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World · 3 days ago

13 SuperValu stores in Ireland suffer ‘refrigerator rage’ after cyber‑attack

Niall Keane, Dublin desk

A suspected cyber‑attack caused refrigeration systems in 13 SuperValu stores across Ireland to overheat, forcing staff to discard fresh produce and deal with a wave of unexpected food waste.

World · 3 days ago

Ryanair’s AI Plan: Pay Freeze, Crew Cuts and a Digital Future

Noor Hale, World desk

Ryanair’s first‑half profit fell 15% to €2.15 bn as a €2 bn rise in fuel costs pushes the low‑cost carrier to consider pay freezes, crew reductions and a bigger role for artificial‑intelligence.

World · 3 days ago

Democratic hopeful’s party switch sparks Michigan’s most polite political mud‑slinging

Lina Okoro, World desk

Former Democratic Senate nominee Haley Stevens endorsed the Republican candidate, prompting a “despicable betrayal” charge from top Democrats and adding a new twist to the already tight Michigan contest that polls al…

World · 4 days ago

Five Teens Stabbed at Halloween Party in Chandler’s Ford After Unknown Group Crashed the Bash

Iris Quay, London desk

Five teenagers were seriously injured when an unknown group forced their way into a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford and stabbed them, prompting police to appeal for information.

World · 4 days ago

Tusk Defends Court Overhaul as EU Urges President to Recognise New Judges Amid Protests

Inès Vogel, Brussels desk

Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk insists the constitutional‑court overhaul is essential, the European Commission has pressed President Karol Nawrocki to recognise the newly appointed judges, and street protests…

World · 4 days ago

‘Reasonably good’: Coach defends Reds slump as Australia Googles Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United sparked a national online search, while the Reds’ coach defended the team’s slump, prompting satirical commentary on the power of narrative over results.

World · 4 days ago

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal Turns Into Riot Police Stronghold as PM Backs Court

Lina Okoro, World desk

Riot police have been guarding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal since Friday afternoon while several hundred protesters demand the reinstatement of its president, and the prime minister has publicly pledged support for…

World · 5 days ago

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Proposes ‘Associate Membership’ in the EU – Because Full Membership Was Too Much Work

Pieter Lang, Brussels desk

Prime Minister Mark Carney told Deutsche Welle that Canada is eye‑ing an “associate membership” of the EU to diversify away from the United States, a move that has sparked both curiosity and a request for clari…

World · 6 days ago

9th Circuit Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Discard Over 20,000 California Mail‑In Ballots, Calling It Plainly Unconstitutional

June Harrow, Washington desk

A three‑judge panel of the 9th Circuit voted 2‑1 to reject Donald Trump’s request to set aside over 20,000 California mail‑in ballots, describing the move as plainly unconstitutional. The ballots remain in the…