Northern Irish barrister and DUP politician, Deputy First Minister since Feb 2024
Protests in Belfast — sparked by a knife attack in which a Sudanese national is charged with attempted murder — have erupted into violence across multiple districts. Rioters have set vehicles and buildings alight, with police deploying water cannon and crews working to protect residents amid rising tensions tied to immigration debates.
Gerry Kelly, a veteran Northern Ireland broadcaster, has died at 77. He hosted UTV’s The Gerry Kelly Show and BBC Radio Ulster programs, mentoring future broadcasters. Colleagues remember him as a larger‑than‑life figure with warmth and professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on Northern Ireland’s media landscape.
Northern Ireland’s political stalemate over a funded budget has driven departments to operate under emergency spending. The government has empowered the NI secretary to enter talks aimed at resolving the budget impasse and broader reforms, as pressure grows over services and cost-of-living.