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JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Gambon remembered as the ‘loveliest of legends’

The Dublin-born star of the stage and screen, who won four TV Baftas, died peacefully in hospital aged 82.

The Independent UK

Scandal grows over children’s spinal surgery in Ireland

After focus on work of one Dublin surgeon, expert report sparks wider review of paediatric orthopaedics

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UNGA Briefing: Netanyahu, tuberculosis and what else is going on at the UN

It’s Day 4 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York

The Independent UK

Alarm over ‘fascist-like’ protest at Ireland’s seat of government

Mock gallows erected covered in pictures of politicians in ugly scenes in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

Series of legal challenges to Legacy Act to be mentioned at Belfast High Court

A number of judicial review challenges are being taken by relatives of people killed in Northern Ireland’s Troubles

The Independent UK

Families of Troubles victims launch legal challenges to Legacy Bill

The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging its compatibility with international human rights standards.

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Six families launch legal challenge to NI Legacy Bill

The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging the Bill’s compatibility with international human rights standards.

The Independent UK

Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers

Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick.

The Independent UK

Head of investigations at new NI legacy body talks of ‘peace and reconciliation’

Former police officer Peter Sheridan is taking up the post at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

The Independent UK

RTE is not going bankrupt, director general insists

The broadcaster continues to grapple with the fall in licence fee revenue following a string of controversies.

The Independent UK

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf features on prestigious TIME 100 Next rising leaders list

HUMZA Yousaf has been featured on the TIME 100 Next list, which recognises rising leaders across the world.

The National (Scotland)

DUP leader blasts Taoiseach’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Northern Ireland

NI political representatives are attending the NI Investment Summit.

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Almost 99% of rank-and-file Garda vote no confidence in Commissioner Drew Harris

Mr Harris has made it clear he will not resign.

The Independent UK

Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris termed comments by Leo Varadkar around Irish unity and Stormont as ‘unhelpful’.

The Independent UK

We are all entitled to offer views on constitutional future – Martin

It came after Chris Heaton-Harris labelled Leo Varadkar’s comments on the issue ‘unhelpful’.

The Independent UK

EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding

Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state.

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland to receive close to £1bn in peace funding

The funding programme – PEACEPLUS – amounts to 1.14 billion euro and is designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

No-one has an alternative to the Legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

Mr Heaton-Harris said despite the widespread opposition to the Legacy ill from politicians and victims, he has not been presented with an alternative.

The Independent UK

Irish premier stands by ‘unity in my lifetime’ comment

Leo Varadkar also said that there would be a sizeable pro-British minority in a united Ireland, and he wanted to ensure they would be respected.

The Independent UK

Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.

The Independent UK

£1 billion peace funding announcement to be made in Belfast

The investment will be received through PeacePlus, a new EU programme aimed at building reconciliation and greater prosperity across the region.

The Guardian - UK

UK abandoned plans to rejoin Euratom after concluding impact of absence ‘could not be reversed’– as it happened

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The Independent UK

Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has applied for a judicial review on the grounds it is a breach of his human rights.

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