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DUP's Jim Wells says whether he will run in election as deadline looms for candidate nominations

He had previously said he was keeping his options open after being deselected as a DUP candidate

Belfast Live

Arlene Foster and Naomi Long in bitter online spat over policies on Stormont power-sharing

There were sharp exchanges between the pair on Twitter

Belfast Live

Fianna Fáil to consider proposal to end SDLP partnership

The two parties announced a cross-border alliance in 2019 but the status of the collaboration since then has been uncertain

Belfast Live

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Exclusive-Draft Sudan deal seeks to cement military's grip

Factions aligned with Sudan's military have drawn up a deal to form a transitional government that would cement the army's control and bypass pro-democracy groups it shared power with before an October coup, according to a document seen by Reuters and three sources familiar with the agreement.

Reuters

Dara O'Briain jokes about 'new career path' after being mistaken for DUP MLA

"He's your DUPlicate?"

Belfast Live

People are not waking up thinking about Irish unity – Michelle O’Neill

The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said the day would come when people voted on reunification but she said her present focus was the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living crisis main focus for Stormont election, Sinn Fein leader says

The DUP has said a Sinn Fein victory in next month’s Assembly election would lead to years of disputes over the calling of a border poll.

The Independent UK

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Sinn Fein widens gap on DUP in race to be Stormont’s largest party – poll

There remain doubts whether a new powersharing executive can be formed after the May 5 Assembly election.

The Independent UK

Brendan Hughes: Unionist unity on Brexit NI Protocol was only ever publicity stunt deep

Any remaining semblance of a shared stance fell away with the UUP pulling out of anti-Protocol rallies

Belfast Live

No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader Doug Beattie insists

Doug Beattie described the UUP as a pro-Union party that will "do more than just say no"

Belfast Live

No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists

Doug Beattie said the Northern Ireland Protocol will not alter the region’s status within the United Kingdom.

The Independent UK

Tories becoming an English nationalist party, says DUP MP

DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr said he felt the days were ‘long gone’ since he had trusted a politician.

The Independent UK

UK local elections: what is up for grabs, and what might we learn?

Elections on 5 May will be a key test for Boris Johnson after ‘partygate’, but are often difficult to predict. Here is our guide to the polls

The Guardian - UK

The end is nigh for Northern Ireland as we know it – and unionists can blame themselves

If the unconstructive, self-harming DUP is not willing to serve under a Sinn Féin first minister, the power-sharing model is probably dead, says author and journalist Susan McKay

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The Independent UK

Sinn Fein will ‘defend, but not renegotiate’ Good Friday Agreement: O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald attended a party election launch event in Belfast.

The Conversation

Northern Ireland terror threat downgraded but Brexit tensions and threats of renewed violence remain

The signing of the Belfast Agreement in 1998 brought an end to decades of extreme political violence in Northern Ireland. But more than 20 years later, the peace process still faces threats and both loyalist and republican paramilitary groups continue to operate.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not sustainable’ in current format – Brandon Lewis

The Secretary of State said 200 GB businesses are not trading with Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Travel pass scheme for Irish border will not damage NI tourism, vows Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK and Irish Governments could find a ‘sensible’ way to ensure the scheme did not cause friction.

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The Independent UK

Ulster Unionist leader vows not to be intimidated after office attack

Doug Beattie’s constituency office was targeted hours after he criticised loyalist rallies against Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Beattie’s office vandalised after UUP leader condemns anti-protocol rallies

A window was smashed at the property in Portadown, Co Armagh.

Belfast Live

Doug Beattie's constituency office targeted overnight

The damage was discovered this morning

Belfast Live

Pat McArt: St Patrick's Day being less Irish or green just won't happen

"Let’s get it clear - what the former DUP leader is really saying is she wants St Patrick’s Day to be less Irish. Less green. And that’s never going to happen."

The Independent UK

Anti-protocol rallies raising tension and harnessing anger, says UUP leader

Doug Beattie said his party will not be involved in rallies that he said were ‘raising tensions’ in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Don't expect the Stormont Executive to be restored anytime soon

Pressing issues such as securing a multi-year budget will have to be parked once more

Belfast Live

DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson must be clear on Lagan Valley intentions says TUV's Jim Allister

"Surely if you're standing in an election you're standing to serve - not to desert"

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