“Disastrous capitalism” is “poisoning the world”, according to former president Michael D Higgins. Speaking at a Labour Party event in Galway on Friday evening, Higgins severely criticised the current world order, saying the only regret of his political career was he did not “call out” capitalism more. Michael D Higgins said only radical ideas could address world issues. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillHe also said young people were being told that “you can keep consuming until you blow up”. On a lighter note, Higgins remembered how when he first joined the Labour Party in Galway in the 1960s there were only 12 members and they were “all seeking to have each other expelled from the party”.

Photograph: Fazal Rahman/AFP via Getty ImagesPakistan’s defence minister has said his country has run out of “patience” and now considers itself in an “open war” with neighbouring Afghanistan. Pakistan has frequently accused neighbouring India of backing the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army and the Pakistani Taliban, allegations New Delhi denies. Afghan Taliban soldiers gather on the Afghan side of a border crossing with Pakistan. Afghanistan’s defence ministry said overnight that 55 Pakistani soldiers had been killed, including some whose bodies were taken into Afghanistan, and that “several others were captured alive”. An Afghan Taliban soldier gives instructions to drivers on the Afghan side of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan.

And now Ryanair's been named as the UK's worst airline. The Irish carrier proved to be the worst-performing short-haul airline overall, with a customer score of just 55 per cent. Ryanair has hit back after being ranked as the UK's worst airline overallIt comes after the results of the study were released at midnight. And it was also last year ranked as the airline with the worst in-flight meals. Just 21 per cent of Ryanair passengers felt the airline's snacks and drinks were good and more than four in 10 (41 per cent) considered its offering to be bad.

SSE Airtricity First Division: Cork City 1 Bray Wanderers 0Cork City’s winning streak moves to three. Despite the scoreline, City were never in doubt, though they will lament the missed opportunities, particularly in that first half. The opening 30 minutes were utterly dominated by City, yet they had only one goal to show for it. Maguire and Keating again continued to probe and poke, but City couldn’t find a way through. CORK CITY: Brann; Lyons (Drinan 79), Kelleher, Feely; Mpongo, Bolger, Crowley, Fitzpatrick (Nevin 65); Murphy; Maguire, Keating (Kiernan 87).

Jimmy Keohane torments former club as Galway get off the mark against SligoGalway United picked up their first win of the campaign with a comfortable victory over Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Mercosur deal will come into force. Photograph: JOHN THYS / AFP via Getty ImagesThe European Commission will allow the EU’s trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries to come into force, despite the fact MEPs have not voted to ratify the agreement. In a move that immediately drew backlash from farmers and other opponents, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the EU executive will provisionally allow the trade agreement take effect. A majority of MEPs voted last month to refer the trade agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), to rule on whether it complies with EU treaties. The head of the EU’s powerful executive arm described the Mercosur deal as “one of the most consequential trade agreements of the first half of this century”.

In a world where equality in men’s and women’s sport is never far away from the limelight, the treatment of the Roscommon intermediate ladies’ footballers on Sunday afternoon proved that such an ideal world has never been further away. But taking the game out of Páirc Esler in Newry and moving it 45 minutes further up the A1 was one thing. When they eventually arrived at their final destination, there was no place for the team bus to park. Outside of losing Nolan, key forwards Caoimhe Lennon and Róise Lennon also picked up knocks, which prematurely ended their involvement. It begs the question, would any of the above have happened if either counties’ senior men’s teams were put in the same predicament?

The Atlanta Falcons have fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis just two weeks after he was hired with Ann Arbor Police investigating a rape allegation against him. Lewis, who denies the accusations, also allegedly sent her a string of abusive, threatening and sexually explicit messages on multiple occasions and also attacked her. From Toledo, Lewis was hired by the Falcons on February 10 but the NFL team said in a statement on Friday: 'The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis from his role.' Moore was fired by Michigan last December for an affair with his assistant. The suspect in this investigation is LaTroy Lewis.

Manchester City stars have backed Andrew and Rachael Flintoff's £1.1million fundraising campaign to build a first MediCinema in the region. The proposal of an in-house cinema area is designed to create a space for patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) that acts as a comfort and distraction. Erling Haaland, Bunny Shaw, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Nico O'Reilly are among those to have recorded messages urging fundraising support. The 50-seat cinema is set to benefit patients at both the MRI and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and expected to screen up to 260 films a year. Kathy Cowell CBE DL, Chair of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, added: 'The impact of this cinema will go far, far beyond entertainment.

