GuardianLive Opposition condemns Netanyahu's bid to extend voting hours in pivotal Israeli election
Live blog: opposition parties have condemned Netanyahu's bid to extend voting hours as polls enter their final stretch in Israel's pivotal election.
Guardian
17 stories
GuardianExplainerWhat you need to know about the most consequential election in Israel's history
Explainer setting out the stakes, main candidates and possible outcomes of an election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership and Israel's direction.
GuardianIsraelNetanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Reports that Benjamin Netanyahu pushed Israel's military to strike Iran in the weeks before polling day, raising questions about the mixing of security decisions and electoral politics.
GuardianWest BankInternational delegates barred from entering West Bank
British politicians were among an international delegation refused entry to the West Bank by Israeli authorities, drawing protests from those turned away.
GuardianIn picturesIsrael goes to the polls
Photo gallery capturing election day across Israel, from queues at polling stations to party leaders casting their votes.
GuardianBrazil Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say
Flavio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil for Argentina following his presidential election defeat, days after being ordered to surrender his passports.
GuardianBrazilDefeated Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports
A judge has ordered Flavio Bolsonaro to hand over his passports following his defeat in Brazil's presidential election, amid concerns he could leave the country.
GuardianEurope Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have 'frank' call with Putin
A truce around the occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky appears to be holding as two European leaders held a "frank" call with Vladimir Putin.
GuardianChina Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Chinese stock markets have shed trillions in value as Beijing's costly race with the US for AI dominance weighs on investors.
GuardianUS politics live Trump travels to Texas to support Ken Paxton as another state official endorses James Talarico
US politics live blog: Trump travels to Texas to campaign for Ken Paxton as another state official endorses his rival James Talarico.
GuardianDisinformationAI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Experts warn AI-driven disinformation is running rampant on social media ahead of the US midterm elections.
GuardianUS electionsTrump administration asks Washington state to set aside hundreds of ballots from suspected noncitizen voters
The Trump administration has asked Washington state to set aside hundreds of ballots cast by suspected noncitizen voters.
GuardianUS military US military says strike on alleged drug vessel in eastern Pacific kills five people
The US military says a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific killed five people.
GuardianEnvironment Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia is mourning the loss of the glacier on its highest peak after a scorching summer finished it off.
GuardianItalyMelting glaciers in Dolomites reveal cache of first world war munitions
Melting glaciers in the Dolomites have exposed a cache of First World War munitions preserved in the ice for over a century.
GuardianItaly Sardinian restaurants ban families from using phones at the table
Restaurants in Sardinia are banning families from using phones at the table in a bid to bring back conversation over dinner.
GuardianTechnology 'Meaningless as a laptop screensaver': reviewers slate Musk's AI-made Odyssey film
Critics have savaged Elon Musk's AI-made Odyssey film, with one calling it "as meaningless as a laptop screensaver".
Irish Times
20 stories
Irish Times'They suffered more than any family should': Bray couple remembered at shared funeral
A Bray couple who died within days of each other were remembered at a shared funeral, with mourners told "they suffered more than any family should".
Irish TimesMinister rejects Michael D Higgins's claims over triple lock
A minister has rejected claims by Michael D Higgins about the neutrality triple lock, dismissing the President's criticism.
Irish TimesGemma Hayes on becoming a victim of AI fraud: 'It feels strange and odd and dangerous'
Singer Gemma Hayes describes becoming the victim of an AI-powered fraud: "It feels strange and odd and dangerous".
Irish TimesFintan O'Toole: Dublin officialdom virtue-signalled about Ukraine. People in rural Ireland did the work
Fintan O'Toole argues that official Dublin virtue-signalled about solidarity with Ukraine while people in rural Ireland did the actual work of housing refugees.
Irish TimesIrish man denied entry to Israel believes Irish passport viewed as 'red flag' at border
An Irish man refused entry to Israel believes his Irish passport was treated as a "red flag" at the border.
Irish TimesTwo men charged with helping Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Two men have been charged with assisting Iran in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford.
Irish TimesPeople not at significant risk from Shamonda virus found in Irish farm animals
The Shamonda virus has been detected in Irish farm animals, though officials say people are not at significant risk.
