Strong south-easterly winds on Tuesday and Wednesday will draw more warm air from the European continent. Temperatures in early April will be about 6 to 10C above average. Temperatures will rise to between 20°C and 20°C across most parts on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to reach 22°C in the southern Midlands and west coast of…
The soldier in Milan belied his inexperience with a stunning victory in the Boyle Sports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. The Emmett Mullins-trained seven-year-old had run just five times under the headline rules in the Easter Monday feature, including a bumper success at the Punchestown Festival last spring followed by four runs this season. Although…
Immediately after Iran’s ceasefire proposal was rejected, “They’re going to pay a big price for this,” US President Donald Trump said on Monday as he sought to end a five-week war in the Middle East, confirming Tuesday as the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “If they do what they need to do, the war…
For those new to bodybuilding, it would probably be a good idea to know how an athlete competes for the Mr Olympia title – bodybuilding’s highest honour. How exactly does a bodybuilder compete among the best in the world? I’m going to tell you, but first let me preface it with the following for clarity:…
The United States has revoked the permanent residence of a woman identified as a relative of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. (File/AP Photo) The United States has revoked the permanent residence of a woman identified as a relative of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the move was based…
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Iran’s national internet shutdown entered its 37th consecutive day this week, the longest nationwide blackout ever recorded, according to London-based global internet monitor NetBlocks. The report comes a day after the war escalates, with the US claiming to have rescued a second airman behind enemy lines, while Tehran claims to have shot down several US…
