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08:26 Belfast artist’s royal tour painting to be showcased at Buckingham Palace

A painting by a Belfast artist is among a series of works commissioned by the King, capturing scenes from overseas royal tours, set to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

07:51 Special Belfast City Council meeting confirmed to mark death of Pope Francis

A special meeting of Belfast City Council will take place to mark the death of Pope Francis, it has been confirmed.

07:51 Rev Ian Paisley’s son extends hand of Christian friendship after pope dies

The son of former First Minister Ian Paisley has extended his condolences following the death of Pope Francis.

06:50 Police officers who fail vetting to be automatically sacked under new rules

Police officers who fail background checks will be automatically sacked under new rules coming into force to improve confidence in policing.

06:50 Pope Francis death: What happens next?

A huge gathering of the Catholic faithful will come together to grieve the loss of Pope Francis in the coming days, followed by the secretive and potentially lengthy process of cardinals choosing a new pontiff.

06:50 Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’s body will be laid out for public view on Wednesday as mourners flock to the Vatican ahead of his funeral.

06:50 Deadline day to apply for emergency photo ID for May 1 elections

Anyone without the correct form of photo ID to take part in next week’s local and mayoral elections in England has only a few hours left to apply for a special certificate.

06:50 ‘Record levels of web pages hosting child sex abuse imagery discovered in 2024’

Record levels of web pages hosting child sexual abuse imagery were discovered in 2024, a leading online safety organisation has said.

06:50 UK hosting latest round of peace talks with Ukraine’s allies

US and European allies will join their UK and Ukraine counterparts in London for the latest peace talks on the war-torn nation’s conflict with Russia.

06:50 Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to lead the latest Ukraine peace talks, as officials from the war-torn nation are joined by US, British and European allies in London.

06:50 Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

A law change to block potentially different sentencing approaches for offenders based on their race and religion has cleared its first Commons hurdle.

06:50 Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

John Healey will meet his Ukrainian counterpart on Wednesday, as the British Government gathers allies to chart a course towards peace in the war-torn country.

06:50 Militants kill at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Armed militants have shot and killed at least 26 tourists on Tuesday at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.

23:13 Mocking of Pope at loyalist parade on day he died branded ‘provocative and insensitive’ by politicians

Politicians have branded the mocking of Pope Francis’ death at an Apprentice Boys of Derry parade in Lisburn as “completely unacceptable”.

20:43 Needle finds in Belfast show ‘drug crisis’ and urgent need for overdose prevention centre, says councillor

A Belfast city councillor has reiterated the need for an overdose prevention facility to deal with the “drug crisis” after hitting out at an image of a pile of needles found in the city centre.

17:57 Woman attacked by dogs at south Belfast house

A woman has been attacked by a number of dogs at her home in south Belfast.

17:52 Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.

17:52 Youngsters who sleep longer may perform better in tests, study suggests

Youngsters who go to bed earlier and sleep for longer periods have greater brain function and may perform better in tests, a study suggests.

17:52 William to attend Pope’s funeral on behalf of the King

The Prince of Wales is to attend the Pope’s funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has announced.

17:52 Driver ‘took at least 20 lines of cocaine’ before killing three-year-old girl

A van driver took “at least 20 lines of cocaine” in the hours before he hit a tram and then collided with a three-year-old girl on a city centre pavement, a court has heard.

16:59 Big firms could ‘flip’ to Northern Ireland amid ongoing tariff war with US

Big firms in the Republic could “flip” from south to north amid the ongoing tariff war with the US, according to one former Irish Government minister.

16:59 Children as young as eight exposed to ‘disturbing and damaging’ online content

Children as young as eight are being routinely exposed to “disturbing and damaging” content online, with teachers seeing the fallout in classrooms across the island of Ireland, a teachers’ conference has been told.

16:59 Multiple deaths feared as gunmen fire on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Multiple deaths are feared after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said, with police calling it a “terror attack” and blaming militants fighting against Indian rule.

16:59 Starmer backtracks on ‘trans women are women’ comment following court ruling

Sir Keir Starmer said a woman is an “adult female” as he appeared to U-turn on his previous stance on trans rights following the Supreme Court’s judgment on the issue.

16:59 Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Politicians at Holyrood have joined together to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, with First Minister John Swinney praising his lifetime of “faithful devotion and dedicated public service”.

16:43 Pro-Palestine protesters enter BBC and RTE buildings

Pro-Palestine protesters entered a BBC building in Belfast and the RTE campus in Dublin on Tuesday.

16:43 Prospect of Pope Francis visiting Northern Ireland had remained ‘live and open’

The prospect of Pope Francis visiting Northern Ireland remained “live and open” right up until shortly before his death, a priest who helped organise his historic 2018 visit to the island has said.

16:43 DUP councillor calls for CCTV in all NI slaughterhouses, ‘particularly’ where ‘barbaric practice of halal’ occurs

A DUP councillor has called for CCTV to be installed in all slaughterhouses in Northern Ireland, “particularly” in those where animals are killed using what he described as “barbaric” halal practices.