Irish TimesMichael Flatley seeks to strike out sections of former solicitor's evidence
Michael Flatley is seeking to have sections of his former solicitor's evidence struck out in their ongoing legal dispute.
Irish TimesBoomtown Rats among Irish artists hit by 'egregious' breach of royalty rights, court told
The Boomtown Rats are among Irish artists affected by what a court heard was an "egregious" breach of royalty rights.
Irish TimesEvicted tenant who hired private investigator to see if landlords' daughter was using property awarded damages
A tenant who hired a private investigator to check whether her landlords' daughter was really living in the property after her eviction has been awarded damages.
Irish TimesThe One About Matthew Perry on Netflix: Sad portrait of a much-loved actor who couldn't love himself
Review of the Netflix documentary on Matthew Perry: a sad portrait of a much-loved actor who could not love himself.
Irish TimesInheritance tax changes: How some families can now pass on an extra EUR120,000 tax-free
A guide to recent changes in inheritance tax and what they mean for families planning to pass on assets.
Irish Times'Payday routines have helped increase my net worth by EUR60,000 this year'
Better with Money podcast: a listener explains how payday routines helped increase their net worth by EUR60,000 this year.
Irish TimesHigh Court overturns Palestinian student's visa denial over 'significant errors' in process
The High Court has overturned the refusal of a visa for a Palestinian student, citing "significant errors" in the decision-making process.
Irish Times'Shame on you': Woman abused as child by her brother waives anonymity so he can be named
A woman abused as a child by her brother has waived her anonymity so he can be named, telling him "shame on you".
Irish TimesGardaí investigating 2003 rape in south Dublin believe they have strong evidence against accused
Gardai investigating a 2003 rape in south Dublin believe they have strong evidence against the accused.
Irish TimesSmall PTSB shareholders 'paying for Minister's exit' in EUR1.6bn takeover deal, court hears
Small PTSB shareholders are "paying for the Minister's exit" in the EUR1.6bn takeover deal, the High Court has heard.
Irish TimesMan denies charges linked to largest ever crystal meth seizure in Ireland
A man has denied charges linked to the largest crystal meth seizure ever recorded in Ireland.
Irish Times'We understand their decision': Eurovision reacts to Netherlands pulling out of 2027 contest
Eurovision organisers say they "understand" the Netherlands' decision to pull out of the 2027 contest.
Irish TimesDónal Lunny work on Kate Bush's defining album brought his music to its widest audience
How Donal Lunny's contribution to Kate Bush's defining album brought his music to its widest-ever audience.
Irish News
14 stories
Irish NewsQueen's University u-turns on Orange Order sash ban on Remembrance Sunday after saying move driven by Royal British Legion guidance
Queen's University has reversed a ban on wearing Orange Order sashes on Remembrance Sunday, after saying the move had been driven by Royal British Legion guidance.
Irish NewsPSNI release footage of man who 'may be able to help' investigation into west Belfast murder bid
The PSNI has released footage of a man who may be able to help the investigation into an attempted murder in west Belfast.
Irish News'No Pope of Rome' tune played at Orange Order Drumcree support rally and parade
A "No Pope of Rome" tune was played at an Orange Order rally and parade held in support of the Drumcree parade.
Irish NewsSecurity alert in Derry after discovery of 'suspicious package'
A security alert is under way in Derry following the discovery of a suspicious package.
Irish NewsWoman who gave birth in bathroom at 26 weeks says her son 'wouldn't have survived the journey to Craigavon'
A Co Armagh woman who gave birth in her bathroom at 26 weeks says her son would not have survived the journey to Craigavon hospital.
Irish NewsMan arrested after seizure of unlicenced weight loss jabs
A man has been arrested after a seizure of unlicenced weight loss injections.
Irish NewsBail refused for personal trainer charged with attempted murder over alleged revenge stabbing
Bail has been refused for a personal trainer charged with attempted murder over an alleged revenge stabbing.
