Igor Tudor sends brutal message to Tottenham stars as relegation fears growTottenham are under real threat of slipping into the Championship following a dismal season and interim boss Igor Tudor has sent a strong message ahead of this weekend’s clash with LiverpoolView 2 Images Igor Tudor has endured a disappointing spell in North London (Image: Getty Images)Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has told his players that they can either ‘cry or fight’ in their battle against relegation. ‌Having been entrusted to lead the team for this weekend’s clash with reigning champions Liverpool, Tudor has sent his struggling players a strong message. Tottenham come into this weekend’s game after a humbling 5-2 defeat at the hands of Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Speaking about the mood around Spurs in general, Tudor added: "It is about all of us. Tottenham follow up this weekend’s clash with Liverpool with the second-leg against Atletico Madrid.

March 13, 2026 21:30 UTC

A photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson together has emerged for the first time in Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. Like all the photos in the Epstein files, no date or context for the picture is given. The image is very similar to a second photograph of Mandelson and Epstein included in the convicted paedophile's 'birthday book', which was released last year. In the book, Mandelson is said to have written a letter to Epstein and called him his 'best pal'. Financial documents appear to show Epstein sent Mandelson $75,000, and paid £10,000 for a course in osteopathy for his husband Reinaldo Avila da Silva.

March 13, 2026 21:22 UTC

Damage to the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, caused by US-Israeli airstrikes. It has been a Unesco world heritage site since 2013 and is one of largest and most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Iran. The nearby Grand Bazaar, an integral part of the capital’s historic and cultural fabric, has also sustained damage. They are among several of the country’s most cherished cultural and historic jewels which have been badly damaged in US and Israeli air strikes since the war on Iran started a fortnight ago. In the city of Isfahan, air strikes this week damaged several of Iran’s most cherished treasures.

March 13, 2026 21:18 UTC

EXCLUSIVE: David Beckham is about to earn £19million for a month's work - here's howDavid Beckham lands a series of huge partnerships ahead of the World Cup in the States this summer as insiders say he is earning more in retirement than at the peak of his playing careerView 2 Images Sir David Beckham has already signed a staggering $25million worth of World Cup deals ahead of this summer’s tournament in America (Image: Getty Images)Sir David Beckham has already signed a staggering $25million worth of World Cup deals ahead of this summer’s tournament in America. He has partnered with brands and businesses including Lays chips, Fanatics trading cards, Bank of America and Verizon. ‌We can also reveal he is starring in both McDonalds and Adidas World Cup ads. The former England captain inked a 20-year contract that insiders say is worth £14.6million a year, a total of £292million. he is long retired, but his earning power is greater now than it was when he was playing.”Like this story?

March 13, 2026 21:11 UTC

A concrete company in Co Kildare has been fined €80,000 following the death of an employee. Flanagan Concrete Products Limited, based in Rathangan in Co Kildare, was fined a total of €80,000 by Judge Elva Duffy at a sitting of Naas Circuit Court on Thursday, March 12, following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at Feighcullen in Rathangan, Co Kildare nearly five years ago.

March 13, 2026 21:11 UTC





(Image: Submitted)There are calls to save a Gloucestershire village’s last pub which has been put up for auction. ‌Forest of Dean pub Hearts of Oak in Drybook has been listed for auction and has a guide price of £200,000. As a result, Drybrook Parish Council have submitted a bid to protect the building’s future as a pub. View 4 Images The Hearts of Oak Pub in Drybrook Road, Drybrook. (Image: Drybrook Parish Council)‌He said the Hearts of Oak, formerly the New Inn, has been in the village since 1838.

March 13, 2026 21:10 UTC

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) and Lord Peter Mandelson in bathrobes with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein (centre) (US Department of Justice/PA)Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) and Lord Peter Mandelson in bathrobes with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein (centre) (US Department of Justice/PA)News in 90 seconds - March 13It is believed to be the first photograph of the two men with Epstein that has been uncovered. Both men are wearing white bathrobes, in an image that bears a resemblance to one previously discovered of Lord Mandelson, which could be seen in Epstein's "birthday book". Images of Lord Mandelson receiving a foot massage and others of him standing in his underwear have also been published by the US Department of Justice. Both Andrew and Lord Mandelson have denied any wrongdoing over their association with Epstein.

March 13, 2026 20:40 UTC

Video: Real-life 'Matilda', 8, who couldn't catch a break gets adopted by kind Miss Honey-esque teacherTeacher Lexi McClelland and her husband Max discuss adopting Lexi's former student, Maryanne, who was formerly a foster child.

