GuardianIsrael's election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Israel's election commission rejects Netanyahu's voting fraud claims, after the attorney general blocked a Shin Bet call to interrogate Palestinian-led party politicians.
Guardian
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GuardianTrump says US will end military aid to Israel by the end of this year
Trump makes a surprise election-day announcement that the US will end its $4bn annual military aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying the country does not need it.
GuardianFrench blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe
Temperature and defrosting thresholds were raised to 'very high levels' at three French cold stores holding vital blood products, in the latest cyber-attack on Europe.
GuardianWho is hacking Europe's supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?
After a second apparent cyber-attack in weeks, an examination of who might be hacking Europe's supermarket fridges and freezers, and why.
GuardianFunding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis has stalled, says UN
A UN report says funding promised by rich nations to help poorer countries adapt to the climate crisis is well behind the pace needed.
GuardianUS dollar slides after Democrats' midterm election win as growth fears rise
The US dollar slides after the Democrats' midterm win, on worries about AI regulation and political gridlock, as investors move into treasuries.
GuardianCambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday
Cambridge asks Jason Beer KC to review the university's handling of claims against Jason Arday and the protection offered to academics.
GuardianLetitia James appoints ex-prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
New York attorney general Letitia James appoints Jacqueline Kelly, who worked on the Diddy case, to lead the criminal inquiry into a 2024 Cornell sexual assault.
GuardianCanada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war
Canada joins a growing group of countries refusing to play Russia in ice hockey after a sports court lifted its ban.
GuardianUK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees who were told to study Russian
Exclusive: the schools minister launches a Ukrainian GCSE and apologises to child refugees who were pushed to study Russian.
GuardianCallum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: 'He's so strong'
Callum Turner shortens to 8/13 favourite for Bond as Pierce Brosnan endorses him.
Guardian'Never in a million years': alligator strolls into North Carolina bagel shop
A 3ft alligator strolls into a North Carolina bagel shop looking for a meal before animal services remove it safely.
Irish Times
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Irish TimesUS midterm elections: Democrats take control of House and Senate
Live: Democrats take control of the House and Senate, and Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim US senator after winning in Michigan.
Irish TimesWhat can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
With both chambers, Democrats can launch investigations and block Trump appointments.
Irish TimesMidterm drubbing could prompt Trump backlash abroad
Analysis: the 'blue wave' will hamstring Trump's legislative agenda, but he keeps latitude abroad and could hit back there.
Irish TimesLouth man who killed family found guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility
Robert O'Connor (32) of Co Louth is found guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility after fatally stabbing his parents and brother.
Irish TimesDead man's lawyers seek order at WRC reinstating him to job
Lawyers for a dead man seek an order at the WRC reinstating him; the tribunal hears a benefit worth two years' salary would have gone to Paul Wilkie's family.
Irish TimesRecord EUR85bn tax take as Government spending continues to climb
Record EUR85bn tax take in the first 10 months of the year as Government spending keeps climbing.
Irish TimesRickshaw driver faces trial over death of Co Down mother after Westlife concert
A rickshaw driver faces trial over the death of Danielle O'Keane, a Co Down mother, after a Westlife concert, accused of a 'reckless manoeuvre'.
Irish TimesCalls for RTÉ to clarify recruitment of ex-Newstalk hosts Ger Gilroy and Kieran Cuddihy
Calls for RTE to clarify its recruitment of ex-Newstalk hosts Ger Gilroy and Kieran Cuddihy; Gilroy would be among its top 20 earners.
Irish TimesWhen I left Ireland, I hated how everyone seemed to know each other. Now it's what I love
After two decades in the US, a writer finds the Irish habit of everyone knowing each other is now what she loves.
Irish TimesLawyers for woman who stabbed partner to death in his sleep seek manslaughter verdict
Lawyers for Julie Ann McIlwaine, who stabbed her partner to death in his sleep, seek a manslaughter verdict, citing temporary loss of control as a domestic abuse victim.
Irish TimesHave your say: how would the new Galway City Ring Road affect you?
