Yet, the objectives of the military assault on Iran will remain unclear, and there is even less clarity regarding the consequences. US vice-president JD Vance asserted earlier this week that Washington had evidence Iran was trying to rebuild its nuclear programme. The American president came under pressure from the Israeli leadership to attack Iran to, at the very least, destroy its missile arsenal. Its nuclear programme has been effectively neutralised by US and Israeli assaults; its network of regional allies has been thoroughly degraded. The country’s economy has deteriorated enormously since the US withdrew during Trump’s first term in the White House from a previously negotiated deal on Iran’s nuclear programme, followed by the reimposition of US sanctions.

Erling Haaland OUT of Man City vs Leeds clash in injury blow for Pep GuardiolaErling Haaland is not in the Manchester City squad for Saturday evening's match away at Leeds United, where victory would enable Pep Guardiola's men to close the gap on Arsenal. The Gunners are currently five points clear at the Premier League summit, but City can apply pressure on them with a positive result before they play Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. They will have to do so without Haaland, though, as their star striker misses out through injury. It remains to be seen if Haaland will be available for Wednesday's fixture with Nottingham Forest, with reports suggesting the striker suffered a minor injury in training on the eve of the Leeds game. Image: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images) Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images)Guardiola said before the game: "Two days ago in training he had some problems and a little injury.

Leeds supporters booed en masse as three City players broke their fast for Ramadan, while Guardiola was involved in a stand-off with home fans in the Elland Road main stand during the second half. One man in the home end appeared to head towards City’s dugout to confront Guardiola while the game was ongoing. Daniel Farke is shown red at the full-time whistle as Manchester City pick up a crucial three points at Elland Road! That was met by a chorus of persistent boos and offensive chanting from home fans until the match restarted. A message relaying that players were breaking fast was beamed onto Elland Road’s screens at the same time as the dissent.

The New York Giants are reportedly weighing up a stunning move for Seattle Seahawks star Kenneth Walker III. According to The Athletic, the Giants are conducting 'more recon than expected' on the running back market despite already having young talent in their own backfield. While the Giants currently have Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy on the roster, there are lingering doubts about their long-term potential to lead a winning team. Many scouts across the league view Skattebo as a 'complementary back', according to the outlet, rather than a star capable of carrying the franchise. The goal, according to the report, is to provide Harbaugh with the necessary tools to transform the Giants into a physical powerhouse within the competitive league.

Lansdowne delivered one of the most polished displays of the round, powering past Nenagh Ormond 45-19 at New Ormond Park. At Temple Hill, St Mary’s College underlined their title credentials with a 57-19 victory over Cork Constitution, running in nine tries, including two from Ruairi Shields, while Mick O’Gara both crossed and kicked four conversions. Naas boosted their survival hopes with a 46-28 win over Queen’s University, while Blackrock College moved further from danger by beating City of Armagh 27-12. MU Barnhall moved to the brink of the Division 2A title with a 14th straight win, 28-14 at Banbridge. Division 2C delivered high drama as Ballyclare staged a remarkable comeback from 36-0 down to beat Bective Rangers 45-42.

The hands of the clock go patientlyover the story again from the top. You yourself have purchased clocks,such as this working imitationwhose original (that’s not the word),is hanging from a wrought-iron frameoutside a bistro you have only visitedin the imagination, which the clockfinds inconceivable. Like the Bourbonsthe clock forgets nothing, learns nothingand unfailingly makes nothingof whatever meets its faithful gaze. And if the clock were a believerthis intolerable hush would bethe prayer it says to time. Sean O’Brien’s 12th collection of poems, The Bonfire Party, is published by Picador

Garda technical officers at the scene of a fatal assault at Foster Terrace, Dublin 3. Photograph: Conor Ó Mearáin/CollinsA 63-year-old woman charged with the murder of a man following a stabbing at a house party in Dublin has been remanded in custody with a request for psychiatric attention. Tatjana Talockina, a Russian-speaking Latvian national with an address at Foster Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 1, appeared before Judge Conor Fottrell on Saturday evening. Dublin District Court heard she is charged with the murder of Nazim Amir Sultanov at her address in the early hours of January 31st last. Ms Talockina was further charged with assault causing harm to a named woman, also at her home, on the same date.

Hundreds of people have taken part in a protest in Dublin calling for the immediate introduction of an emergency disability payment of €400. The Government has said it will introduce a permanent disability support payment on an annual basis and a public consultation is under way. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, who was in attendance, said: “This demonstration is about an immediate emergency payment for disabled people. “I travelled up to Dublin today so we could all participate in the protest, to express our dissatisfaction over the Government not implementing an emergency €400 payment for disabled people. If there is many costs, medical costs, food costs, heating costs, expenses associated with travel, they are all exacerbated at this moment in time by the financial and economic outset of Ireland.

