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DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.
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What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
Entertainment
Cuts like a knife: Canadian rocker Bryan Adams trolls Trump with new song
Musician wrote a ‘love letter’ to Canada with a new album – and some pointed commentary about the US presidentLake Ontario, the vast body of water that straddles the US-Canada border, has…
Sports
Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeat
Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions.
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Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and FranceThank you, Brazil, for…
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Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".
Sports
Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.
Sports
England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028
England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a nightclub in June 2028, it was announced Thursday.
Sports
No surprise to Carrick he's still Man United manager
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.
Business
Manoj Shah: The billionaire who forgot to take a holiday until his body forced him to stop
He built the business by pushing on, never taking his foot off the pedal, cramming into each day as many hours as it would hold.
Business
US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans
Business
Watch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store
Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.
Politics
EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.
Entertainment
Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
Business
KenGen upgrades Olkaria geothermal plant in bid to ease electricity imports
Olkaria 1 power generation will rise to 60.5MW from 45MW.
Sports
Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.
Sports
Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.
Politics
Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
Business
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
Politics
Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
Politics
Nairobi-Thika Expressway Groundbreaking Expected Within Two Months
Motorists travelling between Nairobi and Thika could get an alternative route as the government prepares to launch construction of a proposed elevated expressway within the next two months…
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Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Politics
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Lifestyle
What is it like to work when your co-workers are AI agents?
Using AI for roles from executive assistants to chiefs of staff, companies are boasting about doing more with less, creating tension with their human workersOn an average workday, Dhruv…
Politics
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
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Economist and former Burnham advisor scores Budget 4 out of 10
Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
Politics
Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
Entertainment
'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.
Lifestyle
My phone thinks my boyfriend is my ‘best friend’. It’s not alone | Patrick Lenton
Being in a same-sex relationship can make you weirdly invisible. Queer identity shouldn’t be treated as abnormalMy boyfriend and I invented a game on our recent trip to Italy. We called it…
