GuardianGlobal stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democrats' midterm triumph
Asian and European markets follow Wall Street into a sharp fall, with the FTSE down 1.5%, on AI slowdown fears after the midterms.
Guardian
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GuardianUS tech stock rout: is the AI bubble bursting?
Explainer: after Thursday's Wall Street plunge, could the volatility be the start of a huge market meltdown and is the AI bubble bursting?
GuardianUS midterm elections 2026 live: all eyes on last two razor-thin Senate races as Democrats vie to expand blue wave
Live US midterms blog: all eyes on the last two razor-thin Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska; Democrats have gained more than 40 House seats.
GuardianThomas Markle, Meghan's father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Thomas Markle, Meghan's father, is arrested near Tampa, Florida, on charges related to child sexual abuse, US prosecutors say.
GuardianFurther bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe; media organisations in Ireland and the UK are also affected.
GuardianWhy have more than 30 European flights been hit by bomb threats this week?
Explainer on why more than 30 European flights have been hit by bomb threats this week and how worried travellers should be.
GuardianFlávio Bolsonaro battles to remain relevant as he speaks at rightwing conference at Mar-a-Lago
Flavio Bolsonaro speaks at the CPAC conference at Mar-a-Lago and makes unsubstantiated claims about election fraud.
Guardian'We've been preparing for the worst all year': uncertainty grips Iran after Trump midterms defeat
Uncertainty grips Iran after Trump's midterm defeat; some fear another full-scale war, but all expect repression at home to continue.
GuardianRussell Brand barrister reports himself to watchdog over confrontation with journalist
Russell Brand's barrister Ian Winter KC reports himself to the Bar watchdog after confronting the Sunday Times journalist whose investigation led to the case.
GuardianMet police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
Met Police chief Mark Rowley urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward and says more allegations would not surprise him.
GuardianWeeks before rape conviction, Russell Brand was featured speaker for Maha group allied with RFK Jr
Weeks before his rape conviction, Russell Brand was a featured speaker for a Maha group, backed by Tony Lyons and seen on stage with Mehmet Oz.
GuardianKenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children
Kenyan sect leader Paul Mackenzie is jailed for 200 years over the deaths of 190 children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve.
GuardianStruggling to spell 'male chauvinist pig'? Apple's grey list means your iPhone won't help you
Research shows Apple restricts its predictive text from completing more than 100,000 words and phrases, including 'male chauvinist pig'.
Irish Times
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Irish TimesDisruption at RTÉ, Irish Independent and Newstalk after email threat
Disruption at RTE, the Irish Independent and Newstalk after an email threat triggers security alerts and takes some programmes off air.
Irish TimesRTÉ Radio chaos brings out best in David McCullagh but bomb threats underline vulnerabilities
RTE Radio chaos brings out the best in David McCullagh, but the bomb threats underline vulnerabilities, with presenters dismayed and listeners confused.
Irish TimesMan found guilty of manslaughter of Tipperary pensioner Timothy Murnane
A man is found guilty of the manslaughter of Tipperary pensioner Timothy Murnane (80), who suffered multiple injuries.
Irish TimesAer Lingus pilots questioned after bomb threat led to diversion 'allowed to leave' France
The Aer Lingus pilots questioned after a bomb threat diversion are allowed to leave France; a prosecutor says the probe began after a pilot first refused to land.
Irish TimesWitnesses describe alleged roadside attack at Scarlett Faulkner murder trial
Witnesses describe an alleged roadside attack at the Scarlett Faulkner murder trial; the court hears of striking with great force.
Irish TimesSeán Rooney inquest may take longer than three weeks, court hears
The Sean Rooney inquest, into the death of a Defence Forces member in Lebanon in 2022, may take longer than three weeks and begins on November 17.
Irish Times100 great Irish restaurants: our complete list for 2026
The Irish Times list of 100 great Irish restaurants for 2026, covering new openings, party spots and wine lists.
Irish Times'You're dancing around': RTÉ under fire for Ger Gilroy sports podcast appointment
RTE is under fire at an Oireachtas committee over the Ger Gilroy sports podcast appointment, headhunting and a tracksuit top.
Irish TimesFallon & Byrne acquired by owners of chicken brand Rosie & Jim
Fallon & Byrne on Exchequer Street in Dublin is acquired by the owners of chicken brand Rosie & Jim.
Irish TimesGarth Brooks is back. And he has snubbed Dublin. It's a win for the Real People of Ireland
Opinion: Garth Brooks returns next year to Cork, Belfast, Kilkenny, Limerick and Galway, but snubs Dublin.
Irish TimesModern four-bed house in Blackrock with superb views over Dublin Bay
A modern four-bed house in Knocksinna Wood, Blackrock, with views over Dublin Bay.
Irish TimesWho is behind bomb threats to airlines and Irish media?
In the News podcast asks who is behind the bomb threats to airlines and Irish media.
