GuardianZelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
Trump has announced a deal to buy Russian diesel to lower US fuel prices. Zelenskyy is furious and the move risks a fresh rift with Ukraine and Nato allies.
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GuardianUkraine war briefing: Kyiv blasts peace talks as just 'smokescreen' for Trump's Russian diesel deal
The daily Ukraine war briefing, day 1,690. Kyiv calls the peace talks a smokescreen for the diesel deal, Democrats call it a betrayal, and Ukraine hit a major Russian datacentre.
GuardianTrump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway
Trump has complained about missing out on the Nobel peace prize and criticised Norway, saying "We will not forget".
Guardian'Cockroach' party rally: leader detained at airport as Delhi faces large youth protest
The founder of India's Cockroach party was detained at the airport as Delhi braces for a large youth protest, with demands that the chief election officer resign.
Guardian'Medieval' and 'disturbing': US plan to livestream execution elicits global condemnation
The Pentagon plans to broadcast the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan live, drawing global condemnation as medieval and disturbing.
GuardianI saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? | Robert Tait
Opinion from a reporter who saw a public execution in Iran, questioning what the US wants by laying groundwork for a similar spectacle.
GuardianHurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida and hammers Gulf coast
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in Florida and is hitting the Gulf coast. Three states have declared emergencies and a downsized Fema faces its first big test.
GuardianPowerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama and triggers panic in capital
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Panama, collapsing some buildings and roads and causing panic in the capital, though widespread deaths seem to have been avoided.
GuardianThree men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
Three men have been found guilty of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad on a 2024 surfing trip.
GuardianFlydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
UAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv.
GuardianFlydubai co-pilot began radicalisation in Australia, UAE prosecutors say
Emirati prosecutors say the Flydubai co-pilot's radicalisation began while he was a student in Melbourne.
GuardianControversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A vaccine trial backed by RFK Jr is going ahead in Guinea-Bissau, with the recommended hepatitis B dose withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers.
GuardianClimate crisis is coming to crush many of world's best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that changing tides, shifting sands and hardened shorelines threaten many of the world's best surf breaks.
Irish Times
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Irish TimesPublic sector strike 'inevitable' and will see up to 150,000 medical appointments cancelled
Up to 150,000 medical appointments could be lost in the first of two public sector walkouts, with escalation possible in November.
Irish TimesNorthern Secretary bans Orange Order from marching down Garvaghy Road
NI Secretary Chris Bryant has used his power to quash the Parades Commission decision and ban the Orange Order from marching on Garvaghy Road.
Irish Times'An intelligent, nonconformist man': Galway's homeless millionaire
Profile of a Galway homeless man who turned out to be a millionaire, told through the people who met him in the city.
Irish TimesDavid McWilliams: We have just seen a perfect example of Ireland's fiscal incontinence
David McWilliams argues the Irish State is bloated and has lost sight of value for money, citing a fresh example of fiscal incontinence.
Irish TimesCyclist killed following collision with a van in Co Kildare
A cyclist has died after a collision with a van in Co Kildare. The road remains closed.
Irish TimesConor O'Clery: I forced myself to attend an execution in the US and came away sickened
Conor O'Clery describes attending a US execution of a man he thought evil and how shaken he was afterwards.
Irish TimesPat Leahy: The remaking of Jack Chambers
Pat Leahy on how Jack Chambers' standing has risen, though he is not yet back as a leadership contender.
Irish TimesSchool shootings and transgender rights causing US citizens to seek asylum in Ireland
Ninety-four people from the US sought asylum in Ireland last year, up from 22, citing school shootings and transgender rights.
Irish TimesRoss O'Carroll-Kelly: Sorcha's old dear singing sounds like a fox with its head trapped in a gate
This week's Ross O'Carroll-Kelly podcast: Brian gives up rugby to play a part in Mamma Mia! and Ross is seething.
Irish TimesLDA does not 'pay ransom money', chief executive says after €2m bungalow deal
The LDA chief executive says the agency did not pay ransom money in a EUR 2m bungalow deal, calling it a pragmatic way to free the former Central Mental Hospital site for homes.
Irish TimesWill El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to Ireland this winter?
A UK Met Office prediction has some fearing a very cold winter. The piece asks whether El Nino and the polar vortex will bring snow to Ireland.
Irish TimesSiobhán Fenton: Sinn Féin might have an ulterior motive for its actions at Drumcree
Siobhan Fenton argues Sinn Fein may have an ulterior motive at Drumcree, as Michelle O'Neill's defiant answers seemed to goad the DUP into walking out of Stormont.
Irish TimesFounder of Peploe's in Dublin leaves more than €2.8m in will
Dublin restaurateur and Peploe's founder Barry Canny left more than EUR 2.8m in his will, according to Probate Office records.
