A new study wants to hear from members of the Irish Diaspora across the New York metropolitan area, and IrishCentral readers can win a trip to Ireland just for filling out a short survey.

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/community/irish-america-survey

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As Germany marks the feast day of St. Disibod on September 8, winemakers along the Nahe River still trace their craft back to a 7th-century missionary from Ireland.

https://www.irishcentral.com/homepage/st-disibod-irish-monk-germanys-wine

#IrishCentral

The auditor-general will consider probing a $560 million Commonwealth grants program after revelations that almost three-quarters of the funding went to Labor-held electorates.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/labor-accused-of-sports-rorts-pork-barrelling-as-400m-flows-to-party-seats-20260908-p60vb2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

The blue and cream striped dress has a V-neck, pearlescent buttons and side pockets, with its price now reduced by almost £15.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/recommended/new-look-dress-striped-midi-dress-blue-midi-dress-new-look-sale-v-neck-dress-8974877

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The Commission recommended that the government make arrangements to provide education, food and shelter to children orphaned by the death of their parents and offer them government jobs after they complete their education.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/justice-gokuldas-commission-report-on-2024-kallakurichi-hooch-tragedy-tabled-in-tn-assembly-holds-police-excise-officials-responsible/article71441572.ece

Self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri appealed to Hindus of Bengal not to sell meat near Durga Puja pandals

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/durga-puja-under-bjp-rule-in-west-bengal-a-push-for-vegetarianism-and-tradition/article71441501.ece

Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/flood-hit-nepal-races-to-rebuild-bridges-restore-vital-road-links-with-india-china-support/article71441630.ece

Potresan prizor iz Ulice bubanjskih heroja nakon što je na konja, na deonici ka Donjem Međurovu, naletelo vozilo, objavljen je na Instagramu.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4392550-morali-su-da-ga-uspavaju-da-ne-bi-umro-u-strasnim-mukama-potresan-prizor-kod-nisa-konj-brutalno-stradao

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By the time you are offered the off switch, the algorithm has already done its work. Consent campaigner Chanel Contos has spent the past nine months warning us.

https://www.smh.com.au/technology/albanese-s-fix-for-your-social-media-feed-has-one-big-flaw-20260908-p60vdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology

Russian ballistic missiles rain on Ukraine just a day after US peace envoys held a press conference in Kyiv alongside Zelensky

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-trump-putin-zelensky-kyiv-missiles-b3046302.html

Taylor Johnson, his partner and the complainant were all members of the same World of Warcraft “guild”.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/world-of-warcraft-gaming-meeting-ended-in-alleged-rape-20260908-p60vke.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk43mn42g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Autumn weather can change in a matter of hours, making a lightweight waterproof jacket a useful layer to have close by. This bestselling TOG24 style is now less than half price.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/recommended/tog24-jacket-waterproof-jacket-packaway-jacket-womens-waterproof-jacket-autumn-jacket-8979975

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Serija „Igra sudbine“ od 15. septembra u 20 časova na TV Prva donosi publici posebno letnje izdanje – specijal „Letnje šeme za probleme“, sniman tokom leta na.

https://www.telegraf.rs/pop-i-kultura/film-tv/4392564-dijana-erski-pred-najtezom-odlukom-na-moru-da-li-ce-ljubav-promeniti-sve-u-igri-sudbine

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Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, has appointed Dr Mncane Mthunzi as its new chief executive officer, handing the seasoned business leader the task of steering the organisation as South Africa’s automotive industry confronts the transition to new-energy vehicles and intensifying global competition for investment.Mthunzi took office on Monday, September 7, succeeding Mikel Mabasa, who stepped down in April after seven years at the helm of the automotive industry body. Naamsa chief operations officer Shinny Gobiyeza had served as interim CEO since Mabasa’s departure, providing...

https://sundayworld.co.za/motoring/naamsa-appoints-dr-mncane-mthunzi-as-new-ceo-amid-automotive-industry-transition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=naamsa-appoints-dr-mncane-mthunzi-as-new-ceo-amid-automotive-industry-transition

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We’ve already seen three AFL coaches get the flick in 2026, but Geelong’s successful mentor is not about to join them on the sidelines … despite what the rumour mill suggests.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-coach-chris-scott-shoots-down-retirement-rumour-20260908-p60vgd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#brisbanetimes

A proposal has been submitted to establish a new sixth form college for 1,000 students at Thorpe Park in Leeds, aiming to meet rising demand for post-16 education in the city.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/education/plans-submitted-for-huge-new-leeds-college-for-up-to-1000-students-8974862

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Skills centre aims to create boost for city’s economy.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/wakefields-ps533m-economic-boost-could-hinge-on-ambitious-new-skills-centre-8973755

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“We’re getting more use out of things that were never designed to be single-use items”

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/hundreds-of-volunteers-rescue-leeds-festival-rubbish-with-finds-including-tents-food-and-cowboy-boots-8975360

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Scroll down to discover the Indian restaurants recommended by Leeds diners 🍴

