Kopek Des Bordes did land last year’s Supreme and looked to have the chasing world at his feet when making a winning debut over fences in November. Those prepared to view the Arkle as a match between Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes could be dangerously dismissive of talents like Kargese and Steel Ally. Paul Townend with Kopek Des Bordes on the gallops at Cheltenham Racecourse on Monday. The Irish horse emerged on top on that occasion although the nagging doubt about Kopek Des Bordes this time is his lack of competitive experience over fences. But Old Park Star’s Haydock performance looked one of real substance and he may prove it.

Late Tubberclair caretaker remembered with "affection and respect"By Rebekah O'ReillyThe community in Tubberclair and the surrounding areas is mourning the passing of Joe Lennon, who served as groundsman at St. Clare’s N.S. Paying tribute, St. Clare’s N.S. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former colleague and dear friend, Joe Lennon,” the school said in a tribute. He was predeceased by his parents Mary Anne and Thomas; his sisters Bridget, Mary and Theresa (Infancy); his brothers Jay, Frank, Anthony, Pat and Christopher (Infancy); his brother-in-law Matty Moran; his sister-in-law Anne Cullen; and his good friend Paul Kearney. Joe’s funeral Mass took place on Friday, March 6, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Princess Kate dazzled with Prince William at the annual Commonwealth Day Service, alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and other family members. Even in exile, Andrew continues to bring shame on the Royal Family. He was once at the heart of the Commonwealth Service proceedings but today, it's a far different picture. ‌Afua notes that events like the Commonwealth Day service were once Andrew's bread and butter, and ones that saw him at the very centre of the proceedings - even until recently. More specifically, it is a warning sign for the Royal Family that things are not what they were."

Eberechi Eze hails 'special' Arsenal wonderkid after breaking recordMax Dowman is enjoying an eye-catching breakout season with Arsenal and £60m summer arrival Eberechi Eze is among those to have been left impressed with his contributionsView 2 Images Eberechi Eze has been full of praise for Max Dowman (Image: Getty Images)Eberechi Eze has hailed Arsenal youngster Max Dowman as a ‘special, special’ player as he continues to collect records in North London. He is also the youngest-ever player to have played in the Champions League, Arsenal’s youngest starter and youngest Premier League player for the club. He said: “He is a special, special player. “He is a special player, but also a special person as well. ‌View 2 Images Max Dowman continues to shine during his breakout campaign (Image: Getty Images)He said: “Very proud of him, very proud as well of Marli.

Max Verstappen has compared Formula One to Mario Kart in a fresh swipe at the sport’s unpopular new regulations. Despite an impressive fightback from 20th to sixth at F1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen took aim at the rules which again have cast doubt over his future on the grid. Norris also expressed his fears over the prospect of a “big accident” due to the difference in closing speeds. I thought the race was really fun – with lots of battling – and the car was really fun to drive. The conflict in the Middle East has placed the rounds on April 12 and April 19 in major doubt.

In England, it feels as though almost nobody, other than Arsenal supporters or anyone-but-City fans, wants them to win the title. Arsenal, meanwhile, would be a rebuke to other upper Premier League sides, as Leicester were to smaller clubs. There is a subsection of online Arsenal fans that is extremely sensitive and obsessed by imagined plots against the club; there’s a reason that fan TV reached a mainstream audience at Arsenal rather than any other club. Arsenal fans seem to have spent much of the last week digging out statistics to prove their games are not actually unusually disjointed, but that’s certainly how it feels. Arsenal could argue, with some legitimacy, that they don’t have City’s resources and, besides, football is about winning; no marks are awarded for artistic impression.

The White House added a Trump press conference at 5:30 p.m. to his schedule on Monday, but provided no details on whether he will make any announcements. "The White House is in constant coordination with the relevant agencies on this important issue, as it is a top priority to the president. The White House last week asked federal agencies to assemble proposals that could help ease pressure on crude and gasoline prices, Reuters previously reported. The deliberations involve top White House officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and top adviser Stephen Miller, the sources said. A White House plan to provide naval escorts and backstop insurance for tankers traveling the Strait of Hormuz so far has failed to significantly boost shipping traffic through the vital waterway.

Negin Shiraghaei is a founder of the Azad Network, which campaigns for a free and democratic Iran. Photograph: Ronan McGreevyA prominent Iranian activist has suggested Ireland could play a role in helping Iran to transition towards being a democratic state. I would love to see Ireland, a country which has done it in a meaningful way, step in and support the Iranian democratic cause. “The democratic movement in Iran is not a new thing. “Iranian people have been asking for a change of the regime and democratic replacement for so many years.

