Sinn Fein has defended its decision to boycott Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day amid criticism from political opponents across the island of Ireland.

A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty after a little less than two hours of deliberations following a trial in Chautauqua County Court, New York.

Parents who have spent a decade campaigning for answers about their baby’s death have described a coroner’s findings at his second inquest as “all we ever wanted and everything we have fought for”.

Ireland has reaffirmed “steadfast support for Ukraine and its people”, Irish premier Micheal Martin said following a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Martin is due to attend ...

Jerry Butler, a key soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love”, “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself”, has died at ...

The technology giant has confirmed it is removing the security feature from the UK after a stand-off with the Government.

American rapper Kendrick Lamar has earned his first number one in the UK singles chart with controversial Drake diss track Not Like Us. The song was released nine months ago, but has seen a surge in ...

Jonathan Reynolds has been accused of incorrectly claiming to have been a solicitor despite never qualifying as one.

On Friday, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said it is “concerned” by the media depiction of a forthcoming “guide to transitioning” publication for Scottish health boards. In a letter to John ...

Hadi Matar, 27, faces up to 25 years in prison if he is found guilty on charges of attempted murder and assault.

Family and friends of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at his school gathered to remember a “social butterfly” who “deserved so much more” and “had dreams, plans and a future ahead of him”.

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson’s wife had a “frightening” reaction before accusing him of physically abusing her, he has told a court. A jury was told that Rebecca Hanson acted in a “disturbing” way by ...