March 13, 2026 20:34 UTC

What’s the best health insurance plan for young families and first-time parents? From maternity cover to fertility treatment, it pays to review your plan before starting a familyHealth insurance plans typically have a year-long wait before you can claim maternity benefits. Photo: GettyGeraldine Herbert Today at 06:30In a semi-detached house on the edge of Dublin, a couple in their early 30s have three browser tabs open and a baby due in eight weeks.

March 13, 2026 20:32 UTC

Bird flu has been confirmed at a lake in East Cork but 15 dead swans were left there decomposing for days “while authorities debated responsibility for their removal". Four dead swans were collected at Loughaderra lake outside Castlemartyr on March 3, of which at least one is understood to have tested positive for bird flu. When 11 dead swans were reported there on Thursday, they were not removed. At least 15 dead swans were seen there on Friday. “And there are 15 dead swans which probably weigh 8kg-9kg each.

March 13, 2026 20:31 UTC

Minister of State Kevin 'Moran' with hero teenager Austin Appelbee, left, his mother Joanne and his siblings Beau and Grace. 'Boxer' Moran meets hero teenager who swam 4km to help save his family in AustraliaMinister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran said he was "honoured" to meet a heroic teenager who swam for four kilometres to help save his mother and two younger siblings after they got into difficulty at sea. In Perth yesterday (Thursday), he had the opportunity to meet with Austin Appelbee (14) whose mother Joanne is from Carrrickmacross. In a social media post, 'Boxer' Moran said he was delighted to meet Austin and his family this week. "I was honoured and privileged to meet Austin Appelbee... who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea," stated 'Boxer'.

March 13, 2026 20:29 UTC

The Temple Villa U14 girls squad are pictured with their management team Ian Pillion, Mickey Greene and Dominic Kelly. Peamount United await Temple Villa in SFAI semi-finalThe history making Temple Villa Under-14 girls have been drawn to play Peamount United in the semi-final of the SFAI National Cup. The team are the first Temple Villa representatives at any level to reach the last four of a national competition and will be hoping their journey continues when they travel to Dublin to play their opponents on the weekend of April 11/12. Goals from Eliza Mallon and Grace Pillion ensured victory over Kilnamanagh in last Sunday's quarter-final - see report hereThis win paved the way for a final four encounter with Peamount United next month. Peamount defeated Cappry Rovers from Donegal in their quarter-final fixture.

March 13, 2026 20:24 UTC

Michelle Tsiakkas reportedly quit the Strictly pro live tour because she 'felt like she was promised one thing and given another', friends have revealed. The news that Michelle had quit the live tour ahead of it starting in April came amid claims she has been axed from the main BBC show. The live tour was set to kick off in April, however Michelle has withdrawn from the show, in an announcement made on the tour's official Instagram page. The statement announcing Michelle was not going to be taking part in the tour read: 'Michelle Tsiakkas has decided not to take part in Strictly The Professionals 2026 Tour. The statement read: 'Michelle Tsiakkas has decided not to take part in Strictly The Professionals 2026 Tour.

March 13, 2026 20:20 UTC

Double tragedy as teen finds girlfriend's body - and dies two weeks laterTom Dingle, 19, was found dead in woods a few miles from his home on Christmas Day, weeks after discovering girlfriend Natasha Braithwaite dead in her Lancaster University hallsView 3 Images Tom Dingle, 19, was found dead weeks after discovering his girlfriend's body (Image: LancsLive)A teenager who was found dead on Christmas Day had discovered his girlfriend's body in her bedroom just weeks beforehand, an inquest has heard. An inquest heard this week how the 19-year-old found his girlfriend dead on November 20, just weeks prior to his disappearance. Natasha had been taking drugs, and toxicology reports showed she had lethal levels of morphine in her body when she died. An inquest into Tom's death began in January, with a conclusive inquest set to take place at the same court on April 9. Tom's death has left a hole in our hearts which will never be filled.

March 13, 2026 20:18 UTC

How fuel price hikes are causing ‘fear’ across Clare – ‘We’re in no man’s land’Businesses across County Clare told the Irish Independent how the rise in cost of fuel has been affecting themEugene Drennan of the Irish Road Haulage AssociationMolly Cantwell and Jessica Mercer Yesterday at 07:40Businesses in Clare have said the rise in cost of fuel has had a “massive” effect this week as prices have skyrocketed within just a few days.

March 13, 2026 20:11 UTC