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Governments ‘not given proof of life of Hamas’s hostages’ – Micheal Martin

Governments ‘not given proof of life of Hamas’s hostages’ – Micheal Martin

Governments ‘not given proof of life of Hamas’s hostages’ – Micheal Martin

21 November 2023

Micheal Martin said the Irish government continues to work with Israeli and Egyptian authorities to get the remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza.


Accused people-smuggler tried to stop mother ‘gossiping’ over deaths, court told

Accused people-smuggler tried to stop mother ‘gossiping’ over deaths, court told

Accused people-smuggler tried to stop mother ‘gossiping’ over deaths, court told

21 November 2023

Giving evidence on Tuesday, Caolan Gormley told jurors that he thought the ring was engaged in smuggling alcohol rather than humans.


Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner: Titanic Belfast is ‘best museum in the world’

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner: Titanic Belfast is ‘best museum in the world’

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner: Titanic Belfast is ‘best museum in the world’

21 November 2023

The former Spice Girl said she took her son to the attraction and was moved by the experience.


Woman had sex with ballet teacher in his bedroom at dance school, court hears

Woman had sex with ballet teacher in his bedroom at dance school, court hears

Woman had sex with ballet teacher in his bedroom at dance school, court hears

21 November 2023

Johnathan Barton denies all the charges against him.


Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows

Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows

Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows

21 November 2023

The statistic was one of the findings of a report into young people’s mental health published by NHS England.


Group led by US tech giant handed major NHS contract

Group led by US tech giant handed major NHS contract

Group led by US tech giant handed major NHS contract

21 November 2023

Palantir will provide a new shared software system to the NHS, known as the Federated Data Platform (FDP).


Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

21 November 2023

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon was asked about the Health Secretary as she launched an independence prospectus paper.


Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

21 November 2023

Three mainline bombing victims have sued the former Sinn Fein president and the Provisional IRA for ‘nominal’ damages.


Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

21 November 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned that some of the UK’s top websites face enforcement action if they did not make changes.


The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

21 November 2023

England’s chief medical officer has been giving evidence to the UK’s public inquiry into Covid-19.


Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

21 November 2023

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said it is the latest incident which demonstrates Downing Street ‘doesn’t understand’ Northern Ireland.


Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

21 November 2023

Reece Kelly has been sentenced to life imprisonment and Georgia Wright jailed for three years following the death of Dallas Kelly.


Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

21 November 2023

The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher of the Daily Mail over allegations of unlawful information gathering.


What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

21 November 2023

Wednesday’s statement could set the scene for a general election in 2024.


Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

21 November 2023

He said it is time for the instruments to have ‘new adventures’.


Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

21 November 2023

SNP MP Joanna Cherry called on the Government to condemn ‘violence and intimidation’ against women by trans rights campaigners.


Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

21 November 2023

A medicine shortage is a ‘real problem’, Dr Leyla Hannbeck has told MPs.


First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

21 November 2023

Humza Yousaf also sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to back the calls.


Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

21 November 2023

On Monday Sam Cox officially started the trek which will take two and a half months to complete and cover more than 2,000km.


Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

21 November 2023

The new transport hub, set to open in 2024, will be accompanied by a larger redevelopment of the Weavers Cross area.


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