The GuardianTrump rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz
Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to the report.
The Guardian
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The GuardianKyiv has become a frontline city - and winter is on the way
Kyiv residents are preparing for another winter of power cuts and drone strikes by storing food and using batteries, generators and water-saving supplies.
The GuardianRussia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
Russian attacks on Kyiv internet providers and datacentres disrupted infrastructure serving banks, payments and public services; around 100,000 households temporarily lost internet access.
The GuardianGreek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion
Greek investigators are seeking the cause of an explosion and collapse in Athens' Plaka district that killed six people, including four American tourists.
The GuardianUN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians
The UN human rights office added 61 firms to its list of companies linked to Israeli settlements; Israel rejected the report's allegations.
The Irish Times
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The Irish TimesJohn Boyne: ‘Wilde was gay, he went to Trinity, he went to England. That’s me, me, me’
Irish novelist John Boyne discusses his long-planned alternate-history book imagining that Oscar Wilde lived a longer life, and the parallels he sees with Wilde.
The Irish TimesNaomi Klein: The super rich need to be abolished and ‘prescribed a middle-class life’
Interview with author Naomi Klein about her book with Astra Taylor, End Times Fascism, and their case for community-based resistance to concentrated wealth and power.
The Irish TimesPaddy McKillen jnr built a hospitality empire – now the man with €270 in the bank owes €27.7m
Profile of hospitality entrepreneur Paddy McKillen junior, whose Press Up empire expanded across Dublin before he lost control in 2024 and incurred substantial debts.
The Irish TimesCould the Australian health service website hack happen in Ireland?
After an OpenAI agent accessed non-public files on an Australian government health-statistics portal, the paper examines whether similar Irish systems could be at risk.
The Irish TimesBord Bia chairman faces fresh criticism over imported chicken at Dublin restaurant he part-owns
Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin faces criticism after a Dublin restaurant he part-owns was found serving chicken imported from Poland and the Netherlands.
The Irish TimesIreland is experiencing a surge in immigration. This raises questions for our tax and welfare system
Opinion: The writer argues that migration-driven population growth raises questions about how Ireland funds and designs its tax and welfare system.
The Irish News
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The Irish NewsInside U2’s Dublin homecoming: Back to school, Grafton Street takeover and new songs as band gets the reception they deserve on 50th anniversary
U2 marked 50 years with a Dublin homecoming involving their former school, Grafton Street and new songs, drawing crowds of fans.
The Irish NewsNo going back to the division of the past - The Irish News view
Editorial: The Irish News warns against a return to Drumcree-era division following the decision to permit an Orange march on Garvaghy Road.
The Irish NewsGarvaghy Road residents remain ‘opposed’ to Drumcree parade and launch counter-protest application
Garvaghy Road residents say they remain opposed to the planned Drumcree parade and have applied to stage a counter-protest.
The Irish NewsFar-right groups from Republic crossing border to stir tensions in nationalist areas, report warns
A report warns that far-right groups from the Republic are crossing the border to stir anti-immigration tensions in nationalist areas, including Newry.
The Irish NewsTesco rows in behind Erneside owners in objecting to new out-of-town M&S site in Enniskillen
Tesco joined Erneside's owners in objecting to a proposed out-of-town M&S site in Enniskillen; M&S is asking residents to support its plan.
The Irish NewsChris Donnelly: Governments must intervene to avert crisis over Drumcree decision
Opinion: Chris Donnelly urges the British and Irish governments to intervene over the Drumcree ruling, warning of risks to political stability.
The Irish NewsLisburn to Portadown train line back open following security alert
The Lisburn-Portadown railway reopened after a security alert in Lurgan disrupted services from Friday night into Saturday morning.
The Irish NewsOrange Order Drumcree march opposed on ‘behalf’ of loyalist murder victims
Opponents say they object to the Drumcree march on behalf of victims of loyalist violence; Mary Lou McDonald says it should not take place on Garvaghy Road.
The Irish NewsWomen’s group says ‘alternative projection’ planned as lighting of Belfast City Hall for Safe Abortion Day put on hold
A women's group plans an alternative projection after Belfast City Hall's Safe Abortion Day illumination was paused because of a legal challenge.
The Irish NewsBrian Feeney: DUP sleepwalking into border poll that unionism could lose
Opinion: Brian Feeney argues that demographic and voting-age changes could leave the DUP facing a border poll that unionism might lose.
The Irish NewsPatrick Murphy: What about performance-related pay for MLAs?
Opinion: Patrick Murphy questions proposed MLA pay rises and floats performance-related pay as a way to hold Assembly members accountable.
The Irish NewsReview: The longstanding Co Derry Chinese favourite that’s still worth visiting
Restaurant review: The Water Margin on the River Bann remains a worthwhile long-standing Co Derry Chinese dining spot.
The Irish NewsNewton Emerson: The problem isn’t a student brain drain, it’s that there’s no brain gain
Opinion: Newton Emerson argues Northern Ireland's student challenge is less a brain drain than a failure to attract new students in.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphBlue Lights star Siân Brooke: ‘Grace Ellis has given me Belfast. That’s been the greatest gift’
Actor Siân Brooke discusses the forthcoming fourth series of Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights and how playing Grace Ellis has deepened her ties to the city.
Belfast TelegraphTV review: Strictly shows it doesn’t take three to tango, while Bake Off waltzes on regardless
TV review: The new series of Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Bake Off are assessed, with Josh Widdicombe and Nigella Lawson among the new faces.
Belfast TelegraphFormer footballer jailed for abusing 12-year-old girl back in court for stealing alcohol from Tesco
A former amateur footballer previously jailed for sexually abusing a girl was convicted of stealing alcohol from a Belfast Tesco and given a suspended sentence.
Belfast TelegraphMan who abused three women in ‘catalogue of offending’ spanning 36 years jailed
A man who pleaded guilty to 32 charges of sexual abuse involving three women over 36 years was sentenced to 12 years and four months in Derry.
Belfast Telegraph‘We are tired of excuses’: Calls for fresh probe into murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan 25 years after death
Calls for a fresh investigation into the 2001 murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O'Hagan have been made ahead of the killing's 25th anniversary.
Belfast TelegraphEx-DUP councillor tells UUP conference: ‘Unionism cannot be a museum’
Former DUP councillor Kathryn Owen told the UUP conference unionism needs a broader, more confident appeal rather than retreating into old positions.
Belfast TelegraphFamily drama... is this what Diana and Dolly would have wanted?
Opinion: A column weighs controversy over Charles Spencer's book about Princess Diana alongside reports of a dispute over Dolly Parton's estate.
Belfast TelegraphLavery breaks silence in defiant statement over Law Society furore
Law Society chief executive David Lavery defended his legal action against his employer amid a row over a character reference he wrote for a cousin convicted of child sexual offences.