Listen to radio while exploring news and discussion. Discover stations and return to the stories that interest you.
BBC director-general Matt Brittin has argued that BBC news should be available on streaming platforms and social media, including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok. He said wider distribution could help the corporation reach audiences and counter misinformation, while arguing that the current licence-fee model restricts its ability to adapt.…
Former Garda assistant commissioner Michael O’Sullivan says Christy Kinahan has spent years preparing for the possibility of being forced to leave Dubai, where he has lived in luxury for about a decade. Kinahan, 69, must leave by 29 September after his visa was cancelled, and Irish and European…
Elaine O'Hara, a 36-year-old Dublin childminder, was murdered by Graham Dwyer, a seemingly respectable architect and father-of-three, in August 2012, yet the case nearly went unsolved. For 14 months after her death, Dwyer believed he had committed the perfect murder, but unseasonably dry weather in August 2013 caused…
A £54,000 sculpture has been installed on Bournemouth's West Cliff, designed to reflect the town's seaside identity with input from schoolchildren. However, local residents have reacted with fury, branding it an "eyesore" and "rusted metal with a head on top" instead of a worthwhile public investment. The artwork,…
Collider has compiled a ranking of eight greatest Calvin and Hobbes comic strips from the 1990s, the final decade of Bill Watterson's beloved syndicated comic before it ended on 31 December 1995. The article celebrates how the strip's quality never diminished throughout the decade and showcases examples that…
Andrew Scott has generated significant Oscar buzz for his performance in the forthcoming film Elsinore, in which he portrays Scottish actor Ian Charleson, who died from AIDS shortly after giving acclaimed performances as Hamlet at the National Theatre. Critics have been effusive in their praise, with the actor…
Out of the Park Baseball 27 is a text-based fantasy baseball simulation game that has captivated one reviewer for over 2,300 hours across multiple editions. Rather than offering graphical gameplay like MLB The Show, OOTP functions as an intricate spreadsheet where players assume the role of general manager…
Australia's Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates again, with the Labor government attributing economic pressures to international factors including the Iran conflict and rising fuel prices. However, the article argues that the government's own spending decisions are a significant contributor to inflation and rising mortgage costs…
The Institute for Economic Affairs says steep rises in landfill tax have helped drive fly-tipping to record levels in England, while bringing in less revenue than expected. It argues that higher taxes can make illegal dumping more attractive and says the broader pattern of tax rises on landfill,…
Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from London, has become the youngest woman grandmaster in chess history after competing at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She achieved this remarkable milestone by earning her third qualifying 'norm' after scoring eight points across 11 games against elite-level competitors. The…
A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto after smoke was reported in the cabin, prompting an emergency landing. The incident disrupted passengers’ journeys and briefly affected normal operations at Porto airport. The Airbus A330 was carrying 296 passengers; around 12 were given oxygen…
Candace Owens has drawn growing concern from relatives and former members of her security team as she continues promoting conspiracy theories about the killing of Charlie Kirk and accusing his widow, Erika, of involvement without evidence. The article says her rising profile and provocative claims have heightened worries…
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League match in Hungary, but the comfortable result did not resolve the controversy surrounding the fixture. After a week of debate over Irish support for Gaza, the match nearly did not go ahead; Ireland’s squad eventually voted by a significant majority…
Constable Mia Lay, 20, was killed when a police patrol car hit a tree on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney, at about 1.30am on Friday. She and Constable Brandon Torrisi, 24, were responding to an urgent report of a stolen car; reports citing police sources say the vehicle…
The family of Lorna McSorley, a 71-year-old British woman who disappeared while hiking in South Africa in September 2025, say her case should be investigated as murder. Her brother says the family cannot grieve or settle her affairs without knowing what happened, and that the uncertainty is especially…
Australian households are facing renewed pressure from rising unemployment, persistent inflation and the prospect of another interest rate rise. Labor says it is working to bring inflation down and expects conditions to improve, while mortgage holders brace for the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise its official rate…
Former Labour chief secretary Darren Jones has predicted that AI could enable most workers to move to a four-day week within the next decade. Speaking at a New Statesman event at Labour’s conference, he said people might gain more time for family and personal life, while stressing that…
Anthony Russo said that developing established Marvel characters for “Avengers: Doomsday” is difficult because the directors want to respect their histories while taking their stories in unexpected directions. He noted that fans have varied opinions, and said he and co-director Joe Russo hope to surprise themselves and audiences.…
Bill Gates denied ever visiting Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Caribbean island during an NBC Meet the Press interview that aired on Sunday, appearing visibly nervous whilst discussing his relationship with the deceased sex offender. The tech billionaire's televised denials are significant given recent damaging personal revelations and his voluntary…
Music start-up Thoughtful Things has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Engram, an audio sampler and groovebox that uses AI to transform recordings and generate unusual new sounds. The instrument is aimed at experimental sound design rather than producing polished, radio-ready songs, and is designed to let musicians explore…