1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (967+ words) Police have deployed water cannons on protesters in Co Antrim after they were pelted with bricks in the latest disorder following the Belfast knife attack. A large Department for Infrastructure vehicle was in flames as demonstrators confronted the police after…...

5+ hour, 51+ min ago  (941+ words) Holyrood has voted down a call for an inquiry into Petter Murrell's embezzlement of "400, 000 from the SNP " but an investigation could still take place despite this. A Labour call for an inquiry to be held to "restore public trust in…...

7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (465+ words) Ireland's presidency of the EU will focus on supporting Ukraine, maintaining growth and protecting children online, senior government figures have said. The Irish Government published on Wednesday its policy programme for the presidency of the Council of the EU. Hosting…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (525+ words) The Lord Mayor of Belfast said she has received death threats amid violent disorder following the stabbing attack in the city. Sinn F'in's R'is-M'ire Donnelly said she was visited by the police on Tuesday night and advised to take extra…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago  (473+ words) Sir Ian Mc Kellen has unveiled a blue plaque at the childhood home of the "unique and legendary" Sir Laurence Olivier. Sir Laurence, who lived from 1907 to 1989, is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Unveiling…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (598+ words) A former top aide to David Cameron has drawn on his upbringing in England and Downing Street experience in his pitch to be California governor. Steve Hilton promised that "change is coming" after making it through to the run-off for…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (401+ words) Anyone who was involved in the violence or disorder in Scotland on Tuesday night should "expect to see the police and get arrested, a senior officer has said. Demonstrations and protests were held in several locations across Scotland following a…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago  (894+ words) Nigel Farage has said Reform UK is "unapologetic" about its candidate in the Makerfield by-election Robert Kenyon, who made offensive remarks on social media in the past. Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Labour's Andy Burnham in the June 18 contest,…...

40+ min ago  (435+ words) The downturn in housing market activity may potentially be starting to stabilise, according to surveyors. A net balance of 34% of property professionals reported in May that new buyer inquiries were falling rather than rising, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (655+ words) FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged people to "chill" and put their faith in his organisation that it was doing its best to tackle visa issues impacting the World Cup. Referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States earlier…...