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Russia says Wagner private army, with help from Russian troops, seiz...

The eight-month battle for the city in eastern Ukraine is the longest and probably most bloody of the conflict in Ukraine.

UK support for Ukraine will ‘never waver’, Sunak tells Zelensky

The PM updated Volodymyr Zelensky on the ‘very positive progress’ on fighter jets when they met at the G7 summit in Japan.

Rishi Sunak defends voter ID laws and ballot box ‘integrity’

The Prime Minister’s remarks follow a former Cabinet minister’s suggestion that it was an attempt at gerrymandering.

Sinn Fein tightens grip at Belfast City Hall

On Saturday evening the party appeared to have made gains but will likely still need to co-operatewith other parties,

Smaller parties suffer challenging local government elections

Across the board smaller parties lost out including the Greens, People Before Profit and the PUP.

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party becomes largest in local g...

The counting across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland is nearing completion.

PM urged to probe claims Braverman asked aides to help her avoid spe...

Reports have suggested the Home Secretary requested civil servants look into setting up a one-to-one driving awareness course for her.

Pope tasks cardinal with mission aimed at paving ‘paths to peace’ in...

Just a week earlier, Francis held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican.

Sipo complaint over Donohoe election expenses closed, Fine Gael says

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said he was grateful that the matter had been dealt with.

Republican hopefuls defend Marine who put NYC subway rider in fatal...

Daniel Penny denies manslaughter after the death of Jordan Neely.

Alliance Party set to confirm position as third force in N Ireland p...

The cross-community party has made further gains in council seats, but questions remain about its impact west of the Bann.

Scrapping EU rules could boost UK wine industry by £180m, says Coffe...

The Environment Secretary said removing retained Brussels regulations would give British vineyards the ‘freedom they need to thrive’.

Call for ‘greater co-operation’ to maximise unionist vote in electio...

Leaders have raised concerns about the number of unionists who are not voting.

Russian private army head claims his forces have control of Bakhmut

This claim was contradicted by Ukrainian officials.

SNP ‘could have handled things better’ in North Lanarkshire – Yousaf

The SNP leader campaigned in Bellshill ahead of the by-election caused by Jordan Linden’s resignation.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confident of ‘further progress’ on protocol

He said the DUP has polled well in the local government elections giving them a mandate for their stance on Stormont.

Oxford academic defends feminist Kathleen Stock’s right to freedom o...

The Oxford University LGBTQ+ society is due to stage a protest outside the talk by the academic over her views on gender identity.

Council election results overshadowed by question of when Stormont w...

Sinn Fein is on course to replicate its success in last year’s Assembly elections, and become the largest party at council level.

F-18 fighter jet crashes at Zaragoza airbase as pilot ejects success...

The pilot suffered injuries to his legs after the incident, officials said.

Teenager elected to council while studying for politics A-level

Lewis Boyle, 18, will represent the Alliance Party on Antrim and Newtownabbey Council.