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British PM hails 'giant' Trimble as N.Ireland buries peace architect: Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Nobel Peace laureate David Trimble as a giant of ...
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WATCH: David Trimble funeral takes place in Lisburn: The funeral of former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is taking place in Lisburn, Co Antrim.
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Emma deSouza: Northern Ireland needs today's politicians to live up to Trimble's example
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British PM hails 'giant' Trimble as N.Ireland buries peace architect: Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Nobel Peace laureate David Trimble as a giant of ...
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WATCH: David Trimble funeral takes place in Lisburn: The funeral of former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is taking place in Lisburn, Co Antrim.
rte.ie/news/ulster/2022/0801/1313316-david-trimble-funeral-service/
Emma deSouza: Northern Ireland needs today's politicians to live up to Trimble's example
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Political leaders and other dignitaries to gather for David Trimble’s funeral: The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party played a key role in forging the ...
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Stormont: Political leaders urged to break impasse in tribute to David Trimble: Nobel Peace Prize winner and architect of the Good Friday Agreement ...
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N. Ireland bids farewell to peacemaker Trimble at Lisburn funeral: Tributes have poured in from around the world and across Northern Ireland's political divide ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/world/northern-ireland-bids-farewell-to-peacemaker-trimble-3898934
British ex-soldiers will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury: Fifteen former British soldiers and a civilian who was an alleged member of the IRA will ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-ex-soldiers-will-not-be-prosecuted-over-bloody-sunday-perjury-2024-04-19/
Protect children from smacking in England and Northern Ireland, say doctors: Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse ...
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Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
UK’s newest astronaut Rosemary Coogan graduates from space training: Rosemary Coogan becomes the country’s third astronaut following Helen Sharman, and Tim Peake ...
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Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html
Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
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'Danger to life' Storm Kathleen weather warning for region: The warning is in place today between 8am and 10pm. The region will experience extremely strong winds ...
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Are taxes going up or down?: The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?
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Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/
Can’t agree on the potential cost of a united Ireland? The Germans may have the answer
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/04/cant-agree-on-the-potential-cost-of-a-united-ireland-the-germans-may-have-the-answer/
Whisky distillery opens in former Belfast prison: A whisky distillery has been officially opened in the wing of a former Belfast prison ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0417/1444093-belfast-whisky-distillery/
Jeffrey Donaldson: Ex-DUP leader has bail conditions relaxed as he appears in court on historical sex charges
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/jeffrey-donaldson-more-details-emerge-on-court-documents-as-sex-charges-span-more-than-20-years/a1272535582.html
Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
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On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
politico.eu/article/abortion-culture-wars-britain/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Irish Premier Simon Harris Says Housing, Migration Are Priorities: Ireland’s incoming Prime Minister Simon Harris gave his first speech as leader of the Fine ...
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Calls for ceasefire at pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast: Hundreds of people have attended a pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0406/1442039-pro-palestine-protest-held-in-belfast/
Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Revealed — the next Brexit headache on the Irish border: The U.K. and EU are planning separate systems to tax carbon-heavy imports, prompting familiar fears ...
politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/
Fireblight warning — our native hawthorn trees and hedges are at risk: Imports of hawthorn are putting native hawthorn trees and hedges — as well as cotoneaster ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41365858.html
Leaders stress 'business as usual' in Northern Ireland despite DUP turmoil
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/08/leaders-stress-business-as-usual-in-northern-ireland-despite-dup-turmoil/
O'Neill calls on Harris to engage in united Ireland talks: Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said Fine ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0410/1442794-oneill-taoiseach/
£5,000 State Pension back pay due before end of next year for older women: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-back-payment-women-32626277
Call for public ownership of Assembly Rooms in Belfast: There have been calls for one of Belfast's oldest buildings - with links to the United Irishmen ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0407/1442175-belfast-assembly-rooms/
Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ : Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern ...
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Bandit Country author says IRA was ‘very clever’ using ‘machinery of the British state against the British state’
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/22/bandit-country-author-says-ira-was-very-clever-using-machinery-of-the-british-state-against-the-british-state/
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
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Met Office warning for strong winds in northern Lincolnshire: A yellow-level alert has been issued with gusts of up to 50mph expected along with a much cooler ...
