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The Music Quiz: In Phoebe Bridgers’ Moon Song, which Beatle does she name-check?

By Tony Clayton-Lea

Plus: Who is the oldest solo male singer to have reached number one on the UK albums chart?

Electric Ireland solar panels transformed this remote Irish farm

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Because energy decisions can feel overwhelming, Electric Ireland provides clear, practical guidance to build confidence and support you at every stage

Illness in our family was treated as a kind of untidiness. Something to manage privately

By Jeffrey-Michael Kane

The Shoulder by Jeffrey-Michael Kane winner of The Moth Short Story Prize 2026

New Orleans lawyer wins The Moth Short Story Prize 2026

By Martin Doyle

Judge Wendy Erskine said: ‘This is a mesmerising story told in a tender, unhurried way by a poised and talented writer. It’s poetic and has a beautiful toughness’

SpaceX plans to build $100bn rocket complex in Louisiana

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SpaceX has unveiled plans to build its largest rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana.

Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman: Too clever by half

By Lucy Sweeney Byrne

This Booker longlisted novel has all the trappings of excellence but lacks substance

Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more

By Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies

President won’t name supplier and has previously said he ‘does some things I can’t even share’ to obtain vital air defence missiles. What we know on day 1,644 Ukraine has ⁠recently received a ⁠small number ⁠of US-made ​Patriot interceptors capable ⁠of shooting down Russian ballistic missiles, Volodymyr ​Zelenskyy ‌said. He did not ​say how ​many ​had arrived, ​or ‌who ​had ​supplied them. Kyiv also ‌got confirmation

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Mokka GSE proves there’s still a spark of life in Opel

By Neil Briscoe

GSE, revived as a line-up of sporty electric cars, shows an appetite for fun and corners (but not long journeys)

Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says

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Iran and Oman have reached agreements on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson said.

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

By Amy Hawkins in Shanghai and Yu-chen Li

Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families When law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was “heartbroken”. She had been talking to Wang Ye every day since she created him in January. “I was crying my eyes out – snot and tears everywhere,” the 19-year-old says. Continue reading...

Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

By Dara Kerr

Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states Instagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information from the public while testifying during a blockbuster social media trial. “I am not trying to encourage my team to hide anything,” the CEO, Adam Mosseri, told a California courtroom on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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The Dog Stars review – Ridley Scott’s lethargic postapocalyptic drama is a misfire

By Benjamin Lee

An adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel never finds its footing with overly familiar survival beats and a glum lack of energy Looking towards the end of an August movie dumping ground littered with more unwanted trash than usual, there seemed to be a faint glimmer of hope, a shiny treasure poking out through the dusty mass of unnecessary sequels and sex purge romcoms. Somehow, there was a $110m-budget adaptation o

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The Dog Stars review – Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley in an agreeable apocalypse movie

By Donald Clarke

Josh Brolin co-stars in Ridley Scott’s adaptation of Peter Heller’s bestselling pandemic novel

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‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks

By Michelle Duff in Wellington

National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual For decades, Mattie Wall mainly voted for Labour, one of New Zealand’s two major political parties. A former diplomat and project manager, the South Island-based retiree felt that the party with working class origins aligned with what was important to her: a thriving country, and the enviro

Cyclist dies following hit-and-run in Co Meath

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A 19-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Meath.

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Cyclist dies following hit-and-run in Co Meath

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A 19-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Meath.

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Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

By David Smith in Washington

US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carried out, the Trump administration warned in a court filing on Monday. Lawyers for the US president said the national arts complex in Washington DC must undergo a $250m renovation or risk facing the wrecking ball. Continu

Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz

By Bryan Armen Graham at Flushing Meadows

Former women’s No 1 proves she’s no nostalgia act before star pairing crash out in mixed doubles quarter-finals Serena Williams’ US Open return lasted two matches and one afternoon Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz followed a first-round win with a quarter-final defeat by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the headline attraction of the reimagined mixed doubles competition. Back inside Arthur Ashe Stadium 1,453 day

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 5: Charlton Athletic

By Sophie Downey

Karen Hills’s side are a blend of knowhow and young talent and are ready to compete 20 years after their disbandment Guardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 3rd (WSL2) Continue reading...

Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds

By Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Scientists say research suggests blinking may have acquired a social relevance in interactions between dogs and people Stare into a dog’s eyes and you may encounter a bemused expression. But researchers have found that dogs blink more often when they see their owners doing so, suggesting there may be more to the mutual gaze than meets the eye. Scientists have previously found that dogs turn on the puppy eyes when hum

Third-level students warned of tightening accommodation options as CAO offers come in

By Ronan McGreevy

Gardaí urge students seeking vacancies to protect themselves against financial scams

Active travel: NTA report highlights economic benefits of walking and cycling to work

By Katie Mellett

Report outlines how investment in active travel infrastructure ‘puts money back into people’s pockets’

PSNI officer who had sexual relationship with woman he met on duty sacked

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He also intimidated former partner over intimate photos, tried to falsify evidence and asked colleague to lie

CAO offers: Over half of courses record points increase

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Just under half of all students applying for Level 8 or degree courses via this year's CAO have received an offer of a place on their top-choice course.

€1 invested in active travel returns €4 to economy - NTA

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Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by the National Transport Authority.