Irish NewsDepartment of Health paying consultants GBP7.5 million for leadership advice a 'gravy train for former bosses'
The Department of Health has paid consultants GBP7.5m for leadership advice in five years, a spend branded a "gravy train for former bosses".
Irish NewsPoundland could be broken up and face insolvency as bids assessed
Poundland could be broken up or face insolvency as bids for the discount chain are assessed.
Irish NewsJim Allister to face questions from Oxford students in 'future of unionism' talk
Jim Allister is to face questions from Oxford students at a talk on the future of unionism.
Irish News'Total devastation': Father's call for better mental health services after loss of son and 'best friend'
A father who lost his son describes his "total devastation" and calls for better mental health services.
Irish NewsHastings family acquires development company behind plan to turn Stormont Hotel into new retirement village
The Hastings family has acquired the development company behind plans to convert the Stormont Hotel into a retirement village.
Irish NewsLove Laura brings 12 jobs as it opens first standalone store at the Boulevard
Fashion brand Love Laura is bringing 12 jobs as it opens its first standalone store at the Boulevard.
Irish NewsMáiría Cahill: Young men need to hear that it's OK not to be OK
Mairia Cahill writes that young men need to hear that it is OK not to be OK.
Belfast Telegraph
34 stories
Belfast Telegraph'I thought all that vitriol was behind us': Belfast businessman reconsiders election plans after Drumcree row
A Belfast businessman is reconsidering his election plans after the Drumcree row, saying "I thought all that vitriol was behind us".
Belfast TelegraphShock as popular Co Tyrone restaurant closes suddenly
A popular Co Tyrone restaurant has closed suddenly, to local shock.
Belfast Telegraph'We've built something very special': Well-known Belfast bar and hotel with GBP3m price tag is sold
A well-known Belfast bar and hotel carrying a GBP3m price tag has been sold, with the owners saying "we've built something very special".
Belfast TelegraphAndrew Tate probe faces fresh scrutiny over handling of 'indecent child images'
The Andrew Tate investigation faces fresh scrutiny over its handling of alleged indecent images of children.
Belfast TelegraphNature recovery plan launched amid Northern Ireland biodiversity decline
A nature recovery plan has been launched in response to Northern Ireland's biodiversity decline.
Belfast TelegraphPoor trading day for FTSE as markets await Wednesday's Budget
The FTSE had a poor trading day as markets wait for Wednesday's Budget.
Belfast TelegraphCriminal legal aid dispute 'can be resolved', Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach says the criminal legal aid dispute "can be resolved".
Belfast TelegraphPremium Jeffrey Donaldson 'gifted' himself a birthday rape at Westminster office, alleged victim claims
The alleged victim in the Jeffrey Donaldson case claims the former DUP leader "gifted" himself a birthday rape at a Westminster office.
Belfast TelegraphPremium 'I haven't been back to Bangor more than once': Co Down search and rescue volunteer feared for his life during assault by youths
A Co Down search and rescue volunteer who was assaulted by youths says he feared for his life and has barely returned to Bangor since.
Belfast TelegraphPlans for GBP100m bypass through one of NI's busiest towns take step forward with claims it could slash journey times
Plans for a GBP100m bypass through one of Northern Ireland's busiest towns have taken a step forward, with claims it could slash journey times.
Belfast TelegraphPremium This man was a victim of sectarianism in India and NI... but he still bet on Belfast and transformed the city
Profile of a man who experienced sectarianism in both India and Northern Ireland and still chose to bet on Belfast, transforming parts of the city.
Belfast TelegraphCo Tyrone home 'ransacked' as police investigate burglary
Police are investigating after a Co Tyrone home was ransacked in a burglary.
Belfast TelegraphJudgment reserved in Government appeal to Supreme Court over Sean Brown inquiry
Judgment has been reserved in the Government's Supreme Court appeal over the Sean Brown inquiry.
Belfast TelegraphPremium The DUP must change its game plan while it still can before events decide its future
Comment: the DUP must change its game plan while it still can, before events decide its future for it.
Belfast TelegraphPremium PSNI confirms speed limit leniency guidance applies in Northern Ireland
The PSNI has confirmed that speed limit leniency guidance applies in Northern Ireland.
