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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

NI Troubles: Legacy bill passes Commons stages
The bill to end legacy prosecutions will now proceed to the House of Lords in the autumn.
Caterpillar NI staff ends strike after 'strong' response to direct pay offer
The firm says a direct offer to Larne and Belfast staff received a "strong and favourable" response.
Further Covid vaccinations likely this autumn
Prof Ian Young says vulnerable people and those aged over 65 would likely be offered further doses.
LIV Golf: 'No doubt' players joined new series for money, says Graeme McDowell
There is "no doubt" that golfers who have joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series did so for the money on offer, says Graeme McDowell.
Ulster Canal to benefit from cross-border fund
The Irish government approves more than ?70m funding for the Shared Island Fund.
East Belfast shooting: Masked men fire shots inside property
There are no reports of injuries following the incident in Montrose Street on Monday evening.
In Pictures: Celebrating the Giant's Causeway
Green Space Dark Skies is one of four events being staged at areas of outstanding beauty.
GB Row Challenge: Crew rescued for second time in a week
The five-strong crew is airlifted after facing dangerous conditions near the Mull of Kintyre.
North Belfast: Teenager attacked in sectarian hate crime
The teenager was assaulted after being surrounded by youths who asked what religion he was.
Labour wants to continue NI Protocol talks
Labour's leader says "we cannot afford to look back" as he sets out his plan to "make Brexit work".
Spinal muscular atrophy: Baby heel prick test 'could be life-changing'
A County Tyrone mother wants babies tested at birth so those with a rare condition are treated quickly.
'It's still a bit surreal' - NI jet off to the Euros
Julie Nelson says Euro 2022 has been a "long wait" as Northern Ireland jet off to England for the finals, which will be their first-ever major tournament.
Omagh man jailed for sexual offences with a child
Christopher Harley, 34, is jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting to six charges.
Omagh's history brought to life by digital walking trail
People can explore six decades of the town's history digitally via virtual reality.
'I got broken heart syndrome after losing my dad'
Michele Canning is one of 5,000 people in the UK each year to develop a rare form of heart failure.
Licensing laws: Brewers call for review of surrender principle
Independent breweries say while new licensing laws are welcome, they have not gone far enough.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort
A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.
Michael Longley wins ?250,000 Feltrinelli Poetry Prize
The Belfast-born poet will accept the Feltrinelli Poetry Prize at a ceremony in November.
Maternity leave: Calls to introduce time off for NI councillors
There are calls to introduce maternity leave for NI councillors in the wake of plans in the Republic.
I'm being asked questions there are no right answers to - McDowell
Graeme McDowell says he regrets trying to answer "unanswerable" questions at LIV Golf's inaugural event near London last month.
Interface Europe: Pay increase puts workers 'at ease'
Workers at Interface Europe end strike after accepting a ?15.25% pay increase.
The families that shaped NI's history-makers
Northern Ireland trio Simone Magill, Julie Nelson and Lauren Wade are surprised by video messages from their beloved families ahead of the country's historic Euros campaign.
'I'm shocked stress caused broken heart syndrome'
Michele Canning wants research into a rare form of heart failure she suffered after her father died.
Derry Four: Gerard Kelly criticises police union legal challenge
One of the Derry Four criticises a legal challenge over a report that cleared their names.
Londonderry: Police attacked with petrol bombs during security alert
The security alert in the Lecky Flyover area has since been declared a "shameful hoax".
Lisa McGee: Derry Girls writer to be awarded freedom of city
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee will be the first woman to be awarded the city's highest honour.
Clogher: PSNI officer attacked while making arrest
PSNI officers were responding to an assault in County Tyrone in which a man was punched in the face.
Stendhal: Thousands expected for music and arts festival
Stendhal Festival, which was scaled back in 2021, is expecting numbers to be at pre-pandemic levels.
Garda seriously injured in hit and run collision in County Limerick
A woman in her 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident in County Limerick.
Aer Lingus: More flights cancelled due to Covid
More flights have been cancelled by the Irish airline on both Saturday and Sunday.
Brexit: UK government not 'even handed' in protocol row, says tánaiste
Leo Varadkar has accused Number 10 of siding with unionists in seeking to scrap parts of the deal.
Irish Birth Information and Tracing Bill becomes law
The bill gives adopted people in the Republic of Ireland full access to their original birth certs.
Toscan du Plantier murder case to be reviewed
The Irish police's cold case unit is to review the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork

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

LIV Golf: 'No doubt' players joined new series for money, says Graeme McDowell
There is "no doubt" that golfers who have joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series did so for the money on offer, says Graeme McDowell.
Euro 2022: Northern Ireland's journey from part-time outsiders to 'greedy for success'
On 13 April 2021, Northern Ireland's women's team made history as they reached their first ever major championships by beating Ukraine.
Ireland not underestimating Chile - Upton
Ireland will not underestimate Chile in Tuesday's crucial Hockey World Cup meeting in Amsterdam, says vice-captain Roisin Upton.
I'm being asked questions there are no right answers to - McDowell
Graeme McDowell says he regrets trying to answer "unanswerable" questions at LIV Golf's inaugural event near London last month.
Ireland name settled T20 squad for New Zealand series at Stormont
Ireland select an unchanged 14-man squad for their upcoming Twenty20 series against New Zealand.
'It's still a bit surreal' - Northern Ireland jet off to the Euros
Julie Nelson says Euro 2022 has been a "long wait" as Northern Ireland jet off to England for the finals, which will be their first-ever major tournament.
Limerick 0-27 Galway 1-21: Holders battle past Tribesmen in classic All-Ireland Hurling semi-final
Holders Limerick set up an All-Ireland Hurling Final with Kilkenny in two weeks by edging out Galway 0-27 to 1-21 in a semi-final thriller.
Irish Open: Adrian Meronk becomes first Polish player to win on DP World Tour
Adrian Meronk becomes the first Polish player to win on the DP World Tour as a surging finish sees him claim the Irish Open at Mount Juliet.
'What have we just achieved?' - The night Northern Ireland made history
BBC Sport looks back at the night Northern Ireland qualified for the Euro 2022 finals - with a bit of help from those who remember it best.
Andy Farrell: Ireland coach says New Zealand tour showing which players have World Cup credentials
Andy Farrell says Ireland's two humbling tour defeats in New Zealand and mounting injuries provide the ideal chance to assess World Cup credentials.
The families that shaped NI's history-makers
Northern Ireland trio Simone Magill, Julie Nelson and Lauren Wade are surprised by video messages from their beloved families ahead of the country's historic Euros campaign.
Hockey World Cup: 'We were really under their skin' - Ireland's Mullan proud despite Dutch loss
Katie Mullan says Ireland managed to get "under the Netherlands' skin" despite the Dutch running out 5-1 winners in Saturday's World Cup opener.
Nick Griggs: Tyrone 17-year-old clocks his fastest outdoor mile as he is sixth at Morton Games
Tyrone 17-year-old Nick Griggs runs his second sub-four minute mile to take sixth at the Morton Games in Dublin.
Hockey World Cup: Ireland out to recapture 2018 magic in Amsterdam
Ireland begin the 2022 Hockey World Cup with an unusual weight of expectation having shocked the world by reaching the final four years ago.
Shane Lowry: The importance of Offaly GAA's biggest fan
Despite living in the US and forging his own successful golf career, Shane Lowry remains hugely invested in Offaly GAA.
Tom Cruise: Motorcycle racer Jenny Tinmouth on filming stunts with 'adrenaline junkie' Hollywood star
Motorcycle racer Jenny Tinmouth tells The BBC Bikes Podcast about filming stunts for the Mission Impossible films with Hollywood star Tom Cruise.

National News Headlines

Boris Johnson was made aware of formal Chris Pincher complaint
BBC News understands the complaint sparked a disciplinary process that confirmed the MP's misconduct.
Brexit: No case for UK returning to EU, Labour leader Starmer says
Labour's leader says "we cannot afford to look back" as he sets out his plan to "make Brexit work".
Michael Sheen: I broke down hearing kids' care stories
Michael Sheen speaks to young people in care as part of a BBC investigation into the system.
Bedford gas explosion: One dead as blast wrecks flats
Police warn further bodies could be found by emergency workers as they search the block of flats.
Minions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over #gentleminions trend
Young people following the #gentleminions TikTok trend are accused of disturbing others.
Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices
Companies must be transparent and flexible with customers facing budget pressures, an expert warns.
Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy.
New public buildings must have separate male and female toilets, says minister
The government says having male and female facilities in all new premises will help women's safety.
Towie: Yazmin Oukhellou stable in hospital after crash which killed man
The Foreign Office says it is supporting the family of a British woman in hospital.
Hospices hit by rising costs and falling donations
Hospices across the UK are being squeezed by rising inflation, charities warn.
Nicola Sturgeon raises indyref2 plan in call with Boris Johnson
It is the first time they have spoken since Nicola Sturgeon outlined her route map to a referendum.
Climate protesters glue themselves to John Constable masterpiece
The pair covered the Constable painting with their own art in the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

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