Denver Summit defender Janine SonisDENVER, Colo. – With the March international tournament window open, four Denver Summit FC teammates are in their respective national team camps preparing for next week’s SheBelievesCup. Team Canada are in Nashville, Tennessee and the United States are in Columbus, Ohio. «Summit» atteint dans le Tennessee !#CANWNT pic.twitter.com/04aJHL3di4 — CANWNT (@CANWNT) February 28, 2026United States manager, Emma Hayes, called in future Denver Summit leader, Lindsey Heaps, from her current club, OL Lyonnes. The veteran was a member of Team Canada when they won an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2021. Read More: Denver Summit launch Evergreen KitThank you for reading Burgundy Wave.

Premier League: Leeds 0 Manchester City 1IT was a case of no Erling, no problem as Manchester City kept the heat very much on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. VAR might have shown an interest in a push on Marc Guehi in the lead-up had Calvert-Lewin found the net. There would have been no such reprieve when the Leeds striker latched onto a ball over the top, turned Guehi and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low shot from a narrow angle. Manchester City (4-1-3-2): Donnarumma 7; Nunes 7, Dias 7, Guehi 7, Ait-Nouri 7; Rodri 7; Cherki 8 (Ake 87, 6), Silva 7, O'Reilly 7 (Reijnders 70, 6); Semenyo 8, Marmoush 5 (Savinho 68, 5). Booked: Donnarumma, Ait-Nouri, Savinho.

‌This enduring appeal comes as more buyers look to seaside towns while travellers continue to choose UK-based breaks over trips abroad, according to Schofields Insurance. Official census data further underlines the scale of this sector, showing approximately 70,000 holiday homes across England and Wales. While Llandudno captures the spotlight in North Wales, property values in other prime seaside areas reflect the high premium buyers are willing to pay for coastal living. ‌He added: "At the same time, property values in some seaside towns have softened slightly, which may create opportunity for buyers. "However, coastal homes come with unique considerations such as exposure to extreme weather, higher guest turnover and periods when the property is unoccupied.

Iran supreme leader 'no longer exists' - all we know about key figure deathsIsrael has claimed Iran's supreme leader 'no longer exists' while the regime claimed he is 'alive' - rumours have swirled about the welfare of several key Iranian officialsView 5 Images Israel has claimed Iran's supreme leader 'no longer exists' but Iranian officials said he was alive (Image: KHAMENEI.IR/AFP via Getty Images)Reports from the Middle East have claimed two top Iranian leaders were killed in a series of attacks launched by the US and Israel today. Questions were also raised around the state and wellbeing of the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as satellite images revealed damage from a strike on his compound. ‌The supreme leader was due to give a speech on Saturday evening but he is yet to be publicly heard from. View 5 Images Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh has allegedly been killed (Image: wikipedia)The minister, speaking to NBC News earlier, said Iran "may have lost one or two commanders" but denied the supreme leader had been killed. Netanyahu, in his speech this evening, told the people of Iran they had a "once in a generation chance" to overthrow the regime.

A Labour minister accused of paying a PR firm to smear journalists has resigned, saying he had 'become a distraction from this Government's important work'. In his resignation letter to the Prime Minister, Mr Simons said: 'It is clear that my remaining in office has now become a distraction from this Government's important work. Mr Simons, who is also Labour MP for Makerfield, has previously dismissed claims he commissioned it as 'nonsense'. Josh Simons (pictured) has resigned as a Cabinet Office minister, saying he had 'become a distraction from this Government's important work'Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in September last year. Mr Simons was earlier reported to have accidentally messaged details of his case to a WhatsApp group of Labour MPs.

Nine couples on the wedding expenses they regret – and the ones that were worth the splurgeFrom large bridal parties to unused photo booths, newlyweds share their spending tipsSam and Iyobosa ArhoreMeadhbh McGrath Today at 06:30There’s no getting around it: weddings are expensive. Many couples don’t even realise quite how expensive until they start to plan their own, but the average cost of a wedding today is €36,000, according to wedding magazine OneFabDay.com.

Sam McBride: So long, Common Travel Area? Why centuries of free movement between Britain and Ireland could be about to endStricter rules from airlines and UK go will have a knock-on effect on the freedoms we take for grantedPassports will now be required on Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights between Irish and British airports. Photo: GettySam McBride Today at 17:00I’m writing this at 30,000 feet, somewhere above the North Channel between Belfast and Heathrow. A few minutes ago, I showed my passport to board what is a domestic UK flight, but the Common Travel Area (CTA) means I could have got on in Dublin and shown only a driving licence or some other form of ID.