16:43 Man to face trial accused of murdering woman who disappeared after leaving work

A man is to face trial later this year accused of the murder of a woman who was last seen alive leaving work more than a week ago.

16:43 Spain says it will meet Nato’s defence spending goal of 2% of GDP this year

Spain will meet Nato’s defence spending target this year, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said.

16:43 Former firefighters’ union chief Matt Wrack to lead NASUWT

The former leader of the firefighters’ union has been elected general secretary of a teachers’ union.

16:43 Vance calls for greater ties with India and hails progress on trade talks

US Vice President JD Vance has called for enhanced engagement with India and said that the South Asian country should buy more defence equipment and energy from America and allow Washington greater access to its market.

16:43 Royal tour paintings from Charles’s personal collection to go on display

Paintings commissioned by the King to capture scenes from overseas royal tours are to be exhibited at Buckingham Palace.

16:43 Historic letter from Titanic survivor Colonel Gracie to go under the hammer

A letter card written by one of the most well-known survivors of the Titanic disaster is expected to sell for up to £60,000 at auction.

16:43 Delay to Constance Marten evidence after complaints of headache and toothache

There has been a delay to aristocrat Constance Marten giving evidence in her trial over the death of her baby girl after the court heard she complained of suffering from a headache and toothache.

16:43 Rare Victorian engine hidden for decades found in city attic during renovations

A rare Victorian engine once used in an Edinburgh police building has been found in an attic during renovation work.

15:43 Northern Ireland firm launches new leave management platform

A Northern Ireland employment law firm has launched a new platform to help firms deal with leave management.

15:43 Israeli police scour Mediterranean for swimmer feared attacked by shark

Israeli police were scouring the waters off the country’s Mediterranean coast for a swimmer who they fear may have been attacked by a shark, in an area that for decades has seen close encounters between marine predators and beachgoers who sometimes seek them out.

15:43 Mark Gordon not giving evidence in trial over death of baby girl

Mark Gordon is not giving evidence in his trial in which he and aristocrat Constance Marten are accused over the death of their baby girl, the Old Bailey has heard.

15:43 Crowds wave off Navy flagship as it sets sail for Indo-Pacific

Thousands of families and well-wishers lined the harbour walls in Portsmouth to wave off the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales as it set sail for the Indo-Pacific.

14:40 British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope

A British tourist who had travelled to Rome for Holy Week has spoken of the sombre atmosphere in the city following the death of Pope Francis.

14:40 Starmer praises ‘resilience’ of Ukrainians as he makes training visit

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “incredibly humbling” to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops.

14:27 Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.

14:27 Teen charged after Glider attack in west Belfast on Easter Sunday

A teenage boy has been charged in connection with an assault on a Glider in west Belfast on Easter Sunday.

14:27 Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

The organisers of the Open Championship have expressed confidence they can manage McIlroy mania on the golf tournament’s return to Northern Ireland in July.

14:27 Leo Varadkar praises Pope Francis for reaching out to gay community

Former Irish premier Leo Varadkar has praised Pope Francis for reaching out to the LGBT+ community, saying it made him feel “more comfortable” going to church services.

14:27 Coroner urges government to act after man drowns at open water swimming event

A coroner has urged the government to take action after a 55-year-old man drowned at an open water swimming event.

14:01 Manufacturing Month returns to showcase the strength of NI sector

Manufacturing Month is returning for the fifth year this month.

14:01 Jesse Lingard gives evidence at grandfather’s sexual assault trial

Footballer Jesse Lingard has told his grandfather’s sexual assault trial he would have “cut ties” with him if he had been aware of any allegations.

13:41 Study reveals power of Storm Eowyn and how Galway escaped record high flooding

Storm Eowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded at key locations on Ireland’s western seaboard, a research team at University of Galway has revealed.

13:40 DUP slams ‘disgraceful’ comments by NIO Minister who hinted Irish unity referendum decision would be ‘based on opinion polls’

A senior DUP figure has criticised “disgraceful” comments by a Northern Ireland Office minister about opinion polls playing a role in calling a border referendum.

13:40 Man blinded in attack hopes to realise dream of degree in photography

A Belfast man blinded in an attack more than 20 years ago is hoping to realise his dream of studying photography at university.

13:40 Rare birds which once faced extinction spotted on Rathlin Island

The unmistakable ‘crex-crex’ call of the Corncrake has been heard once again on Rathlin Island, marking the seasonal return of this rare and elusive bird.

13:40 BBC studio in Belfast forced into ‘lockdown’ after pro-Palestine activists gained access to building

A BBC television studio in Belfast had to be placed into lockdown on Tuesday morning after a group of pro-Palestine activists gatecrashed onto the premises.

13:40 Youth accused of Leo Ross murder appears before crown court judge ahead of trial

A teenage boy charged with murdering 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross has been further remanded in custody at a brief court appearance.

13:40 Russian drones batter Ukraine’s Odesa as peace talks come to a crux

Russian drones battered the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a nighttime attack, local authorities said on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after a purported Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by Moscow ended.

13:40 Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment used to clear rubble

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 14 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear rubble.

13:40 Women plead not guilty to stalking Madeleine McCann’s family

A Polish national who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann has pleaded not guilty to stalking the missing girl’s parents and siblings.

