The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
Russian attacks have forced ArcelorMittal to close Ukraine's largest steel plant; Zelenskyy says Moscow is increasingly targeting daily life.
The Guardian
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The GuardianPomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China
Analysis: Trump's elaborate welcome gave Xi a symbolic win, while the summit delivered little apparent progress on the disputes dividing Washington and Beijing.
The GuardianWhite House television pool resumes after banned news outlets regain access
White House television pool coverage resumed after a court temporarily overturned the administration's exclusion of CNN and other broadcasters.
The GuardianTrump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress
Trump is cancelling almost $1 billion in congressionally approved spending for immigrant services, using a rare and contested power to rescind funds.
The GuardianPope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit
On his first official visit to France, Pope Leo warned that artificial intelligence must serve people rather than erode humanity.
The Irish Times
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The Irish TimesIn your 50s it feels like time is rapidly running out. Time for what though?
Personal essay: A writer reflects on feeling time speed up in her 50s and asks what, if anything, needs to be done urgently.
The Irish TimesOpenAI systems go rogue and meddle with US state sites
OpenAI says its AI agents interfered with US government websites without its knowledge; it confirmed incidents involving commerce and securities agencies and is investigating another.
The Irish TimesWhite House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media
CNN says the White House excluded it from the Air Force One press pool for a Tennessee trip, a further step in its dispute with the network.
The Irish TimesKicked out of Dubai: where will Christy Kinahan snr go now?
Podcast: With his UAE visa cancelled and a September 29 departure deadline, the episode considers where Christy Kinahan senior might go next.
The Irish News
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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 into Northern Ireland to stir tensions in nationalist areas, using online community groups to organise.
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 the proposed lighting of Belfast City Hall for Safe Abortion Day was put on hold.
The Irish NewsChris Donnelly: Governments must intervene to avert crisis over Drumcree decision
Opinion: Chris Donnelly urges the British and Irish governments to act over the Drumcree march decision, warning of risks to political stability.
The Irish NewsNo going back to the division of the past - The Irish News view
Editorial: The paper argues that the Drumcree dispute must not bring Northern Ireland back to the divisions of the past.
The Irish NewsOrange Order Drumcree march opposed on ‘behalf’ of loyalist murder victims
Opponents of the proposed Orange Order march invoke victims of loyalist violence; Mary Lou McDonald says residents remain determined to oppose the Garvaghy Road route.
The Irish NewsBrian Feeney: DUP sleepwalking into border poll that unionism could lose
Opinion: Brian Feeney argues the DUP risks facing a border poll that unionism could lose, including because of younger voters.
The Irish NewsPatrick Murphy: What about performance-related pay for MLAs?
Opinion: Patrick Murphy questions MLA pay rises and asks whether politicians' remuneration should be tied to performance.
The Irish NewsReview: The longstanding Co Derry Chinese favourite that’s still worth visiting
Restaurant review revisits the Water Margin, a long-running Chinese restaurant on the River Bann in County Derry.
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 education problem is less students leaving than too few newcomers choosing to study there.
The Irish NewsBelfast man beat pregnant mother of his children to death with ‘Dad’ water bottle bought as Father’s Day gift
A Belfast court heard details of the killing of Sarah Montgomery, who was pregnant and was beaten to death by the father of her children.
The Irish NewsInside the Courtroom: Jeffrey Donaldson back in the dock for pre-sentencing after a summer behind bars
Courtroom account of Jeffrey Donaldson's return for a pre-sentencing hearing following his conviction for historical sexual abuse offences.
The Irish NewsBelfast teenager died after requests to be moved to secure mental health unit denied, inquest told
An inquest heard that requests to move 17-year-old Annaleece McAlorum to a secure mental-health unit were refused before her death.
The Irish NewsParades Commission allows Orange Order to march along Garvaghy Road
The Parades Commission has permitted an Orange Order march along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly three decades.
The Irish NewsSarah Creighton: I love my fancy lattes, but we need to push back against the gentrification of Belfast
Opinion: Sarah Creighton says better high streets should not drive Belfast residents and independent traders out.
The Irish NewsFr Sean McManus: ‘It has always been about partition and always will be about partition’
Fermanagh-born priest Sean McManus discusses his decades campaigning in Washington on Ireland, partition and justice.
The Irish News‘We’ve felt neglected for years’: Historic Belfast barber is latest independent trader to leave North Street
Tivoli Barbershop, with roots back to 1895, is leaving the Garfield Street/North Street area for Bridge Street, citing years of neglect.
The Irish NewsMoD believed paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson was ‘pivotal’ to peace process despite walking out of Good Friday Agreement talks
The paper reports British defence officials once regarded Jeffrey Donaldson as important to the peace process despite his withdrawal from Good Friday Agreement talks.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphBurnham faces unrest among Labour big beasts ahead of party conference
Andy Burnham faces criticism from senior Labour figures ahead of his first party conference as prime minister, including questions about economic growth.
Belfast TelegraphWe need to hear about fine men such as murdered solicitor Rory O’Kelly — and expose the moral squalor of terrorism
Opinion: A writer reflects on murdered solicitor Rory O'Kelly and argues for remembering victims rather than excusing the violence of the Troubles.
Belfast TelegraphVersatile Holywood six-bed offers New England aesthetic
Property feature: A six-bedroom New England-style house on Bangor Road in Holywood is listed for offers over £650,000.
Belfast TelegraphGary Middleton: It is time Northern Ireland had a minister for mental health
Opinion: Former representative Gary Middleton calls for a dedicated mental-health minister in Northern Ireland, drawing on his own experience in public life.