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UK will not join Board of Peace signing amid concerns over Russia

Britain will not sign up to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday amid concerns about Russian involvement in the plan.

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A2 crash LIVE updates as PSNI in attendance at Belfast Road collision

Police are on the scene

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Troubles-themed board game that allows players to play as ‘the IRA’ or ‘the RUC’ slammed by victims group

A Troubles-themed board game which features cards focused around bombings, allows users to play as terrorists and references “Stakeknife” has been slammed for “minimising” victims’ suffering.

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Infections concern hospital ‘killed and poisoned’ our loved ones, families say

Families of patients treated at a hospital at the centre of infection concerns have said leadership must face a “reckoning” as they claimed flaws in the building’s environment “killed and poisoned our loved ones”.

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Ovo to pay £2.77m in compensation after warm home discount payment delays

Energy firm Ovo has been ordered to pay £2.77 million in compensation after nearly 12,000 vulnerable customers suffered lengthy delays in getting their warm home discount support, regulator Ofgem has announced.

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Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers

UK Government borrowing fell sharply to £11.6 billion in December as a spike in tax receipts and national insurance more than outweighed an uptick in spending, official figures show.

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Lake Cargelligo shooting: Three dead as police manhunt underway for suspect

Two women and a man were killed after they were shot on Walker Street in Lake Cargelligo, in the New South Wales' Central West, on Thursday

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Two dead after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

At least two people were killed when landslides hit a house and campground in New Zealand, while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.

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MPs’ vote clears way for Troubles-era soldier prosecutions

British Army veterans could face prosecution for their conduct during the Troubles in Northern Ireland after MPs voted in favour of removing protections.

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Suspicious activity being investigated in Co Antrim town as information about two males sought

Police are looking into the situation, which occurred last night

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Much more is needed to protect wellbeing of our children than banning social media

When debates about young people’s mental health turn to the role of screens and social media, it is vital to start with the evidence.

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Treasury offices to receive business rates cut as pubs face jump in bills

The Treasury’s offices are to benefit from reduced business rates despite overseeing changes to the property tax regime which will lead to soaring bills for thousands of pubs.

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NI woman faced 70-day wait to begin treatment for breast cancer

A Northern Ireland woman who had to wait 70 days to be treated for breast cancer has said worsening waiting times are “worrying”.

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Evidence from blood expert that Covid jab did not cause GAA coach’s death is accepted by coroner

A coroner has accepted evidence from a blood specialist that a “fit and healthy” hurling coach from Co Tyrone did not die as a result of Covid-19 vaccinations.

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‘It’s been so devastating’: Armagh mum-of-three ‘couch surfing’ after tumble dryer fire destroyed family home

A young mum who lost her home in a fire has said she is desperate to find emergency accommodation for her family.

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Trump hits out at Nato and Europe as he doubles down on demands for Greenland: ‘All I want is a piece of ice’

Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Nato and Europe as he doubled down on his demands for Greenland – but backed down on using force.

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NI Labour official suspended after praising Russian elections during Moscow visit

The Labour party’s vice-chairman for Northern Ireland has been suspended after it was discovered he endorsed Russia’s election process while visiting Moscow.

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Bank of America reveals where it has chosen as first NI office location

The world’s second largest bank has announced where it will set up its first office in Northern Ireland as it prepares to start business here.

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Bar Council responds to Joe Brolly claims that organisation ‘was swept along with outrage’ after podcast video controversy

The Bar of Northern Ireland has refused to be drawn on Joe Brolly’s recent comments about its response to a controversial video featuring the pundit released last year.

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Instagram page advertising sex services from wife of suspect in John George murder ‘posted online hours after fatal crash’

An Instagram page advertising the sexual services of Madison Smyth, wife of murder suspect Johnny Smyth, was posting online hours after she was involved in a crash in which a British man lost his life.