Irish TimesMan jailed for 20 years for murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery
Zak Hughes (29) is jailed for 20 years for the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery; the judge calls it another femicide in Northern Ireland.
Irish TimesIreland's only children's hospice LauraLynn to be fully funded by State in future
LauraLynn, Ireland's only children's hospice, is to be fully funded by the State in future.
Irish TimesControversial Sligo Cemetery memorial dismantled overnight
White marble statues are removed overnight from the grave of Willy McGinley in Sligo as a planning investigation into the 4.5m structure continues.
Irish TimesJustine McCarthy: We shouldn't ask if Patrick O'Donovan is right for his job but if the job is right for him
Justine McCarthy argues we should ask whether the job of minister is right for Patrick O'Donovan, not whether he is right for the job.
Irish TimesA small Irish business was hit by a cyberattack linked to infected online ad. Then came the ransom demand
A small Irish business hit by a cyberattack linked to an infected online ad describes the aftermath.
Irish Times'All the benefit is for Big Tech': Rally against data centres set to be held in Dublin
A rally against data centres is set for Dublin as almost 100 protests take place across 16 European countries.
Irish TimesAfter Fine Gael's 15 years in Government, are the miles on the clock showing?
Inside Politics: Jim O'Callaghan's chastening week, and what the Democrats' midterm victory means for Ireland after Fine Gael's 15 years in Government.
Irish TimesWeekend recipe challenge: a prize-winning pear and almond tart
Weekend recipe challenge: a prize-winning pear and almond tart from Aengus Moloney of Aniar, winner of the 2026 Euro-Toques pastry award.
Irish TimesAffordable wines: a New Zealand white and a Burgundy from Lidl
Wines for the Weekend: a New Zealand white and a Burgundy red from Lidl.
Irish News
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Irish NewsBoat and campervan recovered by PSNI in Carrie Mullane murder probe
PSNI recover a boat and campervan in the Carrie Mullane murder probe and seek information on a wheel-less blue and white campervan.
Irish NewsSDLP assembly member Justin McNulty questioned by PSNI over Garvaghy Road protest
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty is questioned by PSNI over the Garvaghy Road protest blocking the Orange Order parade route.
Irish NewsJudge throws out challenge to major PSNI review of loyalist terror gang behind nearly 130 murders
A judge throws out a challenge to the PSNI Operation Denton review of the loyalist gang behind nearly 130 killings, saying it was legitimate.
Irish NewsMicheál Martin says Sinn Fein could do more to urge Catholics to join PSNI
Micheal Martin, the first Irish premier at a PSNI passing out ceremony, says Sinn Fein could do more to urge Catholics to join.
Irish NewsMoD settles case with family of IRA woman shot dead by British army
The MoD settles a case with the family of Maura Meehan, a mother of four shot dead by the British army in October 1971.
Irish NewsPrice of home heating oil drops at the sharpest rate in Northern Ireland since June
The price of home heating oil in Northern Ireland drops at its sharpest rate since June as Brent crude falls.
Irish NewsBelfast comedian Frank Carson honoured in home city with blue plaque at former school
Belfast comedian Frank Carson is honoured with a blue plaque at his former school; he was also a paratrooper and a mayor in Balbriggan.
Irish NewsUp to 90% of Patten Report on police reform 'written by RUC leadership'
A former adviser to David Trimble claims up to 90% of the Patten Report on police reform was written by RUC leadership.
Irish News'Napoleon' producer loses GBP4k rates fight over Co Down home he 'can't live in'
Napoleon producer Mark Huffam loses a GBP4k rates fight over his North Down home, which he says he cannot live in during renovation.
Irish NewsInsurance claims at Northern Ireland schools, including a 'friction burn', top GBP3m
Insurance claims at Northern Ireland schools top GBP3m, including a pupil's friction burn from a corded necklace tag.
Irish NewsTrading Up: The "Rice Krispies" budget - treading water in the UK fiscal storm
Trading Up: the 'Rice Krispies' budget is treading water in the UK fiscal storm.
Irish NewsCouncil fails to push through plan for UDR memorial bench
A council fails to push through a plan for a UDR memorial bench.
Belfast Telegraph
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Belfast TelegraphRival unionists question Gavin Robinson while MLA defends DUP leader after poll results
Rival unionists question Gavin Robinson while an MLA defends the DUP leader after a LucidTalk poll ranks him least popular unionist.
Belfast TelegraphGrandfather of murdered Co Down woman Sarah Montgomery left 'broken and haunted' as killer jailed for 20 years
Grandfather of murdered Co Down woman Sarah Montgomery is left broken and haunted as killer Zak Hughes is sentenced.
Belfast TelegraphThe day PSNI showed up at Stormont to split up 'brawling' politicians: 'More action than the front line in Afghanistan'
On the 25th anniversary, how the newly formed PSNI showed up at Stormont to split up brawling politicians.
Belfast TelegraphThere can be 'no shift' from UK-Ireland legacy framework, Helen McEntee says
Helen McEntee says there can be no shift from the UK-Ireland legacy framework.
