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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: No deaths reported in NI on Tuesday
It is the first time since 18 March that no new deaths have been reported - a "clear sign of progress" according to the health minister.
Coronavirus: Politicians back plans to fast track budget bill
The finance minister has warned a number of executive departments could run out of cash this summer.
Queen's University: New students 'will be taught remotely'
A letter to those due to start English degrees at Queen's in September says teaching will be done online.
North Belfast murder: Man, 34, charged after body found
The body of a man was found on Saturday night in a house in Oakley Street.
Coronavirus: Deal secured on future of Clifton Nursing Home
Residents no longer need to be relocated after home ordered to close following failed inspections.
Coronavirus: Dominic Cummings' actions were ill-judged - Swann
NI's health minister speaks out about the row engulfing the PM's chief aide Dominic Cummings.
Historical Institutional Abuse: Stormont to investigate data breach
An investigation is launched after a letter was sent without the names of 250 recipients being anonymised.
Coronavirus: 'Meaningful' school reopening 'requires social distancing change'
Head of one of NI's biggest schools says social distancing guidelines will need to change for pupils.
Leo Varadkar defended over 'picnic in park' pictures
Pictures of the Irish PM, shirtless and apparently enjoying a picnic, were posted on social media.
Harland and Wolff: Belfast shipyard and Spanish firm in naval bid
Harland & Wolff is to team up with a Spanish firm to bid for a contract to build UK naval ships.
Political donations: Calls for transparency in NI
There are calls for more political donations transparency after NI parties deny being investigated.
Kainos: Belfast-based IT firm increases profits by 9%
Kainos helps organisations to digitise their operations and supplies UK government departments.
Rory McIlroy: World number one believes Ryder Cup will be postponed until 2021
World number one Rory McIlroy believes this year's Ryder Cup will be postponed until 2021 because players are not keen on playing in it without fans.
Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir
Remdesivir shortens recovery time by about four days, research suggests.
Coronavirus in NI care homes a 'critical battle' for executive
Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill say care homes have always been a focus for the executive.
Coronavirus: 'Symbolic day' as worshippers attend drive-in churches
The Stormont Executive relaxed coronavirus lockdown restrictions to allow people to gather in vehicles.
Coronavirus: How many Covid-19 tests is NI carrying out?
BBC News NI crunches the numbers behind Northern Ireland's aim to carry out 3,500 tests a day.
Coronavirus: What are Northern Ireland's new lockdown rules?
Ministers have agreed to ease more restrictions as part of the first step of their recovery plan.
Coronavirus: How lockdown rules differ in Northern Ireland
How Stormont's approach to easing restrictions differs from that taken by GB and the Republic of Ireland.
Coronavirus in NI: What am I allowed to do as Covid-19 lockdown eases?
As Covid-19 restrictions are gradually lifted, BBC News NI answers your questions.
Coronavirus: What we know about Northern Ireland's death toll
BBC News NI analyses the latest detailed figures from NI's statistics agency, Nisra.
Weather: The optical halos pictured during lockdown
BBC Weather presenter Cecilia Daly explains why there were sightings of this optical phenomenon.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: The drive-through that protects glaucoma sufferers
A first in the UK, a Belfast Trust initiative helps protect glaucoma sufferers during Covid-19.
Armagh GAA project engages young and old
A new local history project by St Colmcille's GAA club aims to capture history via personal stories.
Coronavirus: Terminally-ill bride has her big day
Samantha Gamble married on Friday after lockdown restrictions were eased by politicians.
Will a mental health champion make a difference in Northern Ireland?
Some groups support the creation of the new role; others ask if it will have sufficient powers.
Coronavirus Q&A: What is NI's contact tracing plan?
BBC News NI explains how contact tracing for Covid-19 is being carried out in Northern Ireland.
Inside Politics zooms into North Down
Inside Politics' virtual tour has arrived in North Down to discuss coming out of lockdown.
Coronavirus: The occupational therapists providing homecare during pandemic
While the fight against Covid-19 continues in hospitals, so too does community healthcare work.
What role would a mental health champion play?
Some support the new post; others ask if the holder will have sufficient powers and be independent.
Terminally-ill bride thanks politicians ahead of wedding
Samantha Gamble will marry on Friday after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were eased by politicians last week.
Magee Medical School: What will happen next?
NI's deputy first minister has said the first student doctors will start their training next year.
Londonderry: Major fire at former Arntz Belting factory
The fire at the former Arntz Belting factory in Londonderry may have been started deliberately.
SDLP's Brian Tierney chosen as next Derry and Strabane mayor
The SDLP councillor will be formally appointed mayor of Derry and Strabane next month
East Londonderry: Hunter replaces John Dallat as MLA
The 24-year-old replaces SDLP assembly member John Dallat who passed away earlier this month.
Coronavirus: No new deaths in Republic of Ireland
Ireland's chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said the Republic has "suppressed Covid-19 as a country".
Dublin: Bodies of two men found after fire
The bodies of two men, believed to be in their late 60s and early 70s, are found after fire in Drimnagh.
Coronavirus: Republic introduces new measures for passengers
From next week passengers arriving into the Republic of Ireland must complete a passenger locator form.
