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Yesterday
12th January 2026
Hundreds gather for memorial for Ashling Murphy on fourth anniversary of her murder
Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach
He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.
Flat option appears be edging closer for Constitution Hill
China just lifted their ban on Irish beef following Micheál Martin's visit
Taoiseach condemns 'repression' in Iran as Trump says US considering 'very strong options'
Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.
JP McManus appoints Harry Cobden as new retained rider next season
Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to waste the season after FA Cup exit
Sunday
11th January 2026
Family of EastEnders actor Derek Martin share tribute after his death aged 92
Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford
Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress
Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare
Former UK ambassador Mandelson says he understands why he was sacked over Epstein friendship
Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died aged 78
US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
The US military said Saturday’s strikes were carried out alongside partner forces.
Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death, Spurs loss leaves Frank on the brink
Rampant Man City beat Exeter 10-1 while Gavin Bazunu nears Southampton exit
DUP leader criticises Helen McEntee's 'clear challenge' to UK on NI Legacy Bill
Wayne Rooney fights back tears as brother John leads Macclesfield to historic upset
Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest
More FA Cup pain for Everton as Sunderland triumph on penalties
Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty
Sixth-tier Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup
National League North side, managed by Wayne Rooney’s brother John, secure famous 2-1 third-round win.
Death of Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill leaves 'huge void', funeral hears
Actor James Nesbitt says he struggled with Northern Ireland being seen as 'place of conflict'
Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller
James McClean missed his penalty, but was part of a memorable night at the Racecourse Ground.
Solskjaer to hold talks with Man United on Saturday as Fletcher focuses on the present
The Red Devils are looking to make an appointment for the rest of the season.
North London Forever? Saka set to sign new five-year deal at Arsenal
'When I went in at Strasbourg I was a joke - they said my team would finish last'
Luke Littler agrees record €23m deal with Target Darts
US border agents shoot and wound two people outside hospital in Portland
Russia uses new 'devastating' hypersonic missile in attack on Ukraine
People who stop taking Wegovy and Mounjaro regain weight in less than two years
Woman extradited from UK charged in connection with the murder of Dublin man in 2017
Ex-Premier League referee spared jail after schoolboy video found on laptop
Harry Brook apologises for late-night incident in NZ as England's Ashes fallout hits fever pitch
Spurs boss Thomas Frank ‘didn’t notice’ he was drinking from Arsenal-branded cup
Leeds great Terry Yorath dies aged 75
Australia wrap up dominant Ashes success with five-wicket victory over England