Belfast TelegraphMarried At First Sight UK contestant says show's cancellation is 'significant'
A Married At First Sight UK contestant says the show's cancellation is significant.
Belfast TelegraphTánaiste to examine report questioning State funding for greyhound racing
The Tanaiste is to examine a report questioning State funding for greyhound racing.
Belfast TelegraphFact check: Data suggests working-age welfare bill is under GBP150bn
Fact check: data suggests the working-age welfare bill is under GBP150bn.
Belfast TelegraphBelfast man who assaulted woman in attack filmed on mobile phone told police he had 'lost it'
A north Belfast man filmed attacking a woman admits assault and tells police he had 'lost it'.
Belfast TelegraphDUP is paying the price for helping turn Jamie Bryson into a 'big beast' of unionism
Analysis: the DUP is paying the price for helping turn Jamie Bryson into a big beast of unionism.
Belfast TelegraphInside iconic Belfast shop that opened in 1969: 'It's like an assault on the senses'
Inside a Belfast shop that opened in 1969, which one visitor calls an assault on the senses.
Belfast TelegraphNI woman waiting seven years for dermatology appointment gets apology for 'anxiety and upset'
A Northern Ireland woman waiting seven years for a dermatology appointment gets an apology; Jim Allister says constituents are failed by the Northern Trust.
Belfast TelegraphPoll bombshell for DUP as Jamie Bryson more popular with unionists than Gavin Robinson
A poll finds Jamie Bryson more popular with unionists than DUP leader Gavin Robinson, with more faith in Carla Lockhart than her former leader.
Belfast TelegraphNearly two decades of Stormont funding cuts 'have cost ratepayers in Londonderry up to GBP53'
Nearly two decades of Stormont funding cuts have cost Derry ratepayers up to GBP53, according to a report.
Belfast TelegraphEels, bobsleds and the Egyptians: Jury room chaos that threatened to derail the Noah Donohoe inquest
Lifting of reporting restrictions gives insight into jurors' deliberations, from eels to bobsleds, in a chaotic jury room.
Belfast TelegraphLIV supposedly wasn't about the money, so why did NI golf legend Graeme McDowell cash in his chips after the Saudi Arabia gravy train left the station?
Graeme McDowell says he is out there for the money and still believes he can play the Ryder Cup, as the LIV move is questioned.
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 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 TelegraphThe Chase's Darragh Ennis: 'I want to crush their dreams, but I do feel bad about it afterwards'
The Chase's Darragh Ennis on crushing contestants' dreams, his fake Wikipedia birthday, leaving the lab and bringing his pub quiz to Belfast and Newry.
Belfast TelegraphLifetime achievement award for Belfast Telegraph restaurant reviewer and ex PR chief
Belfast Telegraph restaurant reviewer and former PR chief Joris Minne receives a lifetime achievement award.
Belfast TelegraphChildren of UDR man shot dead by IRA 50 years ago say they remain 'locked in the day' he was killed
Children of UDR soldier Jimmy Speer, shot by the IRA 50 years ago, say they remain locked in the day he was killed and fight for truth.
Belfast TelegraphMassive backing among nationalists for Michelle O'Neill blocking Drumcree parade road
A poll finds overwhelming nationalist backing for protesters blocking the Garvaghy Road to stop the Drumcree Orange Order march.
Belfast TelegraphHealth trust told to pause withdrawal of 'valued' Phone First triage service despite GBP53.8m savings drive
A health trust is told to pause withdrawal of the valued Phone First triage service despite a GBP53.8m deficit savings drive.
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 TelegraphRestaurant review: Champagne trolleys, fairy canapés and a roaring fire make dinner feel like theatre
Restaurant review: Terre at Castlemartyr Resort, Cork, where champagne trolleys, fairy canapes and a roaring fire make dinner feel like an occasion.
Belfast TelegraphSecurity alert in north Belfast ends as nothing untoward found by PSNI
A security alert over a suspicious object on York Street in north Belfast ends with nothing untoward found by PSNI.
Belfast Telegraph'It feels close to home': Director on bringing Belfast stars Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew back together for new film
Belfast Film Festival hosts a homecoming screening of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, with Belfast stars Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew.
Belfast TelegraphNI traffic alerts: Number of parades taking place across Belfast this weekend
Traffic alerts: a number of parades take place across Belfast this weekend.
Belfast TelegraphMan arrested and police hunting three people after suspected arson attack destroys building
A man is arrested and police hunt three people after a suspected arson attack destroys a vacant building in Derry.
Belfast TelegraphMystery act applies to Belfast City Council for late Belsonic date in July
A mystery headliner applies to Belfast City Council for an extra late Belsonic date at Ormeau Park in July.
Belfast TelegraphYes, people can be infuriating, but a world littered with AI chatbots is certainly a grim prospect
Opinion: people can be infuriating, but a world littered with AI chatbots is a grim prospect, and talking to a human now feels like resistance.