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Viewed from Europe, the US’s failure to defend the people of Ukraine against Russian aggression is the greatest and most consequential of a host of recent American betrayals. Valeriia Deikun, Kate Melmik, Lada Samusenka and Sasha Tsipan at a commemorative rally on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Grand Parade, Cork. As the full-scale war Putin launched in 2022 stumbles into its fifth bloody year this Tuesday, Europe, like Russia, is in deep trouble. Yet so too is the US, though Trump and his mouthy muppets, Marco Rubio and JD Vance, don’t realise it yet. And where better to start than in Ukraine, the actual and symbolic frontline in the battle between liberal democracy and the Trump-Putin axis?

A significant capital development plan for Cork Airport, currently under way, will support Cork’s international connectivity into the future. However, timelines and funding streams for the delivery of key projects like Luas Cork and the Northern Distributor Road remain uncertain. The cumulative impact of so many important projects for Cork will be transformative for the city and wider southern region. The end goal of this ambition, investment and development is a more competitive Cork region, a vision shared by businesses and the wider community. The future of our city region will be shaped by the challenges we face and our response to them.

Rio Ferdinand sends clear message to Arne Slot over Liverpool star he can no longer ignoreLiverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has been praised after his substitute appearance during the win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier LeagueView 2 Images Rio Ferdinand has praised Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has sent a clear message to Arne Slot after Rio Ngumoha played a key role in helping Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest. The Reds claimed a 1-0 win over Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Alexis Mac Allister. “Top drawer the kid Rio [Ngumoha] for Liverpool,” wrote Ferdinand on X. View 2 Images Rio Ngumoha played a key role in helping Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)“Every time I watch Rio Ngumoha, he looks electric,” Sturridge wrote on X. “There's no one better in getting last-minute winners in the Premier League - and that is Liverpool."

Harry Styles to pull ‘double duty’ on Saturday Night LiveBy Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment ReporterFormer One Direction star Harry Styles has announced he will serve as both host and musical guest on long-running US sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL). The announcement comes ahead of the release of the singer’s highly anticipated fourth album, titled Kiss All the Time. Styles has hit the headlines recently after a string of announcements surrounding the release of his long-awaited, new record. On Saturday, the singer will take the stage at Manchester’s Co-Op Live venue to perform at the Brit Awards. Styles has had three UK number one singles as a solo artist with As It Was, Sign Of The Times and Aperture, and has won multiple Grammy and Brit awards.

The four Irish athletes who competed in the Winter Olympics have been praised as they were welcomed back to Dublin. Skiers Ben Lynch, Cormac Comerford, Anabelle Zurbay, and Thomas Maloney Westgard were greeted at Dublin Airport by their families on Monday evening. Cormac Comerford is greeted by relatives during the Team Ireland homecoming at Dublin Airport. Photo: Niall Carson/PANancy Chillingworth, Ireland’s chef de mission for Milano Cortina 2026, told the athletes that across all Olympics there are common themes of “strength, resilience (and) pursuit of excellence”, but the Winter Olympics bring “that little bit of madness”. Asked by the Press Association what he would say to Irish children who are interested in taking up a winter sport, he said: “Dare to dream.

Even before Shamrock Rovers took the field at Tallaght Stadium for Monday night’s Premier Division match against Dundalk, manager Stephen Bradley knew what the bulk of post-match questions would focus on. Young Rovers striker Michael Noonan finds himself in the spotlight following weekend reports that his family has made a complaint to the English Football Association. It is said to relate to “an alleged arrangement between Shamrock Rovers and another party”. “It seems that individuals are presently trying to tarnish my image with the Noonan family and/or the club Shamrock Rovers,” he said. “The club is however working with Fifa to review two agency agreements,” the club statement continued.

The heartbroken mother of a teenager who was killed in a hit-and-run on Saturday says she "will never be whole again". I'm her mother, I carried her and gave her life, and she gave me the most beautiful gift of being her mother. Her sister left behind and her three baby brothers are never going to have the same life. Brian Frisby died in a collision on Tramore Rd at Robin Hill, Tramore, at around 12pm on Saturday, February 21. The collision occurred on Tramore Rd at Robin Hill, Tramore, at around 12pm.

