Northern Ireland’s largest nationalist party, Sinn Féin, advocates Irish unity and leads in UK/Irish politics discussions.
Nationalist leaders Rhun ap Iorwerth, John Swinney and Michelle O’Neill are meeting in Cardiff to discuss potential cooperation on energy, economy and constitutional change, amid growing momentum for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to pursue independence or greater self-determination. The talks follow recent parliamentary signals on referendums and funding questions.
During a weekend visit to Dublin, the US president has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland, calling reunification "a fantastic thing" and saying "it's going to happen eventually." His comments have prompted rebuttals from UK unionists, Reform UK and ministers who have reaffirmed support for the Good Friday Agreement.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.
Scottish leaders are weighing a path to a new independence referendum as UK PM signals potential traction if public support has shifted. Swinney urges turning that principle into a legal mechanism; Labour maintains opposition. The debate intensifies as party leaders map strategy ahead of a potential process.
Trump has said reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland would be a phenomenal development, with the U.K. likely to have a say. He has stressed the Good Friday Agreement framework and the neutrality of the U.S. stance, while protests have greeted his visit and security preparations remain extensive.
Burnham has consolidated support and is positioned to lead Labour, facing questions from backbenchers and a still-uncertain timetable for a general election. Key allies back his economic plan as he outlines a policy package to reshape public services and asset control.
Police have launched a murder investigation after three members of a single family were found dead at a house on the Cullybackey Road. Post-mortems will determine cause of death, and police say the public is not at risk. A vigil is planned for tonight as investigators work at the scene.
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
Growing pressure surrounds North Sea developments as Labour’s Burnham weighs policy changes. Rosebank and Jackdaw face regulatory reviews and environmental scrutiny, while the EPL windfall tax looms over investment. Officials caution against early approvals as consultations wrap up, with debates centring on energy security, jobs, and climate impacts.
The new Labour government is taking office as Northern Ireland faces a looming Stormont budget shortfall and ongoing talks with local parties. Benn says the onus is on the executive to seal a budget, while Sinn Féin and other parties call for early engagement and reform. Public services are operating under contingency measures as the budget stalemate continues.
Gardaí have charged a woman in her 20s after a vehicle containing a suspected advanced explosive was intercepted near Carrickmacross. The device is described as highly significant, with investigations focusing on dissident republican activity. A separate man in his 40s remains in custody as more details surface from the operation taxied by the Garda Special Detective Unit.
The Scottish government has published a draft independence referendum bill to set out the proposed question and eligible voters. Reform UK and other critics argue about the threshold needed for a fresh vote, with the SNP’s and Greens' support waning in recent elections. Westminster remains firm that another referendum is off limits.
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.
A woman in her 70s has been found dead in Stanley Park, Liverpool, inside a black bin bag in a walled garden. Police describe the death as a shockingly violent crime and are appealing for information as they pursue leads to identify the woman and find those responsible.
Northern Ireland will require schools to allow girls to wear trousers as part of school uniforms from the 2027/28 academic year, following a campaign and a government rethink. The policy will apply to PE and Games and is legally binding under the School Uniforms Act. The change follows earlier warnings of a U-turn and concerns over costs and equality.