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We didn’t listen to voters, admits Mary Lou. Now, accused of flip-flopping, the Sinn Féin leader makes case for party’s latest line on how to deal with immigration
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has admitted her party failed to speak up strongly enough on immigration, acknowledging that voters felt Sinn Féin was not sufficiently challenging the Government’s handling of asylum and migration. Her comments come as the party seeks to recover ground lost in recent elections, amid accusations that it has tried…
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‘Diarra From Detroit’ Creator Diarra Kilpatrick on the Season 2 Finale, Moving to Paramount+ and Why Centering Black Women’s Stories Is ‘Inherently Political’
Diarra Kilpatrick, creator and star of “Diarra From Detroit,” discussed the show’s second-season finale and its move to Paramount+ after debuting on BET+ in 2024. The transition reflects wider turmoil in the television industry, where Black-led series such as “How to Die Alone,” “Rap Sh*t” and “Found” have recently been cancelled amid the pending Paramount-Warner…
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AI poses risks to national security, Burnham says after Anthropic expert says tech ‘could kill all humans’
Andy Burnham has acknowledged that artificial intelligence poses risks to UK national security, responding to Commons questions after an Anthropic safety researcher warned the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity. The exchange came after reports that Anthropic had withheld its newest AI model from the UK’s AI Safety Institute, prompting concern from MPs…
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She hasn’t gone away, you know! How a war of words is breaking out as GAA hits back at McAleese after former President quits integration body claiming ‘misogyny’ and, surprisingly, a Government minister has weighed in on one side…
Former Irish president Mary McAleese has clashed publicly with the GAA after resigning as chair of the committee overseeing the planned merger of the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association. She accused the men’s organisation of misogyny and a lack of genuine commitment to bringing women into top-level decision-making, prompting a…
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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reportedly placed on leave
Automattic has confirmed that founder and chief executive Matt Mullenweg has been placed on paid leave, with chief financial officer Mark Davies stepping in as interim CEO. Spokesperson Megan Fox told The Verge the board has “full confidence” in Davies’s leadership, verifying a boardroom dispute first reported by 404 Media in which Mullenweg alleged Davies…
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Trump breaks silence over Israel sanctions – and doesn’t back Burnham
US President Donald Trump has signalled he does not fully back Britain’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements, a move announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband as part of a “new approach” to the West Bank. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he intended to consult Israel before forming a view, questioning why the…
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LSU President Wade Rousse ends Lane Kiffin’s SEC showdown, but there is still relationships to mend
The SEC and LSU averted a courtroom showdown in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, resolving a dispute over whether the conference could enforce rules barring former professional athletes from returning to college sport. Just minutes before the scheduled federal hearing, lawyers for both sides met privately with the judge and agreed to postpone the case, after…
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Trump puts a date on when he believes Iran war will end as he looks to rally sinking Republicans: ‘They can’t hold out’
Donald Trump has predicted that the war with Iran will end “immediately” after the upcoming US midterm elections, telling reporters he believes Iran “can’t hold out any longer.” The remarks came as he travelled to Dallas for the Republican Midterm Convention, where he is set to deliver keynote addresses on both nights amid signs of…
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Trump cuts Britain out of AI race: Fears for UK national security as tech bosses bow to president and lock Britain out of latest model
Reports emerged that AI company Anthropic failed to submit its latest model, Claude Mythos 5.1, to the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) for safety testing, reportedly following pressure from President Trump. The move has alarmed British politicians across the political spectrum, who warn it could leave the UK unable to assess and manage risks from…
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6 Feel-Good Songs From 1975 Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart
This roundup highlights six songs from 1975 that still resonate with baby boomers, noting the irony that a year marked by political turmoil—the end of the Vietnam War and lingering distrust following Nixon’s resignation—produced some of the era’s most upbeat and romantic hits. The article frames these tracks as an escape from the hardships of…