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Almost 140 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London
Metropolitan Police allege demonstrators ‘meeting to purposefully commit a crime’ in largest such gathering under Burnham
Europe ‘must be ready’ to face security threats, warns Keir Starmer in Dublin
Call for greater vigilance about ‘permanent change of affairs, not an aberration of the Trump presidency’, former British prime minister says
‘Lots of deep thought has to go into this’: Taoiseach steps up research on Irish unity
Micheál Martin to bring proposals to Cabinet to set up body to examine issues around reunification
Tory press is still screaming about the ‘betrayal of Brexit’, but few voters are listening
Ireland is using the European presidency to help Andy Burnham bring the UK closer to the EU
The career costs of non-competes: ‘Your star striker is sitting on the bench’
Clauses preventing workers moving to a rival for months can limit job opportunities and lead to costly legal rows
Northern Ireland to miss out on cost-of-living payment if Stormont fails to agree budget
Northern Secretary Chris Bryant says reaching a deal should be ‘a no-brainer’ given the financial consequences
Restrictions on political donations mean Ireland has avoided Reform UK-style controversy
But other forms of influence such as lobbying and privileged access threaten integrity of Irish policymaking
Thomas Markle snr may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’, says Philippine minister
Metropolitan police gave letter to Meghan Markle in 2019 concerning ‘alleged offending’ involving her father
Henry VIII was reason for Annals of Inisfallen finding their way to Britain
We must not forget that valuable British manuscripts have found their way here, too
State’s population surges by almost 800,000 in a decade
Net inward migration responsible for two-thirds of increase, official figures show
Sally Rooney could have made things a great deal easier for herself. She chose not to
There are very few writers as famous as Rooney, and almost none as willing to leverage that fame as bravely for a moral cause
John Swinney versus Andy Burnham: the intriguing new rivalry in British politics
Scottish National Party holds its shindig in Aberdeen, while UK prime minister attempts spoiler visit to Motherwell
I can’t buy Sally Rooney’s books in the UK, but I can buy Hitler’s
I am not aware of any of her novels advocating support for Palestine Action
‘I couldn’t fight back’, woman accusing Russell Brand of rape tells London court
Woman says Brand forced himself on her after they met at a cabaret show at the 1999 UK Labour Party conference
McEntee to raise Sally Rooney book sales withdrawal with UK foreign secretary
Minister for Foreign Affairs ‘shocked’ publisher can no long sell works because of author’s support for Palestine Action group
UK police force ordered to reopen inquiry into handling of Graham Linehan arrest
Writer was awarded a settlement from the Metropolitan Police in July over a civil claim against the force after his arrest for social media posts about transgender issues
Donald Trump is losing his grip at home and abroad
Time for others to step up and lead a concerted and intelligent response to geopolitical challenges
Wikipedia is a very odd target for the culture wars
If you want to tackle misogyny on the internet, there are better places to start than a website that can tell you as much about the taxonomy of citrus as it can the death of Socrates
Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be available in UK over her support for Palestine Action
Faber blames UK antiterrorism legislation for decision to stop distributing bestselling author’s works
For Houthis, war in Gaza is a chance to strengthen role in Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’
The attacks raise the obvious likelihood of Saudi retaliation with the concomitant danger of escalation into wider conflict in a region that has known little else for years
British attorney general to approve future prosecutions of former UK soldiers under legacy law changes
Legislation is intended to replace contentious 2023 Legacy Act passed by then British Conservative government
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire wildlife park
Animal was uninjured and remained in enclosure following incident and there is no wider risk to the public
Ninety-four people from US sought asylum in Ireland last year, none were successful
Ninety-four people from United States sought protection here last year, up from 22 the year before
HSE deducted €100,000 from autism charity after governance concerns raised
Autism a Chara, which previously traded as Autism Initiatives Ireland, provides specialist care and support for adults with autism
UK royal navy member appears in London court charged with spying for Russia
Teddy Young (24) was accused of obtaining protected information that could benefit unnamed foreign power
Sinn Féin and the DUP are happier arguing over a parade than agreeing a budget
The normalisation of ultra-short-termism has entrenched financial irresponsibility
Jeffrey Archer, bestselling ‘storyteller’ and disgraced politician, dies at 86
His thrillers sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry to appear in court after police reopened inquiry into alleged attack at Reform UK leader’s home
‘Everybody wants this to end’: Protestant group pushes UK government to end Drumcree standoff
Standoff entered sixth day on Friday as residents prepare to lodge fresh legal challenge on Monday
Andy Burnham has a mission. Now he needs a mandate to deliver it
Popular prime minister might be tempted to call an early election, but keeping out Reform UK means tactical voting
‘Made in Europe’ rules should not ‘undermine’ UK relations, Britain’s new envoy tells EU
UK ambassador to EU Caroline Wilson cautions against bloc becoming ‘insular and inward-facing’
When is the time to trigger a Border poll?
Irish unification stirs widespread debate but the decision for a vote on the matter falls to one person under the Belfast Agreement
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