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Gavin Robinson claims he ‘hasn’t tweeted’ since 2017 despite active X account
"I don't go on social media. I don't look at the sort of nonsense that people concern themselves with."
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'Allahu Akbar' - this is the moment terrorist lunges at gardai with knife and sets fire to Conor McGregor's pub
Khan can be heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" as he runs towards two gardai patrolling the busy Dublin street - before he stabs one of them several times.
Christine Lampard replaces Lorraine Kelly on ITV show after dad's death
The Newtownards woman stepped in for Lorraine on her show on Monday and offered her deep condolences
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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan secures trial date for discrimination claim against Belfast pub
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has secured a trial date for his landmark discrimination claim against a Belfast pub.
O’Neill and DUP leader speak out over NI Commonwealth Games ‘flag conversation’
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she regrets that the discussion of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games team has got “caught up in a flag conversation”.
Woman dies and man critically injured after Nutts Corner crash
A number of other people sustained minor injuries in the collision
Gavin Robinson claims he ‘hasn’t tweeted’ since 2017 despite active X account
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has claimed he “hasn’t tweeted since 2017” despite having an active account on X.
Woman dies following Co Antrim road crash
A woman has died following a road crash in Co Antrim.
Nephew accused of murdering businessman Stephen McCahill remanded in custody
A man accused of the murder of Co Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill has been remanded in custody for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Woman dead and man in critical condition after Co Antrim crash
A woman in her 30s has died following a serious Co Antrim crash on Saturday afternoon that saw a number of people taken to hospital.
Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado in a private audience at the Vatican.
Swinney ‘very concerned’ about situation in Iran
Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “very concerned” about the situation in Iran, accusing the ruling regime of acting with a “disregard” for human rights.
Belfast woman facing knuckle duster prosecution fails in bid to lift ban on posting about immigration on social media
A Belfast woman accused of handing out knuckle dusters at a city centre rally failed today in a bid to lift the ban on her posting about immigration issues on social media.
South East Antrim UDA seeks assurances over prosecutions in exchange for disbandment
South East Antrim crime bosses are seeking assurances over potential prosecutions in return for the breakaway UDA unit’s disbandment.
First Minister calls X ‘woefully inadequate’ amid Grok AI misuse row
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has denounced social media site X as “woefully inadequate” after reports its AI chatbot Grok created and shared sexualised images of children.
Swinney condemns ‘absurdity’ of Mandelson remaining in House of Lords
Scotland’s First Minister has condemned the “absurdity” of Lord Peter Mandelson remaining as a peer despite being removed as UK ambassador to the United States.
Rates bill for DUP office in Ballymena remains unpaid, MLAs told
It's a return to business at Stormont today following the Christmas break.
Downing Street plays down prospect of Iranian revolutionary guard ban
Downing Street has played down the prospect of designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organisation.
Executive parties ‘obliged’ to do all they can to agree budget, O’Neill says
Stormont parties are “obliged” to do all they can to agree a multi-year budget, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.
Football fan who injured own player after throwing seat jailed for 18 months
A football fan who left his own player with a “severe injury” after throwing part of a seat during a Scottish Premiership football match has been jailed for 18 months.