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/13-of-the-best-indian-restaurants-in-leeds-according-to-customer-reviews-8975831

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To mark a quarter-century at the heart of the city's dining and leisure scene, The Light in Leeds is offering one lucky winner an incredible £2,500 experience package

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/the-light-leeds-25th-anniversary-competition-prize-draw-8973549

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Millions of people, including school students, have had their data exposed in a data breach on an education website.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/millions-including-students-have-data-exposed-in-breach-20260907-p60v8o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Hotels up to 12 storeys tall could be built at pubs across Brisbane in a bid to boost short-term accommodation ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/the-seven-suburbs-where-pubs-will-be-allowed-to-build-12-storey-hotels-20260908-p60vgm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell fires back at James Tedesco after his shot on Toby Rodwell.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/latrell-clips-tedesco-over-welcome-to-first-grade-moment-20260908-p60vih.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

#theage

As the hit series wraps up, let’s hope its phenomenal success means bigger things for the future of Australian comedy.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/flawed-authentic-and-uniquely-ours-there-s-nothing-like-colin-from-accounts-20260907-p60v5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The driver had a lucky escape and was not injured as the hole opened beneath their car about 4am.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/extremely-rare-car-plunges-into-sinkhole-in-canning-vale-20260908-p60viu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Daniel Rich faced off against some of the best in Australia during his AFL career. But an NRL star is “one of the most rounded” athletes he has seen.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-a-275-game-lions-great-became-a-secret-weapon-for-dolphins-20260907-p60v4s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

American football fever has hit Melbourne, with top bakers, bars and hotels celebrating this week’s big game at the MCG.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/where-to-get-in-on-the-nfl-themed-snacking-action-this-week-20260907-p60v40.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

ASI Pandurang Nimba Patil allegedly left behind a note and a video on social media, accusing a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), the Wireless Assistant Commissioner of Police, and a head clerk of harassment and causing mental distress.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/navi-mumbai-asi-found-dead-note-video-allege-harassment-by-senior-officials/article71439887.ece

Brian Seidler died before he had finished a revamp of the adventurous cantilevered home that had been designed by his cousin, renowned architect Harry Seidler.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/how-donna-seidler-finished-her-late-husband-s-dream-of-restoring-an-australian-icon-20260715-p60fm8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, bringing the potential for life-threatening floods. CBS News' Carter Evans is in Kauai with more. Then, Rob Marciano joins with the latest forecast.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/state-of-emergency-hawaii-hurricane-lowell-approaches/

Was the Wallabies tour of Argentina a success? The Between Two Posts crew dive into the washup of the 1-0 series win.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/was-the-wallabies-tour-of-argentina-a-success-20260908-p60vft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Arthur Gea's heart breaks as his US Open campaign comes to an end after a five-hour thriller against Botic van de Zandschulp.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/french-lucky-losers-heartbreaks-in-five-hour-thriller-20260908-p60vfu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

As Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to dominate the box office, the world’s highest-grossing movies has undergone a reshuffle.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/spider-man-sunk-titanic-inside-the-highest-grossing-movies-ever-20260907-p60v0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

MOSCOW — North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship, a structure which spans the Tumen river and which both sides cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1 km (0.6 mile) long two-lane bridge […]

https://bworldonline.com/world/2026/09/08/775327/north-korea-and-russia-open-their-first-road-bridge-a-symbol-of-expanding-ties/

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The boy, who is effectively living under house arrest, was charged alongside two other students over the alleged gang attack on a 14-year-old girl in Bondi.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/scots-rape-accused-suspended-from-school-living-under-house-arrest-20260908-p60ve5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Italian star Luciano Darderi celebrates an epic point won against Us Open men's No.1 seed Alexander Zverev.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/italian-wins-epic-point-against-zverev-20260908-p60vg3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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A team of eight Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters have completed an emotional stair climb challenge in the United States, in memory of the firefighters who lost their lives 25 years ago during the 9/11 attacks.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/fire-service-team-completes-911-memorial-climb-to-mark-25-year-anniversary-8974378

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The Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult) has cautioned consumers to be vigilant between now and Christmas, warning that the period could be exploited by unscrupulous dealers to offload expired, substandard and counterfeit products in preparation for the festive season.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1525634/protect-your-cedis-this-christmas-cda-consult.html

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The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ho, Hon. Stephen Adom, has rejected reports that tricycle operators, popularly known as ldquo;Can Do rdquo;, in the Ho Municipality have increased their fares from GH cent;3.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1525635/pay-only-gh3-ho-mce-rejects-reported-gh5-tricy.html

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Brighton have unearthed another surprise package for the 2026-27 season

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/he-a-very-shy-kid-brightons-brilliant-new-ngolo-kante-will-make-them-millions-8974768

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FATF report identifies the fusion of virtual assets with the traditional 'hawala' system as a significant development; it says that nearly 70% of surveyed jurisdictions have reported the integration of new technologies into such networks

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/rise-of-digital-hawala-aiding-money-laundering-terror-financing-global-watchdog-says/article71439339.ece