Your Liverpool questions answered! Paul Gorst on Arne Slot future, pre-season plans, Ibrahima Konate contractWe asked you for your burning questions on the goings on at Anfield, and Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst has provided the answersView Image Arne Slot speaks with Ibrahima Konate during a training session. ‌From Arne Slot's future, Ibrahima Konate's contract situation and what the plan is for the club's pre-season plans, you asked and we have answered. I was in the room with Arne Slot on Friday when he told us that the club remained locked in talks over a new deal and it sounded fairly encouraging. Liverpool are thought to be lining up a friendly in New York in late July as part of their pre-season plans.

The analysis, collated by the All‑Ireland Science Media Centre, highlighted recent EU audit findings and a December recall of Brazilian beef in Ireland have intensified farmers’ concerns. According to the audit, Brazilian authorities could not “reliably attest” EU requirements were being met. It also undermines any claim of a level playing field for EU farmers. It makes little global sense to replace lower‑carbon Irish beef with higher‑carbon imports. Without this, they warn, the burden of high standards will continue to fall disproportionately on Irish and EU farmers.

Decision comes weeks after the Australian OpenFormer Aussie tennis player turned commentator Alicia Molik is set to expand her media portfolio by becoming a TV sports presenter. Molik, an integral member of Channel Nine's commentary team, will transition from her long-time role, and become the weekend presenter for the 6pm bulletin in Perth. 'Sport is woven into the DNA of this city, and I look forward to connecting with our viewers every weekend,' Molik told Nine. She's also become a reliable performer due to her appearances on Nine's tennis broadcasts. The former tennis star will also continue covering the Australian Open and Wimbledon for the Nine Network courtside as a commentator.

The King has said the "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. In a written statement from Buckingham Palace hours after his brother was arrested, Charles spoke of his "deepest concern" following Andrew's arrest on suspcicion of misconduct in public office. The King said in a written statement this morning: "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. Charles R.”Andrew was arrested at his temporary home on the Sandringham estate this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police said. It is understood neither the King nor Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew’s arrest.

Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty ImagesPolice officers outside Wood Farm where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Thursday. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPAMedia outside Wood Farm where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Thursday. Video: ReutersMedia gather to report near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday in Sandringham, Norfolk. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attends the Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle alongside his brother previously. Men step out of an unmarked car at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday.

First picture of fire obsessed 'Nightmare on Elm Street' killer from North WalesAndrew Gorrell was today convicted of murder and three counts of attempt murder and arsonView Image Andrew Gorrell, 54, from Saltney in Flintshire, found guilty of murder (Image: West Midlands Police )Police have released this image of a North Wales man "obsessed with fire" who was convicted of murder today. ‌A neighbour called the fire service after seeing a wheelie bin on fire outside the address which then alighted a bush and the house. Shortly after, out of sight of CCTV coverage, it’s believed the wheelie bin was set alight. Gorrell was arrested from his home address in Saltney, North Wales and was wearing the same jacket as he was wearing at the scene. Our thoughts remain with Mr Edwards’ loved ones.”Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

Mum on Universal Credit gets £4,000 from DWP but 'can't afford holiday''Before you start, that is not spending money, it is support from the government' says MillieView Image I get £4,000 from DWP each month - I can't afford a holiday but trolls are lividA Universal Credit recipient receiving £4,000 is "gutted" she cannot afford a getaway. Mother Millie, aged 21, has disclosed that she received a substantial £4,000 from Universal Credit via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this month. ‌She said: "I got just over £4,000 this month as a mum on Universal Credit and before you start, that is not spending money, it is support from the government." Article continues belowAnd, if you're eligible, your Universal Credit will be paid into a single bank account. There's no specific 'type' of person that Universal Credit is meant for.

A Brit who enjoyed a hot air balloon ride in Morocco has shared the dark side of the popular tourist activity - warning travellers planning to partake. Ruben told the Daily Mail: 'I chose to do a hot air balloon ride in Morocco while I was there, it was around £170 each and it honestly felt like one of those experiences you just have to try. Ruben Chorlton-Owen shared his experience on a hot air balloon in MoroccoIt's an extremely popular activity among tourists visiting the country'It was fairly cramped and uncomfortable to some degree but the pilot said it can hold a capacity of 24.' Around nine times out of 10 it seems to be more of a harsh crash landing than a gentle one. More than 30 people were onboard the hot air balloon - and 11 of them were injured.

