Five men arrested after gardai discover a firearm, ammunition and drugs
Five men have been arrested after gardai discovered a firearm, ammunition and drugs at premises in Dublin. During the search, under Operation Tara, of the residential premises in Saggart, gardai…
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and ex-boxer Tony Bellew join Celebrity Gogglebox
England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and former boxer Tony Bellew have become the latest cast members to be announced for Celebrity Gogglebox. The two, who are friends, will commentate…
Campaigners lose legal challenge against government climate change plan
Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge against the government over its plan to adapt to the risks posed by climate change. Activist Kevin Jordan and disability campaigner Doug Paulley,…
Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate
The legislation would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their lives. Kim Leadbeater appears in the House of Commons to present the Assisted…
Almost half of ethnic minority students in NI experience racist abuse
Nearly half of ethnic minority students in Northern Ireland have reported experiencing “racist bullying” and “harassment,” according to a European human rights watch dog. The European Commission against Racism and…
Queen praises staff and volunteers safeguarding victims of abuse in Samoa
The Queen has praised the staff and volunteers safeguarding victims of abuse in Samoa for doing a “wonderful job”. Camilla visited the Samoa Victims Support Group (SVSG) and toured a…
UK households face ‘a lot more inflation’ as Labour’s fiscal drag extension will ‘damage growth’ in economy
A Bank of England rate setter has warned that extending frozen tax thresholds could lead to “a lot more inflation” and damage economic growth in Britain. Catherine Mann, a member…
Met Office says remnants of Hurricane Oscar heading for UK this weekend
Brits are being warned to prepare for the remnants of Hurricane Oscar, according to the Met Office. The hurricane, which claimed at least six lives in Cuba and caused damage…
Premium Bonds £25 prizes to increase despite fund rate drop – NS&I explains why
Premium Bonds holders may be puzzled as to why there’s an increase in the number of £25 prizes in the December draw, despite a drop in the overall prize count.…
Flood risk as Cyclone Dana hits India, uprooting power lines and trees
No casualties reported after thousands evacuated; authorities warn of strong winds and torrential rains. India’s National Disaster Response Force personnel clear fallen trees in Paradeep, in Odisha state, where Cyclone…