Trespasses author reveals hopes for Northern Ireland’s future as Channel 4 drama arrives on screens

I remember learning that prayer as a child, it was probably the first one I ever knew,” says Louise Kennedy, who grew up between Dublin and Kildare after being born in Holywood, County Down. She always found one word particularly strange. “’Trespasses’… it just seemed like such an odd word to me! It’s connected to wrongdoing, of course, but it feels like something more than just a simple sin.”

Why ‘hellraisers’ like Richard Burton, Oliver Reed and Peter O’Toole will always bewitch us

By 1956, the Welsh actor had already achieved an incredible rise to fame. He went from growing up in the mining village of Pontrhydyfen to attending Oxford University, performing on the London stage, and eventually reaching Hollywood. Actress Siân Phillips recalled his West End debut, saying his entrance was so captivating it silenced the entire theater. He quickly earned an Oscar nomination for his first Hollywood role – the first of seven throughout his career. He possessed a remarkable voice, a powerful stage presence, and a deep love of poetry, all of which he generously shared with audiences.

RLUSD Hits $1B: Ripple’s Stablecoin Flexes Harder Than Your Ex

Institutional adoption of blockchain is moving faster than a caffeinated cheetah, and Ripple’s RLUSD is leading the charge-because nothing says “trust me, bro” like a stablecoin regulated by New York’s finest. The crypto overlords announced that RLUSD hit a $1 billion market cap in its first year, proving that even finance bros need a little stability in their lives.

Sophie Turner and Chris Martin Are Dating

Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, and Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, are reportedly dating. A source told Us Weekly on November 3rd that the pair, aged 29 and 48 respectively, have been seeing each other privately.

New Report Reveals Reason Why There Are So Many Video Game Remakes

According to a new report from Ampere Analysis, remasters and remakes of video games are proving popular with players. Their research, covering January 2024 to September 2025 across Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation, shows these updated titles attracted 72.4 million players and generated $1.4 billion in revenue, including full game sales and in-game purchases. Video Games Chronicle first reported the findings.