The GuardianTennessee governor suspends all executions after Christa Pike's lethal injections fail
Tennessee's governor has paused all executions and ordered an independent inquiry after the attempt to execute Christa Pike failed twice.
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The GuardianChrista Pike: what we know so far about Tennessee woman's failed execution
Explainer on Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, who survived two lethal injections and was taken to hospital.
The GuardianWitnesses detail horror of Tennessee woman's botched execution: 'None of it was normal'
Witnesses in the chamber say Pike kept breathing after the injections and describe a chaotic, disturbing scene.
The GuardianDeath row inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injections in Tennessee - The Latest
Audio: Today in Focus asks an attorney what happens next after Pike survived two rounds of lethal injection after three decades on death row.
The GuardianCo-pilot in flight stabbing had 'Islamic radical indoctrination', says Netanyahu
Israel's prime minister says the flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain had been radicalised; Saudi security services are questioning him.
The GuardianShould cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
Analysis: the flydubai incident reopens the question of whether cockpit doors should be lockable from the inside.
The Guardian'Hero' pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel
A pilot, a plumber and a dentist helped passengers and off-duty pilots overpower the attacker so the plane could land safely.
The GuardianIsraelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Israelis in Jerusalem are split on whether to back Netanyahu or change course, with an election weeks away that could remove him.
The GuardianUkraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump
Ukraine keeps hitting Russian oil refineries despite Trump blaming such strikes for higher fuel prices; analysts point to the Iran war instead.
The GuardianKyiv Independent editor: 'Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can't be propagandists'
Kyiv Independent editor Olga Rudenko says the outlet must report Russian gains and Ukrainian corruption even when readers would rather not hear it.
The GuardianRick Ross arrested on domestic battery and strangulation charges
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on domestic battery and strangulation charges after an ex-girlfriend's abuse allegation.
The GuardianWhite House removes CNN from press pool for second time in a week
The White House dropped CNN from the press pool for the second time this week, after listing it as the lead TV outlet.
The GuardianTrump doesn't rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation - live
Live US politics: Trump did not rule out ICE at polling sites, and the supreme court will hear whether detained immigrants are owed a hearing.
The GuardianWhite House airs new taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump's war on Iran
A new taxpayer-funded White House ad praises Trump's war on Iran, using his war declaration and a Hegseth quote.
The GuardianFinnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs' homes could be work of foreign power
Finland's PM says suspected break-ins at MPs' homes, with nothing stolen, could be the work of a foreign power.
The GuardianCrude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz are back near pre-war levels, though diesel and other refined products remain constrained.
The GuardianUS datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
A New Jersey datacenter released large amounts of harmful pollution for almost a year without permits, records show.
The GuardianSpaceX launches crew to ISS successfully: 'Thanks for an amazing ride'
SpaceX launched a crew to the ISS, led by Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to command a crew to orbit.
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The Irish TimesWoman (30s) allegedly 'pushed' off balcony in Dublin dies in hospital
A woman in her 30s allegedly pushed from a Dublin balcony has died in hospital; a man in his 20s arrested on Tuesday was released without charge.
The Irish TimesGrinds 360: Power struggle over business backed by rugby stars leads to CEO's suspension and reinstatement
Grinds 360, backed by rugby stars, has a new board after its founder and Olive executives resigned as directors, following a CEO suspension and reinstatement.
The Irish TimesDrug and gun crime rates reach highest in a decade, CSO finds
CSO figures show drug and gun crime at a ten-year high, while fatal shootings are at record lows and sexual offences fall.
The Irish TimesForcing Orange march down Garvaghy Road could be 'catastrophic', PSNI warns, as policing bill hits £3m
PSNI warns that forcing an Orange parade down Garvaghy Road could be catastrophic as the policing bill reaches £3m; Chris Bryant will host more talks.
The Irish TimesDefence Forces purchase of armoured vehicles wasted 'millions in taxpayer funds'
A watchdog says millions were wasted on Defence Forces armoured vehicles with frequent faults; an offer to donate them to Ukraine was declined.
The Irish TimesThe 'work wife': Without her, the team would fall apart, so why isn't she promoted?
Workplace piece on why the "work wife" who holds a team together is rarely promoted.
The Irish TimesBlackthorn restaurant review: Much skill on show at this stylish Galway bolthole
Restaurant review of Blackthorn in Galway, praising chef Nathan Hindmarsh's adventurous cooking and charcoal grill.
The Irish TimesFrom local row to peace-process shambles: How the Drumcree standoff developed
Timeline of how Drumcree went from local row to peace-process crisis, sparked by an August ruling against the Parades Commission.
The Irish Times'Harmony and happiness' broken by workplace deaths of father and daughter, funeral told
A funeral hears of Mihai and Denisa Chinez, father and daughter killed in an incident at a Co Offaly precast concrete plant.
The Irish TimesUK-Iranian dual national arrested in London over RAF Fairford incident
A 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in Westminster in connection with the RAF Fairford incident.
The Irish TimesInside the court as Irish citizen David Anderson faces ex-wife murder charge in Budapest
Audio: the In the News podcast looks inside the Budapest court where Irish citizen David Anderson faces a charge over his ex-wife's murder.
The Irish TimesChronic absenteeism: More than 75,000 secondary students missed 20 days in school year
Tusla data shows over 75,000 secondary students missed 20 school days last year, about one in five missing a month or more.
The Irish TimesThree alternative Budget 2027 plans with one thing in common: spend, spend, spend
Labour, Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats all put cost of living at the centre of their alternative Budget 2027 plans.
The Irish TimesBlackmail claims by former Inland Fisheries chief considered serious issues by department
A former Inland Fisheries official says it was perturbing that the content of a protected disclosure was raised at a board meeting; the department treated the blackmail claims as serious.