Jamie Thompson, 30, of Vauxhall Grove, off Walker Street, Hull, admitted violent disorder and burglary on August 3, 2024. ‌The Assistant Chief Constable of Humberside Police, Thom McLoughlin, had previously said that the cost of the violence in Hull city centre had run to "hundreds of thousands of pounds" and led to injuries among several police officers. View 2 Images Jamie Thompson admitted his role in the rioting in Hull city centre in August 2024 (Image: Humberside Police)Connor Stuart, mitigating, said that Thompson accepted that he made "serious mistakes" and used "impulsive actions." Thompson had been part of the "baying mob" who terrified families in the city centre. It had been "depressing" viewing the CCTV footage and hearing repeated racist chanting and seeing looting of commercial premises.

Conservative podcasting titan Tucker Carlson said he and his staff were detained in Israel on Wednesday following an interview with Donald Trump's ambassador to the country. Carlson, who also frequently criticizes Israel for its military actions in Gaza, took Huckabee up on his offer. Carlson exclusively told the Daily Mail that shortly after the interview, Israeli officials confiscated his passport and hauled one of his colleagues off to an interrogation room. A huge and obviously intentional missed opportunity,' taunted David Friedman, the former US ambassador to Israel during Trump's first term. 'It is not accurate that Israel only was going to let Tucker into the country for the interview,' the representative added.

MLA salaries are lower than those received by Members of the Scottish Parliament (£74,507), Assembly Members at the Welsh Assembly (£76,380), MPs (£93,904) and Members of the Irish Parliament (117,113 euros/£102,369). “It is not appropriate, or fair, to expect MLAs to set their own salaries and the board operates completely independently of the Assembly and the Assembly Commission. In the same period, MLA pay increased significantly less, by 8%,” he said. “With the previous Independent Financial Review Panel last making a determination in 2016, it is clear the system of MLA pay has not been functioning normally for a decade. Federation chairman Liam Kelly said it is unjustified, particularly coming after long arguments over pay increases for public sector workers.

It's estimated that 10 per cent of people who have lost a loved one experience prolonged grief disorder (PGD), which is defined as having very difficult feelings such as sadness or guilt which last more than six months. PGD is a psychiatric disorder, and was formally classified by the World Health Organisation in 2018. Lead author Richard Bryant said: 'Prolonged grief disorder is the new kid on the block in terms of psychiatric diagnoses. 'It sort of gelled with this notion that grief is characterised by a craving or a longing for the deceased.' 'To actually deal with prolonged grief, we need to recognise it as a disorder.

‘Redundant’ water tower set for transformation into new family homePlans have been approved by Huntingdonshire District Council to turn an old water tower into a four-bedroom home. View Image The Perry Water Tower is due to be converted into a four-bedroom home. (Image: Google)A “redundant” water tower on the edge of a Cambridgeshire village is set to be converted into a family home. ‌Timothy Matthews, who submitted the application, said he and his wife Lydia Dearden want to turn the old water tower into their new home. ‌He said: “We are hoping to convert the redundant water tower to become our family home.

Paul Mescal took a break from playing Paul McCartney as he attended a screening of the Beatles star's new documentary at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on Thursday. The actor, 30, was joined by his girlfriend Gracie Abrams as they were seen departing the event together for Man On The Run which airs on Amazon Prime Video. Paul McCartney was also spotted leaving the screening where he was surrounded by fans and photographers. The project documents 83-year-old Paul's extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and will be released on Amazon Prime on February 27. Paul will play McCartney in the upcoming The Beatles film.

Major change at 'dangerous' Huddersfield junction that 'must be avoided on school run'A casualty reduction scheme is being rolled out for several roadsView Image The junction at Netherton Moor Road (Image: Google Maps)Measures to boost safety will be coming in at a notorious Huddersfield junction following a series of casualties. ‌Today’s (February 18) meeting of the council’s Cabinet Committee for Local Issues met to discuss proposals which make up part of a casualty reduction scheme covering the Moor Lane/Delph Lane/ Netherton Moor Road junction. One incident resulted in serious injuries due to poor visibility when exiting the junction. It’s a road I know reasonably well and I wouldn’t dream of going down there at school kicking out time…“It is quite a dangerous junction from my own experience. You’ve got to be careful edging out into the road because the sight lines aren’t great when vehicles are parked.