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‘Emergency Services are in attendance’: Rescue operation underway after paraglider crashes onto roof of NI hotel
Emergency services are at the scene of a rescue operation in Enniskillen.
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Government condemns Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts
The Government has condemned as “abhorrent” past social media posts by democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah that have sparked a backlash since his return from detention in Egypt.
UDA members furious over £20-a-ticket ‘party’ to fund bosses’ Christmas
Money-grabbing South East Antrim UDA bosses desperate for Christmas cash started fleecing their own men.
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In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new president and Taoiseach
The year in the Republic of Ireland started with Micheal Martin becoming Taoiseach again after agreement was reached following a strong performance by his Fianna Fail party in the November 2024 elections.
Protesters clash in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Clashes broke out on Syria’s coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counterdemonstrators on Sunday, two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers.
NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future because of crumbling wastewater network
Build Homes NI has highlighted that house completion rates are at a 60-year low in the region – around 6,000 a year – at a time when nearly 50,000 households are on a waiting list for social homes
Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK
A backlash is growing against a democracy activist who returned to the UK after being released from detention in Egypt in light of his past social media posts.
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia kicked off two days of talks in China on Sunday as Beijing seeks to strengthen its role in mediating the two countries’ border dispute, a day after they signed a new ceasefire.
Man arrested after woman stabbed in the face and hands during assault
A woman has been stabbed in the face and hands during a serious assault in Londonderry.
‘Dubious’ if all-island court would convict more fugitives – Irish AG in 1982
In a document labelled “strictly confidential”, released this year as part of the National Archives in Dublin, Mr Connolly told the new Irish government that he was against the suggestion of an all-island court
NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future because of crumbling wastewater network
House builders in Northern Ireland are facing a “very bleak” future, with the region’s crumbling wastewater network forcing some to relocate and others to plan winding up, an industry body has warned.
Two NI churches damaged in Christmas Day burglaries
Two churches in Co Armagh were damaged during burglaries on Christmas Day, police have said.
Appeal as two churches burgled in Co Armagh village on Christmas Day
Damage has been caused to both churches and a number of items were taken
State of the art research into ‘mini brains’ at University of Galway
Scientists in Ireland have discovered improvements in growing “mini brains” in laboratories, which could benefit studies into strokes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Fire crews remain at scene of blaze in Glasgow city centre
Fire crews remained at the scene of a blaze that broke out in a building in the centre of Glasgow on Saturday.
The top 25 faces who made Northern Ireland’s headlines in 2025
Reporter Brett Campbell takes a look back at the people who made the news in Northern Ireland in 2025.
Plan to jam bomb phone signals in NI met with resistance in Ireland
The techniques were known as Operation Amber
Footballer killed in Christmas Eve accident to be laid to rest on Monday
The funeral of a young Co Down footballer who died on Christmas Eve will take place on Monday.
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power
Voters were going to the polls for the initial phase of Myanmar’s first general election in five years on Sunday, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country.
‘The best man I ever knew. My hero’: Cool FM presenter’s tribute after father’s death
Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney has paid an emotional tribute after the death of her father.