Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for a set-piece onslaught from visitors Arsenal ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday night, if their latest post on social media is anything to go by. The Germans host the high-flying Premier League leaders this evening in their Round of 16 fixture with Arsenal the bookies' favourites having strolled through the league phase earlier this season. And ahead of their meeting, Leverkusen jokingly shared an image on their X account with a sign by the corner flag reading: 'No corners allowed!!!' But it was Leverkusen who found the net from a set-piece as Robert Andrich headed home from a corner early in the second half to put the hosts ahead. 'The only thing you can take is game by game and try tomorrow to be better than the opposition and earn the right to win,' he said.

The figures mark a sharp turnaround in the used-car market. In 2022, electric vehicles were about 10pc more expensive than comparable diesel cars, the report said. Electric cars are currently losing about 11.9pc of their value each year on average, compared with around 12.4pc for diesel vehicles and 10.1pc for petrol models. It’s a significant turning point for buyers considering making the switchThe report also shows continued pressure in the cheaper end of the used-car market. “Separately, the report shows how Brexit has reshaped Ireland’s used-car supply chain.

A yellow wind warning will be in place for the island of Ireland on Thursday, with yellow rain warnings also issued for much of the country. Met Éireann has issued the wind warning from midnight until 6pm on Thursday, and has forecast strong and gusty south-westerly winds. It has warned that the wind could bring difficult travel conditions, and said it could lead to displaced debris or loose objects and falling branches or trees. The rain warning is for counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow as well as for the entire province of Connacht. It will be in place from 6am on Thursday until 3pm, with Met Éireann saying the rain could lead to flooding and poor visibility.

The 41-year-old is set to play at his final major international tournament this summer in the USA, Mexico and Canada. ‌“After tests, we see the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo was more serious than expected,” Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus said on Friday. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page‌Iran punishments for World Cup withdrawal and can FIFA replace them with another nation? Portugal have been drawn to face Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K of the World Cup, with one side still to be decided. Asked if the upcoming World Cup will be his final one, Ronaldo added: "Definitely, yes."

Sir Keir will stress home heating oil costs must be “fair, transparent and justifiable”, during a visit to Belfast on Thursday. Around two-thirds of domestic properties in Northern Ireland use home heating oil. Global oil prices have risen sharply in response to war in the Middle East, with Iran launching strikes in response to attacks by the US and Israel, and home heating oil costs have surged. Treasury minister Lord Livermore met with some Northern Ireland MPs on Wednesday to discuss the issue. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also meet with members of a local community to discuss the cost of living.

The main contractor of the beleaguered National Children’s Hospital does not appear to have sufficient levels of workers on site to meet their latest completion deadline, the health minister has warned. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will meet with the global CEO of BAM, Ruud Joosten, in the hospital on Friday. The National Children’s Hospital, on the site of St James’ Hospital in Dublin, has been besieged by delays and cost overruns. In the Mater Hospital, at the launch of the HSE’s new AI healthcare strategy, Ms Carroll MacNeill said she visited the National Children’s Hospital earlier this week and expressed frustration with the progress of the project. BAM 'has drifted'She argued BAM has already “drifted a week, two weeks”, and she is “worried that they will drift more”.

The man, aged 27, cannot be named due to court restrictions on sexual assault cases in Ireland. He appeared before Judge Michele Finan on Wednesday after being arrested on Tuesday in relation to the alleged incident on February 15. Garda Grainne Raggett told Dublin District Court that the accused denies the charge. Ms Justice Finan said Garda Raggett had made a “very comprehensive and cogent” argument and refused bail. The accused was granted legal aid and remanded in custody at Cloverhill before his next court appearance on March 18.

Some officials have suggested that Mr Trump and his advisers misjudged how Iran would respond. Unlike last year’s 12-day war, Iran has fired barrages of missiles and drones at US military bases across the Gulf, with cities in Arab nations, such as Dubai, among those hit. US officials told Axios that snubbing the proposal was one of the biggest tactical miscalculations by the Trump administration. The US news website reported that during a White House meeting in August, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky offered Mr Trump low-cost interceptor drones. The waterway had been effectively closed for tankers since the Iran war began when the post was published, causing chaos for global oil markets.

