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It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
French president Emmanuel Macron has joked about a “completely harmless” eye condition during a New Year address to France’s armed forces.
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More than 1,500 NI parents contact MPs calling for under 16 social media ban
Parents across Northern Ireland have sent over 1,500 emails to their MPs in just 36 hours calling on them to back legislation that would raise the minimum age for social media to 16.
Call for statue to honour Co Tyrone man who printed US Declaration of Independence
There have been calls for a permanent public statue of John Dunlap – the Strabane-born printer of the Declaration of Independence – as the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this year.
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Cardiac arrest may have been caused by child ‘breathing against’ ventilator, inquest hears
A cardiac arrest post surgery caused “significant injury to the organs” of an eight-month-old boy, an expert witness has told an inquest.
Fall in number of schools points to ‘empty desks’ issue in years ahead
The number of schools operating in Northern Ireland is continuing to fall, official figures show.
‘The situation is dire’: Assault accused avoids arrest after complying with order to appear in court
A transgender woman accused of assault has had the threat of an arrest warrant called off after showing up to court in Co Down.
Belfast-born director ‘stunned’ as short film longlisted for Bafta award
A Belfast-born filmmaker whose latest short has been longlisted for a prestigious Bafta, just weeks after its world premiere, has said she is “absolutely stunned”.
‘We want to go away from here’: Roma family tells of fear after UDA thugs attack Belfast home
The teenage daughter of a Roma family whose home was attacked by paramilitary thugs just days after Christmas has refused to return to school out of fear for her safety.
A coronation for Burrows, but trouble could be brewing at Stormont for UUP’s new leader
Nobody in Northern Ireland politics has enjoyed as rapid a rise as Jon Burrows. The newest addition to the UUP’s Assembly ranks is about to lead the party he’s been representing for just six months.
Judgment expected in nurses’ transgender changing room case
Judgment is expected on Friday in the legal challenge brought by nurses over a transgender colleague’s use of the female changing-rooms at work.
Kemi Badenoch bids to steady Tories after Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform
Kemi Badenoch will seek to steady the Tory ship after her party was rocked by Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform.
UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax
The UK Government “could have gone further” with its plans to reform the windfall tax on oil and gas companies, the chairwoman of a Westminster committee has insisted.
RTE chief financial officer to leave broadcaster
RTE’s chief financial officer is set to leave the broadcaster after just 18 months in the role.
Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans
Convicted killers detained in hospitals under court order could lose thousands of pounds a year in benefit payments under new Government plans.
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump “as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom”.
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' retired teacher and tour guide Paul Cole
"Our world was brighter for having him in it, and he will be sorely missed"
Council document reveals plans for £300k St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Belfast
Belfast City Council has revealed some of its plans for St Patrick’s Day, with £300,000 being spent on the celebrations.
Palestinian engineer with PhD from Queen’s University Belfast to lead new government in Gaza as ceasefire enters second phase
A Palestinian official with academic roots in Northern Ireland has emerged as a key figure in plans to rebuild and govern Gaza, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas moves into its second phase.
'I need a double lung transplant - not being able to breathe is the scariest thing in the world'
She suffers from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes the lungs to become scarred and breathing increasingly difficult.
Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
Robert Jenrick has become the latest Tory MP to defect to Reform UK, making a scathing attack on his former party as he did so.