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4,588 sourced full reports covering January 2020 to August 2026. Five hundred recent archive reports are free to read.
Seven men receive prison sentences ranging from six to 25 years for sexual offences against girls aged 11 to 16 that occurred in the town of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Northern England from the late 1980s until 2013.
The UK government has paused funding for Northern Ireland's City Deals regeneration scheme, affecting four regional deals including Belfast, Derry, Mid South West, and Causeway Coast and Glens.
The UK government has decided not to fund the reconstruction of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 due to a dramatic rise in estimated costs exceeding £400m, making completion before the tournament unlikely.
The UK has suspended visa-exempt status for Jordanian nationals due to a rise in asylum claims, citing policy violations. The move affects the Electronic Travel Authorization system introduced in 2023 and expanded in 2024.
An independent public inquiry has been launched into the 1989 killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, who was shot at his home by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his family.
The Court of Justice of the European Union rules that Apple Inc. must pay €13 billion (US$14.3 billion) to the government of the Republic of Ireland as compensation for extraordinarily low taxes levied by Ireland against Apple.
His Majesty's Prison Service begins releasing thousands of prisoners in England and Wales early amid a record high prison population and a shortage of prison cells for new inmates.
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike on a command center within a designated humanitarian area in Khan Younis, targeting senior Hamas operatives linked to the October 7 attacks. The operation resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive damage to displaced persons' shelters.
The UK, US, France and Germany have imposed sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, including the Fath-360, which could be deployed within weeks. Iran denies the allegations, calling the claims false and misleading.
The Northern Ireland Executive has published its draft Programme for Government, outlining nine immediate priorities and launching an eight-week public consultation.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula in the US Open Women's singles final to claim her first US Open title and second Grand Slam title overall.
Three Lebanese paramedics are killed and two others are wounded in an Israeli airstrike while they were firefighting in Faroun with two Amal militants killed in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah launches over 100 missiles and shelling at several Israeli military sites in Israel in retaliation.
A bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Antrim Castle Gardens, receiving a mixed public response. The artwork was described as a tribute to her reign by local officials.
Danny Kinahan has stepped down as Northern Ireland's inaugural Veterans' Commissioner, stating he cannot offer the independent advocacy veterans need. His resignation follows discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary and concerns over unequal protections for veterans in the region.
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved a draft programme of government, marking a key step after seven months without a formal plan. The agreement follows months of delay and criticism over the absence of a government framework.
San Marino secured their first competitive victory in 36 years by defeating Liechtenstein 1–0 in Serravalle, with Nicko Sensoli scoring in the 53rd minute. The result marked their first win in any match since April 2004.
Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei dies at a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, after sustaining burns from a gasoline attack by her former partner almost a month after participating in the women's marathon at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority announces an investigation into Ticketmaster over the dynamic pricing of Oasis Live '25 Tour tickets.
The Internet Archive has lost its appeal in a US federal court case over its digital lending of copyrighted books, with the court ruling that its actions infringed on publishers' rights.
The World Health Organization announces that its polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip has surpassed its intended target of 156,500 projected vaccinations within two days.
Newry Pride returns for the first time since 2019, having experienced a five-year hiatus due to a lack of funding and resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Nesbitt will be ratified as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party following a single nomination, with the decision to be confirmed on 14 September.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirms Northern Ireland will align with Westminster on means testing winter fuel payments, citing lack of additional funding and no option to diverge from UK policy.
Three Palestinian militants, including Hamas' leader in Jenin, Wissam Hazem, are killed in a drone strike at the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.