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Assembly member censured over social media comments on council appointment
Patrick Brown, an Alliance Party MLA, was censured by the Northern Ireland Local Government Standards Commission for social media posts questioning the integrity of a council chief executive appointment process.
Michelle O'Neill rules out 15% regional rate rise for revenue
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has rejected a proposed 15% increase in the regional rate as a method of raising revenue, amid ongoing discussions with the UK Treasury over Stormont's funding.
Seventeen Houthi fighters killed in US and UK airstrikes in Yemen
Seventeen Houthi fighters were killed in coordinated airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen, according to the Houthi movement's official media. The attacks targeted sites in Hodeidah province and followed a series of strikes on missile launchers.
Children's Hospice funding reinstated but bed reduction proceeds
Funding for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice has been restored, but plans to reduce bed capacity remain unchanged.
Michelle O'Neill attends PSNI graduation, first Sinn Féin leader to do so
First Minister Michelle O'Neill attended a PSNI graduation at Garnerville in east Belfast, marking the first time a Sinn Féin leader has participated in such an event. The move follows years of the party declining invitations to police ceremonies.
Health Minister Robin Swann confirms he will be the Ulster Unionist Party candidate for the Westminster constituency of South Antrim at the next general election
Health Minister Robin Swann confirms he will be the Ulster Unionist Party candidate for the Westminster constituency of South Antrim at the next general election.