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Trump declares victory after pilot rescue, but threats to US aircraft and personnel remain in Iran
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (832+ words) US President Donald Trump was swift to declare victory after the second crew member of a F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran was recovered, claiming that the dramatic and successful rescue in Iranian territory "proves, once again, that we have achieved…...
US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
9+ hour ago (344+ words) The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search…...
Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (787+ words) US President Donald Trump has published an expletive-laden post on social media in which he threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping....
Artemis II' Moon stunning pictures - science or holiday photos?
14+ hour, 37+ min ago (1026+ words) Nasa is releasing a steady stream of stunning pictures of the Moon and Earth taken by the astronauts on its Artemis II Moon mission. Attracting millions of likes on social media, the images show the two bodies from unusual angles…...
NI becomes first part of the UK to offer paid miscarriage leave
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (1227+ words) When Erin Sharkey had miscarriages, they brought devastation and uncertainty - not least when it came to her and her partner deciding how much time they should take off work to help to process their loss. But now, for her and…...
Easter Rising commemorations take place across Ireland
17+ hour ago (711+ words) Commemorations have taken place across the island of Ireland on the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising. The 1916 rebellion was an attempt to overthrow British rule in Ireland and has been credited by many historians as paving the way towards an…...
Irish Cup: Man charged after football match disorder
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (270+ words) A man has been charged following disorder in south Belfast on Friday. The disorder, that saw nine police officers injured and a child hit by a bottle, happened before the Irish Cup semi-final at Windsor Park, where Cliftonville lost to…...
Tributes to actor who championed Norfolk theatres and panto
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (544+ words) Tributes have been paid to a Shakespearean actor who was a strong supporter of small theatres in Norfolk. Desmond Barrit, who has died aged 81, directed pantomimes at the Pavilion Theatre at Gorleston-on-Sea and Sheringham Little Theatre, alongside a varied career…...
Jersey employment trust told bid needed for extra cash in 2027
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (398+ words) The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) has been asked to provide a detailed business plan by June if it wants taxpayer funding above its base grant from the start of 2027, the social security minister has said. The charity - which helps people…...
Cambridge walking map shines light on a city's craftspeople
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (465+ words) A walking map of a university city will focus on the lives and skills of the Victorian craftspeople who helped transform some of its buildings, according to a curator. The trail has been created by David Parr House in Gwydir…...