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Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”. A senior Vatican official announced the pontiff died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Cardinal Vincent ...

21 Apr 2025 at 10:17

Catholics mourn ‘merciful’ Pope after death aged 88 following stroke

Northern Ireland

Catholics mourn ‘compassionate and merciful’ Pope after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders. Francis, who died following a stroke aged 88 on ...

21 Apr 2025 at 21:31

Sport

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is a “huge opportunity”, Scotland’s First Minister said as the city reached a “milestone” in the countdown to the sporting contest. There are 500 days until the tournament gets under way in ...

10 Mar 2025 at 00:01

National News

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Rap group Kneecap received a rockstar reception outside court as a judge heard one of its members faces criminal charges for allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation and not his support for the people of Palestine. Liam ...

18 Jun 2025 at 15:55

National News

Public consultation launches on devolution of tax powers to Northern Ireland

A public consultation on the possible devolution of some taxation powers to Stormont has been launched. Finance Minister Conor Murphy said it was time for a “mature discussion” on the potential for greater local control over tax. The ...

04 Oct 2022 at 17:24

National News

UK prime minister must 'sit down and listen' to stories of Troubles deaths - campaigner

The UK Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary must meet families of Troubles victims, according to a campaigner opposed to the UK Government’s introduction of controversial legacy legislation. Raymond McCord, whose son was ...

24 May 2022 at 12:39

Northern Ireland

Victims’ images projected on Parliament as Government urged to scrap legacy Bill

Images of victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been projected onto the Houses of Parliament ahead of the expected passing of the Government’s controversial legacy Bill. Amnesty International and some victims have made a ...

04 Sept 2023 at 17:22

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful. The legality of the contentious trading arrangements was challenged at the UK’s highest court by a collective of unionists and ...

08 Feb 2023 at 18:21

Northern Ireland

King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday. The ...

21 Apr 2025 at 11:32

Northern Ireland

Kneecap performances ‘satirical’, says rapper ahead of Glastonbury show

Irish language rap group Kneecap have defended their provocative performances as “satirical” ahead of performing at Glastonbury this weekend. The rap trio are due to take to the West Holts stage at 4pm on ...

27 Jun 2025 at 15:35

National News

Man accused of rape in Ireland 21 years ago to be extradited from England

A man has lost a fight against extradition from England to Ireland after being accused of raping a woman 21 years ago. Lawyers representing the man mounted a High Court challenge after a judge at ...

02 Feb 2022 at 18:01

Sport

Emotional David Beckham queues for 13 hours to pay his respects to the Queen

David Beckham said he “knew what it meant to represent the Queen” after queuing for 13 hours to see the late monarch lying in state. The former Manchester United and England captain revealed he ...

16 Sept 2022 at 19:08

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