The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Michael O’Neill salutes ‘magnificent’ Northern Ireland in victory over Slovakia

The victory in Belfast leaves Northern Ireland level on six points with Germany, who they face on home soil on Monday, and Slovakia.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Trai Hume nets first Northern Ireland goal in WC qualifying win over Slovakia

Patrik Hrosovsky’s 18th-minute own goal rewarded Northern Ireland for a strong start.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Hamas at a crossroads as the Gaza ceasefire deal comes into force

After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed on the “first phase” of a US-backed peace plan for Gaza. The deal, if it holds, will involve the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the entry of aid into the…

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025

UK signs £350m deal to supply India with air defence missiles and launchers

The Ministry of Defence said the lightweight-multirole missiles will be made in Northern Ireland, securing more than 700 jobs.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

How Arsenal are taking the fight to Chelsea and Man City in aggressive youth academy drive

Special report: Arsenal making ground in raging battle with Premier League rivals for best young talent as Per Mertesacker plan starts to take shape

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland

Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Vegan sausage rolls face rebrand in Northern Ireland due to Brexit deal

Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland complain the ruling will be forced on them despite its assembly never backing the order

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Martin Mansergh showed ‘boundless commitment to very end’, funeral told

The senior civil servant, a key figure during the Northern Ireland peace process, died last month at the age of 78.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Badenoch’s position on human rights convention ‘very worrying’, Sinn Fein says

Mrs Badenoch kicked off the annual Tory conference in Manchester with a pledge to leave the ECHR.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025

Badenoch stance on ECHR ‘utterly irresponsible’, Northern Ireland Secretary says

The Tory leader said every Conservative candidate must sign up to leaving the ECHR or face being barred from standing at the next election.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025