1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Aaron Ramsdale wanted in shock Galatasaray transfer to link up with host of former Premier League stars and targets
AARON RAMSDALE is a surprise target for Turkish giants Galatasaray.
The Southampton keeper, 27, has a £20million relegation release clause in his contract having joined from Arsenal last summer.
ReutersAaron Ramsdale is being targeted by Galatasaray[/caption]
Ramsdale is expected to leave St. Mary’s this summer, but a loan away while the club seek promotion back to the Premier League has not been ruled out.
Southampton do not have a pressing need to raise funds through large sales this summer meaning they would be open to allowing Ramsdale to leave on loan.
The former Arsenal and Bournemouth keeper earns around £100,000-a-week on the south coast and wants to play for a top flight club to boost his England chances.
Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel recently stated he would want his first choice goalkeeper playing European football.
Saints still have veteran keeper Alex McCarthy while Gavin Bazunu remains on their books, although his loan to Standard Liege this season was cut short after a knee injury.
West Ham hold some interest in Ramsdale but have also considered Chelsea pair Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic, while they also need to sell before buying.
Ramsdale impressed in a struggling Saints side last season, keeping three clean sheets and making a number of memorable saves across the Premier League campaign that saw him relegated for a third time.
Should a move to Galatasaray materialise, Ramsdale would link up with a number of former Premier League stars that have made the lucrative switch to the Turkish giants.
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Former Prem aces Davinson Sanchez, Alvaro Morata, Mario Lemina and Lucas Torreira were just a few of the stars on the Galatasaray books last term.
While they have already secured the services of former Man City and Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane ahead of the new campaign, convincing the German to pen a three-year deal worth a reported £7.7m-per-season.
Galatasaray aren’t stopping there either, with the Turkish champions also said to be keen on signing Ilkay Gundogan from Man City in the coming weeks and months.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Mum slammed after sharing hack for DIY alternative to a sandpit with fellow parents pointing out ‘dangerous’ mistake
A MUM-OF-TWO has come under fire for her unique summer play set-up.
The Instagrammer shared her hack for keeping her little ones entertained and her house tidy at the same time.
instagramInstagram user Katy Birkelbach showed her followers the switch up she made on her children’s sandpit[/caption]
Instagram user Katy Birkelbach amassed a whopping 15.3 million views for her DIY alternative to an at-home sandbox.
She decided to substitue the sand to avoid her children trekking it through her home.
And while she said her replacement is “so much better than sand”, other parents were quick to point out a potential hazard.
Katy showed her audience how she used corn kernels to fill the pit for her toddler son and baby daughter.
She showed footage of the children playing in the corn, with her son even using his toy trucks to scoop up the kernels.
Instagram users voiced their concerns over the “dangerous” move in the comments section.
“I worry about them putting the corn up their nose or in their ears,” wrote one parent.
“Also the choking hazard possibility has me so stressed,” added another viewer.
“Huge chocking hazard! I’ve seen some really sad stories! Also attracts bees,” pointed out a third person.
“OMG, if the baby puts that in her mouth she’s going to choke,” agreed another follower.
“Bad bad idea, if the baby puts it in to the mouth she can choke. You must be more clever than this,” said one parent.
“Isn’t that a major choking hazard? I prefer to take the sand over corn,” commented another person.
One follower shared an additional way the corn could prove hazardour for children.
“In the Balkans that was considered a punishment, kneeling on corn, hurts like hell,” they said.
Other viewers pointed out additional issues with the unique play set-up.
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BATTLING BOREDOM: Despite hours of activities and playdates, if your kids are already complaining there’s nothing to do, parenting expert Liat Hughes Joshi says: “Don’t feel you have to organise every second of the holidays. Kids benefit from boredom and learn to make their own fun.
“Boredom can trigger creative and imaginative play but you need to encourage kids to get used to not being told how to spend their time.
“Ride out the pleas of boredom. Counter it with comments such as, ‘What do you think you could do?’ and maybe have a list of ‘I’m bored’ activity ideas on the fridge.”
SCREEN OVERLOAD: It’s tempting during the holidays to rely on a digital babysitter but don’t let them gawp their whole summer away in front of a screen.
