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Two people injured, one critically, in stabbing attack
Two people have been taken to hospital, one in a critical condition, following a stabbing attack in Bangor.
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Emergency services at the scene of serious ongoing incident in Derry
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious ongoing incident at the River Foyle in Londonderry.
One person critical as two taken to hospital after Co Down stabbing
Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Co Down.
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Investigators sift through wreckage after fatal nursing home explosion in US
Construction crews have been working to clear the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home, a day after a powerful explosion killed two people at the building in the US state.
Kate and Charlotte perform together on the piano for royal carol concert
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte have performed together on the piano for Kate’s Christmas carol concert.
Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline
The US Justice Department said that it may need a “few more weeks” to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents.
Man arrested after reported sexual assault of two women in Moy
The alleged attack took place over the weekend and offciers are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Ireland joins international condemnation of new West Bank settlements
A number of EU countries signed the statement along with Canada, Japan and the UK.
Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier
An explosive device has detonated in Gaza, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the US-backed ceasefire.
Ireland joins international condemnation of new West Bank settlements
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has co-signed a statement with 13 other countries condemning new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Christmas reminds us that hope must endure in hard times
Writing for Belfast Live, DUP Leader Gavin Robinson reflects on 2025 and the party's plans for 2026
Autism and neurodiversity training for health workers to meet patients' needs
The modules were co-produced with a neurodivergent advisory panel and the team at Middletown Centre for Autism, Co Armagh, with significant input from service users with lived experience
Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarised zone monitored by international forces.
We must work together for a better future this Christmas
Writing for Belfast Live, First Minister Michelle O'Neill reflects on what has been achieved this year, and what comes next
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Crowds have gathered in Dublin city centre for the annual Christmas Eve busk in aid of a homeless charity.
Evergreens to feasts: the international influences that transformed Christmas
However even 200 years ago, Christmas in Ireland was relatively low key, with Ordnance Survey notes from 1830 recording the giving out of food and clothing to the poor by rich landowners and Church of Ireland clergy
NI shoppers help donate 60,000 meals ahead of Christmas
Customers in Belfast alone donated over 46,000 meals
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying tactics’ over sanctions
US President Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of “bullying tactics” and undermining free speech by MPs after two British online campaigners were hit with US sanctions.
First Minister signs off on nice list as Santa pays Christmas Eve visit to Stormont
First Minster Michelle O’Neill had an unexpected visitor on Christmas Eve when Santa stopped in at Stormont ahead of setting off on his journey.
Belfast night bus service a success but "if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it"
The pilot programme is offering those in the city centre a trip home until 2am on Friday's and Saturday's