Northern Ireland
Boris Johnson to meet with EU commissioner in renewed push for Brexit deal
Meanwhile, signs of a breakthrough remained distant with Boris Johnson’s Northern Irish allies. Continue reading
Boris Johnson says he didn’t lie to the Queen about Parliament suspension
The embattled British leader insisted the bleak scenario was “not where we intend to end up.” Continue reading
4 men arrested in connection to killing of Northern Ireland reporter Lyra McKee
Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the slaying of journalist Lyra McKee, according to the Northern Ireland Police Service. Continue reading
Northern Ireland police arrest 2 men in connection with fatal shooting of journalist
Police in Northern Ireland on Saturday arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry. Continue reading
‘New IRA’ blamed for fatal shooting of journalist in Northern Ireland riot
Police in Northern Ireland say journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead in a “terrorist act” during a riot blamed on the New IRA. Continue reading
Thieves withdraw bank machine from store wall using stolen excavator
Thieves withdrew an entire ATM from a store in Northern Ireland by using a stolen excavator to rip the machine from a brick wall, before trying to jam it into a van with part of its roof cut out. Continue reading
One British soldier facing charges for Bloody Sunday shootings that killed 14
One soldier will be charged in connection with the killing of several Catholics in Northern Ireland 47 years ago, in an incident known as ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Continue reading
The New IRA: How Irish militants are capitalizing on Brexit’s border troubles
A group claiming to be the new Irish Republican Army has launched a wave of attacks ahead of Brexit, sparking fears of conflict in Northern Ireland. Continue reading
Britain’s economy taking a hit as Brexit worries intensify
With Brexit less than eight weeks away, it’s becoming clear that the British economy is stalling as firms struggle with the uncertainty over what will happen. Continue reading
No other options for Irish border but hard border, Brexit negotiators say
Brexit negotiators have spent two years looking at alternatives to the backstop insurance policy to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland and have not found any that work, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Wednesday. Continue reading