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DUP leader warns Sinn Fein that restoration of devolution is ‘no game’
Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Fein that the restoration of devolution is “no game”.
Shamima Begum could be a challenge to de-radicalise – counter-extremism expert
Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum could be a “challenge” to de-radicalise if she returns to Britain, a counter-extremism expert said as her family pleaded for Government assistance.
DUP leader warns Sinn Fein that restoration of devolution is ‘no game’
Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Fein that the restoration of devolution is “no game”.
Appeal after reports of shooting in Glasgow
A man is being treated in hospital following reports of a shooting in Glasgow.
Karl Marx memorial vandalised for second time in as many weeks
A memorial to German philosopher Karl Marx has been vandalised for the second time this month.
No Brexit deal is better than bad deal, DUP deputy leader tells conference
No Brexit deal is better than a bad deal, a leading Democratic Unionist MP has told his party conference.
Demonstrations across Belfast call for Troubles legacy to be addressed
Campaigners calling for funding to help families bereaved in Northern Ireland’s troubled past to get the truth have taken to the streets of Belfast.
‘Nice bloke’ run down by own car in ‘mecca’ for thieves
A 63-year-old man fighting for his life after thieves ran him over while stealing his car is a “nice bloke” who lives in “a mecca for stealing”.
Police investigating report of shot fired in Belfast
Police are investigating a report that a shot was fired on a west Belfast street.
Man in court charged with murdering three pensioners
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering three pensioners.
Teenager stabbed outside college dies in hospital
A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed outside his sixth form college in Birmingham on Wednesday has died.
No weekend visit to China for Chancellor after threat to deploy warship
Philip Hammond will not visit China this weekend amid reports that Beijing pulled out of trade talks after Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson threatened to deploy a warship in the Pacific.
Paul Hollywood’s ex-wife denies verbally abusing baker’s new partner
The ex-wife of Paul Hollywood has denied verbally abusing the Great British Bake Off judge’s new partner during an incident at a supermarket.
One of Britain’s busiest rail lines closes for nine days
A nine-day closure of a major railway line has begun, causing major disruption for passengers.
Man and woman attacked in armed burglary in Belfast
A 39-year-old has been arrested after a man and a woman were attacked in their north Belfast home during a burglary.
Cabinet minister warns of ‘adverse effect’ of no-deal Brexit
Crashing out of the European Union without a deal would have a “very adverse effect” on the UK’s economy, security and union with Northern Ireland, a Cabinet minister has warned.
Probation services firm collapses after ‘disastrous’ Grayling privatisation
A probation services provider has gone into administration after what union bosses called a “disastrous privatisation programme” under former justice secretary Chris Grayling.
Merkel fears Ireland's border stance is giving Brexiteers ammunition
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed concerns about the Republic's hard-line position on Brexit during a phone call with the Taoiseach last month, it has emerged.
Funeral for footballer Emiliano Sala due to be held in his home town
The funeral of footballer Emiliano Sala is due to take place in his home town in Argentina.
Man charged over death of NI woman struck by moped
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman from Northern Ireland was struck by a moped.
Parents of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess question why ex-spy was housed in city
The parents of the woman who died in the Wiltshire Novichok poisonings have said they have concerns about why former spy Sergei Skripal was settled in Salisbury.
What the papers say – February 16
A variety of stories make the front pages on Saturday, from the latest on runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum to a strike by children against climate change.
Shamima Begum: Islamic State runaway expresses fears over unborn child
Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum fears her unborn baby will be taken away from her as her family pleaded for the teenager to be allowed back to the UK “as a matter of urgency”.
Man charged with murdering three pensioners in Exeter
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murdering three pensioners in Exeter, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.
Shamima Begum’s family urge Government to help her return to UK
Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK “as a matter of urgency” to safeguard her unborn child, her family has said.
Trump ‘nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Japanese PM’
Donald Trump has said Japan’s Prime Minister nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to open up a dialogue with North Korea.
