Belfast City Council rejects Armed Forces Covenant after nationalist councillors carry vote
A proposal that would have signed Belfast City Council up to a scheme that supports past and present Army members has been rejected by nationalist councillors. The Armed Forces Covenant…
Police pushed to fast-track purchase of AI software for Noah Donohoe inquest
A coroner has expressed concern he was not told that AI software to be used in the inquest of schoolboy Noah Donohoe had only been available to police for a…
Prince of Wales tells Blue Peter Earthshot winners: ‘Here’s one I made earlier’
The Prince Of Wales has recited Blue Peter’s memorable “here’s one I made earlier” catchphrase while meeting winners of its Earthshot competition on the BBC children’s magazine show.
China blasts US as Panama quits Belt and Road Initiative
Amid pressure from the US, Panama is first Latin American country to leave Beijing’s global infrastructure club. A cargo ship waits at Balboa port before crossing the Panama Canal China…
Man jailed for life for murdering partner’s 22-month-old son
A man who shook his partner’s toddler to death after staying up late playing video games has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years for the…
DWP minister slams benefit claimants for ‘taking the mickey’ as Labour plots overhaul to disability payments
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has claimed some benefit claimants are “taking the mickey” while outlining reforms to the welfare state, whilst acknowledging that most people on disability benefits…
Trudeau hosts Canada-U.S. economic summit amid tariff pause
The federal government is hosting a summit in Toronto Friday aimed at bolstering the economy in the face of Canada’s rapidly changing relationship with its largest trading partner. U.S. President…
Tottenham must accept criticism for Anfield display – Ange Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou accepted Tottenham must take all criticism on the chin after a 4-0 thrashing away to Liverpool on Thursday night. Spurs collapsed in meek fashion at Anfield to taste…
Electric car owners could be fined £130 for breaking little-known Highway Code rule
The impending ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, which could take effect as soon as 2030, is pushing drivers to consider electric vehicles (EVs). Despite the perks of…
Sydenham Bypass reopened and train services restored following ‘incident’ close to Belfast airport
The Sydenham Bypass in east Belfast has reopened following reports of a ‘concern for safety.’ Emergency services responded to the ongoing incident on the Sydenham Bypass shortly before lunchtime on…