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Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

NI early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma'

Pregnant women in NI face discrimination over not being offered early scans for abnormalities, experts say.

Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year

Rachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.

NI teachers unions ballot members on strike

The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games

Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg because of injury.

Minister at NI-Belarus match despite government guidance

The Department for Communities says matters relating to sanctions are for UEFA and the UK Government.

NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday.

Judge delays presidential immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" case

The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.

Judge delays Trump immunity decision in NY hush money case

A New York judge delayed a Tuesday decision on whether President-elect Trump’s conviction can withstand the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling, following his election victory last week. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Judge delays immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" conviction

A New York judge's decision on whether President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" conviction should be dismissed over claims of presidential immunity will be delayed at least a week. Attorney and ...

Trump lawyers seek dismissal of hush-money case on immunity grounds

Lawyers argue throwing out case necessary to ‘facilitate orderly transition of executive power’ following election. Donald Trump’ s lawyers asked the judge overseeing his Manhattan hush-money ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump seeks dismissal of hush money conviction on immunity grounds

President-elect Trump's criminal hush money conviction must be dismissed "to facilitate the orderly transition of Executive power," defense attorneys argued Wednesday.

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

As Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales prepare for their Euro 2025 play-off ties, BBC Sport looks at their qualification paths.

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

'You can do anything', says Belfast's Grammy nominated star

Northern Irish hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji, says he's "still processing" his nomination.

NI Education Authority halts £500m Fujitsu schools' contract

The contract was to provide a new IT system for all schools in Northern Ireland.

Evening Report — Kelly criticism haunts Trump

Plus: Analysts fear a polling miss; Dems fear a rout {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Kelly warns about potential second Trump term Former Trump White House chief of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply

Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury

Business - Financial Times - October 24

NY Post endorses Trump after previous criticisms

The New York Post is endorsing former President Trump for president, arguing that his record in the White House matters more than his tendency to be "ridiculously hyperbolic." Writing that Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Republicans slam Sheehy critics for past comments

Republicans are pushing back on critics of Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy by pointing out their histories of supporting Democrats and making partisan statements. Dave Madden, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

MWC scolds Wyoming coach for criticizing officials

The Mountain West reprimanded Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel for his public criticism of the officials following the Cowboys' loss to Utah State on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Critically endangered antelope born in UK safari park

It is the first time an eastern mountain bongo has been born at Woburn in more than a decade

Carville 'highly critical' of most media coverage of Trump

Democratic strategist James Carville sharply criticized the news media Saturday for how it covers former President Trump in the lead-up to next week's election. “We got nine days to go, and the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

John Legend steps into the campaign for critical Pennsylvania

Singer John Legend made a homecoming trip to Pennsylvania on Sunday, campaigning alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in a late-stage campaign push.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks

Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Brown critical of 'Ray Lewis'-like foul on Tatum

Celtics star Jaylen Brown took issue with a foul former teammate Grant Williams had on Jayson Tatum in the closing minutes of the Celtics' 124-109 win.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Stabbed girl, 13, 'critical but stable', say police

The girl was found with wounds and lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back, police say.

Kremlin criticizes election in Moldova as undemocratic and unfair

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Europe’s critical infrastructure is becoming dangerously vulnerable

Governments must not only learn lessons from Ukraine about security but stimulate higher private sector investment

World - Financial Times - November 5

Gundy sorry for ripping critical Oklahoma St. fans

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy posted an apology Tuesday night for comments he made during his weekly Monday news conference, where he suggested fans being negative about the 3-6 Cowboys "can't ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Tom Hanks describes film critics using an expletive

In a lighthearted interview with Conan O’Brien, Hanks called out the hypocrisy of a negative reviewer of his directorial debut who years later called it a ‘cult classic’. Tom Hanks has described ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Why the Australian Ambassador Deleted Tweets Critical of Trump

The envoy, Kevin Rudd, said that he had removed the posts “out of respect for the office of the president.” But it was a sign of broader anxiety over Donald J. Trump’s return to power.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

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