Northern Ireland
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Paul Butler, former Sinn Féin MLA and community advocate, dies at 70
Paul Butler, a former Sinn Féin MLA and long-time victims’ advocate, has died suddenly at age 70 after a career spanning politics and human rights work.
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The Last Snapshot on Market Street: The Omagh Car Bomb Photograph
A father smiles with his young son on his shoulders beside a maroon Vauxhall on Market Street in Omagh, completely unaware that the car beside them conceals a bomb set to detonate seconds later.
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Sinn Féin Pushes for Irish Government Intervention in Drumcree Dispute
Sinn Féin is calling on the Irish government to engage in the contentious Drumcree parade dispute, drawing sharp criticism from the DUP.
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Emergency Response in Belfast Following Novichok Exposure Claim
A major emergency response was triggered in Belfast after a woman claimed contact with Novichok, but authorities found no evidence of the nerve agent.
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Tensions Escalate in Derry as Republican Bonfires Lit Following Pallet Seizure
Republican bonfires were lit in Derry on Saturday night, following a controversial state-led removal of materials stored near critical gas infrastructure.
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Northern Ireland Students Celebrate A-Level Success as STEM Subjects Lead 2026 Results
Over 26,000 students in Northern Ireland received their A-level results on Thursday, with 30.7% achieving top A* or A grades amid a rise in STEM popularity.
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Orange Order Outlines Political Strategy for Incoming UK Prime Minister
The Orange Order plans to engage incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address Northern Ireland’s political challenges and the future of the Union.
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Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Convicted of 18 Sexual Offences
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences, including rape, committed against two children between 1985 and 2008.
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Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly Faces Dual Challenge of Civil Unrest and Economic Growth
As Belfast faces nights of anti-immigrant violence following a stabbing attack, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly is balancing emergency crisis management with efforts to promote regional tech investment.
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Belfast Stabbing: Suspect in Custody Following ‘Barbaric’ Attack
A man remains in custody following a stabbing in north Belfast that has drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum and prompted calls for community calm.
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DUP Leader Labels Objections to Northern Ireland Centenary Stone ‘Hypocritical’
Gavin Robinson has criticized Sinn Féin’s opposition to a commemorative stone at Stormont, drawing parallels to the placement of other political symbols in the estate.
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Unionist Leadership in Flux: The Trimble Silence and the Donaldson Trial
Northern Ireland’s political landscape faces dual pressures as UUP Councillor Nicholas Trimble refuses to confirm his political future while the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson reveals harrowing testimony.
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2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Unveils Elite Global Fixture List
The 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI has confirmed its fixture list, featuring global giants including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Southampton in a week-long elite youth tournament across Northern Ireland.
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Protocol and Prerogative: Analyzing the Recent Incidents Surrounding King Charles III
A technical error at Radio Caroline and an unexpected avian encounter in Northern Ireland have sparked discussions on broadcast emergency protocols and royal public appearances.
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O’Neill Calls for Constitutional Shift as Westminster Chaos Deepens
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill has cited ongoing turmoil in London as evidence that Northern Ireland must seek a new constitutional future beyond Westminster.