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Bono compares far-right Israeli politician Ben Gvir to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler
U2 singer Bono has likened the language used by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to rhetoric associated with Nazi official Heinrich Himmler. Bono said he supports both Israel and the Palestinian people, condemned Hamas’s 7 October attack and criticised the Israeli government’s reliance on Ben Gvir to maintain its parliamentary majority. In an…
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Bank of England chief calls for AI safeguards through testing, not immediate regulation
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has argued that artificial intelligence should be regulated through rigorous testing rather than immediate formal legislation. In his first Substack article, Bailey acknowledged that AI risks are “real and increasingly significant” whilst maintaining that development should continue because the benefits are substantial, but that safeguards and…
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Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations
Ireland will host England at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in the fourth round of the 2027 Women’s Six Nations on 8 May. The fixture follows Ireland’s successful debut at the venue this year and gives the team another major home occasion against the reigning world champions. A record 31,294 spectators watched Ireland beat Scotland 54-5 at…
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Iranian court upholds 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, after she performed without a hijab in an online concert in 2024. Rights groups have condemned the punishment as torture, while campaigners say the case is part of a crackdown intended to deter women and musicians from challenging restrictions. Ahmadi, 29,…
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I thought Dubai was the safest place in the world… I can’t believe I was so foolish. So many are lured by the glamorous lifestyle but the night I was attacked, and what happened when I tried to get help, prove its dark side
The writer says she once believed Dubai’s reputation for safety meant she could walk home alone at night without concern. She describes being sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking through Bur Dubai after failing to find a taxi, and reflects that low levels of petty theft had led her to underestimate the possibility of…
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Panthers’ Xavier Legette grateful for teammates, including QB Bryce Young, experiencing his country lifestyle
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette hosted teammates, including quarterback Bryce Young, in his hometown of Mullins, South Carolina, before the 2026 season. He said he was especially glad local residents could meet his teammates and see people beyond the familiar faces in their community; the visit also gave him a chance to share the country…
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Sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in Pacific near New Zealand
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper said they were relieved to be rescued after a sperm whale struck and sank their yacht in the Pacific. Their account highlights the danger they faced far from shore, as the damaged boat began taking on water and they had to abandon it. The couple were about 500 nautical miles off…
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Heavy drinking surges among Americans in one age group as other generations cut back
US alcohol use fell for the first time since the pandemic, but remains above pre-pandemic levels. The study found that adults aged 50 to 64 were an exception to the wider decline: both their alcohol use and heavy drinking rose, with heavy drinking increasing particularly sharply. The research, published in *Annals of Internal Medicine*, analysed…
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Tom Cruise’s praise of Kate Middleton highlights her ‘untouched by scandal’ reputation: expert
At the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s film *Digger* on 22 September, the actor praised the Prince and Princess of Wales, singling out Catherine for her intelligence, humour, elegance and style. Royal commentators said the attention reflects her importance to the monarchy’s public image and her broad appeal. Cruise called the couple dedicated, charismatic and…