The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Adrian Dunbar: 'We are gradually drifting towards a United Ireland'

Adrian Dunbar gives his views on a range of issues while backstage at London’s historic Barbican Theatre.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Keir Starmer tells police to stay on 'high alert' after far-right riots in England

KEIR Starmer has told police to remain on high alert following days of far-right riots and disorder in England and Northern Ireland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Humza Yousaf: It's not only racist pogroms making me consider leaving UK

HUMZA Yousaf has said it was not only racist “pogroms” across England and Northern Ireland making him consider his family’s future in the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

MI5’s posthumous discovery of Stakeknife files alarms inquiry chief

Release of intelligence year after death ‘casts doubt’ on security service’s previous claims about British spy in IRA accused of murders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

The hypermasculine far right: how white nationalists tell themselves they are ‘protecting’ women and children when they riot

Many of the people rioting in towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland claim that their violent acts are their way of “protecting” Britain’s children. It’s a confusing paradox, but one that must be understood to get to the bottom of what has happened.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024

Rioter who punched police officer in face in Southport jailed for three years

Derek Drummond receives longest sentence so far over far-right disorder, with two others jailed for 20 and 30 months each

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

'Be vigilant': Glasgow charity issues advice for refugees amid far-right riots

A CHARITY based in Glasgow has issued advice for refugees and asylum seekers following far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024

Middle-aged radicalisation: why are so many of Britain’s rioters in their 40s and 50s?

Look closely at the pictures of the violent unrest that has spread across England and Northern Ireland and you will notice something that is not being spoken about. The rioters seen fighting, attacking police and setting fire to buildings are often middle aged – people in their 40s, 50s and…

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

Mapped: Where far-right riots have broken out in England and Northern Ireland

More than 400 people have now been arrested in the wake of far-right riots across England and Northern Ireland ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024

Police suspect paramilitary 'element' after hate crime victim hospitalised in Belfast

PARAMILITARIES are suspected to have been an “element” in the latest rioting in Belfast.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024