A total of 973 migrants in 17 small boats crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday – the same day four people died – making it the busiest day of the year so far.

Taoiseach Simon Harris was speaking after a report that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician as an agent.

Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year jail sentence after carrying out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients.

“The strength of world leaders must be focused on an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East – and we know at the heart of this situation is the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said the Government was ‘updating the rules’ to reflect post-election public expectations.

Shadow foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell also criticised the move as ‘not a deal’ which previous Conservative foreign secretaries would ...

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said she believes Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill should answer questions in the Assembly this week.

Reports in The Sunday Times said he failed to declare earnings of at least £65,000 from corporate events over the past 12 months.

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle also said the UK was ‘on standby’ to remove British nationals from Lebanon.

An experimental folk band which blends traditional Irish music with electronic sounds will represent Northern Ireland at a global music industry event in Manchester. The Coras Trio will play the ...

Two Darlington restaurants accused of employing “illegal workers” will face a licensing review. Darlington Borough Council will consider the futures of Bambudda and TAO Asian Street Food at a meeting ...

The Government has backed police to take action against protesters who show support for Hezbollah, after one man was arrested for allegedly shouting support for the proscribed organisation during a ...