5 things we learned from the penultimate weekend of the Six NationsBy Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby CorrespondentThere were conclusive away wins for France, Ireland and Wales in another compelling round of Guinness Six Nations action that sees the destiny of the title remain in Irish hands. Here, the PA news agency examines five things we learned from the penultimate weekend of the competition. Pool D drama awaitsEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has one competitive match left before the World Cup. Photo by Ben WhitleyEngland progressing from their World Cup group was previously seen as a formality but Argentina and Japan will now fancy their chances this autumn. Les Bleus’ hit-and-miss Six Nations exploded into glorious technicolour as they were re-established as World Cup favourites with one of their great displays.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2023 05:33 UTC
What the papers say: Sunday's front pagesThe front pages on Sunday focus on homelessness, tax breaks for landlords, price-gouging at hotels and King Charles visiting Ireland this summer. The Ireland edition of The Sunday Times reports that hotels are making a "mockery" of their lower VAT rate by price gouging on St Patrick's Day. Britain's King Charles is planning an all-Ireland trip this summer after his coronation, The Irish Mail on Sunday reveals. The Irish Sunday Mirror speaks to Oscar hopeful Kerry Condon ahead of Sunday night's ceremony in Hollywood. Rishi Sunak has “dramatically intervened” and rebuked Lineker, The Mail On Sunday says.
Source:Irish Independent
March 13, 2023 02:11 UTC
Oil giant Saudi Aramco notches up nearly £134bn profit in 2022By Jon Gambrell, Associated PressOil giant Saudi Aramco has reported that it made a 161 billion US dollar (£133.8 billion) profit last year. The firm, known formally as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co, said in its annual report that higher crude oil prices propelled its profits. In 2021, Aramco declared profits of 110 billion dollars (£91.4 billion), compared with 49 billion dollars (£40.7 billion) in 2020 when the world faced the worst of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, travel disruptions and oil prices briefly going negative. Aramco, whose fortunes hinge on global energy prices, announced a record 42.4 billion dollars (£35.2 billion) profit in the third quarter of 2022 on the back of that price spike. President Joe Biden had warned the kingdom that “there’s going to be some consequences for what they’ve done” in terms of oil prices.
Source:Irish Independent
March 12, 2023 23:12 UTC
Roma reduced the deficit, but Domenico Berardi’s late penalty reinstated Sassuolo’s two-goal advantage that saw Marash Kumbulla sent off. Paulo Dybala momentarily attempted to lead a fightback after scoring in the 50th minute, but Roma was again pegged back through Andrea Pinamonti’s strike. The crowd showed their support for Jose Mourinho, but the outcome disappointed their fans. Roma fans showed their support for Jose Mourinho by holding up banners that read: ‘Whoever defends the colours of Rome is our ally. The faithful supporters of Roma, instead of condemning the manager, displayed messages of support inside the Stadio Olimpico.
Source:Daily Mail
March 12, 2023 23:12 UTC
The British army is no longer capable of fighting on its own, it can only be part of a military alliance, such as NATO. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11848669/British-Army-degraded-cuts-UK-no-longer-capable-fighting-war-own.html">declared</a> British General Charles Collins. This is a humiliating truth for the British government: the army can no longer fight independent wars, as it did in the Falklands, but can only supplement the troops of other countries, Collins said. You can only set an example in NATO if you have military authority in all areas, but this is not about Britain, which has now switched exclusively to waging proxy wars. Major General Collins: British army cannot fight on its own 12 March 2023 at 06:43
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March 12, 2023 17:00 UTC
If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by eFmailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. Admission is $6 adults, $1 ages 4 to 16, free ages 3 and younger. Cool Spring Preserve1469 Lloyd RoadCharles Town, W.Va.For ages 12 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. Evening Bird WalkWednesday, March 15 - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Eastern Ecological Science Center11649 Leetown RoadKearneysville, W.Va.For ages 12 and older, regardless of birding skills. Admission is $5, adults; free, 12 and younger.
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March 12, 2023 09:05 UTC
Photo / David CreedonNowhere quaint like itEveryone dreams of celebrating St Patrick’s Day in the land where it all began. Why not go beyond the capital and get off the beaten track in Kinsale? Start at The Spaniard, an atmospheric thatched-roof pub, and make sure to go all the way up to Charles Fort, a star-shaped 17th-century fortress that was built to guard the Kinsale harbour. Charles Fort is a 17th-century fortress that was built to guard Kinsale Harbour. Getting aroundThere is no public transport in Kinsale but it’s small enough to get around on foot.
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March 12, 2023 05:25 UTC
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March 12, 2023 04:40 UTC
Russian advance ‘could come with heavy losses’ as snipers ‘create killing zone’By Karl Ritter, Associated PressRussian forces have made progress in the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut but their attack will be hard to sustain without further harsh losses, UK military officials say. Bakhmut is a key target of Moscow’s campaign in eastern Ukraine, which has resulted in staggering casualties. Meanwhile, Russian military bloggers and other pro-Kremlin Telegram accounts on Friday claimed Russian forces have entered a metal processing factory in north-west Bakhmut. A Washington-based think tank late on Friday also referenced geolocated footage showing Russian forces within 800 metres of the heavily built up and fortified Azom complex. Earlier, authorities said Russian shelling over the previous 24 hours killed at least five people and hurt another 19 across Ukraine’s Kherson and Donetsk regions.
Source:Irish Independent
March 12, 2023 03:57 UTC
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Source:The Herald
March 12, 2023 01:02 UTC
Britain's pothole crisis has been laid bare by a survey revealing nearly half of us swerve to avoid them on a daily basis. Two-thirds of drivers polled said their roads had got worse over the last year – and only one in 14 believed there had been an improvement. Those in Scotland and Wales were particularly frustrated, with 80 per cent and 76 per cent respectively saying they encounter more potholes than a year ago. And 45 per cent of all survey participants said they had to swerve to avoid potholes every day. Half of the drivers polled blamed the pothole plague on a lack of funding from the Government.
Source:Daily Mail
March 11, 2023 22:23 UTC
I know I’m supposed to be grateful every day that I wake up above ground and all, but I’m not great at being grateful, either. In my younger days I was able to maneuver through life using my natural gifts of seduction, but no more. I know I’m supposed to ‘”get out of self” in order to “be of use,” et cetera. So, add self-centeredness to the list.) One silver lining to aging is that I don’t have the funds for cosmetic surgery so will at least grow old gracefully,” i.e., wrinkled as all hell.
Source:The Herald
March 11, 2023 21:43 UTC
It’s in the preparation and there’s only one way to fully believe really without it being plastic. “You can’t prepare half-hearted and expect to walk out confident because when you are in the cauldron, it squeezes everything out of you. “That’s something that’s been in the mix for quite some time now and it needs to continue to get better. Conor Murray, left, will partner Johnny Sexton at Murrayfield (Brian Lawless/PA)“But I’ve never seen him break. It just shows the character of the man and that’s why he’s playing like he is.
Source:The Herald
March 11, 2023 21:03 UTC
Here, the PA news agency looks at some key talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Edinburgh showdown. (PA Graphics)Captain Johnny Sexton this week claimed Ireland are preparing to face the greatest Scotland team of the Six Nations era. Ireland thumped Scotland 27-3 during the same stage of the 2019 tournament in Japan. The 37-year-old is closing in on becoming the Six Nations’ all-time leading points scorer. Sexton insists team achievements top individual accolades but concedes surpassing former international team-mate O’Gara would be a “fantastic” bonus.
Source:The Herald
March 11, 2023 19:35 UTC
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Source:The Herald
March 11, 2023 10:36 UTC