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Man charged on suspicion of trespassing twice on Kensington Palace grounds
A man twice got into the grounds of Kensington Palace in the days before Christmas, police have said.
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Five dead in New Year's Eve chaos as fireworks used as weapons
Doctors in one hospital compared the injuries to "war wounds" during a night of bedlam
39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of a total of 14 offences
He was stopped by officers on patrol during New Year's Eve
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At least three people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran’s ailing economy have spread into the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces, with at least three people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
Seven arrested in drug-related offences across Antrim and Newtownabbey
Police have made seven arrests for drug-related offences in Antrim and Newtownabbey this week, with the latest incident following a late-night vehicle checkpoint in Toome.
The Traitors contestant from Co Down who "will do anything to win" and why she has what it takes
Rachel, 42, said she does have a bit of a game plan for the show, which is hosted by Claudia Winkleman and is the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a new year celebration at a bar in a Swiss Alpine resort, police said.
‘Magical’ new year for NI mums and dads as they welcome first babies born in 2026
Any birthday is special, but January 1 will mean more than New Year celebrations for some Northern Ireland mums who welcomed new babies into the world on Thursday.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.
Nigel Farage promises Reform UK spending blitz on May’s local elections
Nigel Farage has signalled Reform UK will launch a £5 million spending blitz ahead of May’s local elections.
Police make seventh drug arrest of the week in region after night patrol stop
Police made a discovery of drugs in a vehicle while conducting a patrol on New Year's Eve
Belfast tailor Chris Suitor on having a breakdown and why he will run for council: ‘Instead of Stephen Nolan...’
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Hundreds brave icy waters in Carnlough for charity on New Year's Day
Hundreds of people celebrated the New Year with a bracing tradition, as hardy swimmers braved the icy waters in Carnlough.
Intrepid sea swimmers across island of Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip
Scores of people have taken part in sea swims across the island of Ireland to start off 2026.
Meet the first babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026
A number of families across the country started the New Year with very special new arrivals
In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026
Brave swimmers across the UK marked the New Year with bracing dips in the sea.
Thousands line streets of London for colourful New Year’s Day parade
Thousands of people lined the streets of London to watch the colourful annual New Year’s Day parade.
Switzerland ski resort fire horror latest as Irish officials 'stand ready'
A state of emergency has been declared - here is everything we know
Snow and ice forecast for large parts of UK in new year cold snap
Met Office issues amber and yellow weather warnings as Arctic air blows in from ScandinaviaLarge parts of the UK will be blanketed with snow and ice as chilly Arctic air blows in a bitterly cold start to 2026.Snowfall is forecast for all four countries on Friday or Saturday, with blizzard conditions...
Forget Keanu: Ulster Scots translation of Beckett classic takes on spate of celebrity Godots
Tragicomedy will be performed outdoors in Northern Irish countryside as part of new festival celebrating Irish playwrightBeneath a stark steel tree in a bleak upland bog, a literary masterpiece is set to assume a different linguistic mantle.Samuel Beckett’s enigmatic tragicomedy Waiting for Godot ...