RORY KEANE: This Ireland squad were primed to reach a first-ever World Cup semi-final, and possibly more. But they have been seemingly in free-fall since the events of February 2 at the Aviva.

Poland's World Cup qualifier with Romania had to be suspended when a firecracker exploded at the feet of striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich man needed medical attention.

The Christmas special of Gavin & Stacey, which marked the return of the sitcom after a ten-year absence, carried the weight of all our seasonal TV expectations

Priti Patel today signalled a fresh crackdown on illegal migrants crossing the English Channel as she also vowed to tackle 'vexatious' asylum claims.

House of Cards star Robin Wright was spotted out with her husband Clement Giraudet in Santa Monica taking their dog for a walk on the beach in Santa Monica on Tuesday.

They made their red carpet debut at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards last week.  And James attended another glittering event with girlfriend Jordan on his arm.

My Kitchen Rules took a walk down memory lane on Tuesday when some of the show's most memorable contestants returned.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN LOS ANGELES: Mark it down as another day at Riviera when the mysteries of this majestic course proved once more beyond even the great Tiger Woods.

Comedian Martin Lawrence had Will Smith in stitches when the two stars promoted their upcoming action film Bad Boys For Life on SiriusXM's Town Hall show on Thursday.

It's the final round of Reno Rumble, and the Blue and Red Teams are ready to go head-to-head with just 72 hours to go.

They are the fun-loving couple whose diligent attitude and passion for renovation has put them in good stead for this season's edition of Reno Rumble.

'I love the sag awards. Everyone gets to wear their 3rd favorite dress,' the model, 34, joked on Twitter, as the show aired Sunday evening. Chrissy didn't attend this year's show.

Seven-year-old comedian JJ Pantano was the judges' choice on America's Got Talent: The Champions on Monday, earning the show's last open spot before the semifinals.

Welcome to Power Line, a weekly energy newsletter brought to you by Business Insider.Here's what you need to know:Want to get this newsletter in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Got a tip or feedback about this newsletter? Email energy@businessinsider.com. Don't forget: Sunday is Mother's Day. Happy Friday, folks! I am delighted to announce that earnings season is mostly over — which means nearly all the top energy execs have revealed new details about how their firms are faring. More on that below. Other things that delight me include hand blenders, plucking carrots out of the ground, tempeh if cooked right, and last year. Let's get to it, starting with an update on oil. 75634682A timeline for the recovery of oil markets The term "recovery" may still be premature, but at least some

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray believes Bradley Dack is too good to be 'languishing in the middle of the Championship' - and he is right. How Newcastle must give him the platform he clearly deserves.

Chaos broke out between law enforcement and mourners at the Orthodox Jewish funeral of Rabbi Cheskel Wagshel in Borough Park Thursday.

Katy Perry was in attendance at Madonna's Madame X show on Friday night, and she did not hesitate to bestow the Queen of Pop with that very moniker-a 'queen'-before kissing her ring.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the NRL to its knees while shedding light on huge salaries, bloated administration and a series of costly misguided PR disasters, WRITES MIKE COLMAN.

Gay-friendly villas in Bali are being subject to a conservative police crackdown, and being forced to sign documents saying they will no longer promote to LGBTQ people.

The actress, 32, is worlds apart from her usually sleek red carpet glamour, instead favouring an outlandish style when it comes to her faux locks and a strikingly pale complexion.

The actress, 33, looks shockingly different in the brand new trailer for The Nutcracker and The Four Realms which Disney released on Wednesday.

Keira Knightley and Ellie Bamber looked like a fairytale princesses at the UK premiere of their new Disney film The Nutcracker and The Four Realms at London's Vue Westfield on Thursday.

James Cracknell has revealed he has 'always been a bad dancer', so much so that he once managed to knock over Kate Middleton during a wedding dance. 

Monty Don shares his advice for a dramatic display of crocuses. British gardening expert said those who are hoping to start from scratch should order their bulbs in the summer to plant in autumn

Kylie Jenner and her older sister Khloé Kardashian were in stitches as they watched a video of their mother Kris Jenner singing a late-'80s Taylor Dayne hit in a video recorded in 2018.

Celebrate VE Day at home with classic teatime treats, from crunchy macaroons to succulent sausage rolls and delicate little sponges.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Users were directed to bogus stories which reported persistent slurs against the Premier League champions.

Michael Gove famously sabotaged the current UK Prime Minister's first leadership bid in 2016 by launching his own rival campaign, forcing Boris Johnson (pictured together) to pull out.

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

PLATELL'S PEOPLE: What a shining example of selflessness we have been given this week from a woman who is among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus plague.

Nifty, nimble and willing 1.6-litre 156 bhp petrol engine linked to a smooth six-speed manual gearbox, which helped propel the car from rest to 62 mph in just 8.2 seconds.

A selection of Steve's top columns can help you avoid being scammed, understand the mysteries of the new state pension, and gain peace of mind by making the most of your pension savings.

Richard Dinan announced that the technology for nuclear fusion would soon be available in his rented warehouse on a business park on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, writes JANE FRYER.

Getting the deal done looks set to become a tag-line for the property market as transactions remain on hold and more people look to move outside of big cities like London and Birmingham.

My wife and I were looking at investing £20,000 and found the Investment Chronicle website offering a return of 38 per cent in 36 months. The company's website mentions the Daily Mail.

JOE BERNSTEIN: With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already pulling out the hairdryer and top stars set to move on, Sportsmail assesses how the cracks are appearing at Old Trafford.

George Osborne described the crackdown as the 'largest package of measures to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion, fraud and error so far this parliament'.

Gauff, who reached the fourth round on her Australian Open debut, emulates Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva, who made the top 50 at the same age in August 2005.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD GIBSON: England's greatest ever bowler Jimmy Anderson is fit again and is targeting the 2021 Ashes series which begins in November that year.

Companies rising out of the ashes to avoid paying tax, wages and other debts will face a crackdown when regulators get increased powers.

The 56-year-old actress cracked a joke about Lori Loughlin's prosecution in the college admissions scandal on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

An internal investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has concluded that contrary to what appears to be shown in a video, a deputy did not plant drugs on suspect Dominique Griffin.

Apple is rejecting apps related to coronavirus not developed by health officials and Google has blocked searches for the virus in Google Play to stop the spread of misinformation.

Ministers have launched a crackdown on Google, Facebook and Amazon to curb the US technology giants' dominance online. Plans will be drawn up over six months in a drive to boost competition.

An investigation by the UK consumer watchdog found many everyday household products being offered at inflated prices - including hand gel, bleach and tampons.

Regulators at the Financial Conduct Authority are taking aim at the industry, which allows hard-up consumers to borrow money provided a friend or family member agrees to pay it back if they default.

The children are concerned about their health, and have told the Supreme Court that their lungs and nervous system are put at risk when there is large-scale setting off of firecrackers in Delhi.

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Users were directed to bogus stories which reported persistent slurs against the Premier League champions.

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