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Tories repeat calls to strip activist of UK citizenship amid ‘insincere’ apology
Senior Conservatives have repeated calls to strip Alaa Abd El-Fattah of his British citizenship despite the activist’s apology for historic tweets in which he appeared to call for violence against Zionists and the police.
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McDonald’s manager from Belfast is honoured with prestigious global award
A Belfast man has been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in the McDonald’s restaurant world.
Irish officials concerned over ‘opulence’ of Prince Charles's proposed yacht trip to Ireland
Irish officials were worried by the “opulence” of a proposed trip by Prince Charles to the Republic in the wake of his successful inaugural trip there.
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Irish officials feared PSNI raid on Sinn Féin offices over spying scandal would have ‘grave implications’ for peace process
Irish officials feared the 2002 Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) raid on Sinn Féin offices in Stormont as part of a spying scandal would have “grave implications” for the Northern Ireland peace process.
Nathan Carter on 15 years of fame, family, music and what's next for him
In his adopted home of Enniskillen, Nathan Carter reflects on 15 years in the spotlight as he chats fame, music and what's next
Cyber attacks: 2025 the ‘tipping point’ as JLR and M&S incidents highlight risks
Cyber attacks came to prominence in 2025 with a handful of major incidents that cost big British businesses dearly.
Everyman boss leaves weeks after profit alert
The boss of upmarket cinema firm Everyman Media Group has stepped down weeks after warning over sales and profits following poor box office trading.
NI traffic alerts: Greenisland road closed in both directions after crash
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.
Christine Lampard leaves huge ITV daytime show after almost a decade
With mid-morning show Lorraine being slashed in size from the New Year, there is no need for stand-ins with Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh surplus to requirements
In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025
Another year has passed in UK politics and the Press Association’s photographers were there to document it all with some remarkable images.
Funerals to take place of two young sportsmen killed over Christmas
The funerals of two young sportsmen killed in Northern Ireland over the Christmas period will take place today. (Monday)
MLA condemns Christmas Day attack on two Co Armagh churches as items stolen and vestry ‘ransacked’
Burglars who vandalised Catholic and Presbyterian churches in Newtownhamilton as they carried out two Christmas Day raids have been condemned by politicians for desecrating places of worship at a time of religious importance.
Up to 32,000 people die on NI’s healthcare waiting lists over last three years
Figures revealing up to 32,000 people have died while waiting on procedures in Northern Ireland since 2022 are a sign that “something has gone fundamentally wrong” with our health service, an Opposition MLA has said.
The year in images: War and peace, love and hate, triumph and tragedy
In a year marked by challenges and triumphs across Northern Ireland, our photographers’ lenses once again captured moments that spoke to resilience, compassion and community spirit.
Bondi terror attack hero says he just wanted to ‘stop’ gunman
A man hailed as a hero for tackling a gunman during Australia’s Bondi terror attack said he acted to stop more people from being killed.
Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
Democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has apologised “unequivocally” for several historic tweets in which he appears to call for violence towards Zionists, but said some of the posts have been “completely twisted out of their meaning”.
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Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to strip the UK citizenship from a democracy activist recently released from years of detention in Egypt after his past social posts sparked a backlash.
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scotland’s top TikToker of 2025 has said it is a “true honour” telling his followers around the world about his country.
British Prime Minister John Major reprimanded Taoiseach John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
The Taoiseach made an address at a dinner in the English capital on Armistice Day, where he said that he and Mr Major had “worked closely together in advancing the peace process”.