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Donald Clarke: There’s nothing the Irish enjoy more than exaggerating their differences
irishtimes.com/culture/2024/04/21/theres-nothing-the-irish-enjoy-more-than-exaggerating-their-differences/
‘Agreement’ and ‘Philadelphia, Here I Come!,’ Two Irish Imports: “Agreement,” at Irish Arts Center, and “Philadelphia, Here I Come!,” at Irish Repertory Theater ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/theater/agreement-philadelphia-here-i-come-irish.html
Picture of stunning northern lights over Blackburn: The Met Office say the lights might be visible in skies across Lancashire again tonight (April 20).
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24265885.picture-stunning-northern-lights-blackburn/
Met Office says 'lovely' 18C sunshine is finally on the way: The latest UK weather forecast is looking much more promising, although there will be a regional ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/met-office-says-lovely-18c-9236417
Northern Lights: 'Enhanced chance' of seeing spectacle: The Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the country tonight.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24259864.northern-lights-enhanced-chance-seeing-spectacle/
Varadkar to undertake final engagement as Taoiseach in NI: Leo Varadkar will undertake his final engagement as Taoiseach today when he visits Northern Ireland ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0408/1442185-leo-varadkar/
Labour eyeing better Dublin ties as part of wider tilt at new EU deal, Hilary Benn says
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Newson Emerson: Simon Harris was right. Many Southerners do know London or Paris better than Belfast
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/18/newson-emerson-simon-harris-was-right-many-southerners-do-know-london-or-paris-better-than-belfast/
‘Agreement’ and ‘Philadelphia, Here I Come!,’ Two Irish Imports: “Agreement,” at Irish Arts Center, and “Philadelphia, Here I Come!,” at Irish Repertory Theater ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/theater/agreement-philadelphia-here-i-come-irish.html
UK to sizzle in 20C heat from France next week with one English city hottest: Warmer temperatures look set to return for much of the UK, with 19C in Greater ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-set-sizzle-20c-heat-29006468
How voter ID laws could help Tories at this year’s elections: The poll for Best for Britain suggested that 1.85 million in marginal seats do not know about voter ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/voter-id-laws-help-tories-fact-checked-3001238
‘Get underage children off your apps’, Tánaiste warns social media giants: Government will force internet companies if they do not do so voluntarily ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/get-underage-children-off-your-apps-tanaiste-warns-social-media-giants/
Simple Minds deliver an atmospheric hit spectacle: Simple Minds in action.
morgenpost.de/kultur/article242080016/Simple-Minds-liefern-stimmungsvolles-Hit-Spektakel.html
Do you need photo ID to vote in 2024 local elections?: Residents must jump through some hoops to be able to vote
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/you-need-photo-id-vote-28971477
Northern Ireland proves that prosperity requires peace: Writing exclusively in The National, Joe Kennedy III, the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/11/uae-northern-ireland-peace-politics-trade-economy/
DUP seeking new candidate to replace Jeffrey Donaldson : Gavin Robinson has said the DUP is seeking a new candidate in Lagan Valley to replace the former party ...
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I visited popular city centre car park - and left with a huge, unexpected bill: A warning to blissfully unaware drivers heading into the city centre on a budget
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Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - ESRI: Women in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are more likely than men to work in low paid ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0410/1442621-esri-gender/
Varadkar confident in Stormont stability as he departs office: The taoiseach made his final official visit to Northern Ireland on Monday for the North-South ...
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‘Remove tech firms from US Stock Exchange and it is no healthier than London’, Lord Mayor of the City of London
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When gale force winds will hit as Met Office issues severe weather warning: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in parts of western ...
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EMC Head Kesh Nandlall will speak for GPL – PM: Government will appoint a substantive chief executive officer for the Guyana Power and Light Company when the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/09/news/guyana/emc-head-kesh-nandlall-will-speak-for-gpl-pm/
North’s ailing economy explains the high cost of unification: Regardless of the terms of disengagement by UK in any unification, there is no magic economic pill ...
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2024/04/07/norths-ailing-economy-explains-the-high-cost-of-unification/
Sinn Féin disputes claim united Ireland would cost €20bn over 20 years: The report said the cost to the British government of running Northern Ireland amounts to ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41367499.html
Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: A ...
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US health regulator approves anti-anxiety device from Belfast-based Neurovalens : Healthtech firm received FDA clearance in October for an anti-insomnia device ...
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PiVPN: Latest version released: PiVPN is an open source software that allows you to run a VPN (Virtual Private Network) server on a Raspberry Pi or any...
