Family of Shamima Begum believe she has given birth
Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum has given birth, her family have been informed, as the debate rages on over the future of her and her child.
Warning against complacency around peace process
The outgoing chief of a peace fund has warned against complacency around the peace process in Northern Ireland.
Man charged with aggravated burglary after man and woman attacked in Belfast home
A 39-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary with intent to steal after a man and a woman were attacked in their north Belfast home.
Woman and children escape injury after 'reckless' pipe bomb attack in Co Armagh
A woman and a number of children have escaped injury after a pipe bomb attack in Co Armagh last night.
Bacardi stockpiling drinks ahead of Brexit
Drinks giant Bacardi has revealed it is stockpiling booze ahead of Brexit, but dismissed the UK’s impending divorce as “not even a blip on the horizon” in the firm’s 157-year history.
Pipe bomb exploded close to Co Armagh house with young children
Police have slammed as “reckless” an incident in Co Armagh during which a pipe bomb exploded close to a house where young children were living.
Shamima Begum: UK return for runaway jihadi brides ‘should be an option’
Deradicalising runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum would prove a “challenge”, a counter-extremism expert warned as the family of another jihadi bride said serving jail terms in the UK should remain an option.
Britain should take back Islamic State fighters, says Trump
US president Donald Trump has said Britain and other European allies should “take back” more than 800 Islamic State fighters captured in Syria.
What the papers say – February 17
Sunday’s papers bring a mixed bag, with Brexit, jihadis in Syria and migration all featuring on the fronts.
Michael Dugher to quit Labour amid concerns over ‘institutional’ anti-Semitism
Former Labour vice chairman Michael Dugher has said he is intending to leave the party, saying he now regards it as “institutionally anti-Semitic”.
Flybmi blames Brexit for collapse
Brexit has been blamed for the collapse of a British airline, which has seen flights cancelled for hundreds of shocked passengers.
Theresa May pleads with Tory MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit
Theresa May has issued a desperate plea to Conservative MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit, urging her party to “move beyond what divides us” and sacrifice “personal preferences” for the national interest.
Theresa May issues plea to Tory MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit
Theresa May has issued a plea to Conservative MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit, urging her party to “move beyond what divides us” and sacrifice “personal preferences”.
People’s Vote campaign announces plans for march weekend before Brexit day
Campaigners seeking a second referendum on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union have announced plans to hold a Brexit protest the weekend before the scheduled departure date.
Father living along border fears what Brexit will bring after flybmi collapse
The news of flybmi’s collapse is a cause of major concern for a father living along the Irish border who used the airline frequently for work.
City of Derry Airport ‘reviewing options’ to replace flybmi Stansted service
The City of Derry airport said it is “reviewing options” to resume a route to Stansted after airline flybmi announced it has suspended flights and is filing for administration.
Mass brawl erupts at Haydock Park racecourse
Racing authorities have vowed to take a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour after another mass brawl broke out at a race meeting.
Aberdeen flights cancelled after flybmi goes into administration
All flybmi flights to and from Aberdeen have been cancelled after the airline filed for administration.
What customers affected by the flybmi suspension should do
Hundreds of passengers have had their travel plans disrupted after airline flybmi suspended all flights, and said it was filing for administration.
Airline flybmi cancels all flights and files for administration
Airline flybmi has suspended flights and is filing for administration, blaming uncertainty around Brexit.
Neil Warnock and Cardiff chief Ken Choo join mourners at Emiliano Sala funeral
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock and club CEO Ken Choo joined mourners at the funeral of Emiliano Sala in his hometown in Argentina on Saturday.
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.
Inheritance law reforms considered by ministers
Ministers are considering a shake-up of inheritance rules to reflect changes in society, such as fewer marriages and an increase in step-families.
Number of prisoners in Scotland sharing single cells revealed
More than 1,400 prisoners in Scotland have had to share a single cell with another inmate, according to the Justice Secretary.
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.
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