David Raya's wife shares life update as Arsenal star says 'we are so lucky'Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya shared a heartfelt message ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at WembleyView 2 Images Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has enjoyed some happy news before the Carabao Cup final (Image: Simon Dael/Shutterstock)Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has spoken out on social media following the arrival of his son ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final. Raya originally signed for Arsenal on a season-long loan before completing a permanent transfer for £27 million 12 months later. Arsenal are also aiming to secure their first major silverware since 2020 on Sunday afternoon when they meet title contenders Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. "You have made my life spectacular and Rio couldn't ask for a better mom than you! View 2 Images Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is now a father (Image: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)Raya's deputy, Arrizabalaga, has issued a warning to City ahead of Sunday's clash as his side looks to end their trophy drought.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 12:27 UTC
It was part of an attempted murder-suicideIn his final moments, Alexi wanted to be like his father: with a red-coloured neck. But in a perverse and egregious breach of trust, his drug-abusing, paranoid father Nathan Vikatos calmly took his son's life, motivated by unfounded fears. The 48-year-old told prison staff he killed his son in an attempted murder-suicide because he wanted them to become two ghosts. But he need not have felt alone, his sister told the court in a moving victim impact statement. The NSW Supreme Court found that Vikatos killed his son in an attempted murder-suicideHis father soon started using methylamphetamine again.
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 12:25 UTC
STEUBENVILLE — Local firefighters were called to a blaze on the second floor of a house at 3346 Sunset Blvd., just two doors down from the city’s West End fire station, Thursday afternoon. Assistant City Fire Chief Chris Takach said it took about three hours to extinguish the flames because of the large volume of material stored inside. He said electricity for the brick structure was on, but the house isn’t believed to be currently inhabited and no one was inside at the time of the fire. Firefighters climbed ladders and extended hoses through its upper windows to douse the flames. A ladder truck was prepared in case the fire emerged through the roof but wasn’t needed, said Takach.
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 12:20 UTC
Following several months of discussions and planning, Weirton Parks officials are moving forward with a project to establish an outdoor fitness court in an area at the back of Marland Heights Park once occupied by a sand volleyball court. For its part, the city submitted a grant application for $30,000 to the National Fitness Campaign, with the city providing a local match of $145,000. The National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court also utilizes an established smartphone application, to connect with a network of other fitness courts and training programs made available through the campaign. The National Fitness Campaign has set a goal of funding 5,000 free outdoor fitness courts by 2030 within a 10-minute bicycle ride of every American. Shingle noted this wouldn’t be the first time the National Fitness Campaign has partnered with Weirton on a project.
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 12:20 UTC
“But I do believe that where there has been requests to meet the Prime Minister and to engage in the discussion about getting further resource, that is important. “If this continues on month after month, and pressure continues to grow for families, Westminster will need to reconsider again what support is available. “All we need now is a willing participant within the Economy and the Finance department. “Should that occur, there will be a need for additional support for households and businesses already facing significant cost pressures. “These events underline the importance of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and international gas markets, by increasing domestic renewable generation and strengthening energy security.”
