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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has selected a 36-player training squad for the WXV Global series, including seven uncapped players. Notable inclusions and omissions, plus the upcoming fixture list, are detailed.
North Carolina and TCU open the 2026 college football season on Aug. 29 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The game airs on ESPN at Noon ET, with UNC entering as a 7 ½-point underdog. Both teams feature new quarterbacks and coordinators, and a three-point Tar Heels win is predicted.
As UNC prepares to face TCU in Dublin, Bill Belichick reports no update on defensive coordinator Steve Belichick's medical leave, while a bold predictions piece suggests the Tar Heels could exceed low expectations with new talent and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Monday it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" due to the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts over Israel's participation, including the Netherlands' absence from the 2026 contest.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced it will skip the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can no longer be considered neutral amid divisions over the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts and organizers' recent rule changes.
New CCPC data shows Rathwood was Ireland's most complained-about company in the first half of 2026, with 737 contacts – nearly three times Ryanair's 238. The watchdog also detailed widespread issues from faulty goods to online purchase disputes and called for stronger enforcement powers.
A new league table from the Hardware Association Ireland ranks local authorities on housing delivery, with Louth topping the list at 6.6 homes per 1,000 people, 83% above the national average. The study highlights disparities across counties and aims to encourage best practice sharing.
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms. The bill faces opposition from coalition partners and is unlikely to pass before the November election.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4-2 in a classification match at Wagener Stadium, setting up a ninth-place play-off against Ireland, while Pakistan will contest the 11th/12th-place match. On August 24, four second-round games—Japan vs Wales, New Zealand vs Pakistan, Argentina vs India, and Netherlands vs England—will determine semi-final qualification.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined other European leaders in Kyiv for Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, announcing plans to support local production of long-range missiles. The visit also marked Burnham's first foreign trip since taking office, with pledges to deepen ties with the EU and continue military support.
New EU-wide rules took effect, aiming to encourage repair over replacement of household goods. The regulations introduce a repair obligation for manufacturers of certain products and establish national repair platforms. Both Irish ministers and consumer-focused outlets have welcomed the changes as a step toward a circular economy.
Chris Bryant, the Northern Ireland Secretary, made his first official visit to Dublin, meeting Irish justice and foreign affairs ministers. The visit focused on economic ties, joint security, and legacy commitments, with Bryant pressing both governments to advance Troubles legacy legislation.
Reform UK has proposed prioritising British-born workers under 35, veterans, and married couples with children for social housing, alongside building 50,000 affordable homes a year. The plans also include stricter upkeep rules, with potential eviction for poorly maintained gardens. Critics, including Shelter, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats, have condemned the proposals as divisive, unworkable, and a distraction.
As the 2026 college football season kicks off with Week 0 on Aug. 29, oddsmakers and prediction markets point to lopsided favorites like USC and Florida State, while analysts see value in underdogs. The slate includes a Dublin opener between North Carolina and TCU under Bill Belichick, and Nevada-state encounters highlight broader market movements.
AI-generated images and videos of Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat have gone viral, prompting police in the UK and Ireland to confirm the sightings are fake. Despite the debunking, some teenagers say they are scared to go out at night, while officials urge the public to verify online police updates.
Tributes have been paid to the two police officers killed in the A66 crash, with their families describing them as heroes. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has confirmed the Volkswagen Passat was being pursued before the collision, and a fundraiser for the officers' families has raised over £300,000.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland on September 12-13 for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, according to a White House official. The trip highlights the overlap between official travel and his family's business interests, while Irish authorities prepare for a massive security operation.
Two police officers and five men were killed in a wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. The UK government has urged social media companies to remove videos of dangerous driving, and footage has emerged appearing to show one of the men killed driving recklessly.
Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney has joined Hibernian on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The 19-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international returns to Scotland after a successful spell at St Mirren.