Belfast TelegraphPremium Millionaire developer 'floored by businessman' in toilets of plush venue as fracas is dubbed 'battle of BT9'
A millionaire developer was reportedly "floored" by another businessman in the toilets of a plush venue, in a fracas dubbed the "battle of BT9".
Belfast TelegraphPremium Rhinos, Provos and loyalist terror bosses: Northern Ireland has become the land of the absurd where words have lost their meaning
Comment: from rhinos to Provos and loyalist terror bosses, Northern Ireland has become a land of the absurd where words have lost their meaning.
Belfast Telegraph'We want to show city's beauty': Couple restore 1963 London double-decker for new Belfast tourism venture
A couple have restored a 1963 London double-decker bus for a new Belfast tourism venture aimed at showing off the city's beauty.
Belfast Telegraph'Local residents will suffer': Student accommodation proposals at site of landmark venue opposed by south Belfast tenants
Student accommodation proposals at the site of a landmark south Belfast venue are being opposed by tenants who warn "local residents will suffer".
Belfast TelegraphDUP MLA joins calls for removal of Michelle O'Neill as Stormont First Minister
A DUP MLA has joined calls for the removal of Michelle O'Neill as Stormont First Minister.
Belfast TelegraphCarla Lockhart: Is she going to leave the DUP?
Podcast: is Carla Lockhart going to leave the DUP?
Belfast TelegraphPremium Court ruling expected on Wednesday after legal challenge against NI Secretary's block on Drumcree parade
A court ruling is expected on Wednesday in the legal challenge to the NI Secretary's decision to block the Drumcree parade.
Belfast TelegraphLower Ormeau Road residents apply for demonstration to rival loyalist parade
Lower Ormeau Road residents have applied to hold a demonstration at the same time as a proposed loyalist parade by the Belfast Walker Club.
Belfast TelegraphTUV would be 'welcoming' if Carla Lockhart decided to leave DUP, says Jim Allister
Jim Allister says the TUV would welcome Carla Lockhart if she decided to leave the DUP.
Belfast Telegraph'We are heading somewhere ugly': MLA on increased threats directed towards politicians
An MLA has warned "we are heading somewhere ugly" over increasing threats directed at politicians.
Belfast TelegraphTwo Derry men denied bail over gun seizure on housing estate as PSNI links case to 'dissident groups'
Two Derry men have been denied bail over a gun seizure on a housing estate, with the PSNI linking the case to dissident groups.
Belfast TelegraphCEO on leaving corporate career to start GBP1.6m Belfast company: 'I remember feeling sick before I handed my notice in'
A chief executive recalls leaving a corporate career to start a GBP1.6m Belfast company, admitting he "felt sick" before handing in his notice.
Belfast TelegraphBelfast business leader welcomes 'balanced and realistic' plans for revamp of city centre transport system
A Belfast business leader has welcomed "balanced and realistic" plans for the revamp of the city centre transport system.
Belfast TelegraphHalloween What's On Guide 2026: Find out what's haunting NI this weekend
A guide to Halloween events across Northern Ireland this weekend.
Belfast TelegraphPremium 'We jumped at the chance': Greengrocer celebrates 32 years in business by opening 'bigger, brighter' venue
A greengrocer marking 32 years in business is celebrating by opening a "bigger, brighter" new premises.
Belfast TelegraphPremium Experts poised to search for lost infants from mother and baby homes in Belfast cemetery
Experts are poised to search a Belfast cemetery for the remains of infants from mother and baby homes believed to be buried there.
Belfast TelegraphPremium Thousands of PSNI staff could get GBP5,000 each over holiday pay shortfall
Thousands of PSNI staff could receive GBP5,000 each over a holiday pay shortfall.
Belfast TelegraphBelfast City Council applying to host Fleadh for third year in a row... and planning to attract 'other landmark events'
Belfast City Council is applying to host the Fleadh for a third year running and wants to attract other landmark events to the city.
Belfast TelegraphPremium NI restaurant shares expansion plans after scooping prestigious award: 'We know our food is good'
An award-winning Northern Ireland restaurant has announced expansion plans, saying "we know our food is good".