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First six jurors chosen for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial
The first six jurors for Donald Trump’s hush money trial have been chosen after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide whether they can sit in fair judgment of the former US president.
Hunt says economic ‘feelgood factor’ will be stronger in autumn
Jeremy Hunt said the “feelgood factor” of interest rate cuts would be stronger in the autumn, in an apparent hint at the timing of the general election.
Belfast Council urges Stormont to regulate Airbnbs to "protect communities"
Councillor heard the city should avoid getting "beyond the point of no return, as we have with HMOs"
Polystyrene piece taken to Titanic wreckage sells at auction for £1,400
A piece of polystyrene which was taken to the underwater wreckage of the Titanic 24 years ago has been sold at a Belfast auction for £1,400.
Inquest into death of Tyrone schoolboy Matthew McCallan facing delays
An inquest to be held into the circumstances surrounding Matthew McCallan’s disappearance and death will most likely now not take place until next year.
Travis Kelce to host Prime Video game show Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce has been named as the host of a new game show called Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity? for Prime Video.
TikTok removes 80m under-age accounts per year, committee told
TikTok removes 80 million accounts of under-age users every year, an Oireachtas committee has been told.
Israel replacing reason with revenge, Irish premier says
Israel has replaced reason with revenge and is not listening to countries calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Irish premier has said.
Newry, Mourne & Down tourism strategy rejected by DUP as unionists 'ignored'
"Where is Ireland's true nature, it could be anywhere in Ireland, so we will not be supporting this most strenuously and we will be bringing it up again in full council."
Northern Irish nurse forced to retire due to chronic condition
Gillian is a supporting a campaign to light up landmarks and buildings blue to raise awareness about the condition
Trademarket food outlet’s future uncertain as IT giant confirms plans for new Belfast HQ on Dublin Road site
The future of Trademarket street food outlet has been thrown into uncertainty after IT firm Kainos announced that planning permission has been approved for its new headquarters on the Dublin Road site.
Rwanda Bill sustains fresh defeats as peers demand rethink of asylum policy
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan has been given a fresh beating by peers, amid a continuing stand-off over the controversial policy.
Rishi Sunak’s ban on youngsters smoking clears first Commons hurdle
Rishi Sunak’s proposal to ban young people from ever being able to legally smoke tobacco has cleared its first Commons hurdle, despite a swathe of Conservative MPs objecting to it in a blow to his authority.
Three men arrested after attempted kidnapping in Belfast city centre
Detectives investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping in Belfast City Centre on Tuesday have arrested three men.
Three men held after attempted knifepoint kidnapping in Belfast
Three men have been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping of a man at knifepoint in Belfast city centre.
Sunak urges Netanyahu to keep ‘calm heads’ in Israeli response to Iran attack
Rishi Sunak has told Benjamin Netanyahu it is “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack.
Fire destroys Copenhagen’s historic Old Stock Exchange
A fire has swept through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, destroying about half of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange and collapsing its famous dragon-tail spire, as passers-by rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables.
Sharp rise in number of offenders being recalled to prison for breaching licences
The number of individuals recalled to prison due to a breach in their licence has increased by almost 34% in just two years, latest figures reveal.
Man in court for first time to face charges linked to Toome crash death
A man charged in relation to a tragic road death has appeared in court for the first time, while his co-accused has been ordered to appear or face arrest.
Three arrested over 'attempted kidnapping' in Belfast city centre
The victim of the attempted kidnapping was taken to hospital for head injuries