Former NI Secretary fell asleep during meeting with Omagh bomb victims’ families, campaigner tells inquiry
A former Secretary of State fell asleep during a meeting with families of the Omagh bomb victims, a lead campaigner has told the inquiry into the atrocity. Michael Gallagher was…
Co Down drunk and drugged up driver who led police on 100mph pursuit avoids jail
A Co Down man who was drunk and high on drugs when he led police on a 100mph pursuit has narrowly avoided going to jail today.
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China explained visually
Mexico, Canada and China account for more than 40 percent of total goods traded with the United States. (Al Jazeera) The United States has postponed planned 25 percent tariffs on…
Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention
A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish premier has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dail chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted…
Spirits giant Diageo says Trump tariffs could hit profits by £161m
Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker Diageo has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed US tariffs could deal a 200 million dollar (£161 million) blow to profits.
Brits celebrate the good times… With a pizza
A host of British landmarks have been transformed to play homage to the rise of the frozen pizza, as new research reveals that it is the nation’s the first choice…
Five people shot at school in Sweden’s Orebro
Police say probing attack ‘as attempted murder, arson and aggravated weapons offence’. A police officer responds to a school in Orebro, Sweden following a shooting Police have said five people…
Edward and Sophie welcomed to Nepal by president of Himalayan nation
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have joked that posing in front of a photo of Everest would be the closest they get to the famous mountain as they started…
Top savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to act and secure 8% interest as Bank of England set to cut rates
Savers are urged to regularly check their interest rates and switch accounts if they’re not getting a good deal. Following the Bank of England’s base rate cuts last year, interest…
Travel expert reveals 10 places in Europe where you can buy a pint for as little as £1.11
A travel guru has revealed the top ten list of the cheapest pints across Europe, with a delightful twist for UK travellers – each spot is just a direct flight…