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‘All items were recorded in line with policy’: Ulster University defends accepting luxury gifts from China-backed groups
Ulster University (UU) has defended accepting a series of high-value gifts to senior staff members from Chinese state-backed organisations.
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High-speed train collision in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead
A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and crashed into an oncoming train on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more, the country’s transport minister said.
King to host reception celebrating Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit
The King is to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit with a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe due to start
A long-awaited inquest to set to get under way into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe.
New inquiry to investigate 'pimping websites' in Northern Ireland
"On any given day over 300 women can be advertised for sale on pimping websites in Northern Ireland"
Tributes to former MoD engineer who campaigned for Chinook crash families
A former Ministry of Defence aeronautical engineer who pioneered the investigation into the 1994 Chinook disaster and campaigned for justice, has died after a two-month battle with cancer.
UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to Which? rankings
Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual ranking by Which?
Charity set to install 100th bench offering support to help prevent suicide
A charity working to reduce the number of suicides across the UK will soon unveil its 100th park bench which features information on how to seek support.
New inquiry to investigate ‘pimping websites’ in Northern Ireland
A new Stormont Assembly group will investigate “pimping websites” in Northern Ireland.
Demand for protein from consumers on weight-loss jabs could drive price rises
Demand for protein from consumers on weight-loss jabs could contribute to a possible 10% to 20% increase in the price of some meat this year, according to an expert.
Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer
Researchers have discovered new treatments to suppress the growth of cancers of the bowel and liver.
Rachel Reeves says UK listing rules ‘reinvigorating’ City amid hopes of revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will say that cutting red tape for firms listing their shares on the London stock markets is “reinvigorating” the City after early signs of a revival.
Government urged to respect Isle of Man autonomy on assisted dying royal assent
The British Government has been urged to respect the “independence and autonomy” of the Isle of Man amid a “frustrating” nine-month delay in granting royal assent for assisted dying on the island.
Woman who says smear test saved her life urges others not to delay screening
A grandmother who says a smear test saved her life after detecting cancer has urged others not to delay having the check.
Government pulls Hillsborough Law spy amendment after backlash
The Government has pulled an amendment to its Hillsborough Law amid concerns that intelligence agencies could use it to avoid being bound by the proposed duty of candour.
Man rescued from flat fire in west Belfast
A man has been rescued from a flat fire in west Belfast.
Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland
Sir Keir Starmer will speak at Downing Street after Donald Trump’s threats to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland.
At least 20 killed in head-on train collision in southern Spain
A high-speed train has derailed, jumped on to the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.
Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
Andrew Rosindell has become the latest Tory MP to defect to Reform UK, criticising the “failure” of his former party in government and opposition.
‘Our door is open’: Family of Belfast Giants superfan who died aged 18 welcomes mourners to pay respects
The family of a Co Armagh teenager who died on Saturday has said their “door is open” to those who knew him to pay their respects.