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Major security operation in Belfast ahead of Biden visit

Police and secret service vehicles descended on the city ahead of the US President ‘s arrival.

UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF...

The UK’s economy will shrink by 0.3% and grow by 1% next year, the IMF said on Tuesday.

Tight rules on German surnames set to be relaxed

Justice Minister Marco Buschmann said the current system ‘is about as up-to-date as a coal stove and as flexible as concrete’.

Cancer patient supports striking doctors on picket line as check-up...

NHS junior doctors across England have launched a four-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay.

Sunak condemns ‘abhorrent’ killing of British-Israeli sisters and mo...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged both sides in the Israel-Palestinian dispute to de-escalate tensions following a wave of violence.

Plant pandemics threatening food of billions, scientists warn

Researchers studying a fungus pandemic in wheat said ‘we have to assume’ more diseases will spread in future in a call to prepare for them.

Czech human rights activist Dana Nemcova dies aged 89

The mother of seven was one of the first people to sign Charter 77, a human rights manifesto inspired by Vaclav Havel.

Man denies sending offensive email to Labour deputy leader Angela Ra...

David Perry, 66, of Weybridge, Surry, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Packed itinerary for four-day visit of Joe Biden to island of Irelan...

The US president will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement as well as reconnecting with family members in Co Louth and Mayo.

Security operation mounted at cemetery following republican Easter e...

The City Cemetery in Londonderry was closed to visitors on Tuesday morning as officers examined the scene.

‘Uncooperative’ squirrel stuck in manhole cover freed by firefighter...

It took several attempts for a crew of firefighters to free the squirrel, who appeared largely unharmed.

‘Unco-operative’ squirrel stuck in manhole cover freed by German fir...

It took several attempts for a crew of firefighters to free the squirrel, who appeared largely unharmed.

‘Uncooperative’ squirrel stuck in manhole cover freed by German fire...

It took several attempts for a crew of firefighters to free the squirrel, who appeared largely unharmed.

Liz Truss to criticise high taxes and warn of ‘threat’ of authoritar...

Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister will renew her advocacy for low taxes in the latest leg of her comeback to the political limelight.

Boy, 12, accused of murdering a grandmother yawns as trial date is f...

The youngster appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday accused of murdering 60-year-old Marcia Grant by running her over with her own car.

Humza Yousaf: Floating solar power has ‘significant potential’ for S...

The First Minister visited Nova Innovation’s site in Leith, where floating solar panels are being tested ahead of a launch this year.

Deaths of two young students in Co Galway crash ‘unspeakable tragedy...

Two other teenagers were injured in the Easter Monday collision in Headford.

Russian villages engulfed in ash after volcanic eruption

The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of the Kamchatka Peninsula’s most active volcanoes, extended more than 310 miles.

Covid-19 no longer a leading cause of death in England and Wales

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the leading cause of death in 2022.

UN reviews presence in Afghanistan after Taliban ban on female staff

Afghan women employed with the UN mission can no longer report for work, the Taliban ruled last week.