Conflict in the Middle East is expected to push cost of basic groceries even higher
Inflation set to rise rather than ease throughout the yearThe conflict in the Middle East is set to send the price of groceries up even more. Dr Emma Howard, an economist at TU Dublin, said higher energy costs would hit businesses that produce food and lead to higher transport costs. “These increased production and transport costs will feed through the supply chain, resulting in higher prices on the supermarket shelves,” she said. He added that the increase in food prices will probably last for quite some time. “From a position where it looked like Irish food price inflation was headed to 3pc or lower, it now looks like we will see food price inflation heading back towards 5pc,” Mr Hughes said.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2026 14:33 UTC
Bill Linnane: Energy crisis? As a penny-pinching dad I feel like I’ve been training for this moment all my life
Bill Linnane: Energy crisis? As a penny-pinching dad I feel like I’ve been training for this moment all my lifeI tell my kids the house isn’t cold, they are cold because they're sitting around wearing shorts and T-shirtsThere are other ways to stay warm in an energy crisis. Photo: Picture posed/GettyBill Linnane Today at 06:30In the mind of the average dad, there is always an energy crisis. It doesn’t really matter how much we are being charged for a kilowatt of electricity, a gallon of diesel, or a barrel of crude oil – it is too much.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2026 14:32 UTC
Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, US defence secretary says
"They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. Shares in Asia were under pressure again on Friday and oil prices remained well supported. "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money." Iran security forces 'everywhere'Inside Iran, residents said security forces were increasing their presence to demonstrate continued control. Israel and the United States have called on Iranians to rise up and topple their clerical rulers.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2026 14:28 UTC
Robbie Keane favourite to succeed Martin O’Neill as Celtic manager
Robbie Keane is the frontrunner to become the next Celtic manager, with the club making background plans to heavily restructure football operations at the end of this season. Keane’s work at Ferencvaros and previously Maccabi Tel Aviv is understood to place him as the prime candidate to succeed Martin O’Neill, whose second spell as an interim Celtic manager will end in the summer. No formal moves will be made by Celtic until the domestic season ends but Keane is the manager firmly in their sights. Keane, who had a brief spell as a Celtic player in 2010, won the title during his only full season as a manager in Israel. Having won the Hungarian top flight last season, Ferencvaros are joint top heading into this weekend.
Source:The Irish Times
March 13, 2026 14:27 UTC
Meghan Markle masks up to cheer young patients at Los Angeles children's hospital as she agrees deal to sign her latest documentary
Meghan Markle has popped up to surprise young patients at a Los Angeles hospital. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, put on a mask as she joined children for painting and craft activities. Meghan, who also spent time with young patients in their rooms, had not promoted the event herself - it was Children's Hospital Los Angeles who took to their Instagram to share images of Meghan on the wards. It came as her Harry and Meghan's documentary about girl scouts selling cookies has been purchased by an independent production firm. Archewell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the documentary and Harry and Meghan were its executive producers.
Source:Daily Mail
March 13, 2026 14:20 UTC
Temperatures to dip below freezing tonight with patchy rain and drizzle expected for St Patrick's Day
Meanwhile, there will be patchy rain and drizzle in places for next week and into St Patrick's Day. Today will be cold and breezy with bright or sunny spells and occasional showers of rain or hail. Saturday will start off mainly dry with bright or sunny spells, the best of these in the east. On Sunday night, showers will gradually ease, becoming largely confined to Ulster with skies clearing elsewhere. Tuesday, St Patrick's Day will be mostly cloudy with some patchy rain or drizzle in places.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2026 14:15 UTC
Altamira Experts To Present at the 2026 AMPP Conference + Expo on CUI & Pipeline Integrity of CO2 Pipelines
Pipeline Integrity Considerations for Dense CO₂ ServiceAltamira will also present “Integrity Implications of Pipelines Converted to Dense CO₂ Service,” authored by Mohamed Barakat, P.Eng. As global decarbonization efforts accelerate, dense-phase CO₂ pipelines — operating in supercritical or liquid-like states — are increasingly being deployed for long-distance transportation. While similar in construction to hydrocarbon pipelines, CO₂ pipelines face distinct integrity risks due to their unique thermodynamic and chemical properties. To address these risks, the study proposes a predictive framework for risk-based integrity management of converted CO₂ pipelines. Our multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality services in asset integrity, pipeline safety, environmental health and safety, GIS and energy asset engineering, supported by deep expertise in federal, state and local regulations including PHMSA, EPA, DOT and OSHA.
Source:The Herald
March 13, 2026 14:14 UTC
Formula One set to CANCEL next month's Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races amid war in the Middle East - leaving a month-long gap in the calendar
Formula One bosses are expected to call off the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix in the next 48 hours in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Daily Mail Sport understands the cars and other critical freight to the Gulf must start their transportation in the middle of next week - presenting a hard deadline for a decision. F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and FIA boss Muhammed Ben Sulayem will make the determination based on safety concerns for F1's 3,000-strong travelling contingent. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said: 'I know Stefano will do what is right for us and the sport. 'Those races are a long way off,' said one source within F1 Management.