13:40 Plans to publish nationalities of foreign criminals data by end of year

Plans to publish the nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK for the first time will not be released until at least the end of the year as officials face issues over data quality.

12:13 PSNI to carry out tests on NI road where woman was struck in fatal crash

Police will return to the scene of a fatal traffic collision in Co Antrim this week to carry out tests.

12:13 Police to return to scene where elderly pedestrian was killed in collision

Police investigating the death of an elderly pedestrian who was killed in a road crash in Newtownabbey are to return to the scene to carry out a number of tests.

12:13 Australians start voting as Pope’s death overshadows election campaigning

Australians have started voting at the general election as the death of Pope Francis overshadowed campaigning.

12:13 Meghan labels her old brand name American Riviera Orchard a ‘word salad’

The Duchess of Sussex has branded American Riviera Orchard, the former name of her lifestyle business, a “word salad”, adding: “I didn’t love that so much.”

12:13 Badenoch admits local elections will be ‘very difficult’ for Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch has admitted that May’s local elections are “going to be very difficult” for the Conservatives.

10:57 Starmer welcomes ‘real clarity’ from Supreme Court on definition of a woman

A woman is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the issue.

10:57 Pope Francis inspired generations and was beacon of humility – DiCaprio and Yeoh

Pope Francis has been praised for a legacy of inspiring “generations of environmentalists around the world” and as a “beacon of humility, compassion, and courage” by the famous faces he met including Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Leonardo DiCaprio.

10:38 Pope Francis’s body to go on public display ahead of funeral on Saturday

The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, with his body going on public display from Wednesday for mourners to pay their respects.

10:38 Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis lying in open casket as funeral details confirmed

The Vatican has released pictures of Pope Francis in his open casket ahead of his funeral this weekend.

10:38 US Homeland Security Secretary’s purse stolen from restaurant – officials

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington DC restaurant on Sunday night, according to department officials.

10:03 King wears black tie in Pope’s honour as he reflects on pontiff’s legacy

The King has worn a black tie as a mark of respect to the Pope as he met the prime minister of New Zealand at Windsor Castle.

09:53 Community comes together after ‘much-loved’ mum dies five days on from tragic NI road crash

A young mother-of-two from north Antrim has passed away less than a week after a tragic road accident.

09:53 Irish-born cardinal entrusted as ‘camerlengo’ running Holy See between popes

The Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pope and before the election of another is no-nonsense Irish-born American Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

22/04 ‘He was a beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis

The news came as a shock to many on Monday morning, leaving people across Northern Ireland mourning the loss of the “compassionate” Pope Francis.

22/04 Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of £1.6 billion in grants

Harvard University announced that it has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than 2.2 billion dollars (£1.6 billion) in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus.

22/04 Jury selected in Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial

A jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial.

22/04 Haiti could face ‘chaos’ without more international support, UN envoy warns

The top UN official in Haiti sounded an alarm to the organisation’s Security Council that escalating gang violence is liable to lead the Caribbean nation to “a point of no return”.

22/04 Young boy dies after being struck by car in Co Westmeath estate

A young boy has died after being struck by a car in an estate in Co Westmeath on Monday evening.

22/04 More students expected to get higher grades as Junior Cert bands changed

More students are expected to get higher grades as a result of Junior Cert band changes, the Minister for Education said.

22/04 Sickle cell patients have faced ‘poor care’ from ambulance staff – report

People with an inherited blood disorder have actively avoided seeking ambulance care because of past negative experiences, according to a report.

22/04 Navy flagship to sail to Indo-Pacific in ‘powerful message’ of UK capability

The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales is to set sail to the Indo-Pacific as head of an international Carrier Strike Group with the aim of sending a “powerful message that we mean business”.

22/04 ‘Thousands’ sent parking tickets as payment machines are ‘set up to trap people’

Drivers across England say they are being sent demands for up to £170 from private parking companies because of faulty machines.

22/04 What are the different types of parking tickets?

Parking tickets cause anger and frustration among drivers.

22/04 William and Kate to spend 14th wedding anniversary visiting island of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales will spend their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland celebrating rural communities.

22/04 Charities warn of record child poverty if two-child benefit cap not scrapped

Scrapping the two-child benefit limit is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty, charities have argued in a letter to the Prime Minister.

22/04 Cardinals to meet for first time since Pope’s death to confirm funeral details

Cardinals will meet on Tuesday morning for the first time since Pope Francis died to confirm the details of his funeral.

22/04 UK and New Zealand to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will aim to strengthen the UK’s defence ties with New Zealand as he hosts the country’s prime minister on Tuesday.

21/04 Tories call for ban on recording ‘non-crime hate incidents’

Police officers should be banned from recording “non-crime hate incidents” (NCHIs) in all but a few cases, the Conservatives have said.

21/04 Government to publish nationalities of foreign criminals for first time

The nationalities of foreign criminals living in the UK will be published for the first time under plans expected to be announced on Tuesday.

21/04 ‘He was beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis

The news came as a shock to many on Monday morning, leaving people across Northern Ireland mourning the loss of the “compassionate” Pope Francis.

