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Missing British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste in Marrakech prison

By Guardian sport

Coach had not been heard from for two months Baptiste serving a custodial sentence in Morocco Leon Baptiste, the British Athletics coach who had not been heard from since visiting Morocco two months ago, is being held in prison in Marrakech. The 41-year-old, who coaches a number of elite athletes, is believed to have gone to Morocco for the weekend with friends. As of last weekend he had not been heard from since by

Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist

By Mark Brown North of England correspondent

‘Emma’ the Rotherham chatbot has 17 languages says AI firm – but health watchdog says system struggling with local ‘twangs’ Patients in a South Yorkshire town are frustrated by an AI GP receptionist not understanding their “broad accents”, a health watchdog has said. Healthwatch Rotherham, a local health and social care watchdog, said a number of practices in the area had introduced a new AI receptionist called Emma.

Woman, 52, 'shocked' at GCSE pass on fifth attempt

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She encourages other adult learners to "keep at it" if they want to re-do their GCSEs.

JD Sports cuts £50m from profit forecast as cost of living pressures hit trainer sales

By Kalyeena Makortoff and Sarah Butler

Inflation fuelled by Iran conflict deterring shoppers, especially in the US, says high street chain JD Sports boss is still struggling to turn up the heat The sports fashion retailer JD has cut £50m from its profit forecast as cost of living pressures, fuelled by the US war on Iran, weighed on sales of trainers. JD Sports, which sells brands including Nike and Adidas, said widespread inflation had hit shoppers’ walle

Woman whose family killed in crash warns of pursuit risks

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An Irish woman who lost her husband, son and unborn daughter in a road crash in Britain which prompted police to revise their strategy for pursuing dangerous drivers, has said such pursuits could make the situation worse.

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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds

By Ajit Niranjan

Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better. The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf mor

Leaving Cert 2026: What time are the results out and what are other key dates?

By Brian Mooney

From the initial release of results through to the appeals process and on to rounds of college offers

An open letter to Iran’s political prisoners, trapped ‘between two blades of a scissors’

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On one side, you face the domination of the Islamic Republic; on the other, the imperialist forces that republic claims to stand against August marks the anniversary of the 1988 mass executions in Iran, a horror that echoes in the country’s current surge in death sentences. It also marks the 19 August anniversary of the UK- and US-orchestrated coup against the prime minister Mohammad Mosaddegh in 1953. Amid the curre

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‘It was a damn unicorn’: the pioneering, divisive power of Paul Simon’s Graceland at 40

By Ethan Beck

On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classic It was the summer of 1984 and things weren’t going well for Paul Simon. The year prior, a blockbuster Simon and Garfunkel tour ended in bickering. Meanwhile, even though the 1980 single Late in the Evening reached the US Top 10, Simon’s last two albums had not sold very well, and his

Harry and Meghan: The controversies, key moments and conflicts

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The couple plan to relocate to the UK this month

US and Turkey criticise Israeli attack on Syria

By Michael Jansen

Turkey has accused ⁠Israel of trying to destabilise Syria and undermine its new administration

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Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in Formula One until 2030

By Giles Richards in Zandvoort

Four-time world champion had been linked with Mercedes and McLaren

Dunbar tackles Vuelta months after being hit by motorbike

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Eddie Dunbar is relishing the start of the Vuelta a Espana for more than one reason.

Mark Zuckerberg buys Strancally Castle in Co Waterford

By Ronald Quinlan

Tech billionaire and wife acquire Strancally Castle in off-market transaction

Gardaí routinely question journalists in bid to identify confidential sources, study finds

By Sarah Burns

Legislation should be introduced to protect rights of journalists, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says

Have your say: What do you think can be done to prevent wrong-way motorway driving?

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Gardaí have begun specialist pursuit training with a British police force but can more be done?

Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030

By Giles Richards in Zandvoort

Dutch driver was linked with Mercedes and McLaren Verstappen: ‘I never felt that desire or need to change’ Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with his Red Bull team that will extend to the end of 2030, after almost 18 months of uncertainty around the Dutchman. After being linked with moves to Mercedes and McLaren, Verstappen’s commitment to Red Bull ensures

JD Sports cuts profit outlook as US sales slump

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Second-quarter sales see steeper decline

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant given life sentence

By Thomas Hale

Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan jailed following developer’s default almost five years ago

‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing

By Tom McIlroy Political editor

Penny Wong calls in Israeli ambassador as PM expresses ‘outrage’ over IDF decision Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The family of the slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has described a decision by the Israel Defense Forces not to open a criminal investigation into her death as deeply disappointing, and called on the government to push for the release of evidence, including audio from

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Premier League season preview: Hull City to Spurs | Football Weekly video

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Continue reading...

'Revulsion, upset and anger' after M9 crash, says bishop

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The Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin said he shares in the "widespread revulsion, upset and anger" after last weekend's fatal crash on the M9.

Inter agree £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

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Curtis Jones is set to join Inter Milan after the Italian side agreed a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) with Liverpool.

Murder charge after man, 24, stabbed to death

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Police charge a 23-year-old man with murder after Zherko Rasul Osman was killed on Saturday.

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Consumers urged to remain vigilant against ticket scams

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Bank of Ireland is warning people to be extra careful when buying tickets for popular concerts and festivals, especially ahead of the upcoming Electric Picnic.