Conor McGregor enjoys lavish six-course meal and whiskey just days before Poirier fight

Russia-Ukraine war.The band, which consists of musicians Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, was set to perform on May 29 at Spartak Stadium.“With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium,” Green Day wrote on their Instagram Story.“We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that. But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future,” the band continued.

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Charles Spencer has taken to Twitter to share some uplifting news with his followers.MORE: Charles Spencer unveils romantic gift to wife Karen with rare insight into marriageThe 57-year-old – younger brother of the late Princess Diana – shared a short clip showing swans and their cygnets swimming peacefully together in the river.WATCH: Prince William and Princess Diana can't contain their giggles during half-term tripHe wrote: "Good to see swans returning to nest at @AlthorpHouse – another sign of spring being in the air.READ: Charles Spencer didn't walk daughter Kitty down the aisle - this is whyMORE: Earl Spencer's wife opens up about life at Princess Diana's family's stately home"The first ones that settled here arrived the day after my father died, in late March 1992. Since then, we've had three decades of healthy cygnets."Good to see swans returning to nest at ⁦@AlthorpHouse⁩ - another sign of spring being in the air.

Saira Khan has taken to Instagram to share new heartbreak with her fans.MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan shares big family newsThe former Loose Women star posted a powerful statement in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which read: "I am totally heartbroken and saddened at seeing images and reading reports of black and Asian people living in the Ukraine being beaten up, bullied and denied access to transportation to get them out of the country."WATCH: Saira Khan has a treat in store for husband SteveShe accompanied her post with a lengthy caption. It read: "In war all refugees regardless of the colour of their skin should be treated with respect and humanity.READ: Loose Women's Saira Khan defends Coleen Nolan – 'She is not the problem'MORE: Loose Women's Saira Khan's house is the epitome of A-list chic"I hope and pray that the racism I am reading about and seeing footage of is 'fake news'.

Kristina Rihanoff has remained silent since apologising to her fans over comments she made about the Ukraine and Russia conflict, but on Monday she reacted to several supportive messages left by her followers.MORE: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsOver the weekend, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro posted several now-deleted tweets that many felt were "insensitive" and "Pro-Putin" and after receiving backlash, the mother-of-one released a statement in which she clarified her words.MORE: Kristina Rihanoff welcomes baby boy Ray to the familyThe mother-of-one told her fans that she was "not supporting Putin, war, invasion, lost lives and politics," adding: "I hate it as much as a human being possibly can."READ: Kristina Rihanoff opens up about raising partner Ben Cohen's daughtersRELATED: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina RihanoffShe also went on to reveal she was "deeply sorry" for offending anyone with her remarks and said she was "powerless doing anything to help anyone in both countries". Kristina explained to her followers that Milena's name is UkrainianThe statement divided her fans, and although many felt her words were "too little, too late", she did receive some messages of support that she acknowledged by liking them."Whatever truth you tell you will upset someone.

A woman is in hospital after being knocked down by her own car as she shouted for help in a horrific robbery in Bolton.

Planning chiefs have backed a proposal to build flats on an ‘attractive focal point’ despite public objections over the loss of trees and green space.

Trafford is set to get a jam-packed events programme ahead of its hosting the opening game of the UEFA Women’s Euros tournament later this year.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Sergio Ramos rejected tickets from Conor McGregor for his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas - and the Irishman admitted that he didn't know who the Spaniard had signed for.The Irishman has been busy preparing for his UFC 264 matchup against his lightweight rival Poirier, and also wasn't aware that Spain had been knocked out of the Euro 2020 semi-finals.The 32-year-old, who detailed his love for Manchester United earlier in the year, has grown a friendship with former Real Madrid skipper Ramos on social media in recent years.The iconic defender would no doubt have been overjoyed by the offer of tickets to watch Notorious in action, but was forced to say no following his

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor went face-to-face with Dustin Poirier for the first time since his TKO defeat at the hands of his Lightweight rival during their previous meeting in January. Despite that being his first loss of his career in that manner, the Irishman was in confident mood ahead of their trilogy bout when they met in Las Vegas for the initial press conference.The 32-year-old has been defiant when asked about his motivation for the fight in recent weeks, dismissing claims that his wealth and previous success dwarf the rewards on the table now.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor says he is in "vicious mode" ahead of his eagerly-awaited trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier this weekend.The Irishman will be seeking revenge when he meets Poirier for a third time at UFC 264 on Saturday night, having suffered the first knockout defeat of his career in their rematch at the end of January.Before that bout at UFC 257 he gained plaudits for a newfound sense of civility and coolness in press conferences and interviews leading into it.However, there is no more Mr Nice Guy ahead of Saturday's pivotal trilogy bout, with McGregor back to his usual, bullish self."I'm in a vicious mode.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor has continued his war of words with Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming the Russian fighter did "f*** all in UFC."Khabib announced his retirement from the octagon in 2020 after beating Justin Gaethje to extend his MMA record to 29-0.The 32-year-old hung up his gloves at the request of his mother after his father and trainer, Abdulmanap, died from complications caused by coronavirus.Despite being officially retired for almost a year, rumours persist linking the The Eagle with a UFC return.McGregor, who lost to Khabib in a bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2018, was asked about the potential for a rematch with the Dagestan brawler ahead of his trilogy fight with Dustin

