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Deadly Russian attacks hit Ukraine ahead of talks to end war
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least one person and injured 23 others overnight, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi for a second day of talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
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The Traitors winner Rachel reveals the truth about her ‘FBI training’ for the show
"It was tactical skills in negotiating with difficult people and there were 21 very difficult people in that castle"
BBC The Traitors' first Northern Irish winner breaks silence on emotional victory
The Traitors winners Rachel Duffy and Stephen made history during a nail biting series final
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Bloody crackdown over Iranian protests comes into focus
The bloodiest crackdown on dissent since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution is slowly coming into focus, despite authorities cutting off the Islamic Republic from the internet and much of the wider world.
JD Vance: How the once proud ‘Scots-Irish hillbilly’ embraced Catholicism
Last St Patrick’s Day, JD Vance stunned reporters by casually strolling through the White House alongside a guest in a conspicuous white robe.
Our journalists have their say on gridlocked Belfast: ‘It is no surprise the city is the UK’s most congested’
It will come as no surprise to many commuters that Belfast has been crowned the UK’s most congested city.
More than 8,000 flights cancelled as winter storm bears down on US
More than 8,000 flights across the US have been cancelled over the weekend as a major storm bears down on the country, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roads.
Department U-turns on roofing works at secondary school after two forced closures in same city
The Department of Education has backtracked after saying a roofing application at a school in Derry was paused, as it emerged that officials visited the school and an investigation of the structure will be launched.
Unionist politicians voice anger over Kneecap booking at east Belfast music festival
Unionist politicians — including the deputy First Minister — have criticised the inclusion of Irish-language rap group Kneecap in this year’s AVA Festival line-up in east Belfast, with some writing letters of complaint to organisers.
Trump administration defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security
The US administration has released a priority-shifting National Defence Strategy, telling America’s allies to take control of their own security.
Ex-MLA’s ‘shock’ as his former press officer faces jail for indecently assaulting schoolgirls in 1970s
A retired MLA has said he is “absolutely shocked” after his former press officer was found guilty of historical indecent assault.
NI pub owner ‘in tears’ over prospect of rates rises in hospitality sector
A Co Antrim publican has said he may have to close his business come April due to looming increases in rates bills.
Instagram denies data breach after mass emails prompting users to reset passwords
Instagram has denied that it has suffered a data breach after thousands of users reported receiving unexpected emails prompting them to reset their passwords.
Irish Sea border is hardening, despite the DUP’s deception — and the Stormont committee it trumpeted is excruciating to behold
The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly, Abraham Lincoln is reputed to have said.
Despite leaders’ warm words, Stormont has failed Catholic, Protestant and dissenter time and again
It’s almost two years since we were promised that they would deliver so much for all of us in Northern Ireland.
Mike Nesbitt voted most popular minister while Naomi Long scores lowest in latest LucidTalk poll
Two years after devolution was restored in Northern Ireland, voters have delivered a damning verdict on Stormont, with just one in four saying it has improved their lives.
Meghan backs Harry following Trump’s remarks about British troops
The Duchess of Sussex has backed her husband after he defended British troops in response to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Nato forces in Afghanistan.
Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid
Labour MPs will gather amid speculation that Andy Burnham could seek to stand for a Westminster by-election and challenge the Prime Minister’s authority.
RHS unveils emergency plans to future-proof gardens for drought
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens from the potential for major water shortages in the future.
NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer
A NHS database for genes linked to cancer will enable tens of thousands of patients to check whether they could be at risk of developing the disease, NHS England has said.