Liat says: “It’s unfair to expect older kids to power down but it’s important to set some ground rules.
“Set family tech rules together. If you’re often distracted by your phone, follow the rules too. Maybe tell the kids they aren’t allowed any screen time until they’ve done set chores, some exercise, or a board game.
“Are there times when you’d like to ban screens completely? Perhaps during dinner or when they have friends over to visit.
“Tech is a battleground for parents, but you have to set boundaries. Stand firm and be prepared to be unpopular.”
TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS: You love your kids, but being with them 24/7 can be exhausting. Do not feel guilty if you need a bit of downtime.
Liat says: “If you’re juggling work and household tasks as well as occupying the kids, it’s normal to start feeling overwhelmed or jaded and in need of some peace.
“If you can’t afford or don’t want to send your kids to all-day camps, look for free kids’ workshops so you can get on with jobs or have a break for a couple of hours.
“Seeking a spell of quiet every now and then doesn’t make you a bad parent — in fact it will probably make you more positive and enthusiastic when you are with the kids.”
SCHEDULING CONFLICT: Schedules can go out the window during holidays, but late nights and early mornings can mean tired and unhappy children.
Dr Tamara Bugembe, paediatrician and founder of Helperbees.co.uk says: “Children get grumpy, test boundaries and become challenging when routines are broken.
“Sticking to some kind of routine during the holidays is a good idea.
“We release hormones at different times of the day and when regular meal times and bed times are broken, it causes dips and peaks in mood.
“Holidays are about having fun but an early night once or twice a week will make everyone happier.”
EXCESS ENERGY: Make sure kids get out in the fresh air to tire them out — and make them healthier and happier.
Dr Bugembe says: “Sunshine also tops up vital vitamin D levels which helps improve bone strength and energy levels in children. Our levels run low in winter so let the kids stock up in warmer weather.
“Letting them run around in shorts and a T-shirt is the best way to top up. Make sure they’re wearing sun cream, get outside and have fun.
“Encourage them to try healthy habits such as cycling and walking. They’ll hopefully get hooked and want to carry them on when the weather gets colder.”
“I was just thinking the squirrels would go nutsss!” wrote one Instagram user.
“This is cute, but the rodents it would attract,” said another concerned person.
And another viewer simply pointed out how the corn would limi the fun of a sandpit.
“‘I don’t want to build sandcastles anyway,’ said no kid ever,” they wrote.
instagramParents pointed out the potential choking hazard of the corn kernels for younger children[/caption]
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Inside Operation Midnight Hammer: How Trump carried out unprecedented Iran attack using decoys in 37-hour covert mission
AMERICA’S colossal bomb raid on Iran’s key nuclear sites was a masterclass in military might and strategy “months in the making”, officials said.
Covert tactics and the world’s biggest conventional bombs came together in a “spectacular success”, according to Trump, which caught the Iranians completely off-guard.
Reuters14 B-2 bombers were joined by more than 100 escort and support aircradr[/caption]
APDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation had been months in the planning[/caption]
AFPSatellite pictures show Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility after it was blitzed[/caption]
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said: “This was a complex and high-risk mission carried out with exceptional skill and discipline by our Joint Force.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said: “Our B-2s went in and out and back without the world knowing at all.”
The mission was simple: to inflict serious damage on Iran’s nuclear programme so that it is unable to produce nuclear weapons.
Plans were worked for months, and the key groundwork was laid by Trump on Thursday when he announced a two-week delay to his decision about striking Iran.
It’s now clear that was a ploy to lull the regime into a false sense of security.
The full mobilisation began on Friday night when a unit of B-2 bombers took off from the US at midnight.
Some of the planes flew west towards the Pacific, leading analysts to suggest they might be heading to the UK’s Diego Garcia base – but that was a decoy.
Only “an extremely small number of planners and key leaders” knew the truth about the ruse, General Caine said.
The actual fleet comprised of seven B-2 spirit bombers, which quietly set off east over the Atlantic.
Each was manned by a crew of two, but the pilots were instructed to stick to minimal communication to avoid detection.
