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‘Baby blindspot’ in care system must be addressed – NSPCC

The charity said the needs of infants can often be overlooked.

Hillary Clinton: Shared education should be priority in Northern Ire...

The former US secretary of state and first lady was visiting a pair of neighbouring schools in Limavady, Co Londonderry.

Luxembourg PM stands up for LGBT rights and chastises Hungary

Xavier Bettel has been openly critical of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban.

Some pupils were abused at Loretto School, inquiry finds

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has been looking at a number of boarding schools in Scotland.

‘Healthy’ doctor, 32, died after rare severe reaction to AstraZeneca...

The widow of Dr Stephen Wright, 32, who died 10 days after his Covid vaccination, is planning to sue the pharmaceutical giant.

Man arrested after fatal assault in Dublin

A post-mortem examination was due to take place on Wednesday.

Man with fear of insects discovers taste for them at whisky event

Crickets, mealworms, locusts and scorpions were matched with different types of whisky for an unusual tasting.

Sunak aims ‘Sir Softie’ jibe at Starmer during tetchy Prime Minister...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of breaking public services, including the criminal justice system.

Prosperity must reach all parts of Northern Ireland, says Joe Kenned...

The US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland addressed the final day of a conference in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Murder of ‘Little Man’ buried in shallow grave likened to ‘Hollywood...

Mohammed Shah Subhani, 27, known as Little Man, was allegedly murdered when he visited a London plumbing firm.

Robison voices ‘frustration’ as SNP controversy overshadows Yousaf’s...

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has urged her party to get its ‘house in order’ amid a police probe into its finances.

Chinese panda on long-term loan to Thailand dies suddenly

Lin Hui’s death at Chiang Mai Zoo is being investigated.

Ex anti-slavery commissioner: Deeply regrettable that role vacant a...

Dame Sara Thornton said there could potentially be a conflict of interest with the Home Office being in charge of appointing someone to the post.

No prosperity in Northern Ireland without peace, Kennedy tells confe...

A major conference is taking place at Queen’s University in Belfast marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

Afghan women’s rights activist loses resettlement scheme legal chall...

The prosecutor and women’s rights activist argued she was ‘wholly excluded’ from the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.

More than half of Irish women say they have experienced sexual viole...

One in 10 women experienced non-consensual sexual intercourse as an adult when they were unable to give consent, a survey shows.

National Express plans 15 new routes and adds 130 coaches to fleet

The company announced the ‘significant’ investment after seeing an increase in passengers to more than 16 million last year.

Minister refuses to commit to extending cap on bus fares

The promotion – launched at the start of the year – is due to expire at the end of June.

Rollout of pandemic bonus not perfect but largely complete, says hea...

A total of 208 million euro in tax-free pandemic bonus payments has been issued, Stephen Donnelly said.

Health minister says proposed secondment of Dr Tony Holohan done ‘in...

Stephen Donnelly said the secondment, which did not go ahead, would have been positive.