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Rishi Sunak pledges to end ‘political correctness’ over grooming gan...

The Prime Minister was warned against focusing on race as Labour said the ‘vast majority’ of sexual abuse cases do not involve ethnic minorities.

Brexit ‘has had an impact’ says Starmer after Dover chaos

The Labour leader urged the Government to get a grip, after coach passengers were forced to spend hours waiting to enter the Kent port at the weekend.

Good Friday Agreement in doubt right until the very end – former com...

Tom Kelly, a former director of the NIO, said there were ‘just in case’ scenarios planned

Thousands are alive today because of Good Friday Agreement – Adams

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he believes peace deal was a stepping stone towards a united Ireland.

Mowlam injected ‘liberating energy’ into NI peace talks, says Blair

Former Northern Ireland secretary Mo Mowlam was renowned for her down-to-earth approach.

Sinn Fein agreed to Stormont base as ‘olive branch’ to unionists, Ad...

The former Sinn Fein leader said his party decided on a venue for the Assembly where unionists would feel comfortable.

Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing

The former Sinn Fein president said Dublin must have a role in Northern Ireland if the DUP does not rejoin the Stormont Executive.

Palestinians say two men killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank

The Israeli army said its soldiers had returned fire in the city of Nablus.

Scottish Lib Dem leader calls for Yousaf to ‘come good’ on long Covi...

The First Minister promised to look at increasing funding for people suffering from long Covid.

Jeremy Corbyn was never a friend, Sir Keir Starmer claims

The Labour leader had previously described Mr Corbyn as a colleague and a friend in 2020.

War crimes trial of Kosovo’s former president opens

Hashim Thaci denies crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during his country’s 1998-99 war for independence from Serbia.

Drivers warned of Easter jams with up to 17m getaway trips planned

Major roads in south-west England and some in the Home Counties are likely to experience the worst congestion on Good Friday.

Suspect arrested over Russian military blogger’s bomb death

Vladlen Tatarsky was killed as he was leading a discussion at a cafe on the banks of the Neva River in the historic heart of St Petersburg.

Schools face more strikes this spring as teaching union members reje...

The National Education Union plans to hold two further days of teacher strikes on April 27 and May 2.

Getting enough sleep could stave off asthma, new research suggests

A healthy sleep pattern was defined as being more of a morning person, sleeping for seven to nine hours a night and never having insomnia.

Pensioner dies following collision with lorry in Co Tyrone

A man in his 30s has also died in a separate crash.

Probe after train derails in Montana

There were no injuries as a result of the incident, according to US authorities.

South Korean, US and Japanese navies hold anti-submarine drills

The two-day exercises come amid fears of fresh North Korean nuclear tests.

Boost the economy by offering routine NHS surgery at the weekend – r...

Analysists have said that helping people return to work or increase their hours could boost the economy by billions.

Port of Dover queues clear after weekend of disruption

P&O Ferries say delays are cleared at entrance to port.