Conor McGregor insists his Scottish heritage will help him secure victory in the biggest fight of his career. The UFC star is the most famous Irishman on the planet but he insists it's ancestral roots that will play a key role in defeating Dustin Poirier in their highly anticipated trilogy on Saturday.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!This weekend, Conor McGregor is set to face long-time rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.The rubber match comes just 6 months after Poirier’s stunning second-round knockout of the Irishman at UFC 257, and is set to be the most-watched MMA bout of the year.During the build-up to the fight, much has been said about the need for McGregor to change his tactical and technical approach for the contest in order to win.Here are 5 mistakes McGregor must learn from if he is to defeat Poirier this weekend, and regain his status among the UFC’s very best fighters.McGregor’s knockout loss earlier this year came after a closely contested first-round which the Irishman arguably won.However, Poirier’s

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!MMA fighter Joe Duffy has warned former opponent Conor McGregor that if he loses to Dustin Poirier this weekend, he will only have two possible fights remaining in his career.Duffy fought McGregor back in 2010 and defeated his fellow Irishman via submission in under a minute.Despite the loss, McGregor was signed to the UFC just a few years later while Duffy had to wait an extra two years before he was snapped up by the largest MMA promotion in the world.The pair also had very different fortunes in the UFC. While McGregor became a two-weight world champion, Duffy was never able to reach the same heights.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!In an interview from December 2012 recently shared by BT Sport, UFC megastar Conor McGregor claimed that his first dream was to be a football player before “conflicts” turned him towards a life of fighting.The interview took place just a few weeks before the Irishman’s lightweight title fight at Cage Warriors 51 and featured a 24-year-old McGregor who first discussed where his love of combat came from.“I don’t know to be honest. Sometimes I do think that in my head, I think ‘Why am I doing this?’“I don’t know.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor has made one last-ditch effort to get into the head of opponent Dustin Poirier, ahead of their trilogy bout set to take place this weekend.When McGregor returned to UFC competition last year to face Donald Cerrone, he elected not to talk trash and was uncharacteristically respectful towards his opponent. The same could be said during the build-up to his clash with Poirier earlier this year.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!The Future is notoriously hard to predict – but you don't have to be 'Mystic Mac' to know Ian Garry is destined for greatness.Don't believe me? Just ask him, because the Irishman has been true to his word so far in his fledgling career and it is unlikely anyone is going to make a liar out of him soon.The 23-year-old, nicknamed 'The Future', took the next step to the top when he won the vacant Cage Warriors welterweight title last month in just the seventh fight of his undefeated pro career.A call-up from UFC president Dana White can't be far off, while comparisons to fellow Dubliner Conor McGregor, famed, among many things, for his fight predictions, is not just hyperbole.The

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Dustin Poirier impressed fans with his ripped physique in a recent Instagram post, just days away from his rubber match with UFC star Conor McGregor, set to take place this weekend at UFC 264.The Diamond posed by the pool of the Las Vegas house he is living in during fight week, later sharing a video of his coaches Mike Brown and Dyah Davis playing table tennis in the garden.Poirier’s fans and training partners shared their support in the comments section, with UFC athletes Santiago Ponzinibbio and Mateusz Gamrot both wishing the Louisiana native good luck ahead of his bout.However, fans of McGregor were also outspoken in the comments section.One claimed, “You will need that pool to

Conor McGregor over a promised $500,000 donation. McGregor vowed to donate the sum to his rival's foundation just days before their January rematch in Abu Dhabi.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor has been spotted shadowboxing in Newport Beach, California, just one week ahead of the final chapter of his trilogy bout with fellow UFC star Dustin Poirier.McGregor won the fist bout, at UFC 178 back in 2014, and the Notorious One dropped his American rival in under two minutes inside the first round.Poirier had to wait until UFC 257 - almost seven years later - to enact revenge, and the American handed the Irishman his first ever KO loss in early 2021.And the third bout between the pair is set for next Saturday, and McGregor looks up for the fight.Ever the showman, McGregor played dup to the crowd as he shadowboxed in a circle to rapturous cheers.The crowd chanted his