Hull FC dealt double blow ahead of Wigan Warriors clash as three changes madeHull FC have named their 21-man squad for Saturday's game at Wigan - with two setbacks confirmed. View Image Hull FC centre Zak Hardaker. (Image: SW PIX)Hull FC have named their 21-man squad ahead of Saturday’s Super League round two game at Wigan Warriors. He is joined by young duo Matty Laidlaw, who played big minutes for the reserves last week, and Logan Moy, who has recovered from a calf injury picked up in pre-season. Article continues belowHull 21-man squad: 1.

February 19, 2026 15:24 UTC

How hard could it be to make Japanese soufflé pancakes? Very hard, as it turns out. Niamh Browne puts her baking skills to the test. Video: Niamh Browne

February 19, 2026 15:22 UTC

HSE CEO Bernard Gloster has apologised “unequivocally” to families and children impacted by serious failures in Camhs services in North Kerry. A review published on Wednesday found that the level of care provided to children in North Kerry’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services was “inconsistent with standard practice”. Mr Gloster said mental health services provided to children and teenagers in North Kerry were “far below acceptable standards”. It found that two children were at major risk, 195 children were at moderate risk and 12 cases involved minor risk. The HSE chief executive said he is conscious that Camhs service users in Kerry and beyond have had confidence in the system “eroded”.

February 19, 2026 15:21 UTC

Channel 4 has just released the teaser trailer for the Married At First Sight UK reunion - and it's safe to say it's going to be 90 minutes of explosive reality television. In the trailer, fans are briefly reminded of the marriages themselves before the Channel 4 narrator admits that drama is very much on the menu. An insider told The Sun: 'Last year's Married at First Sight UK may be over, but there's still unfinished business between the experiment's couples. Following the release of the trailer, fans were quick to share their excitement about the reunion, writing: 'Can't wait to see this!!!! Married At First Sight UK is available to stream on Channel 4.

February 19, 2026 15:14 UTC

It was great for the team, and great for Roscommon as well. The big thing is to promote Roscommon hurling. Needless to say, the Pádraig Pearses clubman is enjoying his hurling ahead of this Saturday’s trip to Louth. Due to injuries and suspensions, Roscommon will be forced to contend without key personnel for their trip to Louth. With a trip to Protection and Prosperity Louth GAA Training Centre, Darver, looming this Saturday (throw-in at 2 p.m.)., Finn admits that away days can be a challenge.

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A Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan took a revolting turn when an elderly temple chief vomited over the country's president in full view of disgusted onlookers. Shocking footage captures the moment Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te is caught in the unfortunate blast as Lin Pei-huo, head of the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, falls visibly unwell during the public appearance. Wearing a red hoodie, President Lai appears oblivious at first as the temple chairman blinks repeatedly, clenches his fists and slowly turns his head, clearly struggling. The elderly official then staggers away from the line-up and steadies himself against a nearby table as aides rush to help. He described the incident as unavoidable at the moment and expressed regret to those attending the ceremony.

February 19, 2026 15:09 UTC

Mikel Arteta should come under pressure if Arsenal blow title - but problems are aboveMikel Arteta has done a fantastic job at Arsenal but summer recruitment let him down and they look physically and mentally shot as they bid to finally end their title droughtView 3 Images Mikel Arteta saw his side collapse at Molineux (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal cannot possibly think about giving Mikel Arteta another contract unless he wins a major trophy. Noni Madueke is painfully inconsistent and all last season Arsenal fans were crying out for more quality on the left. ‌View 3 Images Under pressure: Mikel Arteta (Image: AP)JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! But if they do not win this season, Arteta might just be a busted flush next year who struggles to convince anyone. He will never have a better opportunity but they look shot to bits both mentally and physically.

February 19, 2026 15:08 UTC

Photograph: iStockJust three companies – technology groups Apple and Microsoft and pharma group Eli Lilly – were responsible for almost half the corporation tax collected by the State in 2024. Separate accounts show Apple’s tech rival Microsoft, which employs about 6,400 people in Ireland, paid approximately €4.8 billion in tax here in 2024. Eli Lilly, which manufactures the ingredients for its top-selling weight loss drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro in Ireland, paid about €2.2 billion. However, it warns that as “corporation tax revenues become more concentrated, they also become more risky”. “Relying heavily on just two of the world’s biggest tech companies for a substantial stream of corporation tax revenue carries significant risks,” it says.

