Kate wowed in a sequined red dress as she held hands with her long term partner Danny Fujikawa. Meanwhile Emma appeared in great spirits as she waved to fans while smiling from ear to ear. The star changed into a black mini dress which she wore underneath a black coat. The Paul Thomas Anderson hit had already received a record 14 nominations, and came out on top as it won Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Editing. Jessie, who is already tipped as a favourite to win the Oscar for Best Actress, used her acceptance speech to thank her fellow nominees.

Ireland saw “significant reductions” in many major crimes over the course of 2025, particularly in terms of property and robbery offences, per new statistics. 137% growth in fraudHowever, fraud offences increased markedly by 137% over the same period, primarily driven by a jump in online fraud activity and scams. Theft from vehicles was down 16% and aggravated burglary down 14%, a sample of major crime categories which continued to decline at pace during 2025, according to An Garda Síochána. A spokesperson for the gardaí said that over 200 arrests were recorded daily in 2025, amounting to over 74,000 arrests for the year. They said that long term trends “continue to demonstrate and ongoing and sustained” reduction in recorded crime, adding that Ireland remains ranked the second most peaceful country in the world, after Iceland, per the Global Peace Index.

Flights between Dublin and the US have been cancelled due to Storm Hernando (Damien Storan/PA)Thirteen flights to and from Dublin airport on Monday have been cancelled due to a storm on the east coast of the USA. Posting on X, the airport said: “Due to adverse weather (Storm Hernando) on the east coast of the US, airlines have cancelled a number of flights due to operate to/from Dublin Airport on Monday.”We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the contentDublin Airport said airlines had cancelled seven outbound and six inbound flights so far as a result of the stormIt said flights to JFK airport in New York, Newark airport in New Jersey and Boston airport are affected. They advised passengers to contact their airlines for the latest updates.

Interior designer Lana Dullaghan is no stranger to room transformations, and has completed a number of successful bathroom upgrades for her clients. In another, the brief involved a complete redesign, as the small bathroom was extended to create a practical wet room for everyday use, along with the bathroom area with the effective storage solutions. The timeline for each bathroom project varied significantly, due to the planning involved and the specific products used. “Also, when ordering products, make sure they come with a return policy, as you may need to return some items. Just for guidance, bathroom renovations typically start from around €7,000, depending on the size of the room, products, labour costs and other factors.”lanadullaghandesigns.com; celinecollins.com

I went to Cork for no reason last week and immediately came back. It was an accident. It was what you’d call an honest mistake, although, once you get to an advanced age, mistakes tend to trail awful possibilities.

There are mounting calls on the Government to set up an operational task force — comprising gardaí, Defence Forces, and other agencies — to co-ordinate security preparations and operations for Ireland’s presidency of the EU, which begins in July. The delay is outlined in the latest Government detailed implementation plan on recommendations in the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report, published four years ago this month. The CoDF report had actually urged that the counter-drone technology be in place by the third quarter of 2025. Civil-military structuresIn addition, separate CoDF recommendations had called for the development of civil-military hybrid structures and military hybrid capabilities. Just as was done in December 2025.”He said close co-operation was needed for the presidency between key agencies, such as Gardai, the Defence Forces and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor annoyed figures around the world and kept such 'dubious' company while acting as trade envoy that Whitehall officials raised concerns, it has emerged. Insiders from the former coalition government claimed yesterday that Andrew was widely viewed as a liability, but terminating his official role was considered politically sensitive because it risked dragging Buckingham Palace into a row. 'But because he was royalty, the official line was that, of course, he was doing a wonderful job,' he told The Observer. Another former Whitehall grandee said ambassadors would often complain about staging big receptions, just for Andrew to 'arrive late and only talk to the young women and then leave early'. It was reported Andrew eventually agreed to give up the trade position following a conversation between David Cameron and the late Queen.

Cork technology firm Datalogix has been acquired by Dublin cloud security company Ekco for an undisclosed sum. Acquisition brings Ekco's security revenues to €100mDatalogix will form part of Ekco’s security division, bringing the division’s revenues to a €100m share of Ekco’s overall group revenues of €200m. The acquisition will significantly expand Ekco’s operational technology capabilities in the Irish, British, and US markets, under the leadership of Ekco Ireland CEO Steve MacNicholas. Datalogix marks the eighth company to be acquired by Ekco in the last two years. Datalogix is led by managing director Der Cremen and chief technical officer Damian White, who will bring over 50 years’ combined industry experience to Ekco.

