Iris

Arie, known from the Dutch dating show B&B Vol Liefde, has given an update on his relationship with Caroline, saying things 'lie a bit differently' than assumed. Reports say the two are not officially together after all, with Arie writing that their connection had been interpreted differently. Meanwhile, fellow cast member Iris has drawn attention by saying sex is hugely important in a relationship. Viewers are closely following the romantic developments from the show.

On October 12, 1984, the Provisional IRA bombed the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party conference, narrowly failing to kill Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet. Five people were killed, including Conservative MP Sir Anthony Berry, and the Thatcher government responded with a hardening of security policy. The failed assassination boosted Thatcher's reputation for resilience ahead of the 1987 election.

Ireland, holding the rotating EU presidency, is calling for an 8% reduction to the European Commission's proposed budget for 2028-2034. The proposal signals pressure to rein in spending as member states prepare for tough negotiations over the next long-term EU budget, with clashes expected over funding priorities for agriculture, defence and regional development.

The Central League Climax Series Final Stage is drawing attention in Japan. The Hanshin Tigers, chasing their third Japan Series title and first in three years, are broadcasting their Final Stage games live on GAORA SPORTS. Meanwhile, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars beat the Yomiuri Giants 4-1 in the first round, with Taisei Irie's early home run giving the team momentum.

The killing of Iris Coëtmen in Lorient is back in focus as Ouest-France examines the personality of the man accused of her murder. Reporting on his character describes a fugitive, hard-to-pin-down figure, quoting that 'his denial is strong' as the case moves through the French justice system. The portrait has renewed attention on the investigation and the questions still surrounding the accused.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ireland's new proposal for the next EU budget, presented during its EU Council presidency, offers no basis for an agreement. The German government's response to the draft is measured, signaling that negotiations over the union's multi-year financial framework remain difficult and far from settled.

Iranian authorities announced the hanging of Omar Dorostaran, son of Abdolqader, described in an official report as an armed operative of the Jaish al-Zulm group who provided logistical support to its operational teams. The statement cites the group's attacks, including on a police headquarters. Officials frame the execution as counter-terrorism enforcement; rights groups routinely criticise such death sentences.

FC Barcelona face Zalgiris Kaunas in a EuroLeague basketball game, with the Catalan club framing it as a key home fixture at the Palau Blaugrana. Fans are following the matchup as Barcelona look to defend their home court and strengthen their position in the European competition standings.

An Irish bishop has called for greater respect for the human rights of prisoners. Speaking in remarks reported by Premier Christian News, he urged society and authorities to treat people in custody with dignity and fairness rather than writing them off. The intervention adds a church voice to ongoing debate about prison conditions and the treatment of inmates in Ireland.

Naples Technology Ventures has invested in Iris, a New York-based startup, as part of its seed funding round. The deal adds the young company to the venture firm's early-stage portfolio. Details on the amount raised and Iris's product or market focus have not been disclosed, and further information is expected as the startup announces its plans.

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Ike Irish, the organization's No. 5 ranked prospect, is expressing interest in playing in the Arizona Fall League, the offseason developmental league for top minor league talent. Irish, a standout college hitter drafted by Baltimore, would use the league to get additional at-bats and accelerate his path toward the majors.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in an upcoming matchup. Preview coverage lays out the matchup as fans look ahead to the clash between the two programs, with both sides expected to field competitive rosters for the game.

Bulgaria is seeking to acquire five IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense batteries from Germany, in what would end its reliance on Soviet-era S-200 and S-300 systems. If the deal goes ahead, Bulgaria would become the last NATO member to fully retire Soviet-made air defense systems, aligning its military with Western standards amid broader European rearmament efforts.

An official at the Central Bank of Ireland has urged clearer rules on how payment scams are reported and on who bears liability when consumers are defrauded. The call points to gaps in current arrangements between banks and victims. It adds Ireland to a wider debate, following the UK, over mandatory reimbursement and consistent scam reporting standards for financial institutions.

Ireland, holding the EU Council presidency, has proposed cutting the EU's 2028–2034 long-term budget by roughly 8%, setting up a confrontation with the European Commission, which had put forward a larger spending plan, and with member states reliant on agricultural and regional funds. The proposal marks the opening of negotiations expected to define EU priorities for the next seven-year cycle.

The Irish Centre for European Law is hosting a human rights conference featuring speakers from Ireland and abroad. The event brings together legal and human rights specialists to discuss current rights issues. Irish Legal News reported the line-up, drawing attention from Ireland's legal and human rights communities.

FC Barcelona are preparing to host Zalgiris Kaunas in a EuroLeague fixture, but will do so without Justin Minaya, who has been ruled out for around ten days. The absence leaves Barcelona short-handed as they face the Lithuanian side, with fans and basketball outlets watching how the rotation holds up in his absence.

A Polish privacy-focused software catalog on Eteryu.space has been updated, removing Mullvad DNS because the service will end on 2 November 2026. The site says there is no point recommending a tool that will soon stop working, and it has added other tools, including Iris Gallery, to replace the listings.

An Irish charity is urging people across Ireland to put down their phones and other devices for a full 24 hours this week and reconnect with those around them. The campaign calls attention to how constant screen use affects relationships and wellbeing, and invites the public to take a one-day break from digital distractions.

Hamid Resai, described as an extremist supporter of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been imprisoned on charges of spreading "fabricated lies" about the government and officials. The charges relate to posts made about two and a half years ago, in which he published documents alleging that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and other former IRGC heads used their connections to deceive members of the public.

The main suspect in a triple murder on Kidd Lane, Jamaica, is now in police custody, according to IRIE FM. Three people were killed in the incident, which has drawn attention locally, with the arrest seen as a key development in the investigation. Authorities have not released further details on charges or the identity of the suspect.

The UCLA men's golf team placed ninth at the Fighting Irish Classic, hosted by Notre Dame, falling short of a higher finish in the tournament. The Daily Bruin reported the result, noting the Bruins could not close the gap on the leaders over the course of the event.

A developer has benchmarked matrix multiplication in Intel oneAPI 2026.1 against NumPy with OpenBLAS, running on a Core i7-1195G7 with integrated Iris Xe graphics. Plain DPC++ code ran about twice as fast as NumPy/OpenBLAS at 0.062 seconds versus 0.124, and adding cache optimizations brought the time down to 0.048 seconds, roughly 2.58 times faster. The results suggest Intel's SYCL toolchain can meaningfully outperform the standard CPU BLAS path on supported Intel hardware, even on integrated GPUs.