The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot?

Record numbers of pupils are seeking opt-outs from compulsory learning. This is misguided – Irish is a portal to a world of ...

‘The enemy of Israel’: Australian Gaza flotilla activist vows to return despite ‘humiliations’ in detention

Juliet Lamont says she was beaten, groped and verbally abused by Israeli prison guards but will try again to ‘break the siege’ on Gaza ...

PGA of America president belatedly admits US Ryder Cup fans ‘crossed line’ with abuse

Don Rea Jr , who initially dismissed abuse directed at Europe’s players at the Ryder Cup as no worse than at ‘a youth soccer ...
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Stella admits McLaren ‘face difficulties’ managing Norris and Piastri in title run-in

The way in which McLaren manage Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, after the pair clashed again at the Singapore Grand Prix, is now crucial to avoid the drivers losing trust in the team’s approach on the ...
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Bankstown nurse sacked over viral video has charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped

Sarah Abu Lebdeh yet to enter plea for other charges related to video in which she and a colleague allegedly said they would refuse to treat Israeli patients Follow our Australia news live blog for ...
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‘Melts beautifully on toast’: the best plant-based spreads, tasted and rated

Today’s butter alternatives are creamier, tastier and more ethical than their 1980s predecessors, but not all spread joy … Which brand makes the best plant milk? I tried 10 favourites to find out The ...
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OnlyFans owner paid $701m in dividends as platform readies for potential sale

Streaming platform known for subscription-based adult content reports $1.4bn revenue and rising usage The owner of OnlyFans was paid $701m (£523m) in dividends last year as the subscription service ...
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Transatlantic ticket sales lift British Airways and IAG to ever higher annual profits

International Airlines Group says results reflect turnaround investment in BA as passenger numbers rebound Booming transatlantic ticket sales have lifted British Airways and its parent group to ever ...
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Bethany Black: Life as a transsexual comedian

It's difficult to know how to sum myself up. I'm tempted to go the Goodfellas route: as far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a lesbian. I'm often billed these days as "Britain's only goth ...
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England v Ireland: first men’s cricket ODl abandoned after heavy rainfall – as it didn’t happen

The first match of the series at Headingley was abandoned due to a saturated outfield following heavy earlier rain So that’s us done then. It’s easy to moan about September fixture scheduling but a ...
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox and News Corp chair, with son Lachlan taking over – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For our latest reporting on the Murdochs, you can read our latest stories: Rupert Murdoch, the US global media magnate, is stepping down at 92 from the business empire he ...