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Northern Ireland
Australia to Accept US, UK Nuclear Waste in Exchange for Nuclear Subs
This adds a unique dimension to the AUKUS partnership, which was primarily focused on defense and nuclear.
Australia Increases UK Travel Warning as British Leader Vows to Get Tough on Riots
The Australian government advises travellers to the UK to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ in areas where protests and riots are in progress.
High Court Says Immunity Element of Northern Ireland Troubles Legislation ‘Unlawful’
The High Court in Belfast has ruled a key part of the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.
IN-DEPTH: Northern Ireland Truth Body ‘Waste of Time and Money,’ Says Son of Troubles Victim
Legislation introduced to draw a line under crimes committed during The Troubles is set to come into force on May 1 but it has left many families unsatisfied.
The Troubles: 4 Army Veterans Charged With Crimes Dating From 52 Years Ago
Four former soldiers in the British Army have been charged in connection with incidents which took place in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.
Sunak Champions Northern Ireland’s Future, in Charge of Its ‘Own Destiny’
Norther Ireland’s new first minister has demanded more funding from Westminster, as Stormont seeks to gain equal post-Brexit treatment with the rest of the UK.
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed as Northern Ireland’s first nationalist First Minister
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly has been appointed as deputy First Minister.
DUP Agrees Deal to Reduce Trade Barriers and Restore Power Sharing in Northern Ireland
New measures will alleviate unnecessary bureaucracy when moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and put an end to DUP’s boycott of power-sharing.
Northern Ireland Police Chief Appointed After String of Controversies
Jon Boutcher was announced as the new PSNI chief constable on Tuesday evening after a challenging three months for the service.
Ian Paisley Jr: Westminster Needs to Fix Brexit’s Impact on Northern Ireland
DUP MP said Windsor Framework won’t stop agri-food businesses from collapsing, and that the differential treatment will impact the public’s psyche.
Westminster’s Dominance Could Undermine Public Backing of Unionism, Survey Finds
A survey looked at attitudes towards the UK union, economic and social solidarity across the country, independence, the idea of “Britishness,” and the notion of “muscular unionism.”
Government Push for RSE in Northern Ireland Faces Backlash
As amendments are made to RSE Regulations for Northern Ireland, senior DUP figures have fought back, with comparisons to overreach on abortion laws being made