Irish TimesCorinna Hardgrave obituary: A widely respected food writer and restaurant critic
Obituary of Corinna Hardgrave, the Irish Times restaurant critic known for her palate and elegant writing.
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Irish NewsMichelle O'Neill welcomes the "right decision" on Garvaghy Road but says Chris Bryant 'could have stopped this nonsense earlier'
Michelle O'Neill welcomes the "right decision" on Garvaghy Road after Chris Bryant halted the Orange Order parade, but has caveats about his handling.
Irish NewsMan who swindled pensioners out of hundreds of thousands on the run for second time after getting compassionate bail
The PSNI are still searching for Patrick McDonagh, who is accused of swindling pensioners out of hundreds of thousands and is on the run for a second time.
Irish NewsFr Edward Gallagher: Predator priest renewed ordination vows on morning of arrest for child sex offences
The decoy who posed as a 14-year-old tells the Irish News about the sting on Fr Edward Gallagher, who renewed his ordination vows on the morning of his arrest.
Irish News'Enormous relief' on Garvaghy Road as NI Secretary overturns Parades Commission's Drumcree ruling
Garvaghy Road residents express enormous relief as Chris Bryant overturns the Parades Commission ruling, saying circumstances have changed considerably.
Irish NewsDrumcree protest outside British government offices in Belfast
Campaigners protested outside British government offices in Belfast over Drumcree, chanting "no going back" in English and Irish.
Irish NewsMichelle O'Neill 'spent more time blocking roads than giving evidence to Stormont committee'
Michelle O'Neill faced tense exchanges at the Executive Office committee, where she was accused of spending more time blocking roads than giving evidence.
Irish NewsRobert Gilmore: Does Drumcree show that we don't really need a shared society?
Robert Gilmore asks whether the Drumcree stand-off shows the peace process has failed to produce a reconciled society, and whether that matters.
Irish NewsSniggers and backslaps in the dock as 'gang' of five show little remorse for hit and run victim
Five men showed little remorse in the dock over a hit-and-run, with the driver's accomplices hugging him as his father sniggered at his 67 convictions being read.
Irish NewsBrian Feeney: Is Micheál Martin the worst taoiseach for the north since John Bruton?
Brian Feeney asks whether Micheal Martin is the worst taoiseach for the north in decades, arguing his urge to undermine Sinn Fein clouds his judgement.
Irish NewsDown All Star, senior Catholic cleric, business people and activists join hundreds to voice concerns over 'steep decline' in city's fortunes
A Down All Star, a senior Catholic cleric, business people and activists have formed a group raising concerns about empty shops, streets, waterways and lack of investment.
Irish NewsReview: This north Antrim restaurant is serving up quare feeds with mouth-watering attention to detail
A review of Anzac, a Ballycastle restaurant in north Antrim serving generous, mouth-watering food.
Irish NewsNewton Emerson: Are Sinn Féin politicians opposing a parade ruling or opposing the law?
Newton Emerson asks whether Sinn Fein politicians are opposing the parade ruling or the Orange Order itself, in his Saturday column.
Irish NewsHealth Minister rejects plea to investigate 'thousands of potentially suspicious deaths'
The Health Minister has rejected a plea to investigate thousands of potentially suspicious deaths. An earlier probe examined only 69 cases, leaving relatives disgusted.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphPortadown District slams NI Secretary and Chief Constable as Drumcree march is banned
Live coverage as Portadown District criticises the NI Secretary and Chief Constable over the Drumcree march being blocked.
Belfast TelegraphFactory farming is killing Lough Neagh - and despite Andrew Muir's opposition to this, he's incentivising it
Premium piece arguing factory farming is driving toxic pollution in Lough Neagh and that Andrew Muir's policies both challenge and encourage intensive farming.
Belfast TelegraphVictim of sex offender hits out over photos of her abuser at church event
A victim of a sex offender criticises a church event that showed photos of her abuser. The post was removed within 30 minutes of the church being contacted.
Belfast TelegraphMake extra-curricular activities compulsory for young people, adventurer says
An adventurer says extra-curricular activities should be compulsory for young people.
Belfast TelegraphMan Stephen McCullagh tried to frame for Natalie McNally murder sentenced for assault on police
The man Stephen McCullagh tried to frame over the Natalie McNally murder has been fined and banned from driving.
Belfast Telegraph'Your home is your sanctuary, it's great if you can add your own style': Inside the south Belfast homeware store offering something special
Belfast Telegraph's monthly look at a quirky independent shop. October's is Maven in Belfast.
