Second-largest city in Northern Ireland, on the Foyle
Racist violence sparked by a stabbing in Belfast has drawn thousands to anti-racism rallies while protests spill into Glasgow and beyond. Authorities say the unrest follows the stabbing of a Sudanese national and has been amplified online by far-right groups.
Two teenage boys have been found not guilty of murdering Amen Teklay in a sword attack in Glasgow's St George's Cross area. The 16-year-old admitted stabbing but the jury found self-defence or lack of concerted effort by the 17-year-old. Trial details and community reactions are included.
Three men have been found not guilty of Lyra McKee's murder in a Belfast Crown Court trial tied to events in Derry's Creggan in 2019; the case follows a long, high-profile investigation into the New IRA and the fatal shooting during rioting.
The BBC report says a child was injured after a collision with an e-scooter rider in Shantallow; the rider apologised and left the scene. Police say e-scooters are often driven illegally in public spaces, and enforcement will be carried out safely. In Accra, police say a minor driver was involved in a truck incident, with arrests continuing as investigations proceed. A separate operation in Armagh led to the seizure of 23 uninsured vehicles.
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen after a single-vehicle crash on the M3. The 31-year-old, currently without a club, is due in Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.
A three-part Channel 4 documentary on Lyra McKee’s 2019 murder follows Detective Jason Murphy as he investigates the crime amid a culture of silence and mistrust that hampers justice. The film uses CCTV evidence and interviews, revealing tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
A cross-border sports club in Derry has grown to about 100 members, uniting communities and highlighting the social value of sport beyond wins. A veteran player mentors a younger partner, while supporters emphasise health, inclusion, and cross-border links.