Prosecutors meet family of young sex assault victim after appeal decision
Prosecutors have met the family of a girl who was sexually assaulted by a teenager to explain their decision not to appeal against his sentence.
12 of the most powerful climate change placards from the schoolchildren’s strike
Schoolchildren around the United Kingdom have been displaying home-made placards during the Youth Strike 4 Climate action.
Sinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse ‘a sham’
Sinn Fein accused the UK Government of indulging in a sham merry-go-round after a meeting to take stock of Stormont’s powersharing crisis failed to chart a way forward.
Man dies after three vehicles caught up in road crash
A man has died following a three-vehicle crash.
PSNI chief Hamilton told to report to Policing Board over failure to disclose information on Sean Graham UFF massacre
The Policing Board has requested a "full report" from Chief Constable George Hamilton to explain the PSNI's failure to disclose information on the loyalist gun attack at a south Belfast bookmakers.
No UK clarity on post-Brexit funding, say Scottish and Welsh ministers
The UK Government has failed to give clarity on funding for the devolved nations post-Brexit, according to the finance secretaries of Scotland and Wales.
UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit, says former Irish premier
The position of the UK Parliament over Brexit has been criticised by a former Irish premier as “unreasonable”.
Britons returning from IS may have very dangerous skills, MI6 chief warns
Britons returning from Islamic State are likely to have acquired “potentially very dangerous” skills and connections, the head of MI6 has warned.
Boy, 17, given four-year sentence for stabbing two people in Edinburgh
A teenager has been sentenced to four years behind bars after stabbing two people in an attempted murder and an assault.
Former police chief John Stalker dies aged 79
John Stalker, who was one of Britain’s most high-profile police officers, has died aged 79, his family announced.
Police continue to question triple murder suspect
Detectives are continuing to question a 27-year-old arrested on suspicion of murdering three elderly men.
Police intervene as schoolchildren strike over climate change
Mounted police were used to move protesters off the roads as they blocked traffic during a climate change demonstration.
ScotRail contract could have been stripped over falling performance
Lowering ScotRail’s passenger satisfaction targets two years in a row allowed Abellio to avoid the possibility of being stripped of its contract to run the franchise, Scottish Labour has suggested.
Charities want new legislation to protect environment after Brexit
A coalition of charities is urging people to support a call for a Scottish Environment Act after Brexit.
Arlene Foster says Brexit should not be barrier to Stormont deal
The Brexit process should not be a barrier to restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland, the DUP leader has said.
Loganair plane involved in near miss with drone
A plane was involved in a near miss with a commercial drone near Glasgow Airport, it has been revealed.
The wonders of the world are hitting London – in Lego form
Wonders of the world including the Great Barrier Reef are being displayed in London thanks to many thousands of Lego bricks and the work of some skilled technicians
Drugs worth more than £820,000 recovered in Highlands and Islands
More than £820,000 worth of drugs have been seized in a four-week operation in the Highlands and Islands.
Lucas tells climate strike youngsters: My generation has let you down
Caroline Lucas has said children missing school to campaign for action to tackle climate change should be allowed to do so because of “exceptional circumstances”.
Schoolchildren strike over climate change
Roads have been brought to a standstill as thousands of schoolchildren protested against climate change.
Pupils go on strike to demand action on climate change
Striking pupils from across Scotland have walked out of classes to join climate change protests.
Charles and Camilla to make historic trip to Cuba
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall could meet some of Cuba’s most celebrated music stars when they make an historic visit to the country.
Murder police search for ‘bare-chested man’ and male in hoodie
Police are searching for two men who were seen around the time of a disturbance that led to a man’s murder in Glasgow in November.
Parties in Northern Ireland and Republic say border not up for debate
Political parties from Northern Ireland and the Republic were in agreement that the backstop is a vital part of any Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
Leo Varadkar: Anyone hoping EU solidarity will falter is in for a nasty surprise
Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said anyone hoping that EU solidarity with Ireland will falter on the Brexit border backstop is “in for a nasty surprise”.
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