NAMA’s closure marked the end of a 17-year mission to clean up toxic assets from the financial crisis, but the exit came with a hefty price tag: nearly eight million euros in severance for 54 employees, averaging 147,000 euros each. Over four million euros went to voluntary redundancy payments for 47 staff, plus another 1.5 million euros for garden leave salaries and over a million euros in retention bonuses. Originally budgeted at 12.4 million euros, the final bill reflects staggered payouts extending into 2027. While NAMA handed over 50 million euros to NTMA and hundreds of millions in property to the Land Development Agency, its legacy lives on — seven former staff now join NTMA’s Resolution Unit to finalize the sale of remaining assets, closing a chapter that began amid economic turmoil.

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In January 1972, a daring IRA escape from the HMS Maidstone prison ship stunned authorities: prisoners greased themselves with butter, swam 270 meters through freezing Belfast Lough, hijacked a bus, and vanished across the border. A masterstroke of audacity and ingenuity, it became a symbol of resistance against controversial internment policies and remains a legendary tale of courage, resilience, and the human will to defy impossible odds.

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A new report reveals social media giants failed to act on 72 out of 85 reported election disinformation cases, including AI deepfakes and spoiled ballot schemes — with Facebook and LinkedIn ignoring every single one. Platforms like YouTube only removed content if explicitly labeled “AI-generated,” missing the broader threat. Researchers found platform teams often didn’t understand the election context or justify their moderation decisions, while Google and Meta blocked access to political ads needed for analysis. Though illegal content was addressed, policies were rushed post-election, exposing a dangerous gap in how these companies safeguard democratic discourse online.

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The High Court has overturned a ban on the Orange Order’s Garavghy Road march, citing a procedural error by the Parades Commission—six members signed off before the decision was officially released. Unionists celebrate it as a victory, but the Commission says it won’t alter future parade rulings. Dolores Kelly, a former Policing Board member, warns against politicizing the issue, noting Garavghy Road is now a thriving, mixed-community hub. She urges accountability for the Commission’s past failures and questions why the Orange Order insists on this route when alternatives exist, recalling the trauma of past Drumcree protests that left deep scars.

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The High Court has slammed the Parades Commission for procedural failings in approving the Drumcree parade, reigniting a decades-old conflict over the Garvaghy Road route. First Minister Michelle ONeill condemned unionist politicians’ celebratory stance as insensitive, while the Orange Order vows to reapply. Tensions remain high as the Commission insists the ruling doesn’t undermine its authority — leaving communities divided and the path to resolution uncertain.

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King Charles, still in cancer treatment, is set to embark on a whirlwind Commonwealth tour this fall — starting with a solo trip to the Bahamas, then a historic 60th-anniversary state visit to Guyana, before heading to Antigua and Barbuda for his first official visit with Queen Camilla. The Antigua leg coincides with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, spotlighting culture, nature, and resilience — especially after hurricanes devastated the island in 2017. Charles’s return to Guyana and the Bahamas underscores enduring ties, while Camilla’s debut visit adds a new chapter to royal diplomacy.

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Belfast Wolves roar into existence after seven years of wait — Northern Ireland’s first pro cricket team debuts in the new European T20 Premier League, playing their first match abroad against Dublin Guardians, with star names like Glenn Maxwell and Devon Conway leading the charge.

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Former MLA Gary Middleton is bravely sharing his mental health journey, revealing he’s taking healing “one step at a time” after stepping away from Stormont earlier this year. With his family’s unwavering support, he’s prioritized his well-being and is now encouraging others to be gentle with themselves, reminding them that brighter days return. His heartfelt message has sparked an outpouring of love and support online, as listeners and fans celebrate his courage and resilience. His wife Julie, also a councillor, praised the NHS for its care and thanked the public for their kindness during this challenging chapter.

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