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Lord Mandelson resigns Labour membership over Epstein links
Lord Peter Mandelson said he has resigned his membership of the Labour Party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” following further revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Crackdown on social media migrant adverts to begin, Home Office says
Social media users who tout illegal routes into the UK face up to five years in prison, starting on Monday.
Portland mayor demands immigration enforcement leave city after using tear gas
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leave the city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators, including young children.
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Mandelson ‘told Epstein he was trying to change bankers’ bonuses tax policy’
Lord Peter Mandelson appears to have told Jeffrey Epstein he was “trying hard” to change policy on bankers’ bonuses not long after Gordon Brown’s government clamped down on them in the wake of the financial crisis.
Leading Orangeman purchases Devenish Island in Fermanagh to develop tourism
A businessman and leading member of the Orange Order has purchased Devenish Island in Lower Lough Erne.
Northern Ireland weather for week ahead amid ice warning
Here is how the weather is shaping up across Northern Ireland this week
George Mitchell’s name to be dropped from scholarship over Epstein links
The name of former US senator George Mitchell is to be dropped from a scholarship programme because of his links with the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Watch: Belfast Golf club shows extent of vandalism damage caused by e-bikes
Extensive damage was caused at the club which will take resources of time, manpower and money to repair
Five-year-old boy and father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota freed
A five-year-old boy and his father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas have been released following a judge’s order.
Northern Ireland's top 10 worst areas for sewer blockages in 2025
Pouring fats and grease down drains is causing chaos across the sewer network
Man arrested after teenager assaulted with ‘blunt object’ by masked suspect
A man aged in his 40s has been arrested after a teenager was struck in the face by a masked man armed with a crowbar in Ahoghill over the weekend, police have said.
Tonight's dramatic Snow Moon and where you can see it over Northern Ireland
The moon will reach maximum brightness at 10.09pm when it is right below the horizon.
Burrows has 16 months to save the UUP but he can’t do it alone
To be honest, it didn’t really matter what Jon Burrows was going to say to UUP members in his leadership speech at Saturday’s Extraordinary General Meeting.
Teenage boy assaulted by masked man in Co Antrim car park
A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the incident
Starmer indicates desire for closer defence ties with EU ahead of trade talks
Sir Keir Starmer has indicated he wants to work more closely with Europe on defence, as trade talks between the EU and UK are due to take place.
Watch smoke billow across motorway at Sprucefield as lorry catches fire
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area
George J Mitchell name dropped from US-Ireland Alliance scholarship after Epstein files release
The board of directors of the US-Ireland Alliance has agreed that its George J Mitchell Scholarship Program should no longer bear the former Senator’s name.
Emergency services at the scene of Co Antrim vehicle fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle fire in Lisburn.
At least 12 killed in Russian strike as Zelensky announces more peace talks
A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus carrying mineworkers and killed at least a dozen people, Ukrainian emergency services said on Sunday.
Teenage boy assaulted by masked man
A teenager has been assaulted with a weapon by a masked man in Co Antrim.