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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief

By Rob Davies

Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a staunch ally of the UK’s hospitality indus

Dolly Parton was a rare singer who proved herself to be an electric movie star

By Jesse Hassenger

From 9 to 5 to Steel Magnolias to Joyful Noise, the late star had real big screen presence that was impossible to imitate ‘I just give from my heart’: how Dolly Parton’s philanthropy focused most on helping children Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’ There are an awful lot of singers who take a shot at movie stardom. Most of them start out playing singing ingenues and trail off a few m

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Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open

By Associated Press

Sisters to appear in New York for first time since 2022 Serena played mixed doubles with Alcaraz on Tuesday Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up again at the US Open. The sisters will play doubles at the tournament after receiving a wild card on Wednesday into the event they have won twice. Continue reading...

CUH consultants seek independent staffing assessment over patient safety fears

By Martin Wall

Minister warned of threat to patient safety following ‘years of underfunding’

Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You review – a clown strides into the mainstream with style

By Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh The comedian delivers a tour of his peripatetic childhood, with stops for risque gags and to ponder his resemblance to a ‘porn Super Mario’ Comedy fans have seen Sami Abu Wardeh in several guises, from a capering clown catching cherry tomatoes in his mouth, to teller (on last year’s fringe) of the historical stories behind the Gaza crisis. But we’ve never seen him deliver straight autob

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Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

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Bill Gates warned today that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people.

What triggered the flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

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At least 157 people have been killed in massive floods that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's Tibet.

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Drone footage shows devastation after Nepal floods

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A devastating flash flood swept through parts of Nepal's Nuwakot district, leaving a trail of destruction along the banks of the Bhote Koshi river.

RTÉ redundancy window too tight to achieve target for staff cuts

By Ken Foxe

Just over 40 of 134 applicants were successful in being offered exits and only 60% of those took up offer

Fury v Joshua uncertainty will be resolved next week, insists Frank Warren

By Donald McRae

Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren believes that the tortuous negotiations surrounding the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are subject to a time limit which will run out by the end of next week. Conceding that he is unsure if the much-delayed bout will happen, Warren also said the decision now depends solely on Josh

Football Daily | Celtic raise the bar for calamitous capitulations in Europe

By Barry Glendenning

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Celtic opened the scoring against Lask courtesy of a low Callum McGregor shot after 21 minutes on Tuesday night, the Scottish champions looked to have exorcised their Bigger Cup demons from 12 months ago. Four goals ahead of their Austrian hosts on aggregate, it seemed utterly inconceivable that Martin O’Neill’s side could emulate, let alone eclipse, their humi

Will the upcoming budget drive inflation and increase costs for Irish households?

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Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal

By Caroline Davies

A total of 384 travellers are missing after a flood in the Rasuwa district, including 12 Britons Flash floods on Nepal/Tibet border – latest updates Twelve British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among 384 travellers missing after a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal, according to reports. The Nepali tourist board said the “sudden” flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at abou

School historical sexual abuse commission to begin work

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The Commission of Investigation into the Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Schools has written to survivors to say it is preparing to commence its work.

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Got a CAO offer? The temptation is to accept immediately, but take your time

By Brian Mooney

How to accept or defer – and what happens if you get an upgrade in your Leaving Cert points

Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live

By Taz Ali (now) and Martin Belam (earlier)

Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morning Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to record its highest

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With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough

By Keith Stuart

An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforce At the time of press, there is a well-publicised protest taking place in the video games community. PlayStation 5 owners are being encouraged to log off from their consoles between 23 and 30 August – no playing games, no downloading new titles. The motivatin

‘It was the hardcore equivalent of being a Deadhead’: consciousness-raising punk movement Krishnacore returns

By Alex Deller

First-wave punks rejected religion – but come the 90s, bands embracing eastern thought found legions of devotees. Ahead of reformations and reissues, they discuss the Bhagavad Gita, brawls and tulasi beads in the pit Whether wielded as shock tactic or part of a considered philosophical stance, mockery and distrust of religion have been baked into punk rock’s DNA from the get-go. The Damned, Crass, the Germs and the D

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A Ugandan quarry worker carrying rocks on her head: Dan Nelken’s best photograph

By Interview by Chris Broughton

‘Janet had eight children. Her husband drove a boda-boda taxi, but had lost a leg – so she had been working in her local quarry for 10 years. “I am now the husband in this home,” she said’ In 2017, my wife, Adele Brown, was invited to spend three weeks at an NGO in Gulu, Uganda, teaching critical thinking skills to blind high school-age students. I was asked along to document the organisation’s activities. I became f

Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri

By Will Unwin

The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve “He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment, Mathieu Frison, says of the €100m (£85.7m) Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it immediately.” Bouaddi has the mountainous challenge at his new club of replacing the

Nectar Classic memory foam mattress review: an outstanding budget buy

By Jane Hoskyn

With a genuinely impressive lifetime guarantee, Nectar’s mattress outperforms pricier rivals for comfort and motion isolation • The best mattresses, tested Memory foam has been called the Marmite of the bed industry. Nice soundbite, but I think it’s more like butter – because many mattresses now include a “comfort layer” of this squishy material to make them more palatable. You wouldn’t eat a whole block of butter, t

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Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes

By Steven Morris

Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles (370km). Continue reading...

Limerick firm Kneat plans workforce cuts weeks after US private equity buyout

By Killian Woods

The software firm was acquired in a deal worth more than €400m by Thoma Bravo this month

Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

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Settlement averts California trial over claims brought by 29 US states

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Talks to prevent 48-hour work stoppage at State’s only child detention centre to begin

By Kitty Holland

Oberstown has recently seen an increase the number of boys it is certified to accommodate, from 40 to 42