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Emergency services at scene of ‘serious’ crash in Co Tyrone
Emergency services have attended a ‘serious’ crash in Co Tyrone.
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Zelensky says meeting with Trump to happen ‘in the near future’
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen “in the near future”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, signalling progress in talks to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
An independent counsel on Friday demanded a 10-year prison term for South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol in the first of seven criminal cases related to his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law in 2024 and other allegations that flared when he was in office.
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Co Antrim pupils will move to new £70m shared facility next September, minister confirms
Pupils are on track to move into a new £70m shared education campus in Co Antrim next September.
Rail group: ‘How will Stormont fund £3bn line if it can’t find £1m for hourly Derry-Belfast service?’
Rail campaigners have accused the Infrastructure Minister of “cheap talk” over regional balance.
Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against so-called Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Charity begins at home, but try telling that to Northern Ireland’s politicians
Anyone with even a passing interest in Northern Ireland politics knows that Stormont’s wheels turn very slowly.
Son of Belfast doctor and World War Two hero who outwitted Japanese captors with Irish tells of pride at legacy
The son of a Catholic doctor from Belfast who joined the British Army during the Second World War remains “very proud” of his late father who “did the right thing”.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday marked a major escalation in an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled with for years.
£100m project to turn art deco Belfast landmark into visitor hub gathers pace
A plan to transform the landmark Bank of Ireland building in central Belfast will tell the city’s story in a new way, a project worker has said.
Erection of centenary stone at Stormont remains delayed due to planning logjam
Belfast City Council will have to approve a centenary stone celebrating Northern Ireland’s first 100 years — further delaying its installation.
Missing mentors and clients in limbo: Inside the final days of the FBA Brand Builder
Over the holiday period, we're bringing back some of our top articles of 2025. This article was originally published on April 2, 2025....
Households urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas leftovers
Households have been urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas dinner leftovers amid figures suggesting food waste will cost a family of four an average of £1,000 this year.
Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force
Cold temperatures are set to continue with frost overnight and a health alert in parts of the UK, the Met Office said.
European cities UK holidaymakers ‘most want to visit’ in 2026 revealed
More than half (56%) of holidaymakers plan to travel more often in 2026 – but many are looking to trim their budgets, a survey of city break travellers indicates.
Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket design competition
Scottish soldiers have kept a wartime tradition going as they continued their annual blanket-decorating competition while deployed abroad.
Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to avoid Boxing Day swims
Two men remain missing at sea after getting into difficulty off a beach in Devon, police said.
Emergency services attend serious incident in south Belfast
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious ongoing incident in south Belfast.
Stephen Nolan debuts new look after dramatic weight loss
"Julian Simmons warned me about me doing it myself," he posted on social media
West Belfast man and ex Coronation St director releases debut novel at age of 81
The Glen Road born man has written his first novel after leaving Coronation Street