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Army veteran to go on trial charged with Troubles killing

Army veteran to go on trial charged with Troubles killing

Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.

What the papers say – March 28

What the papers say – March 28

The papers react to claims Ukraine could be split ‘in two like Korea’ as well as the Duke of Cambridge’s plans to ‘modernise’ the monarchy.

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar

The actress was celebrated for her performance in West Side Story.

Sir Kenneth Branagh makes red carpet return at star-studded Oscar ceremony

Sir Kenneth Branagh makes red carpet return at star-studded Oscar ceremony

The filmmaker had missed a string of events after a positive Covid test.

Johnson helping Ukraine more thanks to British public pressure, Zelensky says

Johnson helping Ukraine more thanks to British public pressure, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president praised the UK for ‘helping more’ with the resistance of the Russian invasion than other allies.

William wants to end ‘never complain, never explain’ royal tradition – reports

William wants to end ‘never complain, never explain’ royal tradition – reports

The Cambridges faced criticism during their eight-day tour of the Caribbean.

PM’s energy security strategy looks set for further delay

PM’s energy security strategy looks set for further delay

The Treasury says the plans are still under discussion after it was reported Rishi Sunak is holding out on fresh money for the strategy.

Witchy black outfits kick off the Oscars red carpet

Witchy black outfits kick off the Oscars red carpet

Vanessa Hudgens and Laverne Cox are some of the first celebrities to arrive at the event.

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

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.

P&O Ferries’ rivals set to meet with officials after mass sacking of staff

P&O Ferries’ rivals set to meet with officials after mass sacking of staff

DFDS and Stena Lines have been invited to meet with Department for Transport officials on Monday.

Priti Patel ‘commissions inquiry into handling of Cressida Dick resignation’

Priti Patel ‘commissions inquiry into handling of Cressida Dick resignation’

The apparent move reignited the row with London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Man remains in custody as police investigate Belfast security alert

Man remains in custody as police investigate Belfast security alert

A 41-year-old man had been arrested by police investigating the security alert on Friday, while a woman has been released on police bail.

No criminal probe into actor Noel Clarke sex offence allegations

No criminal probe into actor Noel Clarke sex offence allegations

Police said there had been a thorough but it was determined the information would not meet the threshold for a criminal investigation.

BBC news bulletins taken off-air in Afghanistan after Taliban ruling

BBC news bulletins taken off-air in Afghanistan after Taliban ruling

The broadcaster said their TV news bulletin in Pashto, Persian and Uzbek had been taken off-air in Afghanistan.

Charity: No Ukrainians we are helping have yet been given sponsor visas

Charity: No Ukrainians we are helping have yet been given sponsor visas

Desperate refugees are turning to strangers on social media for sponsors, Positive Action in Housing said.

NHS worker will not leave job after lottery win

NHS worker will not leave job after lottery win

Friends Marion Wood and Michael Williams had a cup of tea ‘in stunned silence’ after realising they had won.

Sea eagle tourism generates economic benefit for Scottish island, study shows

Sea eagle tourism generates economic benefit for Scottish island, study shows

Once extinct, these enormous birds, the biggest bird of prey in the UK, now thrive in parts of the Highlands and Islands.

Government’s top legal adviser appoints war crimes lawyer to help Ukraine

Government’s top legal adviser appoints war crimes lawyer to help Ukraine

Sir Howard Morrison QC will act as an independent adviser to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova.

Snow may hit UK this week with temperatures plummeting by 10C

Snow may hit UK this week with temperatures plummeting by 10C

The Met Office said the country will become colder, cloudier and more unsettled from Monday.

Two arrested as police probe security alert in Belfast

Two arrested as police probe security alert in Belfast

Officers said a 41-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman had been arrested.

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