Source:Daily Mail
March 13, 2026 14:13 UTC
Netflix leaves fans in stitches releasing Morgan Freeman's swear-filled blooper reel from dinosaur documentary with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score - as they cheer 'that man is a treasure'
Netflix fans were left in stitches as the streamer released a swear-filled blooper reel from Morgan Freeman's new dinosaur documentary. Morgan, 88, narrates the action in the new four-part series The Dinosaurs, which was released last week, and examines the history of dinosaurs over a 165million time frame. It's already proven to be a big hit with fans, with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and dozens of positive reviews calling it 'dramatic' and 'entertaining'. Ar-am-burger-jean-yan-en-blah-landah?’ he can be heard saying of a scene looking at a type of flying dinosaur, letting out a chuckle. Another added: 'That man is a treasure,' as a third commented: 'Loved this documentary but now need a version with Morgan Freeman’s unfiltered reaction to it.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 13, 2026 14:13 UTC
Four national libraries join forces in major new UK–Ireland Initiative
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES in Aberystwyth will benefit from part of the €5 million funding for 12 projects announced under the UK-Ireland Cultural Co-Operation Programme. The approved projects, which will take place between 2026 and 2030, include a first of its kind collaborative exhibition and events programme between the four national libraries – National Library of Wales, National Library of Ireland, National Library of Scotland and the British Library. National Library of Wales chief executive of the, Rhodri Llwyd Morgan who was in Cork for the announcement, said: “This is such an exciting, inaugural and innovative project. All the projects reflect a mutual desire to forge a new path of co-operation, as set out in the UK-Ireland 2030 programme announced at the first UK-Ireland Summit in Liverpool last year. Opened in 1907, The National Library of Wales is the centre of research into the culture and heritage of Wales and the Celtic nations.
Source:The Herald
March 13, 2026 14:09 UTC
Top 10 arts events this week in the Sarasota area, March 15-21
March 13, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ETIt's a jam-packed week of events in the Sarasota arts scene, across a variety of art types. Those include performances celebrating Beethoven, Astor Piazzolla and Elton John; two Hermitage Artist Retreat programs featuring Tony Award nominees; premiering Urbanite Theatre and Venice Theatre productions; a centennial celebration for Art Center Sarasota; and a Grammy-nominated string ensemble. For those making St. Patrick's Day plans, there's also an Irish music stage show on March 17 proper.
Source:The Herald
March 13, 2026 14:08 UTC
Cheltenham Day Four: Apolon De Charnie stuns Cheltenham crowd with 50-1 shock in Triumph Hurdle
Cheltenham Day Four: Apolon De Charnie stuns Cheltenham crowd with 50-1 shock in Triumph HurdleBy Molly Hunter, Press AssociationApolon De Charnie shocked the Cheltenham crowd with a 50-1 victory in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Patrick Mullins – who famously teamed up with his father to win last year’s Grand National with Nick Rockett – said: “He was fantastic. “He travelled well and I could see Patrick (Mullins) travelling very well down to the last. “It was a great run, I’m very happy with him. I’d say he’ll make a fine horse going forward and I’ll probably run him at Aintree.”Welcome to our coverage of day four of the Cheltenham Racing Festival.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2026 14:07 UTC
Man subjected ex-partner to 'years of abuse, violence and controlling behaviour'
Man subjected ex-partner to 'years of abuse, violence and controlling behaviour'Marc Blythin, of Corris, has been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviourView Image Marc Blythin who was jailed (Image: North Wales Police)A 44-year-old man has been jailed after controlling behaviour towards his ex-partner. Marc Blythin appeared ar Caernarfon Crown Court yesterday, where he was sentenced. A North Wales Police Gwynedd South statement said: "Marc Blythin, of Minffordd Street, Corris, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on Thursday 12th March 2026 for sentencing after being found guilty of Controlling and Coercive behaviour. "Blythin was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months and handed a restraining order to protect the victim." Sergeant Liam Carr added: "Blythin subjected the victim to years of abuse, violence and controlling behaviour, and I want to recognise the incredible courage and bravery shown by the victim throughout this investigation and court process.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 13, 2026 14:07 UTC
Canada boss makes surprise Celtic and Rangers call
And Rangers stopper Cornelius has been missing since November with a muscle injury which required surgery, although the on loan Marseille star has recently returned to training. They have two friendlies in Toronto this month against Iceland and Tunisia and Marsch wants to include all his injured players to join up with the squad. He explained: "The March roster will include many of the injured players who can't play in the games. "So it’s a little bit of a crunch time with the injury situation, but we also have a really big squad now. Johnston has won 56 caps for Canada and Cornelius has been capped 40 times.
Source:The Herald
March 13, 2026 14:04 UTC
New Staffordshire Police team targeting predators in pubs and clubs from tonight
New Staffordshire Police team targeting predators in pubs and clubs from tonightThe month-long operation starts tonightView Image Police in Newcastle town centre (stock image) (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)Police are carrying out proactive patrols to spot predatory behaviour around bars and clubs and poorly-lit spaces in a crackdown on violence against women and girls. Staffordshire Police are leading the month-long crackdown following £24,000 Home Office funding. We do not want women or girls to have to change their behaviour. “Specialist officers will undergo behavioural observation training to recognise signs of predatory behaviour, such as inappropriate touching, stalking, harassment or loitering near potential victims. “When offences have been identified, arrests will be made, but this is predominantly about recognising predatory behaviour and intervening to disrupt it before offences are committed.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 13, 2026 14:03 UTC