Mark Allen is box-office away from the snooker table, but must find new dimension on it
In a world of media-trained ‘one-game-at-a-time’ merchants, Mark Allen has always stood out.
Trump demands immediate release of October 7 hostages
President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for…
Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection. Doctors have urged Camilla, 77, to…
UK calls on Iran and Russia to follow international law amid airstrikes in Syria
Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer has called on Iran and Russia to act in accordance with international humanitarian law, following recent airstrikes in Syria. Russian strikes hit Aleppo for the…
MP apologises for code of conduct breach connected to overseas trip
An MP has apologised for failing to declare a paid-for overseas trip when tabling a parliamentary question. The DUP’s Sammy Wilson was under investigation for breaching the code of conduct…
The good, the bad and the unused – ranking Ireland’s 33 players after mixed November campaign
November wasn’t an easy month for Ireland who lost their proud home record against New Zealand and struggled to get back to their previously high levels in subsequent wins over…
Monochrome dominates as stars arrive at London’s Fashion Awards
Stars have begun to descend on to the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London, with monochrome designs dominating. Love Island presenter Maya Jama told the BBC she…
Cladding-issue flats demolished in east London months after devastating fire
A block of flats which had known safety issues that was engulfed in a huge fire in east London has been demolished three months after the inferno. More than 80…
Bishops ‘disappointed’ with pro-Palestine protest held during NI church service
The Archdiocese for Catholic Bishops in Ireland has said it is ‘disappointed’ at a pro-Palestine protest held during a service at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday. The protest was held…
Ottawa’s pandemic small business loan program lacked checks and balances: AG
The auditor general says the small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t managed in a cost-effective way. Auditor General Karen Hogan says the…