Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill fumes at referee and German players after ‘freak goal’ condemns his men to narrow loss

In his 100th game in charge of his country, O’Neill was proud of his side’s battling display as they were floored by Nick Woltemade's first international goal. Newcastle's £69million forward turned in David Raum's 31st-minute corner with the back...

De Bruyne and Woltemade dent hopes of Wales and Northern Ireland

Craig Bellamy has been fond of saying it was “challenging” working with a teenage Jérémy Doku at Anderlecht’s academy and the winger’s response was to make World Cup qualification harder for Bellamy’s Wales side last night. His electric runs teed...

Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade secures vital win for DFB-Team

Nick Woltemade scores the only goal of the match as Germany record a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Monday night's 2026 World Cup qualification clash. Nick Woltemade scored the only goal of the match as Germany recorded a 1-0 victory over...

UK warns against travel to Trat

Trat’s tourism industry is facing a 700-million-baht loss as a United Kingdom travel warning has prompted widespread cancellations from European visitors, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT’s Trat office said a surge of...

UK sees 50% spike in major cyberattacks as top firms targeted

LONDON – The UK has seen a significant increase in major cyberattacks by criminals and hostile states over 2024, the country’s cyber security agency said, following a spate of high-profile incidents targeting companies from Jaguar Land Rover to...

UK witness 50% spike in cyberattacks as top firms targeted

A security gate at the entrance to the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich, UK | Photo Credit: Chris Ratcliffe The UK has seen a significant increase in major cyberattacks by criminals and hostile states over the last...

Travelling pays off for champion Smith

Teenager Finley Smith has won the UK National under-18 men’s title and under-17 Elite Features World Championship crown inside a matter of weeks. Smith, from Rochford, Essex, trains at Sandwich-based Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park and travels to...

MLA kicks up stink in Assembly at former MP’s ‘Northern Ireland is a s***hole’ remark

A local DUP MLA has lambasted former Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew over her description of Northern Ireland as a “shithole”. First Minister Michelle O’Neill moved to distance herself from the remarks made by her party colleague...

UK retail sales slow as budget concerns curb spending

UK retail sales lost some momentum in September as wary consumers put off purchases and concentrated on the essentials. Concerns about the government’s forthcoming budget were behind the slowdown, new figures from the British Retail Consortium...

Foreign Office warns UK tourists to 'stay away' and 'change your plans'

Foreign Office warns UK tourists to 'stay away' and 'change your plans' The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists to "stay away" and "change your plans" as violence erupts in Pakistan. The FCDO has added "addition of information about the Pakistan...

The Greater Manchester pumpkin patches named among the best in the UK

They missed out on first place due to another popular pumpkin patch in the north west Two Greater Manchester pumpkin patches have been named among the best in the UK (Image: Manchester Evening News) With Halloween fast-approaching many of us will...

Charlie Kirk Day: When It's Celebrated, What to Expect, and Is It a Federal Holiday?

The United States will observe 14 October 2025 as the first 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk', following the Senate's unanimous resolution to honour the late conservative activist. The newly designated day recognises Kirk's lasting...

'Fairytale' waterfall looks like it's from storybook but it's here in Scotland

05:16, 14 Oct 2025 Scotland has many magical locations like the Glenfinnan Viaduct(Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) We have plenty of magical locations here in Scotland – from Loch Ness to The Glenfinnan Viaduct and the famous Fairy Pools...

Major change to free bus pass for over 60s in England as calls grow for fairer access

Pensioners in England must now wait until age 67 to get a free bus pass The change links eligibility to the rising State Pension age, up from 66 In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, free bus travel still begins at 60 Local councils can still...

Sri Lanka Sees Continued Growth in Tourist Arrivals as October Figures Climb

October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, with over 62,000 international visitors recorded in just the first 12 days of October, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...

Seaside town that's 23C in October and loved by Brits is 'like Newquay'

A British expat has likened his sunny seaside town to "Newquay of Spain". Nigel Pope, originally from Cornwall, has earned the title 'The King of Benidorm' thanks to his popular TikTok videos showcasing life in the Spanish resort. He was...

Adoption of UPI in France leads to 40% rise in Indian tourists, says Lyra Network Chairman Mariette

Mumbai: The growing adoption of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France has not only enhanced the convenience of digital transactions for visitors but has also led to a significant increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting the...

Club Med autumn sale with 20% off 'paradise' holidays to Morocco, Bali and more

As the chill of winter begins to bite, many Brits will already be daydreaming about their next sun-soaked getaway. Although 2026 might still feel a bit distant, travel experts at Club Med have revealed a range of exclusive luxury holiday deals...

20 ideas for your February holiday — sun, snow, safari and more

By February, those new year parties (and resolutions) are a distant memory — and it seems a very long way to go before summer. Booking a holiday is the perfect way to get through the short, dark days and there are plenty of enticing options,...

Coca-Cola makes major move to 'claim' new holiday following years of Christmas dominance: 'We have to find different ways'

Coca-Cola's association with Christmas dates back a century, according to the company, as its now-iconic holiday Santas debuted in the 1920s. This marriage of marketing and merriment has served the brand well, and according to Business Insider,...