North Staffordshire road to shut today as 40mph limit slashedA lower speed limit is being brought inView Image Congleton Road in Biddulph (Image: Staffordshire County Council)Roadworks are set to start today which will see speed limit slashed on a busy North Staffordshire A-road. The A527 Congleton Road in Biddulph will be closed for four days between 8am to 4pm. ‌A new 30mph speed limit will be introduced beginning at the junction with Grange Road, continuing up to the boundary of Forge Cottage. ‌The scheme, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, is set to be completed on Thursday (February 26) with a signed diversion route in place via the A500, A34 Newcastle Road and A34 Congleton Road. “Reducing the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph by the double bends on the road, the new road markings and improved visibility should help to keep the area safer.

Baftas 2026: Emma Stone leads stars in daring red carpet fashionBy Prudence Wade, Press AssociationCelebrities including Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan and Kerry Washington dared to bare on the Bafta red carpet. Carey Mulligan (James Manning/PA) Photo by James ManningShe wasn’t the only star opting for a backless outfit on the red carpet. Teyana Taylor (James Manning/PA) Photo by James ManningBut not all of the red carpet was dominated with daring designs, with some stars experimenting with more demure fashion choices. Alan Cumming (James Manning/PA) Photo by James ManningThe Bafta red carpet wasn’t short of daring menswear. Timothee Chalamet (James Manning/PA) Photo by James ManningMeanwhile, Timothee Chalamet – known for being a daring dresser – kept things simple with a loose-fitting all black tuxedo.

Kate Ferdinand has dedicated a sweet message to her husband Rio as she thanked him for 'loving her as she is' with an album of snaps shared to Instagram on Monday. Alongside her post, she penned: 'My love ❤️ I’m not sure what I would do without you. Kate recently admitted she had been struggling with their move to Dubai and broke down in tears as she admitted she's 'missing her family'. Opening up about their decision to move in March's edition of Men’s Health UK, Rio said: 'I look at it like an adventure. If I'm struggling, I'll go outside and go for a walk, I'll talk to people.'

Sir David Beckham enjoyed a wholesome father daughter ski holiday with Harper during half term as he shared a series of sweet photos to Instagram on Monday. David said he believes it is 'important to make memories with his kids together and one on one' amid his estrangement from eldest son Brooklyn, 26. Teenager Harper looked stylish as she hit the slopes in an all black snowsuit complete with a matching helmet and Oakley goggles. David penned: 'Creating memories with the kids either together or one on one has always been been important to me . David was every inch the loving husband and father as he held out a hand as they walked down the steps.

Met Gala theme for this year revealed as ‘Fashion is Art’By Jenny Garnsworthy, Press AssociationThe theme of this year’s Met Gala – widely seen as one of the biggest events in fashion – has been revealed as “Fashion is Art”. This year’s Met Gala will be held on May 4th, while its spring exhibition, Costume Art, will be on view from May 10th. The spokesman said the dress code invites “guests to express their own relationship to fashion as an embodied art form and celebrate the countless depictions of the dressed body throughout art history”. The proceeds from the gala provide the Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding. Costume Art will mark the opening of The Met’s new, nearly 12,000-square-foot galleries adjacent to the Great Hall.

'I fully agree' - Virgil van Dijk makes Liverpool mentality point after Nottingham Forest dramaVirgil van Dijk reacts to Liverpool's 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest and reflects on the late drama of Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute winnerView Image Virgil van Dijk celebrates at the full-time whistle after Liverpool left it late to beat Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (Image: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk says the nature of Liverpool's last-gasp winner against Nottingham Forest is proof of the mentality that exists within Arne Slot's squad. "I fully agree with that [we showed strong mentality] because when the goal is disallowed, the momentum shifts and the [Forest] fans are fully behind it," Van Dijk said. "But, like I say, football is not just 45 minutes it is 90-plus minutes and that showed today. "I think this just confirms that football is not played over 45 minutes where we were very poor in the first half. ‌"I think it is a collective thing that changed it, everyone was much better in the second half, I think.

East Lothian high street locked down by police as locals told 'stay away'Police and firefighters were scrambled to a businessFour appliances can be seen on the scene. (Image: Supplied)East Lothian police have closed off Dunbar High Street and asked the public to stay away while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) battle a fire in Dunbar. ‌Edinburgh Live has been told the incident took place at Dunbar Community Bakery. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.17am on Monday, 23 February to reports of a building on fire at High Street, Dunbar. Article continues below“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”