It was an 18-hour non-stop journey to reach the target area, so the bombers had to refuel multiple times in the air by linking up with escort and support aircraft.
Mid-air synchronisation is difficult enough, but crews had to maintain minimal comms whilst lining up.
At half past midnight Iranian time, a US submarine launched more than two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles at the Isfahan nuclear site in east Iran.
This coincided with the bomber squad entering Iranian airspace – undetected.
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APIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has refused to surrender and now says diplomacy is off the cards[/caption]
Decoy and scout planes swooped out ahead of the main unit to scan for and distract any awaiting Iranian defence jets – but there were none.
The protection group stood ready to launch preemptive fire on any surface-to-air threats, such as air defence systems, but not a single shot was fired at the operatives.
Go-time was 2:10am – the midst of the Iranian night.
Over a period of just 25 minutes, the bombers released their powerful payload.
Officials revealed that about 75 precision-guided weapons were unleashed in total.
Amongst these were 14 of the famed “bunker-buster” bombs dropped on the mountain-fortress Fordow plant.
Israel had not even attempted to destroy this facility, buried beneath 300ft of rock and steel, because it knew only US’s superbombs could do the job.
The B-2s were programmed to drop one bomb, followed by another shortly afterwards onto the exact same point of impact.
GettyResidential buildings in Tel Avid were damaged by Iranian missiles the morning after the US strikes[/caption]
GettyA graphic displayed by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demonstrating the operation[/caption]
It was the first time that the 30,000-pound GBU, 57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) had been deployed in a live combat situation.
Caine said: “Our forces remain on high alert and are fully postured to respond to any Iranian retaliation or proxy attacks, which would be an incredibly poor choice.
“We will defend ourselves. The safety of our service members and civilians remains our highest priority.
“This mission demonstrates the unmatched reach, coordination and capability of the United States military.
“In just a matter of weeks, this went from strategic planning to global execution.
“This operation underscores the unmatched capabilities and global reach of the United States military.”
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Holiday warning to Brits as flights cancelled to tourist hotspots including Dubai after Trump’s bombing raid on Iran
GettyLONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Passenger aircraft operated by British Airways on the tarmac at London Heathrow Airport on March 21, 2025 in London, England. A fire at the North Hyde electricity substation in Hayes has caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport leading to all flights in and out to be cancelled until […][/caption]
FLIGHTS to tourist hotspots have been cancelled following Donald Trump’s bombing raid on Iran.
Following the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, all scheduled flights from London to Dubai and Doha have been axed.
GettyAll flights to Dubai and Doha from London have been cancelled[/caption]
This comes as a British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.
All of the airline’s flights to Dubai and Doha from London Heathrow were cancelled on Sunday, including return flights, according to the company.
In the wake of the US attacks, Israel has announced that its airspace is closed to both inbound and outbound flights.
Tehran launched retaliatory missile strikes after the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran overnight.
In a statement, British Airways said: “As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.
“We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.”
For those already booked onto flights to Dubai and Doha between Sunday and Tuesday, the airline is offering a flexible booking policy if they wish to change their date of travel.
But according to London Gatwick’s website, flights to and from Dubai and Doha are continuing as scheduled.
It was discovered that when the product is used for prolonged periods on the highest heat setting, the heating element can cause the outer plastic casing to warp or melt.
This may result in burn injuries if touched and presents a potential fire hazard.
The brand is Haden. The SKU is 387933.
All batch numbers are affected.
There are approximately 52 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Consumers who own the air fryer are urged to discontinue use immediately.
They return it to any The Range store for a full refund or store credit.
Those who want further information regarding this recall are encouraged to contact The Range customer care team on the website.
The spokesperson for The Range said: “The safety and satisfaction of our customers is important to us, and we wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.”
Separately, the Utskho Suneli spice mix is being recalled due to elevated levels of ethylene oxide, as health bosses warn that its continued use over a long period may be linked to “health issues.”
The product identification is Utskho Suneli in a pack size of 50g with the best before date of September 20, 2026.
A spokesperson for the FSAI said: “The above batch of Utskho Suneli spice mix is being recalled due to the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide.