21/04 Pope Francis’s will in full

The Pope has decreed in his will that he be buried in a simple underground tomb in St Mary Major Basilica.

21/04 Pope Francis obituary: First Jesuit to lead Catholic Church eschewed pomp and became a champion for the poor

In the annals of papal history, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who has died at the age of 88, will be remembered principally as the self-proclaimed pope “from the ends of the Earth”.

21/04 Motorcyclist killed in Co Limerick crash

A man in his 20s has died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in Co Limerick.

21/04 Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Walmart store avoids death sentence

The gunman who killed 23 people when he targeted Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart store in Texas in 2019 has pleaded guilty to capital murder and was scolded by a judge over the racist attack in El Paso near the US-Mexico border.

21/04 UK theologian tells of shock and sadness in Rome after Pope’s death

A UK theologian who had worked closely with the Pope has described an atmosphere of shock, sadness and gratitude in Rome on the day of the Pope’s death.

21/04 Two women and two children seriously injured in Sligo crash

Two women and two children have been seriously injured in a two-car crash in Co Sligo.

21/04 Catholics mourn ‘merciful’ Pope after death aged 88 following stroke

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders.

21/04 Apprentice Boys of Derry: Thousands line streets of Lisburn for Easter parade as marching season begins

Over 50 bands joined the main Apprentice Boys of Derry parade on Easter Monday, as rows of supporters lined the streets to watch the annual procession.

21/04 Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are just a handful of Catholic cardinals across the UK and Ireland, some of whom are expected to cast a vote for the next pope.

21/04 Trump says grey skies for White House Easter egg roll mean no worries of sunburn

President Donald Trump welcomed tens of thousands of people to the White House Easter egg roll on Monday, saying the overcast weather meant no one would have to worry about getting sunburn.

21/04 Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’ as Vatican confirms cause of death

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has led tributes to “strong determined leader” Pope Francis after the Vatican announced his death on Monday morning.

21/04 Two arrests after petrol bombs hurled at PSNI during disorder at New IRA parade in Derry

Police have made two arrests and seized a number of items including a van after officers were attacked with petrol bombs in Derry as masked men led a New IRA parade through the city on Easter Monday.

21/04 Catholics mourn ‘compassionate and merciful’ Pope after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders.

21/04 Leicestershire villages battle it out at annual ‘bottle-kicking’ contest

Two villages in Leicestershire have competed against each other in an annual sporting tradition known as “bottle kicking”.

21/04 Vatican holds first public commemoration following death of Pope Francis

The Vatican has begun a Rosary prayer in St Peter’s Square in its first public commemoration following Pope Francis’s death.

21/04 Community comes together after ‘much loved’ mum dies five days following tragic NI road crash

A young mother-of-two from north Antrim has passed away less than a week after a tragic road accident.

21/04 White House voices support for Hegseth following new Signal chat revelation

The White House expressed its support for defence secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother.

21/04 Police attacked with petrol bombs after dissident republican parade

Police have been attacked with petrol bombs and fireworks after a dissident republican parade in Londonderry.

21/04 Week of ‘changeable’ weather ahead as rain continues across UK, says Met Office

The Met Office said the UK weather will be “changeable” over the coming week as rain continues across the country following a dry spell.

21/04 Two arrests and van seized after petrol bombs hurled at PSNI during disorder at New IRA parade in Derry

Police have made two arrests and seized a number of items including a van after officers were attacked with petrol bombs in Derry as masked men led a New IRA parade through the city on Easter Monday.

21/04 PSNI investigating after video circulates of men ‘tipping’ car in Co Antrim

Police are conducting enquiries after wide circulation of footage online that appears to show a group of men toppling a parked car outside Portrush train station.

21/04 More rain on the way for Northern Ireland after Easter weekend of wet weather

After a washout Easter, it looks like the rain is here to stay for a bit longer in Northern Ireland, with sporadic showers expected for the rest of the week.

21/04 Cathedral bells ring out 88 times as people pay respects to Pope in Armagh

As the bells at St Patrick’s Cathedral rang out 88 times to signify each year of Pope Francis’s life, inside young and old sat in silent reflection to mark the death of the pontiff.

21/04 Pope Francis’s plea for forgiveness in 2018 ‘a great mark of the man’

The Archbishop of Dublin has said that Pope Francis’s plea for forgiveness in 2018 for abuse scandals in the Catholic Church was an example of the “great mark of the man”.

21/04 What are the church’s rites for the death of a pope?

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they’re counted, and then burning them to produce either the white or black smoke to signal if there’s a new leader for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.

21/04 Starmer backs call for full ceasefire in Ukraine as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends

Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he supports Kyiv’s calls for a full ceasefire as Russian attacks on Ukraine continued despite Vladimir Putin’s promise of an “Easter truce”.

21/04 Pope Francis’s social values ‘resonated with Scotland’ – Archbishop of Glasgow

A mass was held for the soul of Pope Francis hours after his death on Easter Monday, as the Archbishop of Glasgow said his social values resonated with the people of Scotland.

