GuardianGlobal stocks tumble as AI panic grips markets after Democrats' midterm success - business live
Business live blog: Asia-Pacific markets slide after Wall Street's rout as AI panic grips markets following the Democrats' midterm success.
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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.
GuardianDatacenters were on the ballot. US voters rejected them
Voters approved nearly every datacenter moratorium on the ballot, dozens in total, in Tuesday's US elections.
GuardianNasdaq heading for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street sustains widespread losses
The Nasdaq slumps 5%, heading for its worst day in 18 months, amid signs the AI industry faces tougher regulation after the Democrats' midterm success.
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.
GuardianRussia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers
Leaked documents show Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers, as the US weighs its next steps in the Iran war.
GuardianEuropean skies on high alert after hoax bomb threats this week - Europe live
Europe live blog: hoax bomb threats this week left at least 35 planes searched or diverted, and skies stay on high alert.
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.
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.
GuardianRepublicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz point to the Iran war and affordability as key factors in the Democratic midterm victory.
GuardianDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins the Los Angeles mayoral race, ousting incumbent Karen Bass in a major shake-up.
Guardian'Revenge of the nerds': US midterms deliver a win for science - and a rebuke of Maha
Analysis: the US midterms deliver a win for science and a rebuke of Maha after years of cuts to health and science infrastructure.
GuardianJudge temporarily halts building work on Trump's triumphal arch
A federal judge issues a 14-day restraining order halting construction on Trump's triumphal arch in Washington, hours after planners approved it.
GuardianANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted
The ANC faces a bruising defeat in South African local elections, with its national vote share about 14 points below 2021 at 80% counted.
GuardianParaguay's president quits after millions of people's savings frozen in bank crisis
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena quits after millions of people's savings were frozen in a bank crisis tied to Ueno Bank.
GuardianRussia and US seek to block plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons
Russia and the US seek to block a plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons ahead of a key UN conference this month.
GuardianUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia has damaged 'every power plant' as he seeks Latin American help
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia has damaged every power plant and asks Latin American leaders for grid equipment; Trump predicts a very big deal.
GuardianDenmark's top court to rule on 'parallel societies' after 'non-western' people evicted
Denmark's top court is to rule on 'parallel societies' after 'non-western' residents were evicted from a Helsingor housing complex.
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.
GuardianRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand is found guilty of raping one woman and assaulting three others; the judge says he faces a significant custodial term.
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.
GuardianFlashbulbs, lies and victim blaming: how Russell Brand's trial unfolded
How Russell Brand's trial unfolded, as interest in the case led to scrutiny of affairs inside and outside the courtroom.
GuardianThe downfall of Russell Brand: from Big Brother and Hollywood to convicted rapist
Profile of how Russell Brand went from Big Brother and Hollywood to convicted rapist, and how he acted in plain sight for so long.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 TimesCould Christine Lagarde step into the French presidential race?
Could Christine Lagarde step into the French presidential race? Her early ECB resignation fuels speculation she may run to beat Marine Le Pen.
Irish TimesWho is Aengus Ó Snodaigh and why is he in the headlines?
In the News podcast asks who Aengus O Snodaigh is and why he is in the headlines.
Irish TimesOn Liveline, Kieran Cuddihy receives a gift from the radio gods
Kieran Cuddihy marks a year hosting Liveline with an unforgettable episode, as RTE Radio 1's revamped schedule nears its first birthday.
Irish TimesSex offender jailed for hugging and kissing heads of boys at McDonald's in Cork city
A sex offender with previous convictions is jailed for hugging and kissing the heads of boys at a McDonald's in Cork city.
Irish TimesOfficials caution against Johnny Ronan plan for EUR55m investment hub near 4,000-home Dublin 4 scheme
Officials caution against Johnny Ronan's plan for a EUR55m innovation hub near a 4,000-home Dublin development, including a drone and air taxi testbed.
Irish Times'Very problematic': Concerns raised about UCC course with ties to Chinese Communist Party
Concerns are raised about a UCC course linked to a Beijing university that trains propaganda workers in Tibet and Xinjiang.
Irish TimesAlex Kane: Garvaghy Road became a new generation civil rights campaign and a win for nationalism
Alex Kane: Garvaghy Road became a new-generation civil rights campaign and a win for nationalism, while unionism seems set on cannibalising itself.
Irish TimesTrump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
Trump signs a proclamation to make the gold-covered Oval Office a national monument so designs are not 'ripped down by stupid people'.
Irish TimesShooting that injured teenager in Ballinasloe linked to incident at Halloween
The Ballinasloe shooting that injured a teenager is linked to a Halloween incident; gardai seized a vehicle and devices in Co Galway and Athlone.
Irish TimesHotels lobbying chief Paul Gallagher: 'Our lobbying was behind doors, not on radio'
Hotels Federation chief Paul Gallagher says lobbying for the lower food service VAT rate was done behind doors, and turns to other supports for hospitality.
Irish TimesUS citizen loses extradition appeal for sentencing on child abuse material
A US citizen loses an extradition appeal over sentencing on child abuse material, with claims of over-detention in Louisiana.
Irish TimesU2: Carnaval de Luz review - Irish rock's crazy diamonds shine on brighter than ever
Review: U2's Carnaval de Luz finds the band sounding more invigorated and unburdened than in decades.
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 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 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 NewsCouncil fails to push through plan for UDR memorial bench
A council fails to push through a plan for a UDR memorial bench.
Irish NewsDenis Bradley: After Micheál Martin's U-turn on Irish unity, it's been a bad few weeks for the 'reconcilers'
Denis Bradley says it has been a bad few weeks for unionism after Micheal Martin's U-turn on Irish unity.
Irish NewsStormy weather dampened retail footfall in Northern Ireland last month - report
Stormy weather dampened retail footfall in Northern Ireland last month, though shopping centres saw an annual increase.
Irish News'Shane always wanted his songs to be sung by others' - Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke on curating star-studded new tribute album, 20th Century Paddy
Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke talks about the tribute album 20th Century Paddy, with others singing his songs.
Irish NewsCormac Moore: Poppies, lilies, Stickies and Pinheads - the battle over emblems in Ireland
Cormac Moore on the century-old battle over poppies and Easter lilies, and the clashes between their wearers.
Irish NewsPeter Shirlow: Have united Ireland campaigners sparked a pro-union awakening?
Peter Shirlow asks whether united Ireland campaigners have sparked a pro-union awakening, with unionists rallying around the case for staying in the UK.
Belfast Telegraph
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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 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 TelegraphTaoiseach attends PSNI passing out event in historic first for an Irish premier
The Taoiseach attends a PSNI passing out event, a historic first for an Irish premier.
Belfast TelegraphBurnham jokes 'I'm a bad driver' after failing road safety quiz for children
Andy Burnham jokes 'I'm a bad driver' after failing a road safety quiz for children.
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 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 TelegraphMost unparliamentary scenes: 25 years on from Stormont's infamous 'Brawl in the Hall'
On the 25th anniversary of Stormont's 'Brawl in the Hall', a look back at the most unparliamentary scenes at Parliament Buildings.
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 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 TelegraphNoah Donohoe inquest: Coroner refused bid for notes on family mental health history
At the Noah Donohoe inquest, the coroner refuses a bid to disclose notes from a consultation on his mother's mental health to all parties.
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 TelegraphCity Hall row over Sinn Féin and DUP GBP340k discretionary funding for almost 50 community groups
A row breaks out at City Hall over GBP340k in discretionary funding from the DUP and Sinn Fein for almost 50 community groups.
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 TelegraphFrom Afghan coats to flamboyant flares: A look at the history and the people behind Belfast shop Fresh Garbage
A look at the history and people behind Belfast's quirky Fresh Garbage shop, from Afghan coats to flamboyant flares.
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.
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 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 TelegraphMLA Justin McNulty to tell police he was 'proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Garvaghy Road residents'
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty faces a PSNI interview over the Drumcree protest and defends backing Garvaghy Road residents.
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 Telegraph'I thought I'd missed my chance': NI fans delighted as country superstar Garth Brooks announces two Belfast gigs
NI fans are delighted by Garth Brooks' Irish tour, including a fan who thought she had missed her chance.
Belfast TelegraphBizarre details of juror's behaviour at Noah Donohoe Inquest revealed
Podcast on the reporting restrictions lifted at the Noah Donohoe inquest, with bizarre details of a juror's behaviour.
Belfast TelegraphBid for Irish street signs on Upper Newtownards Road falls short of threshold
A bid for Irish street signs on Upper Newtownards Road falls short of the acceptance threshold.
Belfast Telegraph'This blue plaque brings dad back home': Frank Carson to be honoured in Belfast
A blue plaque will honour comedian Frank Carson in Belfast on what would have been his 100th birthday.
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 TelegraphSinn Féin pledges 'No Going Back' as it launches Assembly election campaign
Sinn Fein launches its 'No Going Back' Assembly election campaign, pushing for change and a united Ireland.