Entertainment
Oscars: Ireland Selects Damian McCann’s Heist Thriller ‘Aontas’ for International Feature Race
“Aontas,” the Irish-language heist thriller from director Damian McCann, has been chosen as Ireland’s entry for the best
Entertainment
Oscars: Ireland Picks ‘Aontas’ as Best International Feature Submission
Directed by Damian McCann, the heist thriller stars Carrie Crowley, known from 'The Quiet Girl,' which scored the countr
Entertainment
‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Diverting Netflix Serial Killer Chiller Doesn’t Demand Much of Robert De Niro
“The Whisper Man” is the first — and surely not the last — film to be adapted from the airport oeuvre of British crime n
World
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity i
World
Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly
Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.
World
Rescuers Search for Missing and Stranded Under Threat of More Floods
Officials said hundreds were killed in Nepal and Tibet, and more than 1,400 people are missing. Stunned witnesses descri
Sports
GB's Fery beats Kovacevic to reach Winston-Salem semi-final
Britain's Arthur Fery comes from a set down to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and book his place in the semi-finals of the Wi
Auto
BMW’s iX3 Locks Doors Briefly To Stop Cyclist Collisions
BMW iX3 pairs radar-based exit warning with a brief door hold, reducing dooring risk for cyclists in tight city parking
Entertainment
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.
World
Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off
The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.
World
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
Gaming
Here’s why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is a major event for bitcoin and gold
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations for Fed support of Treasury buybacks, with implications for bitcoin