21/04 ‘Much loved’ mum dies five days after tragic NI road crash

A young mother-of-two from north Antrim has passed away less than a week after a tragic road accident.

21/04 Police attacked with petrol bombs as masked men lead New IRA parade through Derry

Police have been attacked with petrol bombs as masked men have led a New IRA parade through the streets of Derry.

21/04 Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders and Royal Family pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has led tributes to “strong determined leader” Pope Francis after the Vatican confirmed his death in a video statement on Monday.

21/04 Archbishop of York: Saying Lord’s Prayer with Pope Francis changed me

The Church of England’s most senior bishop has recalled how meeting the Pope and saying the Lord’s Prayer together “changed me”.

21/04 Thai-Chinese firm denies flouting safety measures amid skyscraper collapse probe

A Thai-Chinese company has denied allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake in Bangkok last month.

21/04 Mourners at Westminster Cathedral remember Pope as ‘voice for peace’

Crowds of mourners gathered at Westminster Cathedral in central London to pay tribute to Pope Francis, after his death was announced by the Vatican on Monday morning.

21/04 Canonisation of first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after Pope death

The canonisation of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican has announced.

21/04 Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance

Pope Francis had a busy final day celebrating Easter Sunday, greeting crowds in St Peter’s Square and meeting US vice president JD Vance.

21/04 Archbishop of York voices support for parish following ‘hate crime’ on church

The Archbishop of York has sent a message of support to a Lancashire parish after a church and gravestones were vandalised on Good Friday.

21/04 Three men charged following death of woman hit by van after police pursuit

Three men have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman who was killed at a golf club by a van after a police pursuit.

21/04 Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as an “exceptional” and “remarkable figure” who spoke up for the poor and marginalised.

21/04 Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

A priest who helped organise Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland in 2018 has recalled watching the pontiff compose his personal apology to victims of abuse in the Catholic Church.

21/04 Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

John Swinney has hailed Pope Francis as a man “always on the side of the poor” who made important contributions on international conflicts, as leaders pay tribute to the late pontiff.

21/04 In Pictures: The Argentine Pope who was a voice for the poor and marginalised

With humility and compassion for the poor and disadvantaged, Pope Francis led the Roman Catholic Church from his ordination in in 2013 until his death on Easter Monday.

21/04 Prime Minister and King’s tributes to Francis, a pope ‘for the downtrodden’

The Prime Minister and the King have paid tribute to Pope Francis with Sir Keir Starmer saying hope was “at the heart of his papacy”, while Charles said he was “most deeply saddened” by his death

21/04 NI leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘strong, determined leader’

The First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland have led tributes to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88.

21/04 JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting

Public figures across the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death, including US vice president JD Vance who met the “obviously very ill” pontiff on Sunday.

21/04 Instagram tries using AI to determine if teenagers are pretending to be adults

Instagram is beginning to test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to determine whether children are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday.

21/04 King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

The King and Queen have expressed their “most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy” following the death of Pope Francis.

21/04 ‘Assaulted for simply doing their job’: PSNI condemns injuries against officers over Easter weekend

A number of police officers have been attacked and injured as the PSNI condemned violence against their staff over the Easter weekend.

21/04 Starmer pays tribute to ‘pope for the poor’ who ‘never lost hope’

Pope Francis was “a pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten”, the Prime Minister has said as politicians paid tribute to the late pontiff.

21/04 Man arrested after Belfast stabbing victim taken to hospital with wrist injury

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in north Belfast at the weekend which saw the victim taken to hospital.

21/04 Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin kill three in Ukraine

Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, the local governor said on Monday.

21/04 Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died.

21/04 Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday as NI leaders and Royal Family pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has led tributes to “strong determined leader” Pope Francis after the Vatican confirmed his death in a video statement on Monday.

21/04 Jesuits in Britain ‘grateful for gift’ of Pope Francis’s leadership

The Jesuits in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, saying “his commitment to serving the marginalised, fostering dialogue between faiths, and addressing urgent global issues, such as the climate crisis, has strengthened our own resolve”.

21/04 King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday.

21/04 ‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday.

21/04 Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘remarkable figure’

Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a remarkable figure” who had a “profound commitment to alleviating suffering”.

21/04 Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope

British politicians have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Monday aged 88.

21/04 Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday as NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has led tributes to “strong determined leader” Pope Francis after the Vatican confirmed his death in a video statement on Monday.

21/04 King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks

The King and Queen had a “very significant and special” meeting with the ailing Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, just 12 days ago.

21/04 Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”.

21/04 First LGBT group to meet Pope hails his ‘transformative’ welcoming approach

A member of a UK-based gay Catholic group said to be the first to have met the Pope in Rome has recalled his “warmth” and hailed the “radical transformation” in welcoming everyone into the Church.

21/04 Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘strong determined leader’ after death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has led tributes to “strong determined leader” Pope Francis after the Vatican confirmed his death in a video statement on Monday.

21/04 Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Pope Francis was asked by the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland to visit Northern Ireland as part of his historic 2018 trip to Ireland.

21/04 Pope Francis dies at 88, senior Vatican official announces

Pope Francis had died at the age of 88, a senior Vatican official has announced.

