General news

First funeral held for victim of Nashville school shooting

The nine-year-old victim has been remembered as a ‘shining light’.

What the papers say – April 1

Donald Trump features on many of the Saturday fronts.

Council launches legal action against Home Office over asylum accomm...

The Minister for Immigration announced plans on Wednesday to use RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire as a site for up to 2,000 asylum seekers.

Trump ‘facing at least one felony charge in New York case’

Mr Trump’s surrender will present the historic scene of a former US commander-in-chief forced to stand before a judge.

Homes damaged as tornado hits Arkansas capital

The twister tore first through neighbourhoods in west Little Rock, and shredded a small shopping centre.

Water companies could face unlimited fines for polluting – Coffey

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to announce next week plans ministers believe will ‘make polluters pay’.

Port of Dover declares critical incident as high levels of traffic c...

Operators also reported delays to services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for waits and queues.

New inquest ordered into 1972 shooting of Royal Navy veteran in nort...

Thomas Aquinas Burns was killed in a shooting involving the British Army on July 13, 1972.

Romania: Andrew Tate leaving jail and placed under house arrest

The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Tate’s appeal.

Romania: Andrew Tate’s detention replaced with house arrest

The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Tate’s appeal.

King’s inaugural state visit boosted by Germany’s warm welcome

Charles and the Queen Consort were left amazed by the large crowds who turned out to see them emerge on to the balcony of Hamburg City Hall.

Man charged with murders of father and son shot dead in Cambridgeshi...

Stephen Alderton has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of possession of a firearm.

DUP panel on Brexit deal has completed its work, says Donaldson

It comes amid ongoing DUP concerns about the Windsor Framework.

Exhibition focusing on victims of Troubles on display at Parliament...

Silent Testimony will be hosted in the Long Gallery for the month of April.

Woman accused over young daughter’s death told 999 operator: ‘I’m re...

Audio of Sinead James’s call to the emergency services was released as the jury retired to consider its verdicts.

Explorer who found Titanic tells of Cold War mission that helped fin...

In Belfast a new gallery, Ballard’s Quest, tells the story of his discovery.

Scottish Government benefit payments to increase

Benefits including those for carers, disabled people and low-income households will increase by 10.1%.

Vatican: Pope to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican said that Francis will be in St Peter’s Square for Palm Sunday Mass.

First Minister confirms he will reset relationship with local author...

Humza Yousaf chaired a meeting with Cosla president Shona Morrison.

Four arrested following altercation involving masked men at shopping...

The incident comes after several days of tension in Co Down in which a number of properties have been attacked.