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Northern Ireland’s pro-Remain parties unite to defend open border
Pro-Remain parties in Northern Ireland have come together to insist that the Brexiteer Democratic Unionists do not represent the majority view in the region.
22 killed in Manchester Arena bombing remembered in silence one year on
A national minute’s silence has been held to remember the 22 innocent victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bombing.
Police find body in search for man who went missing three years ago
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a man who went missing three years ago have found a body.
Government exploiting my pain, says mother who lost baby at nine days
A mother whose baby was diagnosed with a genetic disorder in the womb has said the Irish government is exploiting her pain ahead of the abortion referendum.
Thousands join Hong Kong bun-snatching festival
Residents and tourists have flocked to an outlying Hong Kong island to celebrate a local bun festival despite recording-breaking heat.
Boris Johnson in talks with Argentinian president
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is to hold talks with Argentinian president Mauricio Macri on the final day of a three-day visit designed to help “reset” relations with the South American country.
Curbs on wood burners: What will it mean for households?
The Government has plans to clean up air pollution which include taking steps on dirty wood burners and fires in the home. What does this mean?
Anti-abortion protester interrupts event attended by campaigners for Yes vote
An anti-abortion campaigner has interrupted an event held to show support for the Yes campaign ahead of the Irish referendum on repealing the eight amendment.
Private equity giants queue up for taste of Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee is being circled by a clutch of private equity firms, opening the door to a potential £3 billion sale of the high street chain.
Carney says business rates ‘real issue’ for high street
Mark Carney has weighed into the debate on business rates, saying it has become a “real issue” for retailers across the country.
10 things that are socially acceptable in video games but definitely aren’t IRL
One of the joys of playing video games is being able to do things you’d never be able to do in real life.
Irish abortion referendum questions answered
Ireland goes to the polls on Friday for a referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment of the Irish constitution which restricts access to abortion.
Anne again named hardest-working member of royal family
The Princess Royal has once again topped a list of days worked by members of the royal family – with the Duchess of Sussex appearing for the first time.
Mystery of missing MH370 plane not solved by book, search director says
The man who led the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has disagreed with a new book’s conclusion that the pilot probably deliberately ditched it in the Indian Ocean.
Manchester survivor returns to city after David Beckham royal wedding selfie
Manchester bomb survivor Amelia Thompson said it was hard returning to the city for the anniversary commemorations just days after meeting David Beckham at the royal wedding.
Tributes paid to ’72nd victim’ of Grenfell blaze at inquiry commemoration
A wife who died seven months after the Grenfell Tower fire and an opera worker who always had a smile on her face are the latest victims to be commemorated at the Grenfell Inquiry.
Speaker reported to standards watchdog over ‘stupid’ jibe at MP Andrea Leadsom
Speaker John Bercow has been reported to the Commons’ standards watchdog over claims he branded Andrea Leadsom a “stupid woman” and “f****** useless”.
McDonald’s workers inspired by #MeToo movement file sex harassment claims
Sexual harassment complaints are being lodged against McDonald’s on behalf of 10 women who have worked at the fast food restaurant in nine US cities.
Microsoft to apply GDPR rules worldwide
Microsoft is to extend the privacy rights offered by new EU data laws to all of its customers worldwide, the company has announced.
Man died after accidentally setting fire to his clothes while lighting cigarette
A pensioner who died after being found in flames on the street accidentally ignited his clothing while lighting a cigarette, a coroner has concluded.