Have your say: how would the planned 18km Galway City Ring Road, from the M6 to west of Bearna, affect you?
Irish TimesElegant detached Edwardian ripe for renovation in Blackrock
An Edwardian detached house on Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, is ripe for renovation.
Irish TimesWhat does blue wave mean for the US and the rest of the world?
In the News podcast with Bernice Harrison on what the blue wave means for the US and the world.
Irish TimesCentral Bank to cut up to 140 roles as it seeks to shave its costs by EUR75m
The Central Bank is to cut up to 140 roles as it seeks to save EUR75m, including EUR26m in payroll by 2030.
Irish Times'Between my wife, mother, business and life in general, I feel very stuck and pessimistic'
Tell Me About It: a man feels stuck and pessimistic, saying his wife never thought she was his number-one choice.
Irish TimesAengus Ó Snodaigh bid for Dáil statement not accepted, Sinn Féin says
Sinn Fein says the Ceann Comhairle could not accommodate Aengus O Snodaigh's request for a Dail statement on Liberty Recycling.
Irish Times'My daughter's number was written on a wall alongside RIP': Families on drug-debt intimidation
Families targeted by drug gangs hold a vigil outside Leinster House calling for support against drug-debt intimidation.
Irish TimesWoman who sued Aer Lingus after falling while disembarking flight settles action
Deirdre Burke (66) settles her action against Aer Lingus after falling while disembarking, which her counsel said tarnished the golden years of her life.
Irish TimesPlans for united Ireland to examine how symbols and cultural policy need to change
Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail a united Ireland debate must be 'genuinely inclusive' and examine how symbols and cultural policy need to change.
Irish TimesSupreme Court refuses further appeal for man seeking to bring family from Afghanistan
The Supreme Court refuses a further appeal from a man seeking to bring his family from Afghanistan after the Taliban's return.
Irish TimesPrivate security patrolling Dublin would not have additional capacity to arrest people
Private security patrolling Dublin would not have extra powers to arrest people, and the city council is reviewing other safety schemes.
Irish TimesIrish unemployment remains near historic low of 4.8%
Irish unemployment stays near a historic low of 4.8%, with the rate at or below 5% since 2021.
Irish Times'The town is bottled up': Galway residents share mixed views on whether ring road will be good for city
Galway residents give mixed views on the ring road after the final legal challenge ended on Monday.
Irish TimesOMC won't move my parking space from under vent where people discard drinks. What can I do?
Property Q&A: can a resident do anything legally when third parties keep damaging property by discarding drinks from a vent?
Irish TimesKellogg's goes against the grain: Rice Krispies reformulated due to lack of rice
Kellogg's reformulates Rice Krispies with rice flour, blaming climate change and a lack of rice.
Irish TimesThe best foods to eat and what to avoid to get a good night's sleep
Three experts recommend the foods to eat and avoid for a better night's sleep.
Irish TimesThe Music Quiz: Which type of Japanese dish is favoured by Spanish singer Rosalía?
The Music Quiz: which Japanese dish does Rosalia favour, and which Central American spot suits Kacey Musgraves' honey?
Irish News
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Irish NewsChloe Mitchell murder accused said he would 'love to chop someone up and melt them in the bath', court told
The Chloe Mitchell murder trial hears accused Brandon Rainey made multiple online searches about Jack the Ripper.
Irish NewsBelfast High Court judge gets emotional at conclusion of Troubles cases 'close to his heart'
A Belfast High Court judge becomes emotional at the end of Troubles cases 'close to his heart', including suspected collusion in the murder of a Catholic couple and son-in-law.
Irish NewsCo Fermanagh schoolgirl fatally injured in collision after getting off school bus will be 'forever loved', inquest told
A Co Fermanagh inquest into the death of schoolgirl Caitlin Hogg, struck by a vehicle after getting off her school bus in December 2022.
Irish NewsGBP60M housing plan approved for one time British Army base in south Armagh
A GBP60m plan for 260 homes at the former Bessbrook Mill army base in south Armagh is approved despite local opposition.
