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Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year party left 40 people dead, police said on Saturday.
PSNI warn motorists as latest weather alert for snow and ice comes into force across NI
Another weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland after bitterly cold weather caused widespread disruption.
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US now deciding next steps for Venezuela, says Trump
The US is now deciding next steps for Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Saturday on Fox News, adding: “We’ll be involved in it very much.”
Shea McCabe funeral hears family left with 'so many questions' after tragic river death
"If truth be told, Shea's family, they may never know exactly the true course of events that happened that night in Cork."
Secretary of State ‘washing hands of mother and baby homes scandal’ amid £80m compensation cost
The secretary of state has come under fire from the first and deputy first ministers for refusing to help with the estimated £80m compensation bill for victims of mother and baby homes.
Man (24) accused of paying mum for sex abuse images of daughter has bail refused
An alleged paedophile accused of paying a mother for abuse images of her daughter had been living near two primary schools and a kids’ playpark, a court has heard.
Top cop cleared of data breach over sudden death of man
A senior cop has been acquitted of unlawfully accessing information on police systems about a man who took his own life.
Two arrested in Lurgan over multiple £4.5k New Year thefts
A bag full of suspected stolen goods was seized, alongside a vehicle.
Weather warnings in place as snow and ice hit Ireland
Weather warnings are in place across the island of Ireland because of snow and ice.
Death of young Co Tyrone father in river tragedy ‘leaves so many questions’, funeral hears
A young father whose body was recovered from a river on Boxing Day died while in the prime of his life, his funeral heard today.
Heartbreaking tributes flow for 'wonderful' young Irishman who died in 'tragic accident' in Australia
A fundraiser has been launched to help raise money to repatriate the body of the 'energetic and kind gentleman' so he can be buried in his native Ireland
UK ‘not involved in any way’ in strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
Britain was “not involved in any way” in the US strike on Venezuela, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Micheal Martin to visit China for meeting with Xi Jinping
Irish premier Micheal Martin is set to travel to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced.
PSNI appeal over missing boy (15)
Police have appealed for information about a missing teenager.
‘He meant so much to so many’: Son’s tribute after death of leading figure in Irish hockey
The hockey world has paid tribute after the passing of one of the sport’s leading figures.
Belfast restaurant staff left shaken after being threatened with knife in robbery bid
He produced a knife which he brandished at three members of staff while threatening them and demanding money.
Wolf supermoon appears in clear UK skies
This year’s Wolf supermoon has appeared in UK skies that were clear for most of the country.
Security staff chase would-be robber from Belfast city centre fast food restaurant
Staff at a takeaway in Belfast city centre were left shaken after an attempted robbery.
Trump announces strikes on Venezuela and claims president has been captured
Locals in Venezuelan capital city Caracas heard explosions and low flying aircraft at around 2am