; 'Get Jack Whitehall off my screen with his weird and bizarre classist Manchester jokes.

Sharon Osbourne and daughter Kelly made a heartfelt speech in honour of the late Ozzy as he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Saturday's BRITs. Sharon lovingly described her late husband as 'The most humble egomaniac you could ever meet' as Kelly stood supportively beside her. The former X factor judge told the crowd: 'I'm honoured to accept this award from my gorgeous husband, this Lifetime Achievement Award. ': 'What a fitting ending to the Brits awards to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne Prince Of Darkness': 'I was thinking 'Robbie sings Ozzy? Earlier in the evening Sharon told the Daily Mail how being a grandparent was 'the whole reason to keep going' following Ozzy's tragic death.

A late Katie Quirke free separated the sides after a highly entertaining game. That became a two-point lead when Áine O’Sullivan was quickest to react to a breaking ball from a Quirke free. Quirke extended Cork’s lead form a free as they were making full use of the extra player. A Fennel free had the sides level with three minutes to go before a Quirke free put Cork back in front. Scorers for Cork: K Quirke 0-6 (0-3 f), A Healy 1-0, A O’Mahony, E Cleary, R Corkery, R Leahy, S McGoldrick, A O’Sullivan 0-1 each.

A shaken Hofit Golan has revealed she is hiding in the bath after witnessing the terrifying moment an Iranian missile hit Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah hotel. The missile struck the five-star hotel on Saturday as Tehran launched widespread revenge attacks across the Middle East following US airstrikes. Israeli influencer Hofit, 40, is among the celebrities and influencers currently fearing for their safety in the UAE. Videos posted on social media show Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah ablaze after it was hit in an Iranian suicide drone attack. There is traffic in Dubai all the time so I don't know if the traffic is Dubai traffic or people trying to leave.'

Pep Guardiola slams fans who booed Ramadan stoppage as Man City clash with Leeds pausedSaturday's Premier League match involving Leeds and Manchester City was briefly paused in the 13th minute in order to allow Muslim players observing Ramadan to break their fastView 2 Images Man City boss Pep Guardiola urged fans to respect Ramadan (Image: Hayters TV)Pep Guardiola has condemned the fans who booed a stoppage in Manchester City's clash with Leeds which allowed Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan. ‌The timing of the break was agreed before Saturday's Premier League fixture by both captains. In light of the boos, Guardiola has called on fans to 'respect religion and diversity'. Pausing the game to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan has been an agreed protocol for several years now. The Premier League first introduced stoppages in 2021 in order to allow players to take nutrients on board.