Irish NewsNorthern Ireland man jailed for sexually assaulting his daughter to have conviction quashed
A Northern Ireland man jailed for sexually assaulting his daughter is to have his conviction quashed; prosecutors must decide on a retrial.
Irish NewsNew Roselawn crematorium finally voted through after Sinn Féin call for facility at Milltown rejected
The new Roselawn crematorium is finally voted through, with the Milltown plan rejected, after a Sinn Fein call for a facility in the area.
Irish NewsMan walked into Belfast car dealership and stole Renault Arkana in 'opportunistic' theft
A man walks into a Belfast car dealership and steals a Renault Arkana in an 'opportunistic' theft; the 38-year-old gets a suspended sentence.
Irish NewsAlex Kane: I fear Stormont is finished, but what replaces it?
Alex Kane fears Stormont is finished and asks what replaces it, noting some unionists would accept direct rule.
Irish NewsDissident republicans could use drones to deliver 'payload' bombs, PSNI chief Jon Boutcher warns
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher says dissident republicans could use drones to deliver 'payload' bombs and have used them before.
Irish NewsFormer PSNI Catholic Guild chair urges 'collective solution' to falling Catholic recruitment figures
Former Superintendent Gerry Murray, ex-chair of the PSNI Catholic Guild, urges a 'collective solution' to falling Catholic recruitment.
Irish News'If a woman had been dragged into bushes by a stranger, would they be claiming it was consensual?' - PSNI handling of male sexual assault victim questioned
A Co Armagh man says he suffered two decades of 'shame' after an assault and felt like a criminal after reporting it to the PSNI.
Irish NewsBrian Feeney: Don't fear the end of Stormont. Fear more of the same
Brian Feeney argues the end of Stormont is not the thing to fear; more of the same is.
Irish NewsHaymarket Belfast owner to open new live music pop-up venue for Christmas next to CastleCourt
The owner of Haymarket Belfast is opening a Christmas live music pop-up in the vacant former JJB Sports unit that Wetherspoons once tried to turn into a pub.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphSAS commander reveals dramatic farm raid that captured prolific South Armagh IRA sniper
Mark 'Billy' Billingham recounts the farm raid that captured a prolific South Armagh IRA sniper.
Belfast TelegraphJames McClean's book sparks war of words with his New IRA linked uncle
James McClean's book sparks a war of words with his uncle John 'Popa' Kelly, who had terrorist charges dropped two years ago.
Belfast TelegraphArrests made as Supreme Court begins hearing appeal against Palestine Action ban
Arrests are made as the Supreme Court begins hearing an appeal against the Palestine Action ban.
Belfast TelegraphPolice granted more time to question suspect in Limerick woman's disappearance
Police are granted more time to question a suspect in the disappearance of a Limerick woman.
Belfast TelegraphBrady unable to 'override' minister blocking officials giving committee evidence
Brady says he cannot 'override' a minister blocking officials from giving evidence to a committee.
Belfast TelegraphWorks begin on new 'Christmas village' at Custom House Square with festive bar and traders
Works begin on the 'Once Upon A Winter Belfast' Christmas village at Custom House Square, with a festive bar, traders and New Year's Eve fireworks plans.
Belfast TelegraphHuge weapons haul on Shankill Road linked to 'extreme far-right terrorism'
Amnesty voices concern as the PSNI confirms a link between a large weapons haul on the Shankill Road and far-right extremism.
Belfast TelegraphBlue Lights creators to leave hit drama as BBC 'taking a beat' to examine future of series
The Blue Lights creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson are leaving after series 4 as the BBC 'takes a beat' on the show's future.
Belfast TelegraphDrunk driver jailed for causing 'life changing injuries' to female passenger in crash
Drunk driver Jordan Bunting is jailed over a Portaferry crash that left his front seat passenger with life-changing internal injuries.
Belfast TelegraphUS voters punish Trump but is MAGA finished?
Podcast: the Democrats storm back into power in both chambers, but is MAGA finished?
Belfast TelegraphGavin Robinson breathes a sigh of relief at no mass exodus from DUP, but his problems are piling up
Gavin Robinson avoids a mass DUP exodus but his problems pile up after the Drumcree dispute.