21/04 Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland provided ‘powerful moment’ for abuse survivors

Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland six years ago was said to have offered a “powerful” opportunity for survivors of clerical abuse to gather in solidarity and highlight scandals.

21/04 Francis the humble pope who won the hearts of millions

Two weeks after his surprise election as pontiff, Pope Francis carried out the Maundy Thursday ritual of washing and kissing the feet of 12 people, replicating Christ’s gesture of humility to his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion.

21/04 Nun praises pope’s roles for women but hopes successor can make more progress

A Catholic nun and theologian has praised Pope Francis for placing women in decision-making positions within the Church but expressed her wish that his successor can go “further and faster” on the issue.

21/04 Pope had a common touch, says Vatican expert who shared football joke with him

Pope Francis’s “common touch” and ability to connect easily with people is a huge loss to the Catholic Church, said an expert who recalled sharing a football joke with the pontiff.

21/04 How the papal conclave elects a new pope

The mysteries and intrigue of the conclave to elect a new pope were popularised in last year’s Oscar-nominated film starring Ralph Fiennes.

21/04 Houthi rebels say 12 killed in US air strikes on Yemen’s capital

US air strikes targeting Yemen’s capital have killed 12 people and injured 30 others, the Houthi rebels said early on Monday.

21/04 Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces

Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said.

21/04 Vatican confirms death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday.

21/04 MPs and peers call for Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament

A number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament when he visits the UK.

21/04 ‘The diagnosis of my spinal tumour is terminal... I aim to prove them wrong’

“That was a surreal day. I got the news I’d landed the job while in the hospital. Half an hour later I was told I had an aggressive, fast growing stage 4 spinal tumour,” he recalled.

21/04 Belfast airports among the most punctual across the UK new analysis shows

Northern Ireland’s airports are amongst the most punctual across the UK, with Belfast City airport retaining its record as having the shortest average delay per departing flight.

21/04 NI DeLorean owner says fascination with famous car remains as figures reveal only 303 left on UK roads

A Northern Irish owner of the famous DeLorean car has said the public’s love of the iconic vehicle still continues, despite new figures showing just over 300 remain on UK roads.

21/04 Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns

Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UK’s most dangerous jails.

21/04 US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, Houthi rebels say

US airstrikes targeting Yemen’s capital killed 12 people and wounded 30 others, the Houthi rebels said early Monday.

21/04 US committed to ceasefire after claims of Russia violating Easter truce

The United States’ Department of State said on Sunday that America is committed to “a full and comprehensive ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia.

21/04 Bank holiday weekend forecast to end with rain for much of UK

The bank holiday weekend will end with cloud and rain for much of the UK, the Met Office has forecast.

21/04 Teachers to get permanent contract after one year

Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister.

21/04 Orkney’s curlew population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

The Orcadian curlew population is on the rise following an effort to reduce the numbers of an invasive predator, experts have said.

21/04 What are my rights when a flight is delayed?

Passengers who suffer flight disruption are often left unsure what they are entitled to.

21/04 Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row

Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.

20/04 Nearly 50,000 A&E ‘trolley waits’ of 24 hours or more recorded last year – data

At least 49,000 A&E visits last year saw patients wait 24 hours or more for a hospital bed – with people aged 65 or over accounting for almost 70% of cases, the Liberal Democrats have said.

20/04 Resident in mixed housing estate warned they will be ‘burnt out’ if union flags erected by masked men removed

An Alliance Party MLA has hit out against intimidation in a Co Down housing estate.

20/04 Dublin Bus services remain impacted after alleged gun threat against driver

Certain bus services in Dublin city centre continue to be impacted in the wake of an alleged threat against a bus driver by a man “who appeared to be wielding a gun”, a union has said.

20/04 Huge fire at London flat building with 100 firefighters scrambled

A huge fire has broken out at a flat building in east London, with 100 firefighters tackling the blaze.

20/04 Fire at block of flats tackled by 100 firefighters

A fire that engulfed two flats at a building in east London was tackled by 100 firefighters.

20/04 Calls for greater police presence after latest fire at Co Tyrone mill

A local DUP councillor has hit out at those behind a fire at a former historic mill in Co Tyrone and called for a greater police presence, after the site has seen a number of blazes over recent years.

20/04 First sighting of dissident republican two months after surviving gun attack

A dissident republican who survived a murder bid in west Belfast two months ago has been spotted in public for the first time since the attack.

20/04 Sinn Fein leader blasts Taoiseach over border poll comments as party colleague admits Irish unity not inevitable

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has accused the Taoiseach of having “his head in the sand” on Irish unity.

20/04 Easter Rising commemorated in Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has reiterated a call for Irish unification as senior members of her party attended events to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising.

20/04 Police appeal for information after statues targeted during trans rights rally

The Metropolitan Police have renewed an appeal for information after seven statues were daubed with graffiti during a trans rights protest in central London on Saturday.

20/04 Family pay tribute to ‘loving’ engineer hit by car as man charged with murder

The family of an engineer who was killed when a car was “driven into him” in Liverpool have said he had a “wonderfully joyous spirit” as police charged a man with murder.