February 19, 2026 15:02 UTC

Hull FC's 'long-term evolution' underway as threats identified and classy assessment madeMatt Peet is expecting another tough test from Hull FC. ‌"They’re a good team," Peet said. "I just think he has got the long-term evolution of that team and that club in mind. Article continues belowWigan are the biggest custodian for producing their own talent, a methodology Hull want to follow suit on. "I just mentioned the players there and I think there is more to come.

February 19, 2026 15:01 UTC

Questions are mounting over Sarah Ferguson's future after her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham today. This is the first time the former prince, who has faced several allegations relating to convicted sex offender Epstein, has been arrested. Andrew's dramatic arrest comes in stark contrast to his ex-wife, Sarah, who has been keeping a low profile since leaving Royal Lodge. He said: 'In Britain neither Sarah or Andrew will be socially accepted again whatever they try to do or wherever they go. The annual art fair in Qatar was also attended by Sir David Beckham and Angelina Jolie.

February 19, 2026 14:59 UTC

That filing, which was first reported by TMZ, argues that Haley Kalil's comments about Ryan's penis and their sex life were actually protected by the First Amendment. Kalil's brief mentioned the First Amendment a grand total of three times and offered no constitutional analysis whatsoever. In Wednesday's filing, Bialick emphasized that his client did not specifically identify Ryan when she discussed their sex life on Twitch. Kalil has since remarried to model Keilani Asmus. He has since remarried to model Keilani Asmus and now claims she has received a barrage of disgusting messages on social media about his genitals.

February 19, 2026 14:56 UTC

Channel Nine presenter Danika Mason admitted on Thursday that she 'had a drink' prior to going live on-air and added that she had 'misjudged the situation'. Mason began to ramble about the price of coffee in Italy before bizarrely going on to make a comment about iguanas. Mason slurred her words during the segment before going on to do a snow angel in the powder behind her. After talking through the day's events, the Australian presenter took a moment to acknowledge Wednesday’s segment. Today show host Stefanovic, who had made a drunken appearance on the programme after the 2009 Logies, praised Mason for her admirable apology.

February 19, 2026 14:54 UTC

Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins has expressed support for the Limerick mayor, even if “some councillors” from his own party are “seeking to disrupt” his term. The obstruction at almost every meeting is really damaging and it's counterproductive,” said Mr Collins. In a statement earlier this week, Mr Moran said he felt some councillors were trying to undermine his mayoral term by being “hostile”. Mr Collins said the Government was supportive of Mr Moran, the first directly elected mayor in the country. Mr Moran faced criticism from minister Patrick O’Donovan, who said on local radio that the council row was “causing significant reputational damage” to Limerick.

February 19, 2026 14:53 UTC

Green light given for extension of Derby hospital - but it might never be builtThe new department could cut waiting times and improve the patient experienceView Image The Florence Nightingale Community Hospital off Oxford Street in DerbyA new department at a Derby hospital has been given the go-ahead, but it might never be built. ‌Plans to build a new paediatric audiology department at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital have been approved by Derby City Council, but there is a chance they might never come to fruition. ‌This would mean most paediatric audiology services would be relocated from their current space at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton, which could transform the "quality, accessibility and sustainability of care for children across Derby and South Derbyshire", the application read. It continued to explain that the space for children's audiology services at Royal Derby Hospital was not fit for purpose due to its lack of sufficient clinical rooms. "By relocating most paediatric audiology services to Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, a more central and accessible site.

February 19, 2026 14:53 UTC

On Wednesday at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, Aaron Wolfe pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Florence (Florrie) O’Sullivan on March 11, 2023, at 15 Glentrasna Court, The Glen, Cork. I am here to get justice for my brother Florrie, I want closure. Wolfe was drinking pints of lager alone in the Linenweavers pub on Paul Street, Cork, from after 3pm on Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023. Florrie O’Sullivan went to the same pub after 4pm for a cup of coffee and started talking to Wolfe, who was 28 at the time. His name is Aaron.”Florence O’Sullivan died at Cork University Hospital on April 6, 2023, after being hospitalised following the March 11 incident.

February 19, 2026 14:49 UTC