Belfast TelegraphPSNI to pay damages in civil actions over alleged collusion in Mid Ulster UVF murders of four Catholics
The PSNI agrees to pay damages in civil actions over alleged collusion in the Mid Ulster UVF murders of four Catholics.
Belfast TelegraphWith DUP losing its sole female - and most popular - MP, three quarters of its MPs are now men in their 70s
Carla Lockhart's resignation is not just about Drumcree but about years of DUP hierarchy taking its greatest vote-winner for granted, leaving three quarters of its MPs men in their 70s.
Belfast TelegraphI receive sectarian abuse from my own community... these small-minded bigots disgrace the liberal idea of free speech
A writer says she suffers sectarian abuse from her own Catholic community, calling republican trolling a threat to free speech and a pressure to conform.
Belfast TelegraphCash woes threaten future of historic castle as raft of resignations leaves ex-UVF gunman as sole director
Cash woes threaten the future of Orange Order-owned Brownlow House, on the verge of closure after a raft of resignations left an ex-UVF gunman as sole director.
Belfast TelegraphDUP mutiny as looming Lockhart exit fuels leadership plot with party facing 25-year low
DUP mutiny: the looming Lockhart exit is fuelling a leadership plot, with a "Lisburn Mafia" of Givan, Poots and Buckley said to favour Givan replacing Gavin Robinson as the party faces a 25-year low in MPs.
Belfast TelegraphRestaurant review: Quaint and classy Lisburn Road eatery delivers a uniquely authentic Italian experience
Restaurant review: La Bottega on the Lisburn Road is a paradise for pasta lovers.
Belfast TelegraphSDLP unveils radical Stormont reform blueprint to end political 'paralysis'
The SDLP unveils a Stormont reform blueprint to end political 'paralysis', which it sees as a step towards a 'New Ireland'.
Belfast TelegraphHousing Executive warns of cuts to home improvements amid worsening funding crisis
The Housing Executive warns of cuts to home improvements amid a worsening funding crisis, which one official calls the 'worst' he has seen.
Belfast Telegraph'The reason they fell in love is why everything fell apart': Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner on love, lies and the billion dollar downfall at the heart of The Altruists
"The reason they fell in love is why everything fell apart": Belfast's Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner on love, lies and the billion-dollar crypto collapse at the heart of The Altruists.
Belfast TelegraphMeet the dad who's opening up on divorce and loneliness: 'I got some slagging but the same people then told me I had helped them'
Meet the Tyrone father-of-three opening up on divorce, loneliness and mental health through an online community: "I got some slagging but the same people then told me I had helped them."
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 TelegraphWar memorial to be dedicated for first time in a century after major restoration works
The restored Londonderry war memorial in The Diamond will be dedicated for the first time since 1927.
Belfast TelegraphFrom buses arriving late, early or not at all to services at full capacity, what is going on with NI's public transport system?
Column on bus services running late, early or at full capacity, and fuel price puzzles across Northern Ireland.
Belfast TelegraphPeaky Blinders star Packy Lee: 'Growing up in west Belfast our teachers expected us all to be mechanics'
Peaky Blinders star Packy Lee on growing up in west Belfast and falling into acting as a teenager.
Belfast TelegraphPSNI issue fresh witness appeal over 2012 disappearance of Dean Patton
The PSNI issue a fresh witness appeal over the 2012 disappearance of Dean Patton, 24, last seen in Portrush.
Belfast TelegraphRepair work begins on Belfast's iconic Big Fish after it was vandalised
Repair work begins on Belfast's Big Fish after it was vandalised; Peter Luke Smith (44) has appeared in court charged with criminal damage.
Belfast Telegraph'The biggest of hearts': Widespread tributes paid to Co Armagh mum-of-four following passing
Tributes are paid to a young Co Armagh mother of four who died on Tuesday.
Belfast TelegraphDUP aiming to trigger Stormont Brake over new EU customs code
The DUP aims to trigger the Stormont Brake over a new EU customs code, petitioning the Speaker to object to the legislation.