20/04 Sinn Fein leader blasts Taoiseach over Irish unity comments as she calls for border poll this decade

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald has accused the Taoiseach of having “his head in the sand” over the issue of Irish unity.

20/04 Israeli probe into killings of Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said on Sunday it has found “professional failures” and a deputy commander will be fired.

20/04 First sighting of dissident republican two months after being shot in attempted murder bid

A dissident republican who survived a murder bid in west Belfast two months ago has been spotted in public for the first time since the attack.

20/04 RAF fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace

RAF fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace over the Baltic Sea.

20/04 King and Queen joined by Andrew at Windsor Easter Sunday service

The King and Queen were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

20/04 Swinney warns against ‘simple solutions’ offered by Reform UK

John Swinney has warned Scots against being “tempted by the simple solutions” offered by parties such as Reform UK.

20/04 Higgins lays wreath at Easter Rising commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath during the annual commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

20/04 Priest speaks of ‘shame’ and ‘hurt’ after curate charged with child sex offence

A priest has spoken of his alarm after the “unnerving” arrest of a clerical colleague over an alleged child sex offence.

20/04 Pope Francis delights Vatican crowd with Easter Sunday popemobile tour

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile drive through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.

20/04 In Pictures: Christians around the world celebrate Easter

The Pope toured St Peter’s Square in his popemobile on Sunday, as Christians worldwide lit candles and celebrated Easter.

20/04 Husband ‘watched in horror’ as van killed wife on golf course after police chase

A husband has described watching “in helpless horror” as his “beautiful wife” was killed at a golf club by a van trying to get away from police.

20/04 Kneecap pose with ex-porn star and pro-Palestinian campaigner Mia Khalifa

Kneecap and the former adult film actor-turned-social media personality and activist Mia Khalifa have been one of the stand outs at Coachella this year.

20/04 Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to deliver blessing

Pope Francis made a brief appearance on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.

20/04 Reform on course to win most seats if election were held now, poll suggests

Reform UK would be on course to win most seats with no party close to an overall majority if an election were held imminently, a new poll suggests.

20/04 US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

US vice president JD Vance met Pope Francis briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration’s migrant deportation plans.

20/04 ‘I have my kids back’: Running event promotes alternatives to addiction

A mother whose life was derailed by drugs is now running half marathons with the daughter she lost care over during her addiction.

20/04 Andrew joins King and Queen at Easter Sunday service

The King and Queen were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

20/04 Soyuz capsule returns to Earth from International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed on Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.

20/04 Parents should stop being ‘child’s friend’ over phones – children’s commissioner

Parents should stop trying to be their “child’s friend” over phone usage, the children’s commissioner has said.

20/04 Vatican’s Easter Mass opens without Pope Francis

The Vatican celebrated Easter on Sunday without Pope Francis presiding, as the pontiff continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.

20/04 Public warned after fire at site of historic Co Tyrone mill

Fire crews have battled a blaze at a former mill in Co Tyrone.

20/04 Famed Sherpa guide attempts to climb Mount Everest for 31st time

One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time, and possibly the 32nd as well, and break his own record.

20/04 Pixar fans scramble to create ‘The Increggibles’ and ‘Eggside Out 2’ for Easter

From the Incredibles to Up, there was no shortage of creativity from parents and their children when it came to making egg-tastic projects for school competitions.

20/04 Russia trying to create impression of a ceasefire, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire.

20/04 JD Vance to visit India for bilateral talks on economic and geopolitical ties

US vice president JD Vance will embark on a four-day visit to India on Monday as the two countries seek to unlock economic opportunities and negotiate a bilateral trade deal.

20/04 King and Queen to attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle

The King and Queen are set to attend an Easter Sunday service with other members of the royal family.

20/04 Dry and ‘pleasant’ Easter Sunday forecast for much of UK

A dry and “pleasant” Easter Sunday for much of the UK will be followed by rain, the Met Office has forecast.

20/04 Anti-Trump protesters rally across the US

Opponents of US President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the country on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.

20/04 Three Hegseth aides ousted in leak investigation decry ‘baseless attacks’

Three former senior advisers to US defence secretary Pete Hegseth decried on Saturday what they called “baseless attacks” after each was escorted from the Pentagon in an expanding probe on information leaks.

20/04 ‘Anything is possible’ – London marathon participant with motor neurone disease

A man with motor neurone disease (MND) will be pushed by two friends in a wheelchair before walking the final mile of the London marathon to prove “anything is possible”.

20/04 Man reviews hundreds of pounds worth of Easter eggs to raise awareness about cost of living

A father who went viral for spending more than £500 on Easter eggs hopes to raise awareness about the rising cost of chocolate amid the cost-of-living crisis.

20/04 Macron ‘to make state visit before Trump’ as UK seeks closer ties with Europe

Emmanuel Macron will be granted a state visit before Donald Trump’s expected trip in September as Britain seeks closer ties with Europe, according to a report.

19/04 Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears

Free breakfast clubs are set to launch at 750 schools across England next week as teachers expressed concerns that Government funding behind the flagship scheme will fall short of the cost.