The White House video begins with a scene from Call of Duty, the action-packed, first-person shooter game. “The White House will continue showcasing the many examples of Iran’s ballistic missiles, production facilities and dreams of owning a nuclear weapon being destroyed in real time,” Kelly said. A 38-second TikTok clip posted on March 3rd by the White House is captioned OPERATION EPIC FURY, the administration’s name for the Iran campaign, set to the song Macarena turned by DJ Shlepki. Some of the aircraft images are older stock footage and not from the current Iran war, according to Reuters. “The problem here is that his base is not exactly entirely on board with the war in Iran.

At the time Abramovich stated he chose to sell up because it was "in the best interests of the club". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had set a deadline of March 17 for Abramovich to release the entirety of the £2.35bn to go to a new foundation for Ukraine with legal action threatened. The Russian wants the funds to be used to help all victims of the war there and is ready for a legal battle. Tories branded 'pathetic' as minister rips apart Kemi Badenoch over Roman Abramovich row READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Cooper had also said, before Abramovich's lawyers laid down their stance: "I'm urging him not to try and pursue further court action."

'While Donald Trump tries to justify Iran war UK households already feeling the cost'Donald Trump's all out war on Iran is already hitting the pound in the pocket of millions of already cash strapped households with soaring petrol prices but there are also other, less obvious, costsView 3 Images Donald Trump's war on Iran is having global consequences that includes UK households (Image: Samuel Corum, Getty Images)While Donald Trump flip-flops over justifying going to war with Iran, ordinary households are paying the price. ‌Most mortgage customers aren’t impacted for now, but those taking out a new deal - or remortgaging - won’t be thanking Trump. Labour is painfully aware of the toll the cost of living crisis has already had on many voters’ threadbare finances. But the cost of living is guaranteed to be firmly on voters’ minds ahead this May’s elections, and beyond. Hence why the actions Trump has taken threaten to have huge political, as well as economic, consequences for many years to come.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has suggested EU decision-making processes may need to change drastically. Von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s powerful executive arm that proposes laws, said Europe could not continue to be a custodian for an “old world order” that would not return. Speaking on Monday, Von der Leyen questioned the EU’s policy of requiring the unanimous agreement of all 27 states to adopt a common position on foreign affairs. In her speech to EU ambassadors in Brussels, Von der Leyen said the war in Iran had become a “regional conflict with unintended consequences”. “The idea that we can simply retrench and withdraw from this chaotic world is simply a fallacy,” Von der Leyen said.

Ian Huntley's final letter from HMP Frankland with 'safety' message to mystery womanThe Soham murderer died aged 52 on Saturday after being attacked at HMP Frankland, and in a final letter sent before the fatal assault he warned a mystery woman of the 'harm's way' she could face. ‌The notorious Soham double killer passed away aged 52 on Saturday following severe cranial injuries sustained during an incident within the confines of HMP Frankland just over a week prior. ‌Mystery womanThe final correspondence shared with the Sun reveals Huntley - identified as prisoner A5274AE - writing to an unnamed woman with whom he had maintained communication since October 2025. For your safety I've decided to discard everything you've sent and not proceed with having you cleared for calls and visits." He was subsequently transferred to HMP Frankland.

When treatments do not work, doctors must non-judgementally ask patients why they think a treatment hasn’t worked. As the basis for communicating with patients, choosing to use patient-centred language has been shown to positively influence patient outcomes. A recent article in the journal Medical Humanities is a reminder that failure-based language is all too common in medical discourse. When a medication or treatment does not produce the desired outcome, doctors are quick to label it a “failed treatment”. Doctors must make a conscious effort to remove failure-based language from the collective medical lexicon.

Jamie Fannon, Mary Mullin, Michelle Miley, Aoife Regan, Ciara Holohan and Brian Stack at the launch of the Walk in Pink Athlone event. Photo: Paulina KusaWalk in Pink Athlone event on Mother’s DayAthlone will host a Walk in Pink event as part of a national campaign for breast cancer research this Mother’s Day. Walk in Pink Athlone is supported by Radisson Blu Hotel and Collins McNicholas. This Mother’s Day, get walking, wear pink, and help make a real difference for breast cancer research in Ireland. Funds raised through Walk in Pink will directly support the breast cancer research team at the Lambe Institute, based at University of Galway.