Coronavirus: Irish teachers given legal assurance over predicted grades
Fears had been expressed Irish teachers could face costs if students were not happy with results.
Varadkar: Ireland's plans for second Covid-19 wave begin
The taoiseach (Irish PM) says nursing homes need to be better protected in a second wave.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Rory McIlroy: World number one believes Ryder Cup will be postponed until 2021
World number one Rory McIlroy believes this year's Ryder Cup will be postponed until 2021 because players are not keen on playing in it without fans.
Irish FA grants extension of 2019-20 Irish League season until 31 July
The Irish FA says the Northern Ireland Football League can extend the current Irish Premiership campaign until 31 July.
Cookstown 100: MCUI Ulster Centre hopes for racing return in 2020 as row continues
The MCUI Ulster Centre says racing will resume this year 'if possible' after Motorcycling Ireland called for no more events in 2020.
Conor Glass: AFL man on coronavirus testing and returning to training
Aussie Rules player Conor Glass explains how he is preparing to return to competitive action by undergoing regular Covid-19 testing and returning to training,
Amber Barrett: FC Koln striker airs concerns over Frauen-Bundesliga return
Republic of Ireland forward Amber Barrett says her FC Koln team has gone "from 0 to 60mph in a week" as it prepares for Friday's Frauen-Bundesliga resumption.
Derry City players undergo coronavirus testing as part of FAI pilot programme
Derry City are one of four League of Ireland Premier Division clubs whose players and staff have been tested for coronavirus.
Caddie Harry Diamond to spend two weeks in quarantine before returning to golf with Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond is set to spend two weeks in quarantine in Florida so that he can be on McIlroy's bag for the PGA Tour's return.
Stephanie Meadow: Playing at Tokyo Olympics the top target for NI player
Stephanie Meadow says making a second Olympic Games appearance for Ireland next year will "trump" playing in the women's majors.
'Logical' to resume county game before clubs - Harbinson
Antrim football manager Lenny Harbinson says it would be "easier" to monitor the progress of the inter-county game once the GAA resumes.
Rory McIlroy to ride in all-star bike race
World number one Rory McIlroy will join NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward and six-time Olympic track champion Allyson Felix in an all-star race on stationary bikes.
World Rugby to consider anti-coronavirus measures
World Rugby will consider recommendations this week that could help significantly reduce the risk of coronavirus in the sport.
When Ravenhill Roared - How Ulster made their Belfast home a European fortress
Ulster have toppled a succession of European giants in the continent's premier club competition - making their Ravenhill home a fortress.
World number one McIlroy won't fear travelling to Europe
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says there is no reason to be 'scared' of travelling to tournaments if guidelines are followed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ireland's fittest man diverts world championship funds to Alzheimer's charity
Down man Patrick Daniel Savage's plans to compete in the Cross Fit World Championships were scuppered by covid-19 but he is diverting his travel and competition funds to charity.
My greatest game: Fermanagh All-Star Peter McGinnity
In the latest of BBC Sport's Greatest Game series, former Fermanagh All-Star Peter McGinnity relives the Erne county's Ulster SFC win over rivals Tyrone in 1982.
'It was Roy of the Rovers stuff' - McWhirter and Humphreys on '99 European triumph
Tony McWhirter and David Humphreys reflect on Ulster's magical journey to Heineken Cup glory over two decades ago.
Douglas, Hamilton or Morris - who are the Irish Premiership's 'golden oldies'?
Much is made of the plethora of young talent coming through the ranks in the Irish Premiership, but who are the league's golden oldies?

National News Headlines

Dominic Cummings: Minister Douglas Ross quits over senior aide's lockdown actions
Douglas Ross quits the government as more than 35 Conservative MPs call for Dominic Cummings to go.
Coronavirus deaths fall to six-week low
Early May bank holiday delays mean the true death figures are likely to have been even lower.
Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir
Remdesivir shortens recovery time by about four days, research suggests.
Coronavirus: John Lewis plans phased reopening of stores
Shops in England will start to reopen next week, but will customers return or stick to online ordering?
Coronavirus: Weston hospital staff 'worried and confused'
Weston General Hospital is not accepting new patients due to a high number of coronavirus cases.
Dominic Cummings: Most voters think aide broke rules, survey suggests
Some 71% of those surveyed said Mr Cummings had breached regulations, according to a YouGov poll.
Coronavirus: Nurse and doctor wed in hospital where they work
Jann Tipping and Annalan Navaratnam were given special permission for the ceremony in London.
Labour names David Evans as new general secretary
The party's new most senior official was assistant general secretary between 1999 and 2001.
Coronavirus: No deaths reported in NI on Tuesday
It is the first time since 18 March that no new deaths have been reported - a "clear sign of progress" according to the health minister.
Off-road biker in Coventry with toddler on lap captured by police
A police helicopter captures a 28-year-old man riding an off-road motorbike with his toddler on his lap.
East Finchley big cat scare: Armed police called to garden
The feline turned out to be an exotic pet which posed no risk to the public, Scotland Yard says.
Glastonbury: BBC to air classic sets in festival's absence
The corporation will air historic sets after the festival was cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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