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 12:19 UTC
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Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 12:03 UTC
As other world leaders panic over rising fuel costs, Sánchez says Spain is less at risk because it has shifted so quickly to renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power. Last Saturday, for example, electricity in Spain cost roughly seven times less than in France and Germany, Sánchez said. During colder times of the year, renewables are insufficient for the electric grid. In the wholesale energy market, prices are set by the cost of the last energy source that is introduced to the electric grid. Spanish electricity bills are also inflated by taxes and charges that are levied to keep the electric grid running and safe, the professor said.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 12:02 UTC
Phil Foden's place under threat from Max Dowman with Arsenal star on verge of historyThe sky appears to be the limit for Max Dowman, who could make history again after his record-breaking goal for Arsenal against EvertonView 2 Images Max Dowman could break another major record this season (Image: Getty)Phil Foden’s record as the youngest player ever to win a Premier League medal could be broken by Arsenal sensation Max Dowman this season. That made him the youngest ever Premier League goal-scorer, aged 16 and 73 days, in what many expect to be a special career. The Gunners are expected to finally win a league title, which would make Dowman the youngest player ever to do so. Yet, he is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement ahead of two World Cup 2026 preparation fixtures later this month. Meanwhile, the general consensus is that the World Cup this summer will come too soon for Dowman and he is therefore expected to miss out on the upcoming friendlies.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 11:47 UTC
EastEnders' Max Branning's new bride 'revealed' and it's not Cindy or PriyaEastEnders viewers are certain they have worked out who the lucky lady will be as Max picks bride number fiveView 4 Images Max and Cindy enjoyed another evening of passion in EastEnders (Image: BBC)EastEnders has confirmed another romantic encounter for Max Branning and Cindy Beale, but could romance be on the cards? His new employee, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), warned Max to stay away from Mark, as he is in trouble. The chemistry between the pair was still very much intact as Max successfully seduced Cindy once again, in full view of the passing public. View 4 Images Linda Carter looked visibly upset after catching Max kissing Cindy (Image: BBC)Linda wasted no time in heading to The Albert in search of Max, but she was horrified when she spotted him passionately kissing Cindy through the window. A second exclaimed: "Not Linda having more feelings for Max #EastEnders", while a third chimed in: "Poor Linda watching Max and Cindy, she looked gutted (sad face) #EastEnders."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 11:46 UTC
Video: Emergency declared on Canary Islands with 'the worst storm to hit in more than a decade' brings severe weather and even snowThe 'worst storm to hit Canary Islands in a decade' brought severe weather. Storm Therese blanketed parts of the island in snow leading to road closures. Holidays were disrupted as dozens of flights were cancelled due to strong winds. The Spanish Meteorological Agency issued an orange alert, with a high risk of heavy rains.
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 11:41 UTC
'My dream Man Utd move was ripped away from me by Bournemouth – I was devastated'The forward discussed being denied a sensational return to Manchester United and his subsequent dismayView 3 Images Ex-Bournemouth striker Joshua King was denied a move to Manchester United in 2020 (Image: Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)Former Bournemouth forward Joshua King previously revealed his disappointment at being prevented from securing a dream return to Manchester United. His Premier League breakthrough arrived with Bournemouth, where he netted 53 goals in 184 appearances. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "The dream was to play for United," King said in March 2025, via VG. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 11:37 UTC
TRANSPLANT Team Ireland member Teresa Smyth from Williamstown with former Olympian triathlete Gavin Noble ahead of the 2023 World Transplant Games.File photo:Conor McCabe Photography. Forever grateful to reach another milestoneTransplant recipient marks 25th anniversaryBy Kerrie Bolger Gardiner“I didn’t think I’d get my life back.” Those are the words of Teresa Smyth when asked how it feels to mark 25 years since her kidney transplant. Recalling the day of the transplant, Teresa, from near Williamstown, said she wasn’t as nervous as she expected. The first year after surgery brought its share of challenges, it was full of ups and downs. Since the surgery, Teresa has made ..................
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 11:33 UTC
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams (centre) arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, in central London on Thursday. Closing submissions in the two-week-long civil case in the high court in London began on Thursday morning. “But I have to remind us all that Irish people have had a very bad history and experience of British rule,” he said outside the royal courts of justice, accompanied by Sinn Féin MP John Finucane and MLA Paul Maskey. “I’m also here out of respect for the claimants, and very mindful of all of the victims of the conflict. Very little evidence about Adams’ alleged involvement in the Old Bailey, Docklands and Manchester bombings has been produced in any way to the court, Craven told the presiding judge.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:33 UTC
A young girl at the centre of a parental child abduction case will remain in Poland for the foreseeable future after the Polish children’s ombudsman intervened in the case. The children’s ombudsman in Poland, who is supporting the mother, has lodged an “extraordinary complaint” in the case. In May 2025, a Polish court ruled that the Irish-born young girl should be brought back to Ireland. He said the Supreme Court ruling in Poland “has to stand for something”. Both Ireland and Poland are signed up to The Hague Convention, an international treaty which deals with cases of parental child abduction.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:30 UTC
Paul reminded the hearing that afterwards, Mullin had called him a “freakin’ snake” and said he understood why he had been assaulted. “Today I will give you that chance to clear the record,” Paul said to Mullin. Rand Paul appears on a television as he questions Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday during the latter's confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of the US department of homeland security. That’s how you settle your differences, sir.”Democrat Senator John Fetterman during Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRand, a vociferous Trump critic, voted against the confirmation of Mullin in the committee’s vote on Thursday.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:24 UTC