‌The VAR then followed: "We have a clear foul on Erling Haaland and then a clear foul on the defender. We have a clear foul on the defender so we can't ignore it. Because that's why Erling Haaland doesn't get on the end of the ball. View 2 Images Szoboszlai was sent off for a foul on Erling Haaland (Image: Getty Images)FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! “This goal is only scored - it only goes in the goal - because Erling Haaland pulls Szoboszlai, preventing him from being able to clear the ball.

Controlled study of 380 high school students finds exchanging stories reduces affective polarization and promotes empathy. The longitudinal, controlled study tested the efficacy of a storytelling intervention in five diverse Kentucky school districts, in partnership with global nonprofit organization Narrative 4, which uses storytelling to promote social change. The study compared the experiences and perspectives of students who took part in this storytelling intervention to peers in a control group. Compared to students in the control group, the study found that students who participated in the storytelling intervention experienced the following key benefits:Intervention participants experienced reduced political polarization, with affective polarization toward political opponents decreasing by 4.37%. Those who participated in the storytelling intervention gained empathy not only toward their classmates (+13.30%), but also toward people in their communities who are different from themselves (+10.62%).

Emmerdale fans gasped 'he has grown up so fast!' after a 'rare sighting' one of the child stars leaves them open-mouthed on Monday night. The pair, who split last year, welcomed the youngster into the world back in 2023 and he was later diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Emmerdale fans gasped 'he has grown up so fast!' 'Wow we have an actual Evan sighting in today's Emmerdale they have remembered that Dawn has another son.'

England captain Leah Williamson has said that women's footballers would not rule out strike action amid growing concerns over fixture scheduling. Some of their players, including Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey, then made it to the Women's Euros final nine weeks later. Many of the women's players have subsequently struggled with injury coming back into the current campaign, including at least 10 of Williamson's England team-mates. But, she clarified: 'I don't think that's where we are now. Williamson's team-mate Keira Walsh has also been outspoken about the congested fixture schedule, saying there 'wasn't enough recovery time' between games.

Fifteen capital projects valued at €150m now underway in Athlone areaCapital projects at a projected value of approximately €150m, are due to come to fruition in the Athlone-Moate Municipal District (AMMD) by the second quarter of 2027. Athlone Castle Public RealmWorks on the Athlone Castle Public Realm are expected to conclude in May of this year. Despite the significance of the project, public engagement with the consultation has been limited. The total project funding is €54,500 with €49,050 secured from the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). Ballynacargy Enhancement PlanThe total project value for the Ballynacargy Enhancement Plan is €555,000.

Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan says he expects US President Donald Trump to visit Ireland "at some point in the future" but that the Government had not yet been given notice Mr Trump intends to travel to the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort later this year. "Trump Doonbeg is a massive employer in rural West Clare, in an isolated part of West Clare, and adding a massive part to the local economy there. So it has obviously garnered a huge amount of interest at home and abroad that the Open is going to be held in Trump Doonbeg," he said. US president Donald Trump's visit to Doonbeg in 2023. He said Doonbeg could be surrounded by a ring of steel for September’s Amgen Irish Open, given the “likely” presence of Mr Trump at his Co Clare resort.

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will address an Oireachtas committee on Tuesday to discuss how Ireland's peace process can inform peace building in the Middle East. "We do have examples of how we solved problems, overcame obstacles, and created opportunities to end violence and engage in the patient work of sustaining a peace process through periods of difficulty as well as progress," he will say. Learnings are universalMr Ahern will tell the committee that it is "hard" to directly transfer lessons to the Middle East, but some learnings are universal. "Dialogue is the only way a genuine peace process can be achieved in the Middle East," he will say. "The international protections and legal systems that should be shielding the Palestinian people from genocide have been broken and discarded.

Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there are "all the guarantees" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the country, after the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader triggered roadblocks, arson and security clashes, notably in Jalisco state. A spokesperson for FIFA said that the organization was closely monitoring the situation and was in close contact with the authorities. The arrests of other top cartel figures in Sinaloa state have in recent years also triggered cartel retaliation, including shootouts and vehicles set on fire. Mexico is set to host 13 of 104 World Cup matches. It will also host some preliminary warm-up matches before the tournament opens on June 11.

