Capital and largest city of Ireland, on Dublin Bay
A wave of new findings shows AI adoption is reshaping hiring and skill needs. High-intensity AI users are growing headcount, while AI-native firms are restructuring teams and boosting senior talent shares. Scottish businesses are adopting AI rapidly but face expertise and trust gaps. The evidence comes from Ramp/Revelio, Harvard/INSEAD, BCG, and national outlets.
Conor McGregor has returned to the UFC after five years but his comeback ends within 69 seconds as his knee buckles on a jumping kick against Max Holloway. UFC doctors suspect a torn ACL; Holloway calls for a rematch. McGregor denies preexisting injury and vows to return.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
The Irish government has secured support in a confidence vote following protests over rising fuel costs. Sinn Fein has criticised the government's handling of the protests, which have included blockades and disruptions. Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced new tax cuts to address the crisis, which has been driven by the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The political fallout continues as protests persist and opposition parties push for an election.
Protests in Ireland have entered their tenth day, with farmers and hauliers blocking roads, ports, and fuel depots over rising fuel costs linked to global tensions. The government has announced support measures, but protests continue, raising concerns about potential political and economic impacts.
A wave of energy storage and grid-neutral projects is reshaping the power landscape. European microgrids in Dublin demonstrate how on-site generation paired with storage can stabilize supply, while a South Dakota project pilots thermal storage adjacent to a biofuels facility to ease wind-backed fluctuations. Simultaneously, a large-scale telecom-to-energy consolidation is prompting questions about consumer costs as regulators weigh rate implications.
Irish activists have disrupted a Dublin friendly between Ireland and Qatar by throwing tennis balls on the pitch to protest upcoming Nations League games against Israel. The protests have intensified pressure on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott the Israel fixtures, with dates set for September and October. Ireland’s coach and players have called for peaceful protest while insisting the matches will go ahead.
Seán McGovern, described as a senior Kinahan cartel lieutenant, has been sentenced to 24 years in a Dublin court for directing criminal activity linked to the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Extradited from the UAE, he faces back-to-back terms for pre-murder planning and the lead-up to a 2016 homicide, with authorities calling for accountability for those who promote organised crime.
A montage of obituaries and tributes marks the passing of Robert Coles, the Harvard psychiatrist and writer known for Children of Crisis. Reports note his pioneering fieldwork with children across the United States, his Pulitzer-winning volumes, and his insistence on listening to the voices of youth as a window into social upheaval.
Booker Prize Foundation launches All Around the World, a short story collection by Booker winners and nominees to widen access to reading. The collection accompanies the Quick Reads program, with 12,000 copies donated and free digital access, addressing barriers such as time, cost, and representation.
Leaked records reveal the Dialog retreats’ invitation list, rankings, matchmaking, and topics from sessions on nuclear power, AI, and governance. The August Dublin gathering includes politicians, tech leaders, and cultural figures, with participants rated by wealth and influence and charged differently for events.
The Guardian reports that Ireland has begun its rotating EU presidency with a ceremony at Dublin Castle attended by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy and top EU figures. Leaders discuss Ukraine’s EU bid on a merit-based timeline and budget priorities, with emphasis on ending the war and shaping the next EU budget.
Ryanair has adjusted its family seating policy following an CMA investigation. Adults travelling with children will no longer be charged to sit with their kids; free parent seats will be allocated at the back of the aircraft. The CMA continues to assess compliance, while Which? Travel welcomes the move as a step toward fairer treatment.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, then fell 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 32. Vozinha starred with seven saves against Spain, while diaspora players and Cape Verdeans abroad celebrated the underdog story and the nation’s rising football profile.
A jury has found Riad Bouchaker guilty of multiple charges after a knife attack at Parnell Square in Dublin on 23 November 2023. The attack left a five-year-old girl with a brain injury and caused serious harm to a childcare worker; rioting followed with widespread damage and arrests.
Ireland has beaten Australia before and aims to start the Nations Championship strongly with matches against Japan and New Zealand on the horizon. Joe Schmidt bows out to Les Kiss with Australia eyeing a home World Cup in 2027 as Andy Farrell seeks a return victory in Sydney.
A mosaic of personal stories from multiple voices about travel, family, and adapting to new cultures, along with insights on technology’s role in daily life. The collection spans Europe, the Middle East, and North America, reflecting how travel shapes identity, memory, and intergenerational bonds.
Christian Horner has been linked with a Formula 1 return, with talks centering on roles at Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, or even a new BYD-backed team. He has issued cautious statements about timing, saying he will return only for a winning opportunity, while others say the sport remains hungry for his leadership.
Scottish- and Welsh-born star Bonnie Tyler has died in a hospital in Portugal after an illness, with family confirming the loss. She rose to fame with Total Eclipse of the Heart and held a long international career. Several colleagues have paid tribute.
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has sparked global discourse as Hollywood’s latest epic. With a $250m IMAX shoot, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland headline a human-centered retelling of Homer’s tale, focusing on Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus as they navigate re-emergence, loyalty and home.
Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office has said. The 71-year-old Republican had returned from a trip to Ukraine and was due to appear on Meet the Press. The DC medical examiner has preliminarily attributed the death to an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease; officials will release final findings after tests.