Ireland and Wales will smash into each other in the final World Cup warm-up of the summer, despite the lingering risk of cruel last-minute injuries. Both sides are almost at full strength for Dublin Test.

The astonishing revelation about Gianfranco Zola has come from former Italian footballer Fabrizio Maiello, who turned to crime after seeing his career end abruptly due to injury.

Darmian - predominantly a right-back - has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Luke Shaw has nailed down the spot on the left flank.

Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini was enraged as his squad failed to produce any serious chances in the second half when it held a man advantage - until substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini scored.

Jack Rodwell has reportedly entered talks with Parma regarding a surprise switch to Italian football. The free agent looked on course to sign for Roma, but the deal ultimately fell through.

Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer said his wife's mother was still in an 'awful' condition in hospital following the incident last week.

Bridget Jones's love interest Mr Darcy is rumoured to have been based on new Labour Party leader Keir Starmer.

Rebel Wilson, 39, looked in high spirits as she enjoyed a low-key stroll with her unlikely pal Darius Campbell, 38, in Portofino, Italy on Monday.

Rebel Wilson sent a heartwarming message to her American friends for Thanksgiving on Thursday. 

Rod Stewart, who turns 75 next month, keeps popping up in the news.

Samantha Armytage revealed she has serious doubts about covering the Rio Olympics over fears of contracting or being exposed to the Zika virus, with plans to have children over the coming years

Taking to Instagram on Sunday morning, the 39-year-old Sunrise host decided to clarify herself after The Daily Telegraph reported she wants to have children 'in the next few years'.

The bacteria, called Wolbachia pipienti, is found in 60 per cent of insects globally and can be introduced to mosquitoes in the lab, the Madison School of Veterinary Medicine found.

Normally, two thirds of US citizens oppose abortions after 24 weeks. But a Harvard poll has found that 59 per cent favor abortions of Zika-infected babies at any stage of the pregnancy.

Sunrise host Sam Armytage is currently taking time off the show with a respiratory infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Prince's (left) friends, including Van Jones (top right) and ex-girlfriend Carmen Electra (bottom right) are sharing their most vivid memories of the legendary performer, who died in Minnesota in April.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the women's company under Unit 5492 of the Korean People's Army stationed at the country's southwestern coast.

Medical experts have assessed video footage of Kim Jong-un's visit to Sunchon and claim marks (pictured) on his arms show he has had a 'cardiovascular procedure'.

RICHARD KAY: Just over a year ago Prince Harry was at a Royal Marines base in the Dartmoor National Park presenting recruits with their coveted green berets (pictured, with Diana in 1986).

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury, 28, is accused of accused of preparing acts of terrorism and his sister Sneha Chowdhury, 25, is accused of failing to disclose information. They were arrested in Luton.

The furious man, who has not been named, is believed to have caught the primate taking expensive durian fruits from his garden on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Abu Fathiyyaturahma Menk Abdun Mujtahid, 30, noticed the kitten clutching to the concrete barriers in Sabah, Malaysia, last Saturday morning.

This is the heartwarming moment five elephants were rescued from an abandoned goldmine in Malaysia. Video shows wildlife officers digging a ramp to help free the elephants.

Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, visited the Tower of London this morning to mark 535 years since the creation of Yeoman Warders, better known as the Beefeaters.

Tony Abbott has arrived at the Rural Fire Service in south coast of New South Wales, as he prepares for another day of battling blazes.

A fluffy Bangkeaw puppy went missing soon after it was born in Yasothon, north eastern Thailand. It was rescued by teenage boys after burrowing three feet into the ground.

A visibly indignant Pope Francis had to pull himself away from a woman in a crowd in St Peter's Square today after she grabbed his hand and yanked him towards her.

The 57-year-old singer was making the press rounds in New York City, spotted at Buzzfeed's AM to DM show and Build Series on Thursday afternoon.

Turkey's leader became a problematic guest - denying Armenian Genocide occurred, demanding the U.S. hand over an Islamic cleric, and complaining America's Kurdish allies are terrorists

Lindsey Graham has admitted blocking a Senate resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide because he was afraid about upsetting Erdogan while he was still in Washington.

Conan 'is in fact a GIRL,' according to a Defense Department official Tuesday, just a day after the most recent word out of the White House was that Conan was as male as his masculine name.

The footage, posted online, is thought to have been filmed in Qamishli, in the north east of the country, from inside a civilian car on Wednesday.

Hassan Akkad, who fled to the UK after he was imprisoned and tortured in Syria, is working at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London after deciding he had to do something to help.

KIERAN GILL ON COURT NO 2 AT WIMBLEDON: Sharapova was trailing 4-6, 7-6, 5-0 when she decided to call it a day, complaining about a left arm injury.

The 32-year-old tennis pro's WTA ranking recently fell to No. 369 following her first-round defeat at the Australian Open 2020

Shostakovich's 11th Symphony here receives a performance of exceptional eloquence from the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic under their chief guest conductor, the Finn John Storgårds.

Princess Charlotte, four, attended her first Christmas Day service in Sandringham. The young royal was praised by fans after 'sweet' footage showed the moment she curtseyed to the Queen.

EXCLUSIVE: Heartbreaking footage also showed meat birds convulsing on the faeces-covered floor, with splayed legs and chemical burns at Moorah Farm in Essex, run by Hook 2 Sisters.

Pictures show police officers standing outside a bar in Wallasey, Merseyside, after a man, 20, was stabbed multiple times. A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested.

Thylane Blondeau made a fashionable exit from her hotel in Paris on Wednesday night after a stint on the catwalk earlier in the day, on the arm of her boyfriend Oscar Bimes.

Seconds after his plane was wheels down in Paris, Donald Trump attacked host Emmanuel Macron for suggesting that Europe needs to raise a standing army to protect itself from China, Russia and the United States.

The president and first lady Melania Trump are on their way to France for a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in World War One with other world leaders.

Mr Trump and First Lady Melania’s no-show followed a row with Mr Macron over France’s contribution to Nato. Among the furious critics was Winston Churchill's grandson.

The guards, who will wear civilian clothes so as not to attract attention, are to patrol some passenger trains in the wake of terror attacks in both Paris and Brussels.

Callum Long Collins (pictured) of Fareham, Hampshire, who runs the English Shooting YouTube channel, confirmed police are not going to reinstate his licences after they were revoked in 2016.

Hundreds of new homes are to be built on a stud farm near Newmarket, Sebastian Shakespeare has the latest including what's going on with the Archer's actors and what Mumford & Sons are using for loo roll.

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he does not believe in 'a numbers game' as he was repeatedly challenged on his views on immigration.

Leaders in agriculture, hospitality and the care system lashed out at the Home Secretary after she dismissed fears over staff shortages caused by the proposed points-based system.

Erick Diaz Cruz, left and right in hospital, was shot on February 6 by an agent who was part of a team trying to arrest his mother's boyfriend. He had been visiting NYC on a vacation. Scene inset.

Ilaitia Cokanasiga, 48, from Fiji, said he felt 'immense pride' to have served with the UK armed forces but now feels 'betrayed' after he was let down by the government.