Bishops have urged parishioners to pray for Gazans this weekend and to lobby their local politicians.

The research, conducted over the last 72 hours, uncovered scores of comments and posts on the platform supporting racist violence and the firebombing of homes in Ballymena

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said further escalation would risk ‘regional spillover’.

The actress, best known for playing landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, was recognised for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.

The singer, best known for songs such as Rock DJ and Angels, has co-written a new song, Desire, which will be played before each Fifa match.

The Padam Padam singer has just finished the UK leg of her tour but has had to postpone dates in Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia.