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.
Guardian
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GuardianTrump 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'.
GuardianIsrael's Herzog yet to decide on who should form government as Eisenkot secures significant backing
Israel's president Herzog will decide on Sunday who should try to form a government, as Netanyahu rival Eisenkot is endorsed by 67 lawmakers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GuardianMore than 40 pilot whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand's North Island
More than 40 pilot whales die after a mass stranding on a remote, rocky part of New Zealand's North Island.
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.
GuardianPeru airport officials discover 3,000 tarantulas smuggled inside dirty socks
Peruvian airport officials find 3,000 tarantulas smuggled in dirty socks, bound for Germany where they could fetch an estimated EUR1.5m.
Irish Times
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Irish TimesAer Lingus pilot under investigation for refusing to land at French base after bomb threat
An Aer Lingus pilot is under investigation for refusing to land at a French base after a bomb threat; fighter jets escorted the plane to Normandy.
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 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 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 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 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 TimesDemonstrations planned for eight cities and towns if second public sector strike proceeds
Unions plan demonstrations in eight cities and towns if a second public sector strike proceeds, after talks with Government broke down.
Irish TimesMedical devices firm still chasing HSE for part of multimillion-euro sum following court ruling
Medical devices firm Narooma is still chasing the HSE for part of the EUR2.77m arbitration award after a collapsed pandemic ventilator contract.
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 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 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 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 TimesDemocrats routed Republicans in the US midterms. But can they capitalise on it?
Opinion: Democrats routed Republicans in the midterms, but can they capitalise, and what does Abdul El-Sayed's 'coalition of the dispossessed' show?
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 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 TimesHelen McEntee accuses Opposition of 'frustrating and delaying' Bill to remove triple lock
Helen McEntee accuses the Opposition of frustrating and delaying the Bill to end the triple lock, as hundreds of amendments could be tabled.
Irish TimesPeter Thiel-backed AI company Cognition establishes Irish presence
Peter Thiel-backed AI company Cognition, valued at $48bn, sets up a Dublin subsidiary as data controller for European customers.
Irish TimesMore than EUR6.5m in treatment costs saved through clinical trials accessed by 230 patients
More than EUR6.5m in treatment costs were saved through clinical trials accessed by 230 patients, with 20 trials bringing EUR6.76m of investment.
Irish TimesCriminal case being considered in death of three-year-old Daniel Aruebose
A criminal case is being considered over the death of three-year-old Daniel Aruebose, as gardai seek an inquest adjournment.
Irish TimesMan (60s) survives car plunge near old Youghal Bridge in Cork
A man in his 60s survives a car plunge near the old Youghal Bridge in Cork, crawling through mud and rocks before collapsing.
Irish TimesAll In by Peter O'Mahony and Zeebs by Simon Zebo: An authentic account of a life in rugby, and a dose of cheery insouciance
Book review: Peter O'Mahony's All In and Simon Zebo's Zeebs, two authentic accounts of life in rugby.
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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
Irish NewsScéal na gCláirseoirí Protastúnacha á thabhairt chun stáitse
Irish-language piece on a new opera, Samhradh na gCruitiri, drawing on the story of Protestant harpers to open the 1792 Belfast Harp Festival.
Irish News'I still get a buzz out of seeing my name in the charts' - Co Down rocker Ricky Warwick on solo success and bringing Fire & Vengeance home to Ireland
Co Down rocker Ricky Warwick talks about still getting a buzz from the charts, his solo album Fire & Vengeance and his Irish tour.
Irish NewsSunken boat found in River Erne connected to missing Limerick woman murder probe
A sunken boat is found in the River Erne in the murder probe over a missing Limerick mother of four; a 35-year-old man remains in custody.
Irish NewsBryant 'not amenable to reality' of budget, says McDonald as deadlock drags on
McDonald says Chris Bryant is 'not amenable to reality' of the budget as deadlock drags on; Gavin Robinson says he must accept the gap.
Irish NewsSerious crash at Co Down shopping centre
A serious crash at the Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards on Thursday evening.
Irish NewsJon Boutcher: PSNI Drumcree operation 'not hostage' to paramilitary threats
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says the Drumcree operation is not hostage to paramilitary threats, after an Orange Order parade is banned from Garvaghy Road.
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 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 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 TelegraphNI traffic alerts: Shore Road in Kircubbin closed due to serious collision
Live NI traffic alerts: Shore Road in Kircubbin is closed after a serious collision.
Belfast TelegraphLloyds records biggest annual fall in UK house prices in three years
Lloyds records the biggest annual fall in UK house prices in three years.
Belfast TelegraphArrests after emergency crews targeted with fireworks and police car set alight
Arrests are made after emergency crews are targeted with fireworks and a police car is set alight.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 TelegraphProvisional IRA 'not seeking to bring harm to society': PSNI chief
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher rejects claims of Provisional IRA influence over Drumcree and outlines the threat assessment and probe into Garvaghy Road.
Belfast Telegraph'I had completely lost the joy of it so I stopped performing, but I never really stopped writing songs'
Dave McConnell, now Good Swim, returns after 12 years away with a debut album about grief and kids.
Belfast TelegraphThe Divorce Diaries: 'I was the only person who didn't know my husband was gay'
Divorce Diaries: a woman says she was the only person who did not know her husband was gay.
Belfast TelegraphMortgage market in NI 'still strong' despite interest rate hike
Northern Ireland's mortgage market remains strong despite a Bank of England rate hike, a financial adviser says.
Belfast TelegraphJames McClean was turned away by drug dog while trying to visit killer friend in prison
James McClean says he was turned away by a drug dog while trying to visit a killer friend in prison, and worried it would cost him the Euros.
Belfast Telegraph'There is no limit to what you can explore': Upcoming performances to be a career highlight for Co Down dancer
A Co Down dancer with Ireland's first national dance troupe, Luail, prepares for a Mac show during the Belfast Festival.
Belfast TelegraphNadine Coyle: 'If you can't understand me on the second or third time, we have no business with each other to begin with'
Nadine Coyle on keeping her private life off social media, her Derry accent and feeling secure about her looks.