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‘A fictional Iran beat us in war games:’ An educational content creator explains the Millennium Challenge 2002

Educational content creator Michael McBride, otherwise known as ‘idea.soup’ on TikTok, explained how Iran beat the United States in a fictional war game.

The Mary Sue · Mar 17

NI chief medical officer rejects claim of ‘air of unreality’ at pandemic’s start

The claim was made by Eddie Lynch, the former commissioner for older people for Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Health Minister and professional bodies give support to international colleagues

It comes following disorder across Northern Ireland over the week.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Michelle O'Neill 'not fully briefed on pandemic risks and responses as health minister'

The inquiry is hearing from Northern Ireland witnesses this week, including former first minister Baroness Arlene Foster and chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride

Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023

O’Neill ‘not fully briefed on pandemic risks and responses as health minister’

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill served as the Stormont health minister from 2016 to 2017.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Watch as Northern Ireland’s former first minister gives evidence to Covid inquiry

Watch as former Northern Irish first minister Arlene Foster speaks to the UK Covid-19 inquiry on Tuesday 11 July.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

‘Young provided advice to Department of Health but not the Executive pre-2020’

Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride said it was a weakness that there was not a central government chief scientific adviser.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Northern Ireland Brexit preparation took staff away from pandemic planning, Inquiry told

"I think there is absolutely no doubt that the absence of ministers did have a significant impact on our ability to develop new policy"

Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023

Pandemic planning resources ‘diverted’ to Brexit preparations – NI medical chief

Sir Michael McBride made his comments as he was giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

NI health service faces 'very difficult six to eight weeks' as extreme pressures continue

"I suspect that it will be a very busy time for the health service and that really there is no silver bullet to fix this"

Belfast Live · Dec 22, 2022