Olga Ravn: longlisted for The Wax Child, translated by Martin Aitken, a novel set during the witch trials of 17th-century Denmark. Photograph: Lærke PosseltThe longlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been announced, featuring 13 books translated from 11 languages, by authors and translators representing 14 nationalities across four continents. This year marks 10 years since the first winner of the International Booker Prize in its current form, The Vegetarian by Han Kang, translated from Korean by Deborah Smith. Four winners have gone on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature: Han Kang, Jon Fosse, Annie Ernaux and Olga Tokarczuk. The prize has also helped to drive a boom in translated fiction in the UK: sales have doubled since it launched.

Jack Grealish's response speaks volumes as Everton star hits out at Raheem Sterling updateRaheem Sterling has endured a tough 18 months in the game and his recent debut suggests things could get even harder for the ex-Liverpool forwardView 2 Images Jack Grealish (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Everton forward Jack Grealish has hit back at social media criticism directed at Raheem Sterling following a difficult debut for Feyenoord. ‌Van Persie conceded he was not entirely taken aback by the former Chelsea forward's muted debut, given that the ex-England international had spent months training alone in west London. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingsFollowing the match, Sterling said: "Haven't played in little bit, but just trying to keep fit. Prior to the fixture, Van Persie also acknowledged it will require considerable time for Sterling to recover his full match sharpness. ‌View 2 Images Raheem Sterling had a tough introduction to life at Feyenoord (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)"That was his first time in a group in several months.

“[Without SNA support] I would be behind in class,” one child said. “[Without SNA support] I would be overwhelmed. [Without SNA support], it would be harder for children with disabilities. [Without SNA support there would be] no one to help the teachers or the students.”It is little surprise that plans to cut SNA posts from this September sparked outcry amongst parents, schools, and the opposition parties. However, it doesn't negate the fact that the children in those classrooms rely heavily on SNA support to access their education.

New details emerge after man, 20, died on A17 in LincolnshireThe incident took place on the A17 at Beckingham, near NewarkView Image A17 near Beckingham (Image: Google Street View)An inquest has opened into the death of a 20-year-old man following an incident on the A17. ‌Coroner Paul Smith opened an inquest into the death of Macinnes Harry James Kirk on Monday, February 23. ‌The short hearing was told that Macinnes, of Sleaford, died on the A17 at East Beckingham, on Friday, December 19. ‌His identify was confirmed by Police Constable Kew and his death was verified by Dr Fillmer. Article continues belowThe inquest was adjourned and will recommence on June 20, 2026.

A teenager tried desperately to save his friend by 'rugby tackling' him off the tracks as a train approached at 110mph. Tragic pals Joshua Myers and Jordan Everett both died at Poynton railway station in Cheshire on July 3 last year after Jordan tried to save his friend, who had climbed down from the platform. Senior coroner Jacqueline Devonish told Jordan's family: "I know that you wanted him to be hailed as a hero for what he did. Joshua, the court heard, was drunk at the time at the station and climbed onto the live rail tracks. He said in the statement: "Jordan was trying to save him.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called a police officer guarding Buckingham Palace a 'lardy c**t' when he refused entry to a 'random party girl' who turned up unannounced to visit his private chambers. It came as the Daily Mail revealed that Andrew enjoyed a naked massage at Buckingham Palace - all paid for using a cheque from a Palace aide. It has been claimed that least one Epstein victim was flown into Britain on board and then taken to Andrew at Buckingham Palace. The Mail on Sunday revealed how Epstein took a young Romanian model to a private dinner at Buckingham Palace with his friend Andrew. South African Ms Giannelloni provided the Mail with an invoice showing Buckingham Palace settled the £75 bill directly from a Coutts account.

Irish people’s addiction to their mobile phones has reached new levels. Some 24,000 motorists were caught using mobile phones last year, an 11 per cent rise on 2024. And this is just scratching the surface of the scale of mobile use by drivers, as to be summonsed the motorist must be caught in the act. In our cars, as everywhere else, distraction from a mobile phone is all too easy. Despite all this, public attitudes quietly accept drivers glancing at their mobiles, enforcement remains sporadic and penalties too low.