“Although the consumption of the contaminated batch does not pose an acute risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period of time.
“Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.”
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Customers can get a full refund or store credit for their affected productGetty Images - Getty
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Fans left stunned as ‘golden goose’ Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne boss ahead of Champions League bow
LEAGUE of Ireland fans were left stunned on Sunday afternoon after the shock news of Damien Duff’s departure from Shelbourne.
The former Chelsea star shocked the Irish football community as he confirmed his exit from the LOI champions.
Damien Duff stepped down as Shelbourne manager on SundayDuff’s departure comes just weeks ahead of their UCL clash against Linfield
The Republic of Ireland legend Damien Duff decided to step down as boss, just weeks before their Champions League qualifier against Linfield.
Duff confirmed to RTÉ Sport that he handed in his resignation earlier today.
Shels currently sit sixth in the table, 15 points adrift of leaders and rivals Shamrock Rovers.
Duff has been unable to replicate that success so far this year as tension escalated with a number of opposing mangers.
His unexpected departure comes just 24 hours before the reigning Premier Division champions face Waterford.
One said: “Jesus, that’s a bit of a shocker!!”
While another penned: “You have to admit one thing , Damien Duff brought attention to the league that was never there before, got the feeling he was going through same thing as Roy keane at Sunderland, extremely high standards but didn’t have the players to match . Would assume Joey steps in now”
A third wrote: “Damien Duff gone? we never get any luck in Europe…”
While another commented: “Damien duff is most definitely in my head right now.”
And one fan said: “Damien Duff told his Shelbourne players this morning he’s leaving, 24 hours before tomorrow’s visit to Waterford and a fortnight out from their Champions League first round v Linfield. Barring a U-turn, LOI is losing its golden goose…”
INSTAGRAM anamxrkovicAna Maria Markovic showed off her football skills on a beach with some keepie-uppies[/caption]
INSTAGRAM anamxrkovicMarkovic shared the beach video to her Instagram[/caption]
Instagram @ana_maria_markovicThe Croatian has been dubbed the ‘world’s most beautiful footballer’[/caption]
Instagram @anamxrkovicMarkovic has over three million Instagram followers[/caption]
The Croatian forward shared the video with her THREE MILLION adoring followers, telling them that she “needs nothing else” but a football and the beach to be happy.
Markovic is currently on the books at Portuguese top flight side Damaiense, who she joined after terminating her contract with Braga earlier this year.
She has insisted that she has been able to “develop” as a player before mutually agreeing to end her contract with the club.
She wrote: “Sometimes things don’t go as planned. After just half a season, I decided to leave SC Braga.
“It was a short but intense journey with ups and downs, but one in which I was able to grow and develop a lot as a footballer.
“The best part? Definitely my teammates.
“Thank you for your support, team spirit, and all the great moments on and off the pitch – you are amazing!
Twitter / @ana_markovic7Markovic plays her club football in Portugal[/caption]
Instagram / @anamxrkovicShe recently left Braga after the mutual decision to terminate her contract[/caption]
Instagram / @anamxrkovicMarkovic is always giving her fans a glimpse at her life off the pitch[/caption]
“A big thank you to the club for their professionalism throughout my time here and to the fans, for the support.
“The journey continues and I’m excited for what’s next!”
Markovic played just four games for Braga before calling an end to her time with the club.
Away from club football she has represented the Croatian national team 20 times.
Markovic recently got the chance to work with Cristiano RonaldoInstagram @anamxrkovic@anamxrkovicShe has represented Croatia at national level 20 times[/caption]
@anamxrkovicShe is always supporting her nation too[/caption]
Instagram / @anamxrkovicMarkovic currently plays for Portuguese top flight side Damaiense[/caption]
Instagram / @anamxrkovicShe is busy away from the pitch too[/caption]
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Golden Girls and The Waltons star dies aged 95 as heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘extraordinary life’
GOLDEN Girls and The Waltons star Lynn Hamilton has died aged 95.
The actress died of natural causes on Thursday at her home in Chicago.
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The star’s former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson announced the tragic news on social media.
He said: “With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire.
“Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film and television actress.”
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