What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

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The front pages focus on housing targets and the closing stages of the Regency murder trial. The Irish Times reports that Ireland may need up to 62,000 homes built per year until 2050 to meet demand, according to unpublished research by the Housing Commission. Politicians identified as high-risk targets for attack could be given up to €5,000 to spend on beefing up their personal security, the Irish Examiner reports. The child and family agency, Tusla, is set to get new powers to temporarily shut down "rogue" creches, the Irish Daily Mail reveals. The Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star put the Regency murder trial on their front pages as the closing arguments are heard in the Special Criminal Court.
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Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since revealing MS diagnosis

Christina Applegate said her daughter is “my everything” after making her first public appearance since revealing she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Applegate announced her MS diagnosis on Twitter in August 2021, while filming the third and final series of Dead To Me. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey,” she posted at the time. — christina applegate (@1capplegate) August 10, 2021“But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. Her star is the the 2,740th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was awarded in the category Television.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s first and second Manchester United spells compared

Cristiano Ronaldo’s “betrayal” outburst is the latest note in his troubled season at Manchester United. If this is to be the end of Ronaldo’s Old Trafford return, the PA news agency assesses his impact in his second spell and how it compares to his first. He scored almost 42 per cent of United’s 57 league goals, breaking 40 per cent for the second time after 2007-08, and his effect on their win percentage was striking. Adding in this season, 9.2 per cent of Ronaldo’s touches since returning to the club have been shots, up slightly on 8.9 per cent over his prolific scoring seasons before leaving. More noticeable is the increase in passing which now accounts for over 70 per cent of his touches, compared to 58.5 per cent before his departure.

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Taylor Swift praises fans as she collects top gong at 2022 MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift has praised her fans for their continued support after winning the first top gong at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The US megastar, 32, took home the best longform video award for her 10-minute version of All Too Well (Taylor’s Version), beating top global stars including Foo Fighters and Stormzy. Swift is tipped to win big across her six nominated categories – which includes best artist, best pop and best fans, with only Harry Styles vying for more awards at the ceremony being held at the PSD Bank Dome in Dusseldorf, Germany. Accepting the first award from John Lennon’s son and singer Julian, who presented the prize, she said: “It’s so good to be back at the EMAs. It also picked up the prestigious video of the year gong at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this year.

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Glazer family considering sale as Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United

The Glazer family could potentially be following Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United after opening the door to a sale of the club. A club statement read: “As part of this process, the board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company. Advertisement“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. “Cristiano will always be a Manchester United legend”The chapter ends & both parties move forward! Both parties are happy.”Another former team-mate, Wayne Rooney, said the player’s “attack” on the club left United with no option.

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Today at the World Cup: Crunch time for Lionel Messi and Argentina

Two-time winners Argentina and Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark have significant work to do to avoid early exits going into another crunch day of World Cup action. Not since USA ’94 have they ventured beyond the group stage, but Renard does not want to rest on the laurels of masterminding one of the greatest World Cup upsets. We’ve got to build for the future again now.”Potent Gakpo sparks Dutch delight⚽️ v Senegal⚽️ v Ecuador⚽️ v QatarCody Gakpo is having an amazing #FIFAWorldCup! The crucial goal put Senegal into the knockout stages for the first time since their World Cup debut in 2002. Group D: Australia v Denmark (3pm, BBC Two)Group D: Tunisia v France (3pm, BBC One)Group C: Poland v Argentina (7pm, BBC One)Group C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico (7pm, BBC Two)

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Cristian Stellini downplays concerns over Antonio Conte’s future at Tottenham

Cristian Stellini has downplayed concerns over Antonio Conte’s future by insisting they could stay for a “long time” at Tottenham. AdvertisementAssistant Stellini – speaking ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Portsmouth – said: “Every time we have confidence on this. It’s not about the contract, it’s about the project, it’s about the future and we are confident every time. “Gian Piero was a really tough moment. It is a tough moment.

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Saturday sport: Connacht beat Sharks; Galbally Pearses and Rathmore face Intermediate decider

Elsewhere, West Ham got a 1-0 away win over Brentford, and later Liverpool take on Wolves at 8pm. The final Irish outing of the day has just got underway as Leinster are away to the Ospreys from 7.35pm. Meath and Laois ended in a draw on 2-10 to 0-16, while Westmeath got a win away to Wexford, 0-6 to 1-16, and Kildare were narrowly defeated by Louth, 1-10 to 0-14. In the Intermediate semi-finals, Galbally Pearses took a 4-4 to 1-9 win over Dunmore MacHales (Galway). The Tyrone men will now face Rathmore from Kerry, who beat Wexford's Fethard 2-16 to 1-10 at Páirc Uí Rinn.

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Terry Hall diagnosed with pancreatic cancer prior to death – Specials bassist

Terry Hall was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer shortly before his death, The Specials singer’s bandmate has said. Bassist Horace Panter said Hall had been “emphatic” that his condition should be kept a secret after being diagnosed. The bassist went on to describe a decline in Hall’s condition in recent weeks, and that on December 17 he and Hall’s sisters rang him to say their goodbyes. They went on provide a musical backdrop to economic recession, urban decay and societal fracture in the early 1980s. The band originally consisted of Jerry Dammers, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter – with Hall, Neville Staple, Roddy Byers and John Bradbury joining a year later.

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