The family of Kerry’s Oscar-hopeful Jessie Buckley have departed Dublin Airport and are bound for Los Angeles for the 98th Oscars this weekend. Buckley is the odds-on favourite to win Best Actress in a Leading Role at this Sunday’s Oscars award ceremony in Hollywood.

Statement follows similar response from TD Michael LowryBusinessman Denis O’Brien has said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided against bringing charges against him arising from the Moriarty Tribunal. A statement from Mr O’Brien said: “I am pleased to put this chapter behind me. Mr O’Brien said: “I welcome the decision of the independent Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions directing that there are to be no criminal proceedings pursued in relation to the matters contained in the Moriarty Tribunal report. I would acknowledge that the task bestowed on Mr Justice Michael Moriarty was a difficult one. The tribunal’s final report was published in March, 2011 and found that then minister Mr Lowry helped Mr O’Brien secure the State’s second mobile phone licence in 1995.

Had my dad been a keen amateur filmmaker the main Dunne Family film would just show an armchair. He made his way back into the music world in the most unlikely of circumstances. He was delighted that, apart from world fame, immense wealth and incredible talent, he was also a part of Dunne family folklore. It is one of the great pieces of music trivia that the studio - Strawberry Studios in Stockport - in which he recorded one of his great songs would seven years later gave us one of our generation’s great songs. Yes, seven years after he recorded Love Will Keep Us Together, Joy Division, in the same room, recorded Love Will Tear Us Apart.

Jude Bellingham's behaviour in Real Madrid stands says everything as Man City implodeReal Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was left gobsmacked as he watched from the stands while his team-mates raced into a 3-0 lead against Manchester City in the Champions LeagueView 2 Images Jude Bellingham couldn't believe what he was seeingReal Madrid star Jude Bellingham was left stunned after witnessing team-mate Federico Valverde net an extraordinary hat-trick in Wednesday night's Champions League encounter against Manchester City. Despite the absence of Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Eder Militao, Madrid were in blistering form against City. ‌Real Madrid vs Man City referee concerns raised in Spanish media hours before clash READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR REAL MADRID FB PAGE! ‌View 2 Images Jude Bellingham was in awe of Fede ValverdeMatters nearly deteriorated further for Pep Guardiola's side after Donnarumma brought Vinicius Junior down inside the area. "Mbappe is in Paris with Real Madrid employees, Bellingham is in London with Real Madrid professionals.

Met Éireann has warned to expect strong winds across the Republic on Thursday. A Met Éireann status yellow weather warning for high winds for Donegal, Galway and Mayo expired at 5am on Wednesday. But another wind warning is on the way for all counties in the Republic from midnight to 6pm on Thursday. Met Éireann said strong and gusty southwesterly winds would have the potential to create difficult travelling conditions with debris or loose objects displaced. Met Éireann said some fallen branches or trees could be expected.

Jamie Oliver says he's 'grateful for second chances' after being given an opportunity to partially reopen his Italian restaurant chain - seven years after its spectacular collapse. Oliver also revealed her was 'really excited and grateful' to be back in the kitchen at Jamie's Italian, after a lengthy absence. In 2017, the restaurant chain lost almost £20million and was forced to close several of its branches. By 2018, Jamie's Italian was struggling with debts of £71.5million. Now, the new branch of Jamie's Italian, which is aiming to sell classic pasta dishes at accessible prices, is opening in partnership with Brava Hospitality Group, the team behind Prezzo Italian.

Fury over Ian Huntley's funeral as over 40,000 people sign petition to block public funding for itIan Huntley died in the RVI in Newcastle after he was attacked in Frankland PrisonView Image Ian Huntley (Image: Toby Melville/PA Wire)Over 40,000 people have signed a petition to block public funding for the funeral of child murderer Ian Huntley, after he died following an attack at HMP Frankland. ‌A long-standing scheme by the Ministry of Justice requires the prison service to contribute up to £3,000 of public money for any prisoner who dies while in custody, as well as a memorial service organised through prison chaplaincy. The petition was launched by Carly Batley, 47, of Kent, on Sunday, and it calls for the following:‌The Ministry of Justice to waive the £3,000 funeral contribution, and cancel any planned prison memorial service. ‌On her decision to launch the petition, Carly said: "There were so many missed opportunities with Huntley. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here.