Murder inquiry is launched following the discovery of three bodies inside a house at Ballymena, County Antrim
A murder inquiry is launched following the discovery of three bodies inside a house at Ballymena, County Antrim.
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Police confirm that a man died following a two-vehicle crash in Markethill, County Armagh the previous day
Police confirm that a man died following a two-vehicle crash in Markethill, County Armagh the previous day.
Three men are found not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in Northern Ireland.
Three men are found not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The New IRA had claimed responsibility for the killing.
Stephen McCullagh lodges an appeal against his sentence for the murder of Natalie McNally
Stephen McCullagh lodges an appeal against his sentence for the murder of Natalie McNally.
Man is charged following an attempt to seriously assault a police officer at Antrim Area Hospital on the evening of 19 June
A man is charged following an attempt to seriously assault a police officer at Antrim Area Hospital on the evening of 19 June.
Barristers in Northern Ireland are to return to covering legal aide Crown Court cases after reaching an agreement in their dispute over fees
Barristers in Northern Ireland are to return to covering legal aide Crown Court cases after reaching an agreement in their dispute over fees.
Police use water cannons as anti-migrant rioting continues for a second day in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Police use water cannons as anti-migrant rioting continues for a second day in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Man is charged with attempted murder following the previous day's knife attack in north Belfast
A man is charged with attempted murder following the previous day's knife attack in north Belfast.
Anti-Immigration Riots erupt across Northern Ireland, notably in Belfast and Newtownards in response to the previous day's attack, with a bus and police vehicle set on fire
Anti-Immigration Riots erupt across Northern Ireland, notably in Belfast and Newtownards in response to the previous day's attack, with a bus and police vehicle set on fire.
Riots erupt in Belfast and Newtownards, Northern Ireland due to yesterday’s knife attack
Riots erupt in Belfast and Newtownards, Northern Ireland due to yesterday’s knife attack.
Sudanese man is arrested by police after attempting to behead a man on a public street in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
A Sudanese man is arrested by police after attempting to behead a man on a public street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Police have declared a "critical incident" in response to the attack.
Zak Hughes pleads guilty to the murder of Sarah Montgomery, a heavily-pregnant woman who was found dead at her home in Donaghadee, County Down, in June 2025
Zak Hughes pleads guilty to the murder of Sarah Montgomery, a heavily-pregnant woman who was found dead at her home in Donaghadee, County Down, in June 2025.
Stephen McCullagh is sentenced at Belfast Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years for the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan, County Armagh
Stephen McCullagh is sentenced at Belfast Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years for the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan, County Armagh, in December 2022.
Belfast Crown Court in Northern Ireland sentences Stephen McCullagh to 31 years' imprisonment for the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally,
The Belfast Crown Court in Northern Ireland sentences Stephen McCullagh to 31 years' imprisonment for the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, after investigators determine that a gaming livestream presented as an alibi was pre-recorded before the killing.
Trial of former Northern Irish MP Jeffrey Donaldson for sexual offences begins at the Newry Crown Court.
The trial of former Northern Irish MP Jeffrey Donaldson for sexual offences begins at the Newry Crown Court. Two women allege Donaldson abused them as children. His wife Eleanor is facing a separate trial of the facts because she has been found to be unfit to stand trial because of mental health issues.
Trial of former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson begins at Newry Crown Court, where he is accused of allegations of sexual abuse
The trial of former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson begins at Newry Crown Court, where he is accused of allegations of sexual abuse.
Following a trial at Belfast Crown Court, Charlie Love is convicted of attempting to murder two police officers in Strabane in 2022
Following a trial at Belfast Crown Court, Charlie Love is convicted of attempting to murder two police officers in Strabane in 2022.
Man is charged with attempted murder following an explosion at Dunmurry Police Station on 25 April.
A man is charged with attempted murder following an explosion at Dunmurry Police Station on 25 April. He is subsequently remanded in custody until 18 May after appearing at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
Former teacher William Lloyd-Lavery is sentenced to two years in prison for indecently assaulting four girls at a south Belfast school during the 1970s
Former teacher William Lloyd-Lavery is sentenced to two years in prison for indecently assaulting four girls at a south Belfast school during the 1970s.
In the House of Commons, DUP leader Gavin Robinson says that former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Marie Anderson was appointed in 2019 "despite security service…
In the House of Commons, DUP leader Gavin Robinson says that former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Marie Anderson was appointed in 2019 "despite security service concerns".
YouTube removes content posted by Stephen McCullagh following his conviction for the murder of Natalie McNally
YouTube removes content posted by Stephen McCullagh following his conviction for the murder of Natalie McNally.
Following a trial at Belfast Crown Court, Stephen McCullagh is found guilty of the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, in her Lurgan home in December 2022
Following a trial at Belfast Crown Court, Stephen McCullagh is found guilty of the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, in her Lurgan home in December 2022.
High Court in London, England, dismisses claims that automakers Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis use prohibited diesel emissions defeat devices
The High Court in London, England, dismisses claims that automakers Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis use prohibited diesel emissions defeat devices, while allowing damages issues over some specific strategies to proceed to a second trial.
Rough sleeping is formally decriminalized in England and Wales following the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 by the government of the United Kingdom
Rough sleeping is formally decriminalized in England and Wales following the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 by the government of the United Kingdom.
Three people are injured in a mass stabbing at a school in Blackley, Manchester, England.
Three people are injured in a mass stabbing at a school in Blackley, Manchester, England. A 14-year-old student is arrested.
Protesters clash with police in Southampton, England, as thousands gather to protest against the murder of 18‑year‑old university student Henry Nowak
Protesters clash with police in Southampton, England, as thousands gather to protest against the murder of 18‑year‑old university student Henry Nowak.
Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man, is sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 21 years
Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man, is sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 21 years, for murdering 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak in Southampton, England, on 3 December 2025. Digwa's mother is also found guilty of assisting an offender by hiding the murder weapon, a knife.
Sussex Police say they have recovered the bodies of three women off a beach in Brighton, England, and are working to identify the women
Sussex Police say they have recovered the bodies of three women off a beach in Brighton, England, and are working to identify the women.
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood bans seven foreign far-right activists, including American influencer Valentina Gomez, from entering the UK,
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood bans seven foreign far-right activists, including American influencer Valentina Gomez, from entering the UK, who were planning to attend a far-right rally in London, England, led by Tommy Robinson. Prime minister Keir Starmer says "agitators" will be blocked from entering the country ahead of the rally on May 16.
Renters' Rights Act 2025 formally enters force in England, banning Section 21 notices (no-fault evictions), limiting rent increases to once per year
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 formally enters force in England, banning Section 21 notices (no-fault evictions), limiting rent increases to once per year, giving tenants the legal right to keep pets, abolishing assured shorthold tenancies, and making it illegal to discriminate against tenants based on them having children, or receiving benefits.
Surrey Police issue a disorder warning in Epsom, England, after protesters clash with riot police in the town.
Surrey Police issue a disorder warning in Epsom, England, after protesters clash with riot police in the town. The protesters are demanding the description of men who gang raped a woman outside a Methodist Church the previous weekend.
Two people are arrested in Watford on suspicion of arson in an attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in North Finchley, London, England.
Two people are arrested in Watford on suspicion of arson in an attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in North Finchley, London, England. The Metropolitan Police are treating the attempted attack as a hate crime.
Two demonstrators are arrested outside the RAF Lakenheath station near the village of Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
Two demonstrators are arrested outside the RAF Lakenheath station near the village of Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. The protest comes after media reports that a U.S. F-15E fighter jet that was shot down took off from the base.
Seven people are injured in a vehicle ramming attack in Derby, Derbyshire, England.
Seven people are injured in a vehicle ramming attack in Derby, Derbyshire, England. An Indian national in his 30s is arrested with counter-terrorism police investigating.
American actor Kevin Spacey settles out of court with three men at the High Court of Justice in London, England,
American actor Kevin Spacey settles out of court with three men at the High Court of Justice in London, England, who accused Spacey of sexually assaulting them between 2000 and 2013.
Iranian man and a Romanian woman are arrested by Police Scotland for attempting to enter Royal Navy base HMNB Clyde
An Iranian man and a Romanian woman are arrested by Police Scotland for attempting to enter Royal Navy base HMNB Clyde.
Child murderer Ian Huntley dies in a hospital nine days after being attacked by a fellow inmate at HM Prison Frankland in County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Child murderer Ian Huntley dies in a hospital nine days after being attacked by a fellow inmate at HM Prison Frankland in County Durham, England, United Kingdom.
Central Criminal Court in London, United Kingdom, charge two British Chinese nationals of violating the National Security Act for spying on diasporic Hong Kongers on…
The Central Criminal Court in London, United Kingdom, charge two British Chinese nationals of violating the National Security Act for spying on diasporic Hong Kongers on behalf of the China-appointed Hong Kong government.
Kyrgyz president Sadyr Japarov signs a law banning the use of cremation for deceased human bodies in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz president Sadyr Japarov signs a law banning the use of cremation for deceased human bodies in Kyrgyzstan.
Polish health ministry appeals a Brussels court ruling that ordered the country to accept and pay approximately €1.3 billion for unwanted COVID-19 vaccine doses produced…
The Polish health ministry appeals a Brussels court ruling that ordered the country to accept and pay approximately €1.3 billion for unwanted COVID-19 vaccine doses produced by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Russia's Federal Security Service issues an arrest warrant on Telegram founder Pavel Durov for facilitating terrorist activity
Russia's Federal Security Service issues an arrest warrant on Telegram founder Pavel Durov for facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that Telegram helps Ukraine plan attacks in Russia.
Former Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) CEO Giovanni Castellucci is convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 collapse of the Ponte Morandi in…
Former Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) CEO Giovanni Castellucci is convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 collapse of the Ponte Morandi in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, which killed 43 people.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces that American citizen Dena Karari has been released from Iran after being detained on espionage charges since 2024.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces that American citizen Dena Karari has been released from Iran after being detained on espionage charges since 2024. Her lawyer, Jared Genser, also confirmed her release.
New York Times reports that former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest
The New York Times reports that former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest after Iranian authorities reportedly uncovered a significant portion of his contacts with Israel. However, his office denies these reports, including reports that Israel recruited him for regime changing plans.
Anastasiia Berezovska, the suspect in a bombing targeting Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev and his family in Monaco on June 29, is found dead near Kyiv, Ukraine,
Anastasiia Berezovska, the suspect in a bombing targeting Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev and his family in Monaco on June 29, is found dead near Kyiv, Ukraine, with gunshot wounds to the head.
Four people are killed in a series of accidents during celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's victory against Ecuador in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Four people are killed in a series of accidents during celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's victory against Ecuador in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Supreme Court of the United States rules 6–3 that president Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship violates the 14th Amendment,
The Supreme Court of the United States rules 6–3 that president Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship violates the 14th Amendment, with chief justice John Roberts writing that citizenship "was the right to have rights."
Five people are killed and a child is injured in car bombing attacks and murders in Tel Aviv, Holon, and Arab-Israeli communities in Israel.
Five people are killed and a child is injured in car bombing attacks and murders in Tel Aviv, Holon, and Arab-Israeli communities in Israel. The attacks are linked to organized crime or criminal violence.