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Cruise ship stuck in port after banana containers fall into sea
A cruise ship has been forced to delay its departure after shipping containers carrying bananas fell overboard from a ship off the Isle of Wight.
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Minister says there needs to be ‘balance’ in approach to trade with China
Northern Ireland’s Minister for the Economy has said there needs to be a “balance” between “economic opportunity” and “upholding our responsibilities and values” when it comes to trading with China.
I'm A Celebrity's Ruby Wax causes 'chaos' in Unpacked studio ahead of finale
The 72-year-old comedian was eliminated from the jungle earlier this week before her wild appearance on the spin-off show
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Offaly house fire LIVE updates as Gardai confirm deaths of woman and young boy
The fire broke out at a domestic residence on Saturday evening
Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact father after leg surgery
The Duchess of Sussex insists she has attempted to contact her estranged father and has asked for help identifying which hospital in the Philippines he is at, it is understood.
Man arrested after multiple people ‘pepper sprayed’ in Heathrow Airport car park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after number of people were attacked with “a form of pepper spray” by a group of men at a car park at Heathrow Airport, police said.
Woman and young boy die in Co Offaly house fire
A woman and a young boy have died following a house fire in Co Offaly.
Ukraine at ‘pivotal moment’ as Zelensky prepares for London talks, says minister
Ukraine faces a “pivotal” moment as Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to visit London for talks on peace proposals, a senior UK minister has said.
Heathrow lockdown LIVE as armed police swoop and arrests made
A major incident is unfolding at Heathrow Airport with armed police at the scene and drivers urged not to leave their vehicles at Terminal 3 car parks
New appeal for information 25 years after disappearance of Kildare man in Dublin
A fresh appeal for information has been made 25 years on from the disappearance of Trevor Deely in Dublin city.
UK troops join Nato exercise as Finland prepares for potential Russian invasion
British soldiers joined a major exercise on Nato’s snowy border with Russia as Finnish troops prepare to defend their country if their neighbour invades.
At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India
At least 25 people including tourists have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, the state’s chief minister said on Sunday.
Sir Keir Starmer says former deputy Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer says the “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to his Cabinet.
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Students teamed up with an award-winning Scottish photographer to create miniature scenes with tiny figures and props, including cans of Irn-Bru.
Gardai attend scene of serious fire at house in Co Offaly
Gardai are attending the scene of a serious fire at a house in Co Offaly.
I'm A Celebrity viewers 'distracted' by one detail during Celebrity Cyclone task
The final four I'm A Celebrity campmates left viewers in stitches as Tom Read Wilson kicked off the iconic Celebrity Cyclone trial
I'm A Celebrity star breaks silence after missing out on final as camp in tears
One of the favourites to win the show has left the jungle
‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return
Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem as the shaky ceasefire holds in Gaza.
King and Queen’s Christmas card features 20th wedding anniversary portrait
The King and Queen have chosen their 20th wedding anniversary portrait for their official Christmas card this year.
England World Cup match times ‘welcome boost’ for pubs and bars
The announcement that England’s group stage matches in the World Cup will kick off before midnight is a “welcome boost” for pubs and bars, the boss of an industry body has said.