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Friends of Holocaust survivor and Belfast-born husband who died at Swiss clinic deny claims of coercion
A Holocaust survivor and her Belfast-born husband, who died at a Swiss clinic, had spoken about their plan for assisted dying for the past two or three years, a friend has said.
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Tributes to ex-MP who condemned Thatcher over IRA hunger strike
A former British politician, who was the only MP to criticise Margaret Thatcher over her stance on IRA hunger strikers during the Troubles, has been remembered for living “a life brimming with achievement”.
Parents and teachers given serious food for thought as cost of school dinner rises by around 50p a day
The humble school dinner has come a long way since the days many parents will remember — the hard chips, the crunchy chicken nuggets, apple crumble with lumpy custard you had to peel the skin off.
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SF man says he proposed IRA cyber operation to hack into huge British bank in 1980s – but Army Council member vetoed proposal
One of the IRA’s most feared commanders blocked a proposal to hack into the systems of one of Britain’s biggest banks to steal vast sums, the Sinn Féin man behind the plan has claimed.
NI must follow Westminster lead in cutting drink-drive limit, says father of road victim
A road safety campaigner in Northern Ireland whose son was killed by a drunk driver has called for Stormont to reduce the drink-drive limit after Westminster announced plans to cut the amount of alcohol drivers can legally consume.
Murdered MP’s family to meet Home Secretary to push for ‘answers’
The widow and daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess are set to meet with the Home Secretary to push for “answers” over missed opportunities in the lead-up to his death.
STV journalists walking out in row over changes to flagship news programme
Journalists at STV are walking out as part of a dispute over changes to news programmes in the north of Scotland.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price.
Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is to face MPs for his first Prime Minister’s Questions of the year after pledging to put British boots on the ground in the Ukraine once the war is over.
Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow
A number of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a third day as much of the country braces itself for further snow and icy conditions.
Ice warnings in place across UK before storm set to bring heavy snow
Ice warnings are in place across the UK ahead of a storm which is set to bring heavy snow later in the week.
Irish foreign minister to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit
The Irish foreign minister will visit Belfast to meet party leaders and representatives from Troubles victims’ and survivors’ groups.
Psychedelic spiders, wild tulips and funky fish: species to watch in 2026
From a psychedelic tarantula to one of the world’s rarest primates, conservationists are highlighting some of the extraordinary but highly threatened wildlife they aim to help in 2026.
Near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet unearthed in Norfolk
A near-complete battle trumpet is among a hoard of Iron Age objects discovered in Norfolk.
Sainsbury’s launches new graduate scheme including focus on AI skills
Sainsbury’s has announced it is launching a new graduate programme including a focus on developing skills in artificial intelligence.
Waitrose to create 550 jobs for new Bristol warehouse as it eyes expansion
Waitrose is planning to hire around 550 staff to work at its new warehouse in Bristol as the upmarket grocer eyes expansion in the region.
Families turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals – report
Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals as the cost of a traditional service saw its biggest annual increase since 2016, according to an annual report.
Trump discussing ‘range of options’ to acquire Greenland, White House says
Donald Trump has been discussing a “range of options” to acquire Greenland, the White House has said, after Sir Keir Starmer joined European leaders in insisting the US president must climb down from threats to take over the territory.
Teenage boy dies in farm accident as dad says 'no family should go through it'
The 14-year-old was building a treehouse with his friend on a County Durham farm
Plans unveiled for new events space at King’s Foundation headquarters
Plans have been unveiled for a new events space at the headquarters of The King’s Foundation, which was set up by Charles more than 35 years ago.