Ireland must stand in solidarity with Ukraine and continue to support its people, politicians at peace rallies across Ireland said yesterday. Marches were held to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is tomorrow. Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy speaking at Sunday's rally in Cork in support of Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Listening to speeches at the rally in Cork in support of Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Picture: David KeaneRussia attacks the Ukrainian energy system almost daily, striking thermal power plants and electrical substations.

Third-level institutions will be asked to examine reducing the number of days students must be on campus for lectures to limit commuting and pressure on student accommodation. The proposal, part of a new Government strategy, will be in the new national student accommodation strategy outlining the Government’s aim to produce 42,000 additional student beds in the next decade. Students commuting to collegeAs part of the strategy, the Government will also assess students commuting to college. At the end of last year, purpose-built student bed spaces in the State totalled 47,600. The Government’s new student accommodation strategy, seen by the Irish Examiner, will say the Government must target the delivery of new student beds while also promoting the rent-a-room scheme to meet the projected need for 42,000 additional spaces by 2035.

Walking along sandy beaches and exploring a completely different culture is a perfect way to escape the realities of home. Most UK holidaymakers, 88 per cent, say they want to switch off their mobile while away - intending to disconnect from the world. Many want to relax and unwind during their breaks - with 77 per cent saying this is the reason they go away. Despite this, only 8 per cent of Brits manage to turn off their phones and 46 per cent consider phone-free activities to be 'extreme'. Retreats feel repetitive or uninspiring for 26 per cent, while 37 per cent of UK travellers aren't considering spa or wilderness-style wellness breaks.

Wales line up former Scotland international as new defence coachSteve Tandy is set to bring in a familiar face as his new defence coach this summerView Image Former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland international Peter Murchie (Image: Ayrshire Post)Former Scotland international Peter Murchie is in line to become Wales' new defence coach. Between 2021 and 2025, he spent four seasons as Glasgow Warriors' defence coach - having been brought into their coaching staff by current Wales forward coach Danny Wilson. ‌However, he has since returned to an interim position at Sale Sharks - where he had spent a decade as defence coach before joining Wales. Former Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins filled in the role on last summer's tour of Japan following Forshaw's departure. Under Tandy, Wales had conceded 302 points and 42 tries in his first six matches in charge - an indictment of the lack of a permanent defence coach.

Buses make their way along Clontarf Road, Dublin, during flooding on February 5. In both years, house and businesses along the Clontarf Road were flooded. Deirdre Nichol, of the Clontarf Residents Association, and Eilish O’Brien, a community representative, are both members of the working group and say their concerns with the flood defences have been misunderstood. “We’ve been saying, right from the beginning, we absolutely want the flood defences, but we don’t want to lose the promenade. Clontarf Road resident Joe McDonagh with council-issued sandbags for flood protection.

David Moyes warned not to make 'wrong' Manchester United decision with Everton starEXCLUSIVE: Former Everton captain Alan Stubbs believes David Moyes shouldn't be tempted to move midfielder James Garner to right-back against Manchester United‌It would be “wrong” to take James Garner out of midfield to fill the void in Everton’s problem position of right-back against Manchester United. That’s the view of former Blues captain Alan Stubbs as David Moyes ponders an enforced change to replace the suspended Jake O’Brien. Nathan Patterson can go in there and the only real alternative is putting James Garner in that role, which for me would be a negative. “James Garner has been holding his own and for me he’s our best midfield player right now. Speaking courtesy of William Hill, the lifelong Evertonian said: “If it is an open game, I think that suits Manchester United completely because of their pace in attack.

El Mencho’s cartel, which was founded about 16 years ago and became Mexico’s most influential crime group, was also accused of attempting to assassinate Mexican government officials. Senior US officials celebrated El Mencho’s slaying, which follows months of pressure from president Donald Trump over the influx of drugs and migrants across the 3,145km border between the two countries. A soldier stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacan state, Mexico. The taskforce was quietly launched late last year with the goal of mapping out networks of drug cartel members on both sides of the US-Mexico border, US officials said. Canada’s government said: “Criminal groups have set up roadblocks with burning vehicles in several cities in Jalisco state ...