Cotswolds locals warned after 12 homes burgled in just one monthIt is believed the properties were specifically targetedView Image Generic picture of a police officer (Image: Chris Vaughan/Lincolnshire Echo)A total of 12 high-value burglaries were reported across the Cotswolds in just one month, prompting police to issue a warning to residents. ‌Gloucestershire Police said offenders stole high-value items, including jewellery, watches, cash, handbags, antiques, silverware, and safes, during the break-ins. ‌Police said forensic investigations, house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have taken place at the addresses, and officers are investigating whether the crimes are linked. Proactive patrols have been taking place across the Cotswolds, and enquiries into the incidents are ongoing. Article continues belowMore information on ways to protect your home can be found by visiting: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/police-forces/gloucestershire-constabulary/areas/gloucestershire/campaigns/burglary/

Lorna Luxe has returned to social media where she shared an update with fans following the death of her husband John. After taking time away from social media, Lorna has now returned where she posted an update to her legion of fans. 'Thank you for being so kind and taking time to message me, it means more than you will ever know.' Announcing John's death, Lorna shared a heartbreaking tribute, writing: 'My beautiful, brave John died yesterday. After John's last stint in hospital, he told Lorna they needed to get their 'ducks in a row' financially, in case he's not here, but she said: 'We certainly aren't discussing funerals or anything like that, though.

Both of those should provide ample drama... (Eight episodes)I Swear I Can't Help ItDocumentary insight into the life of John DavidsonYear: 2009Certificate: 15Watch now on Prime VideoLong before the furore surrounding his involuntary tics at the BAFTAs, John Davidson became known to UK audiences through the QED documentary John's Not Mad, which followed his life with Tourettes as a 16-year-old. Originally titled Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It, this documentary – also made for the BBC – catches us up both with John's life as an adult and that of others with the condition. (59 minutes)Paul McCartney: Man On The RunDocumentary following the founding of Wings with Paul and his wife LindaYear: 2026Certificate: 15Watch now on Prime Video'The Beatles had been my whole life, really. Barb decides she must act and, in between flashbacks to her old life with her husband, she does just that. The world of TV apocalyptic dramas is full of misery (The Walking Dead, The Last Of Us) that offer tiny glimpses of humanity, but Paradise is way, way more than that.

Arsenal issued Julian Alvarez warning as rivals 'in position' for major transferArsenal have been linked with Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, and they'll face hot competition if they want to sign him when the summer transfer window opensView 2 Images Julian Alvarez is a target for Arsenal (Image: Oscar DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)Arsenal will face competition from Barcelona in the race to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez, 26, has emerged as a target for the Gunners, who've explored the conditions of a potential deal. ‌Now, it's been claimed by a member of Barcelona's hierarchy that the club are indeed looking for a new striker. Ferran Olive - Barca's treasurer under president Joan Laporta, who's up for re-election this month - was asked if they were in a position to sign a top striker. Lewandowski's departure, potentially to MLS outfit Chicago Fire, would free up room in Barca's budget for a player like Alvarez.

Wolves moved past Derby’s record-low Premier League points tally as they dealt a blow to Aston Villa’s top-four hopes with a 2-0 win at Molineux. It had looked for much of the season that Wolves would struggle to match the meagre 11 points the Rams posted in the 2007-08 season. But second-half goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes gave them just a second win in 29 games, which takes them to 13 and beyond the possible notoriety of being the worst-ever Premier League team. It was especially sweet to come against local rivals Aston Villa, who have a terrible recent record at Molineux. And Unai Emery’s men put in a woeful display as their Champions League qualification hopes took another hit.

Cheltenham 'bottleneck' fears over on-street EV charging points'The residents have been completely ignored'View 4 ImagesCheltenham residents feel their concerns over plans which they fear will worsen a “bottleneck” on a busy road have been “completely ignored”. ‌Derry Banwell is concerned about the planned rollout of electric vehicle charging points in Charlton Kings. “Lyefield Road East is a narrow one-way road that already experiences significant congestion, particularly during school drop-off and collection times. View 4 Images The public notice informing residents about the installation of the on-street electrical vehicle charging point at Lyefield Road East. A public notice attached to a tree says the council is proceeding with the installation of the on-street electrical vehicle charging point at Lyefield Road East next week.