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Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to strip the UK citizenship from a democracy activist recently released from years of detention in Egypt after his past social posts sparked a backlash.
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British Prime Minister John Major reprimanded Taoiseach John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
The Taoiseach made an address at a dinner in the English capital on Armistice Day, where he said that he and Mr Major had “worked closely together in advancing the peace process”.
Diplomatic row after gun put to head of Irish sailor by British marines during Carlingford Lough stand-off
Two British naval officers with submachine guns boarding a yacht belonging to Taoiseach Charles Haughey in July 1990
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Wildlife hit hard by drought, fires and heat as extremes become ‘new normal’
The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”.
Air fare price warnings mount as regional airports set for rocketing tax bills
Air passengers are being warned to brace for ticket hikes as regional airports across the UK face “unprecedented” rises in property tax next year.
Security plans ahead of 1995 Lansdowne Road riot ‘not clearly understood’
A report into a riot by English spectators at a football match between England and Ireland in Dublin in 1995 found pre-game safety decisions and information was “not clearly understood”, according to archive documents.
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
Concern was expressed about the image of “superiority” that would be conveyed by the royal yacht arriving into Irish harbours as part of a mooted visit in the summer of 1996.
Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
The Irish government considered taking legal action against Sellafield in the mid-1990s, according to archive documents.
John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
John Major wrote to John Bruton to reprimand him for a speech in London that would cause “a storm” in 1995 while he was “up to my eyeballs” in New Zealand.
Which high street brands closed stores in 2025?
A raft of major UK retail and hospitality brands shut down stores across the UK this year, with other high street mainstays closing their doors for good.
UK shaken by more than 300 earthquakes throughout 2025
More than 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the UK this year, according to the latest data.
Labour ‘optimistic’ about 2026 as other parties prepare for local elections
Labour’s chairwoman has insisted she is “optimistic” about the party’s prospects in 2026, as its first full year of Government draws to a close.
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.
Calls for overhaul of victims’ compensation scheme amid claims it adds to trauma
Calls have been made for a compensation scheme for victims of crime to be overhauled amid claims it is adding to distress for victims through its shortcomings.
My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he and his family will have to endure “personal pain” ahead of this year’s Holyrood election.
Haughey unhappy after gun allegedly put to Dubliner’s neck on Carlingford Lough
Taoiseach Charlie Haughey was unhappy after a British marine allegedly put a gun to the neck of a Dubliner while he was sailing on Carlingford Lough in 1991.
Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky
Donald Trump said talks to secure a US-backed peace deal for Ukraine are “closer than ever before” after he met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida.
Child dies and another taken to hospital after house fire
A child has died in a house fire, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.
Check your change for rare coin that could be worth 2500 times its original value
The error is particularly difficult to spot, an expert said
Tributes paid to ‘absolute gentleman’ whose family own popular Sandinos Bar following death
Heartfelt tributes have been paid following the death of a Derry man whose family own the popular Sandinos Bar.