Home Office set to pull ‘balloon-craft’ job at asylum seeker centre

The government has ordered the removal of an advertisement for a job teaching asylum seekers about balloon-craft, cake decorating and other craft skills. The hospitality and floristry tutor role involved running workshops... Read more »

Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers

People interact with emotional support dogs provided by Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog Ministries near a memorial to yesterday’s shooting victims in front of Annunciation Catholic Church on August 28, 2025 in... Read more »

Europe considering military buffer zone on Ukrainian territory, Politico reports

Europe is considering backing a 40-kilometer buffer zone as part of efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Politico reported on Aug. 28, citing five European diplomats. The buffer zone is being... Read more »

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions

The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran – lifted under a 2015 deal – as tensions once again escalate over Tehran’s nuclear programme.... Read more »

‘People here are genuinely warm and open, making adapting easier’ – The Irish Times

International students have shared their experience of studying and living in Ireland with the Irish Times. Most students, out of more than a dozen interviewed, had very thought-through reasons for choosing Ireland... Read more »

Thousands attend Belfast Vital gig

Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images Sam Fender will take to the stage in Belfast as part of his People Watching tour Thousands of music fans have attended the opening gig of this year’s Belfast... Read more »

US judge confirms shutdown of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ that cost Florida $218M

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava at the entrance to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on August 22, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida. JOE RAEDLE / AFP Florida could... Read more »

Denbighshire council school transport decision ‘bizarre’, says parent

Carwyn JonesBBC News and Sion TootillBBC News BBC Megan has been denied free school transport for her preferred secondary school in Bala A parent has called a council’s decision to use bridleways... Read more »

As Russia recruits Ukrainian teens for sabotage, Ukraine races to reach them first

A photo released of two teenagers aged 15 and 17 who sought quick money on Telegram channels, but were unwittingly used as Russian suicide bombers in Ivano-Frankivsk, the Security Service of Ukraine... Read more »

Death of Glasgow hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors

Paul O’HareBBC Scotland News BBC Molly Cuddihy, who has died aged 23, raised more than £300,000 to improve the lives of fellow cancer patients at Royal Hospital for Children Prosecutors have opened... Read more »