The Irish TimesCHI Tallaght reprimanded over concerns about confidentiality of children's personal data
The Data Protection Commission reprimanded CHI Tallaght over two GDPR infringements on confidentiality of children's data.
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The Irish NewsFamily of Belfast woman who died after wrong medication led to brain injury suffered 'unimaginable loss'
The family of a Belfast breast cancer patient who suffered brain injury after a wrong-medication error describe their unimaginable loss.
The Irish NewsMan in 80s dies after Co Antrim road crash
Herbie Kelly, in his 80s, died in a crash in his native Cullybackey on Wednesday night.
The Irish NewsPSNI working to address failings identified by Noah Donohoe inquest
PSNI says it is working on failings found by the Noah Donohoe inquest, and senior officers will meet Fiona Donohoe's legal team.
The Irish NewsPictured: Rapists responsible for 'appalling and deeply distressing attack' on teenager
Two men are pictured after convictions for a predatory attack on a teenager that a detective called degrading.
The Irish NewsSarah Creighton: Drumcree is a f*** you to nationalism. Is this really what victory looks like for unionism?
Opinion: Sarah Creighton argues that forcing the Drumcree parade down Garvaghy Road would wreck the peace process and read as defiance of nationalists.
The Irish NewsBritish government Garvaghy Road blueprint included 'no Drumcree parade' proposal
A British government blueprint for Garvaghy Road included a no-parade option; unionists rejected the potential compromise.
The Irish NewsDolores Kelly: 'Drumcree has opened up the scars. The pain is real'
Dolores Kelly says Drumcree has reopened old scars and retraumatised Garvaghy Road residents.
The Irish NewsNorthern Ireland Secretary to return to region for further talks on Drumcree dispute
The Northern Ireland Secretary will return for more talks after the DUP rejected a proposal to end the stand-off.
The Irish NewsOrange Order and DUP dismiss Drumcree proposal at Portadown rally
The Orange Order and DUP rejected the Drumcree proposal at a Portadown rally, with Carla Lockhart calling it not acceptable.
The Irish NewsPolicing Board launches Deirdre Hargey Garvaghy Road protest probe
The Policing Board has opened a probe into Deirdre Hargey's presence at the Garvaghy Road protest, with a conflict-of-interest question raised.
The Irish News'What a wonder day': Belfast boy Dáithí Mac Gabhann returns to school after life-saving heart transplant
Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann returns to school after a July heart transplant following a nearly eight-year wait.
The Irish NewsCo Derry man allegedly inflicted serious injuries on former work colleague by kicking him in the head outside social club
A Co Derry man is accused of kicking a former colleague in the head outside a social club, causing a brain bleed and surgery.
The Irish NewsTrading Up: Rethinking Northern Ireland education - What works for schools, skills, and the economy?
Video: Trading Up podcast with Jim Fitzpatrick discusses what works for Northern Ireland schools, skills and the economy.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphProlific thief warned he faces 'significant' jail time if he doesn't stop stealing
A judge warns a thief with almost 190 convictions that the court's patience is running out.
Belfast TelegraphUndersea vodka, seaweed gin and whisky matured in salt air: Spirits from the world's most remote distillery
Feature on spirits from the world's most remote distillery, including undersea vodka, seaweed gin and salt-air whisky.
Belfast TelegraphSale agreed on derelict Orange hall with plans for modern home conversion
A sale is agreed on the derelict Monkstown Orange Hall on Knockagh Road, with plans to convert it into a home.
Belfast Telegraph'I got up to a lot': William recalls selling CDs as boy at 'dodgy car boot sale'
Prince William recalls selling CDs as a boy at a "dodgy car boot sale".
Belfast Telegraph'He told a lie, he's a liar': Sinn Fein MLA rounds on Education Minister over bullying claims in stormy committee meeting
A Sinn Féin MLA and the Education Minister clash in a stormy committee over Pat Sheehan's questioning of an official on bullying claims.
Belfast TelegraphArmy veterans fight bid to overturn inquest ruling on killing of suspected IRA man in Co Antrim
Army veterans are fighting a legal bid to overturn the inquest ruling on the killing of Francis Bradley in Co Antrim.
Belfast TelegraphRestaurant review: North coast hotel has more than breathtaking views to recommend it
Restaurant review of Portballintrae's Bayview Hotel: good food and a pint by the sea.
Belfast TelegraphCollapse or survival? Drumcree flashpoint leaves Stormont on brink as DUP and Sinn Féin face off
Analysis of how Drumcree left Stormont close to the brink, with the DUP and Sinn Féin at odds over power-sharing.
Belfast TelegraphDrumcree is a symptom of a deeper sickness... we need to change our whole thinking on how we want to shape NI's future
Opinion: Drumcree is a symptom of a deeper sickness, and everyone loses however it is resolved.
Belfast TelegraphMisinformation about role of policing amid Drumcree standoff has clearly angered PSNI chief Jon Boutcher after defiant statement
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher is angered by misinformation about policing in the Drumcree stand-off.
Belfast Telegraph'I really need to learn social media better': TUV deputy leader admits Drumcree crowd image was AI-enhanced
TUV deputy leader admits posting an AI-enhanced image that exaggerated the loyalist crowd at a Drumcree rally.
Belfast TelegraphPolice force entry into Newry house to find mum in labour and newborn baby non-responsive before being rushed to hospital
Police broke into a Newry house to find a mother in labour and a newborn not breathing; the baby was rushed to hospital.
Belfast TelegraphBelfast dad who shouted 'I should have killed you last time' while strangling woman is jailed
A Belfast man who strangled a woman and told her he should have killed her last time was jailed and called dangerous.