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Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

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South Korean court removes impeached president from office

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has removed impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office.

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Abortion clinic buffer zones: What has the US been saying and what is UK law?

The case of a woman accused of breaching a so-called buffer zone outside an abortion clinic in England has attracted attention at the highest levels of the US government.

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‘We’re all pro-Europeans now’: Rudd seeks to rebuild Tory-Europe relations

Almost a decade after the Brexit referendum, Amber Rudd is hoping to rebuild bridges between the Tories and Europe.

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States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates US constitution

Democratic officials in 19 states have filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections.

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US and Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security

US and Chinese military officials have met for their first working-level talks since president Donald Trump took office for the second time.

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UK set for warmest day of the year so far amid wildfires alert

The UK could see its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters battled wildfires across the country.

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UK Government mulls response to Trumps tariffs as global markets slide

The UK is braced for more market chaos on Friday as the Government considers its response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Teenage girls in England less likely to feel safe in school than boys – study

Teenage girls in England are significantly less likely to feel safe in school than their male peers since the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has suggested.

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Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave – report

Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave and a quarter of men take parent’s leave compared with two-thirds of mothers, research has revealed.

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NHS hospitals plagued by rats, cockroaches and silverfish, staff say

NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to a large staff survey.

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Plan to boost NHS dentistry has ‘resulted in worsening the picture’, say MPs

Measures introduced last year with the aim of boosting access to NHS dentists appear to have “resulted in worsening the picture”, MPs have said.

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William hails ‘fresh momentum for new ideas’ and names Earthshot Prize location

The Prince of Wales has said there is “fresh momentum for new ideas” to create “safer ways to live our lives” as he announced his Earthshot Prize would be staged in Brazil this year.

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Thousands more in poverty, say campaigners ahead of two-child limit anniversary

An effort to tackle child poverty will “fall flat on its face” if the two-child limit is not scrapped, campaigners warned ahead of the eighth anniversary of the controversial policy coming into effect.

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Older people less likely to be given antibiotics, despite higher risk – study

Older people are less likely to be given antibiotics for common infections by their GP compared with younger adults, a new study suggests.

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London nightlife to open later as Khan gets new powers to help pubs and clubs

London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could see their decisions overturned by Sir Sadiq Khan under new powers from the Government.

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Serving police officers urged to have say in Everard inquiry

Police officers and staff are being urged to have their say in the inquiry into the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens.

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Alcohol plans ‘not fit for purpose’ as drinking habits change

Plans to tackle problem drinking in England are “no longer fit for purpose” due to a significant change in drinking habits, experts have warned.

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Trump says things are ‘going very well’ despite worst stock market drop in years

Donald Trump has offered a rosy assessment after the US stock market dropped sharply on Thursday over his tariffs, saying: “I think it’s going very well.”

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‘Jolly’ King plays carrot recorder at Windsor Castle music reception

The King was described as being “jolly” and “in great spirits” by guests as he played a recorder made out of a carrot at a music reception at Windsor Castle.