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My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city
The Pope has offered prayers for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires.
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Storm Éowyn: Amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
New weather warnings, including an amber warning for wind, have been issued for Northern Ireland with forecasters warning that high winds from Storm Éowyn will bring a “danger to life”.
Health Minister challenged to reduce Northern Ireland waiting times for dementia diagnosis
There are currently over 22,000 people living with dementia in NI but long waits for a diagnosis are leaving them without life-changing treatment and support.
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Man dies after being ‘pushed down’ escalator at Tube station
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died weeks after reportedly being pushed down an escalator at an Underground station.
‘No alternative’ but to engage with Trump, says Swinney
The Scottish Government has “absolutely no alternative” but to deal with US President Donald Trump, John Swinney has said.
Israel says it will maintain control of Gaza-Egypt crossing
Israel has said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.
Using technology in schools can tackle absences and staff shortages – Phillipson
Harnessing technology in schools can help to tackle the “crisis of belonging” among pupils and help to reduce teacher shortages, the Education Secretary has said.
Met Office issues amber wind warning for Northern Ireland as 90mph gusts expected
Storm Éowyn is expected to bring widespread disruption to Northern Ireland later this week
Parents praise medical staff for saving daughter born weighing just one pound
A couple whose daughter was born weighing just one pound and spent her first six months in hospital have praised medical staff after she was finally allowed to go home.
Knife crime offences: What do the latest figures show?
Knife crime offences recorded by police forces in England and Wales have risen in recent years, but remain below levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Migrant Channel crossings top 1,000 for year so far
More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year, hitting a new record.
UK Minister talks up "importance" all-Ireland solution to health waiting lists
Northern Ireland Minister Fleur Anderson was appearing before the NI Affairs Select Committee
Boy, 12, fatally stabbed ‘as he walked home through country park’
A “funny and sweet” 12-year-old boy was stabbed to death as he walked home in Birmingham, a family member has said.
New A&E for Altnagelvin at least five years away, says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt
The Health Minister is backing proposals for a new Emergency Department but said a "realistic" time frame is at least five years
‘Danger to life’ as Storm Eowyn approaches Ireland
The entire island of Ireland will be under weather warnings due to Storm Eowyn, with forecasters advising high winds will bring a “danger to life”.
Anne lays wreath to honour black South African labourers in First World War
The Princess Royal has described the first memorial to recognise the sacrifices of black South Africans who died while First World War labourers as a reminder of a “sometimes difficult past”.
James McClean involved in early morning car crash as Audi 'written off'
"Written his car off and holding a bleeding arm. Doesn't look good"
Police confirm sudden death at scene of incident in north Belfast
Police have confirmed a person has died following an incident in north Belfast.
Brighter future for solitary sunfish after human cut-outs banish blues
A solitary sunfish at a Japanese aquarium that lost its appetite after the facility was closed for renovation has recovered with a little help from some company – in the shape of human cut-outs.
Concerns raised over Newry digital hub vote as decision made without papers
Mournes Alliance rep raised concerns that councillors have not been provided with information packs ahead of an approval for project