19/04 Miliband hits back at Farage over ‘nonsense and lies’ about net zero

Ed Miliband has accused Nigel Farage of peddling “nonsense and lies” by appearing to blame the Government’s commitment to net zero for the crisis in the UK steel industry.

19/04 Ukraine sceptical over Easter ceasefire as sides exchange hundreds of prisoners

Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow but voiced scepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting on Saturday.

19/04 Thousands of humanoid robots take part in half marathon

In one small step for robot-kind – thousands of them, really – humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital Beijing on Saturday.

19/04 Ukraine sceptical as Russia’s Putin announces 30-hour Easter ceasefire

Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow but voiced scepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting on Saturday.

19/04 Residents told to keep doors and windows closed as firefighters tackle blaze in Co Tyrone

Local residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters tackle a blaze at a mill in Co Tyrone.

19/04 Brianna Ghey’s school says pupils ‘less stressed’ after mobile phone ban

Murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey’s school has banned mobile phones during the day in a move which has “reduced” pupils’ stress levels, the headteacher said.

19/04 Man charged with murder after woman’s body discovered

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman who was last seen leaving work a week ago was discovered.

19/04 Six arrested after woman hit by van on golf course during police chase

Six men have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman hit at a golf club by a van being chased by police.

19/04 Police investigate after statues daubed with graffiti during trans rights rally

Police have launched an investigation after seven statues were daubed with graffiti before thousands of trans rights protesters marched through central London.

19/04 Man held on suspicion of murder after ‘car deliberately driven at victim’

A man has been held on suspicion of murder after a car was used to “deliberately” hit and kill a 47-year-old man in Liverpool, police said.

19/04 NI country singer leads tributes to former Dancing with the Stars judge

Co Tyrone country music star Cliona Hagan has led tributes to former Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson who has died aged 54.

19/04 Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling

Thousands of trans rights protesters have taken to the streets of Edinburgh following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

19/04 Putin announces ceasefire as Ukraine and Russia agree to prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine said on Saturday they had swapped hundreds of prisoners in the largest exchange since the Russian full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

19/04 ‘Highly respected’ school business manager died with husband in cable car crash

A school business manager who died alongside her husband in a cable car crash in southern Italy was “much loved and highly respected”, the school said.

19/04 Ukraine and Russia agree to prisoner swap as Putin announces ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine said on Saturday they had swapped hundreds of prisoners in the largest exchange since the Russian full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

19/04 Putin announces temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

19/04 Experts to discuss details of nuclear deal after US and Iranian diplomats meet

Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, a top Iranian diplomat said on Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome.

19/04 Thousands march in protest at Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman

Thousands of trans rights protesters have marched through central London days after a Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a woman.

19/04 Police issue new appeal in bid to find missing Co Mayo man last seen in Ballycastle

Police investigating the disappearance of a Co Mayo man last seen in Ballycastle have made a specific appeal for information on the backpack he was seen carrying when he went missing.

19/04 Tributes paid to Ireland’s ‘Captain Sparkle’

Tributes have been paid to Ireland’s “Captain Sparkle” who has died at the age of 54.

19/04 Police make appeal around blue backpack in search for missing Co Mayo man

Police in Northern Ireland have issued an appeal around a blue backpack in their search for missing Mayo man George Brennan.

19/04 Winner of Corgi Derby all smiles after beating furry competitors

The winner of the Musselburgh Racecourse Corgi Derby has posed happily with his trophy after racing his way to victory over his furry competitors.

19/04 Iran and US conclude second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

A second round of negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme has ended after several hours of talks, Iranian state television reported.

19/04 Elderly couple who died in house fire named by police

An elderly couple who died in a house fire in Hampshire have been named by police.

19/04 Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

Scotland’s First Minister has said he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans people are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on the definition of a woman.

19/04 Trans rights groups lead ’emergency’ protest over landmark gender court ruling

Thousands of trans rights protesters have gathered in central London days after a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

19/04 Vandalised church hides graffiti with plants to host wedding

A church that was vandalised on Good Friday has been forced to hide obscene graffiti with plants as it hosts a wedding over the Easter weekend.

19/04 Man who admitted A1 police pursuit crash charge drove to work two days later

A personal trainer who was taking a woman out on a first date has admitted dangerous driving after a huge crash which followed a police pursuit on the A1, as well as continuing to get behind the wheel while on bail.

19/04 Russia says it has taken another village from Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

Kremlin forces have pushed Ukrainian troops from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia’s Kursk region, officials said.

19/04 Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with JD Vance over migrants and prisoners

JD Vance has met the Vatican’s number two official amid tensions over the US crackdown on migrants, with the Holy See reaffirming good relations but noting “an exchange of opinions” over international conflicts, migrants and prisoners.

19/04 Man on first date admits dangerous driving in A1 crash with five police cars

A personal trainer who was taking a woman out for a first date has admitted dangerous driving after seven officers were injured in a crash involving five police vehicles and a car.

19/04 Priest remanded over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

A Catholic priest has been remanded in custody after being accused of alleged attempted sexual communication with a child.

19/04 Iran and US begin second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

Iran and the US have started a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme.