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LIV Golf to lay off majority of staff amid ‘compressed timeline’ for new investors

By Reuters

Saudi Arabia’s PIF have ended financial support Chief executive working on deal but needs players’ buy-in LIV Golf informed the majority of its workforce on Wednesday that they will be laid off in the first week of September. The news ⁠comes three days after the 2026 season concluded in Indianapolis and four months after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it was ending its financial support ⁠of the leagu

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies aged 80

By Donald Clarke

Performance as the delightfully camp Dr Frank-N-Furter was followed with a lucrative line in treacle-voiced screen villains and challenging theatrical roles

The Guardian view on electoral reform: don’t wait for a crisis to fix a broken system | Editorial

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In an era of multiparty politics, first past the post risks generating perverse outcomes that delegitimise the democratic process If the system that elects MPs to Westminster was obviously the most democratic one available, there would be no need to use alternative modes when electing the UK’s devolved assemblies or England’s regional mayors. The fact that first past the post (FPTP) was not preferred when establishin

Oil price decline weighs on BP and Shell amid Iran-Oman talks

By Killian Woods

In Dublin, a new US investor has disclosed a sizeable stake in property developer Glenveagh

The Guardian view on child marriage: girls should not be wives | Editorial

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There’s growing agreement that under-18s need to be protected – but international turmoil is pushing many towards wedlock Every minute, 23 girls around the world wed, according to the Girls Not Brides campaign, a coalition of more than 1,000 organisations across 100 countries. No child should be married. But girls are far more likely to be affected than boys, accounting for nine in 10 of those wed before 18, and thei

Whimsical shortlist announced for Edinburgh comedy award 2026

By Brian Logan

A shortlist rich in kookiness sees Lara Ricote tipped for the main prize, alongside returning nominees and a new generation of eccentric fringe acts The shortlist has been announced for the annual Edinburgh comedy award, and it’s a list that majors in whimsy. With an act hymning his belief in healing crystals, another dreamily counting sheep and a third whose show is about “mystery and messages” – and that’s before w

The Murder Detective: A fascinating deep dive into the killing of Lyra McKee

By Ed Power

Television: The death of the 29-year-old reporter in Derry is explored in a new three-part true crime documentary

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Finn Lynch maintains World Championship lead in Dún Laoghaire

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The Irish sailor holds a four-point lead over Germany’s Ole Schweckendiek

Police 'missed opportunities' before woman's murder

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An inquest hears that domestic abuse victim Sarah Albone "lost confidence" in the police.

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Rebecca Hendin on the legacy of Dolly Parton – cartoon

By Rebecca Hendin

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Dolly Parton: why the world loved the queen of country – The Latest

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Jenny Stevens; produced by Bryony Moore and Rosie Peters-McDonald; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; executive producer Zoe Hitch

Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 80. Stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney have paid tribute to one of the world’s greatest music artists, with many praising her lifelong philanthropy and advocacy for literacy and LGBTQ+ rights. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens Cont

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Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in Middlesbrough house fire

By Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Murder inquiry launched after blaze in Grangetown area, amid investigation into collision in which seven died A murder investigation has been launched after two people were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough, with police not ruling out links to organised crime or the crash on the A66 on Saturday that killed seven people including two police officers. A child was one of those killed in the blaze in the early hour

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Q&A: Your CAO questions answered

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First round CAO offers have landed for tens of thousands of students, and the key is not to panic: offers arrive in stages, supports are available and there are many paths through higher education.

LIV Golf lays off majority of staff as PIF funding ends

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LIV ‌Golf said on Wednesday it has laid off the majority of its workforce while it continues to secure funding for its next iteration with financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set to expire.

Affairs? Drugs? You could ask Dolly Parton about anything and get a laugh. Just stay away from politics …

By Emine Saner

One autumn day in 2023 I bathed in the luminous glow of this utterly authentic star – and while she did have one weak spot, her life and music will speak for themselves Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career The great privilege of my kind of journalism is to get the chance to meet extraordinary people – some famous, many not – and

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'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink

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Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.

A ‘high-level’ arrival like no other: What to expect during Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland

By Jack Horgan-Jones

US president expected to make an appearance at his golf resort for the Irish Open, avoiding protests along the way

No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise

By Jessica Elgot and Jillian Ambrose

Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October Households are unlikely to receive further energy bills support before the October price cap, though more targeted measures could be looked at if there is a further shock in January, government sources said. Gas and electricity prices will rise by 4% from October under the new cap. The government has alrea

Migrant-led businesses strike over rising racism before key East German vote

By Derek Scally

Shops, restaurants and barbers close in Magdeburg as campaigners warn far-right AfD surge is fuelling fear and division

Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan scores second sprint victory on stage five

By Luke McLaughlin

Visma-Lease a Bike dominate final stages to set up Briton as Eddie Dunbar finishes 86th

‘9 to 5? She was full-on round the clock!’ Dolly Parton celebrated by kd lang, Peggy Seeger, Annie Lennox and more

By As told to Dave Simpson and Owen Myers

Musicians and performers pay tribute to the country legend who managed to be a generational talent, a formidable entrepreneur, a dedicated philanthropist and a truly kind person Shirley Collins, singer-songwriter Continue reading...

Murder arrests over house fire that killed two, including child

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Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire.

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Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field

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Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.

Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies aged 80

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The death has been announced of the British actor Tim Curry, best known for his starring role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

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‘Nothing ever seemed to faze him’: Ken Oliver, former racing editor of the Guardian, dies aged 86

By Greg Wood

Tributes are paid to the much-loved and respected Fleet Street veteran who also tipped as ‘Larry Lynx’ Ken Oliver, who has died at the age of 86, was the Guardian’s racing editor for many years until his retirement in 2004, at the end of a lifetime in racing journalism at publications including the London Evening News, the Sporting Life, the Sun, the London Daily News, the Sunday People – where he tipped as Larry Lyn

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