Belfast TelegraphThree years behind bars for pair who laughed as they raped teen makes mockery of strategy to end violence against women and girls
A comment piece says a three-year sentence for a pair who laughed as they raped a teenager makes a mockery of women's safety on dark nights.
Belfast TelegraphInside TES: Northern Ireland built ships that changed the world - now it is building for the AI age
How a Ballykelly factory with a shipbuilding heritage has become an unlikely player in the global AI boom.
Belfast TelegraphJamie Bryson says he'd over 1,000 abusive calls in one afternoon after phone number posted online
Jamie Bryson says he received over 1,000 abusive calls in one afternoon after his number was posted online during the Drumcree dispute.
Belfast TelegraphGarvaghy Road spokesman rules out cross-community procession as potential solution to Drumcree dispute
Garvaghy Road residents' spokesman Breandan Mac Cionnaith rejects a cross-community procession as a possible solution.
Belfast TelegraphDrumcree: Suzanne Breen on the impact Garvaghy dispute is having on politics
Podcast: Suzanne Breen on how the Garvaghy dispute is affecting politics, after a court reserved judgment on residents' application to stop the march.
Belfast TelegraphWith no end in sight, Drumcree deadlock looks destined for the courts
Analysis says the Drumcree deadlock, with celebrity-backed protests and legal threats, looks headed for the courts.
Belfast TelegraphParents of two boys exploited by predator teacher appalled at school silence over pervert: 'He disappeared with no explanation'
Families of two boys exploited by a predator teacher are appalled at school silence and plan to sue the Education Authority.
Belfast Telegraph'What great memories she has left behind': Tributes to NI mum who died after Westlife concert
Tributes to Danielle O'Keane, an NI mum who died in a rickshaw accident after a Westlife concert.
Belfast TelegraphThe Blame Game is over, but who will answer for BBC NI losing its distinctive voice?
A comment piece asks who will answer for BBC NI losing its distinctive voice after budget cuts to shows like Give My Head Peace.
Belfast TelegraphRoyal surprise in south Belfast as William and Kate delight crowds on the Ormeau Road
Prince William and Princess Catherine made a surprise visit to Belfast's Ormeau Road, highlighting Homewards' work on homelessness.
Belfast Telegraph'Deeply ashamed' NI man one of three to plead guilty to planning mosque attack
A Northern Ireland man is one of three who pleaded guilty to planning a mosque attack, saying they were radicalised by anti-immigrant extremists.
Belfast TelegraphMother of hit-and-run victim says she speaks to his picture every night as death driver jailed
The mother of hit-and-run victim Richard Boyle says she speaks to his picture every night and calls for tougher careless driving laws.
Belfast TelegraphThatcher urged SAS member not to risk his life again after ambush of IRA unit
Members of the SAS describe their time in Northern Ireland in a new podcast, including Thatcher urging one man not to risk his life again after an IRA ambush.
Belfast Telegraph'BBC doesn't owe me a living, but it owes you a bit of respect': Tim McGarry hits out after Give My Head Peace cancelled 'by email'
Tim McGarry criticises the BBC for cancelling Give My Head Peace by email after more than 30 years.
Belfast TelegraphNorth coast man opens up on heartbreaking tale: 'I told her 'I love you'. She nodded and closed her eyes for the last time'
A north coast man opens up after his partner Fiona Brady's death, as the family launches a foundation in her memory.
Belfast TelegraphMotorist who went for a McFlurry after accident that left pedestrian dead at a loss to explain why she left scene
An inquest into a fatal Cushendall Road crash hears how a driver left a dying pedestrian and went to McDonald's.
Belfast TelegraphPSNI chief asks NI Secretary to review determination over Drumcree parade
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has asked Chris Bryant to review the Parades Commission determination that allowed the Orange Order to parade Garvaghy Road.
Belfast TelegraphPictured: East Belfast man jailed for horrific hatchet attack on partner
An East Belfast man who attacked his partner with a hatchet has been jailed for eight years.
Belfast Telegraph'I didn't want to leave here': Game of Thrones actor Conleth Hill back in Belfast for new play
Game of Thrones actor Conleth Hill talks about career and happiness ahead of Faith Healer at the Lyric.
Belfast Telegraph'Bap was special, I was so lucky to spend a decade with him': Belfast singer's widow on keeping his memory alive
Brenda Kennedy has completed a biography of musician Bap Kennedy in time for the 10th anniversary of his death.
Belfast Telegraph'It is a miracle I walked out of it': NI councillor lucky to escape serious injury in three-car crash
An Armagh councillor says it was a miracle he walked away from a three-car crash with minor injuries.
Belfast TelegraphSchool closes due to 'flooding' as water seeps through temporary tarpaulin roof during works
A Derry school has closed because water is seeping through its temporary tarpaulin roof, the third in three years.