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'We're more like Ulster now': Terror expert on Scotland's polarisation: Acclaimed Scottish professor talks to our Writer at Large about why terrorism happens ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/24236324.were-like-ulster-now-terror-expert-scotlands-polarisation/
Cost not the main factor in unity debate, Harris insists: The incoming Taoiseach said despite his view that reunification should not be a priority at the present ...
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Unification is a 'legitimate aspiration' but no priority, future Irish PM says: Simon Harris spoke to Sky News on Sunday, in his first interview since he was ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/07/unification-is-a-legitimate-aspiration-but-no-priority-future-irish-pm-says_6667660_4.html
Storm Kathleen: Dozens of flights canceled in UK following weather alert: About 140 flights departing and arriving at UK airports were canceled after the Met ...
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Millions to get national insurance cut from 6 April – but many will pay more tax: As announced in the spring Budget, the main rate of employee national insurance ...
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Graham's Family Dairy chief slams Brexit label plan: The managing director of Scotland’s largest independent dairy has urged the UK Government to rethink its ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24232835.grahams-family-dairy-chief-slams-brexit-label-plan/
After Jeffrey Donaldson’s bombshell exit, what next for Northern Ireland’s DUP?: As party reels, new leader Gavin Robinson faces a U.K. election that could cost ...
politico.eu/article/ireland-jeffrey-donaldson-exit-arrest-robinson-fein-northern-ireland-dup-future-general-election/
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quits after sex offence charges: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is charged with historical sexual offences and has been suspended from ...
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Quick Glance: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader following historical sexual offences charges
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has immediately resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sexual offences.
- The party has suspended him and unanimously appointed Mr. Gavin Robinson MP as the interim party leader.
- He has led the party since 2021 and has been an MP since 1997. Prior to joining the DUP, he was part of the Ulster Unionist Party's delegation that negotiated the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland has charged a 61-year-old man with non-recent sexual offences, while a 57-year-old woman has been charged with aiding and abetting. Both are scheduled to appear in court on April 24th.
Younger people’s pensions can’t be sacrificed to keep rich boomers happy: It's time to means test the state pension
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The three most radical words Jesus said: Some Jewish friends recently asked me: ‘What is Good Friday?’ At first, they said, they had thought it was so called ...
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Jeffrey Donaldson: From the White House to Antrim police station: How the Jeffrey Donaldson story unfolded, a world away from St Patrick's Day festivities.
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The three most radical words Jesus said: Some Jewish friends recently asked me: ‘What is Good Friday?’ At first, they said, they had thought it was so called ...
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Petrol bomb attacks on journalists in Derry after dissident parade condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/02/petrol-bomb-attacks-on-journalists-in-derry-after-dissident-parade-condemned-as-deeply-disturbing/
‘It’s been a dream to shoot here’ – Jamie Dornan on how filming popular BBC show in Ireland is driving tourism
independent.ie/entertainment/television/its-been-a-dream-to-shoot-here-jamie-dornan-on-how-filming-popular-bbc-show-in-ireland-is-driving-tourism/a831793900.html
Sun shines as anniversary of Easter Rising marked with GPO ceremony: President Michael D Higgins lays wreath in first public engagement since hospitalisation ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/31/sun-shines-as-anniversary-of-easter-rising-is-marked-with-gpo-ceremony/
Northern Ireland's deputy first minister says 'victims must always have best opportunity for justice' after DUP leader quits over sex offence ...
news.sky.com/story/northern-irelands-deputy-first-minister-says-victims-must-always-have-best-opportunity-for-justice-after-dup-leader-quits-over-sex-offence-allegations-13104522
Attacks on members of the media after dissident march ‘extremely disappointing’: On Monday, petrol bombs were thrown at members of the media after a dissident ...
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Donaldson Resignation Will Prompt Fresh Questions for Dup and Powersharing: The deal that restored powersharing in Northern Ireland hinged on the backing of Sir ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-29/donaldson-resignation-will-prompt-fresh-questions-for-dup-and-powersharing
What Jeffrey Donaldson’s arrest means for Northern Ireland: The devolved government is secure for now, but will be tested
economist.com/britain/2024/04/01/what-jeffrey-donaldsons-arrest-means-for-northern-ireland
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Inside Politics Live Event in Belfast: Join the team for a special live event on April 10th in the MAC, Belfast, when we’ll be discussing the impact of 'The ...
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State Pension back pay update for women in their 60s and 70s due around £5,000: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-back-payment-update-32469664
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