Witnesses describe police boat crash after high-speed ‘pursuit’
Published: July 24, 2026 18:42
Witnesses who were nearby when a police boat carrying armed officers crashed into Westminster Bridge on the River Thames describe what they saw.
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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct claims – diplomats
Published: July 24, 2026 18:13
British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, allegations which he has steadfastly denied.
Sarah Ferguson’s charity wound up after scrutiny of her Epstein links
Published: July 24, 2026 18:00
The Charity Commission website lists Sarah’s Trust as being ‘removed’, meaning it is no longer a registered charity.
Former Commonwealth swimmer Michael Dawson ‘excited’ to watch NI’s golden generation in the pool
Published: July 24, 2026 17:57
Dawson, who swam for Northern Ireland in 2014 in Glasgow, labelled the standards in Northern Irish sport as ‘incredible’
Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
Published: July 24, 2026 17:52
Multiple blazes have broken out during a heatwave.
Timeline: How dissident republican violence has unfolded since 1998
Published: July 24, 2026 17:28
The interception of a bomb near the border follows multiple attacks by dissident republicans in recent decades.
Gracie Abrams secures second number one album with Daughter From Hell
Published: July 24, 2026 17:00
The 16-track record follows on from her chart-topping 2024 album The Secret Of Us.
North Belfast murder accused remanded in custody
Published: July 24, 2026 16:46
A 41-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Paul Mackin (44)
Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
Published: July 24, 2026 16:46
Multiple blazes have broken out during a heatwave.
Police vessel carrying armed officers crashes on Thames injuring five
Published: July 24, 2026 16:45
Responders from the RNLI could be seen treating casualties at Westminster pier.
Efforts to contain wildfire harder due to changing weather, says Swinney
Published: July 24, 2026 16:31
The First Minister urged people in the affected region to follow advice from the emergency services.
Brighton’s pre-season plans thrown off by G7 helicopter landings
Published: July 24, 2026 16:25
The Seagulls were scheduled to train in Evian-les-Bains from Thursday, July 23 until Saturday, August 1.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have the edge in Hungarian Grand Prix practice
Published: July 24, 2026 16:16
The seven-time world champion currently trails Kimi Antonelli by 45 points.
‘I don’t think we’re finished by any stretch’: Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch is disappointed with Euro loss but knows that there is more to come
Published: July 24, 2026 16:09
The Candystripes fell to a 1-0 defeat against Croatian outfit HNK Rijeka away from home in the first leg
Women’s Rights Network to take legal action against Féile an Phobail after cancellation of event
Published: July 24, 2026 16:07
DUP Communities minister Gordon Lyons said earlier on Friday that he was considering pulling Arts Council funding from the festival over the issue
Part of West Bank in lockdown as clashes rock villages and Israel deploys troops
Published: July 24, 2026 16:05
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for more troops in the West Bank.
The Australian boxer with the Derry heart
Published: July 24, 2026 16:05
The Australian boxer with the Derry heart
Father who fatally shook newborn baby in drunken rage jailed for life
Published: July 24, 2026 16:02
Tony Bartlett murdered his four-week-old son after drinking 8.5 pints of lager.
Thousands of PlayStation users unable to access games as outages confirmed
Published: July 24, 2026 16:00
Reports of outages first emerged on the tracking website Downdetector in the early afternoon.
Father jailed for life after murdering newborn baby by shaking him
Published: July 24, 2026 15:51
Atticus Bartlett died in hospital after collapsing at his family home in Chard, Somerset, on July 16 2022.
Police vessel carrying armed officers crashes on Thames
Published: July 24, 2026 15:48
Responders from the RNLI could be seen treating casualties at Westminster pier.
‘You can just smell the air, you can smell the cow sh*t.. it’s awesome’: Paul Trainor - the Australian boxer with the Derry heart
Published: July 24, 2026 15:44
With both parents from Draperstown, Paul Trainor will attract plenty of Irish interest on Commonwealth Games bow
Belfast News Letter’s Ben Lowry stepping down as editor
Published: July 24, 2026 15:43
Co Down journalist had been editor of title since 2021, and before that, deputy editor since 2013
IOC will not investigate Infantino over Trump allegations
Published: July 24, 2026 15:42
FairSquare’s complaint referenced FIFA’s handling of the Balogun affair.
Gymnast on inspiration behind Glasgow 2026 push
Published: July 24, 2026 15:36
Gymnast on inspiration behind Glasgow 2026 push
Casey and Ben Affleck’s mother Christopher Affleck dies aged 83
Published: July 24, 2026 15:36
Ms Affleck died ‘peacefully in her sleep’ on June 2.
Russian missile strike kills 10 after Zelensky hosts US company making Patriots
Published: July 24, 2026 15:33
The Russian strike came a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv with senior representatives of Raytheon.
Painstaking and complex work ongoing to secure fire-hit building – council chief
Published: July 24, 2026 15:16
Steelwork will be attached to the facade of the building in Edinburgh’s Princes Street in order to secure it.
Busted’s James Bourne ‘still not out of the woods’ with health issues
Published: July 24, 2026 15:09
He pulled out of the Busted Vs McFly tour last year.
All-Ireland SFC final: How did Kerry get here?
Published: July 24, 2026 15:05
Despite an early loss in the All-Ireland SFC, Kerry have grown in confidence wth every game since
All-Ireland SFC final: How did Mayo get here?
Published: July 24, 2026 15:04
The Westerners have not had the easiest route to the final, suffering an early provincial exit and some nervy wins
Mayo vs Kerry tale of the tape: Past meetings, interesting facts and stats ahead of the 2026 All-Ireland SFC final
Published: July 24, 2026 15:04
The first time Mayo took on Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC final was in 1932, with Kerry winning all four previous meetings in the final
Bastille star working on musical about week which inspired two literary classics
Published: July 24, 2026 15:01
The upcoming production is based on the romantic poets and their complicated friend group.
One Chance: Can Mayo finally end their All-Ireland final heartbreak against Kerry?
Published: July 24, 2026 14:42
NONE of Mayo’s 1951 team are still around. Kerry have extricated their on-field captain David Clifford from the number 13 jersey. Leave your baggage at the door. This is a curse-free zone.
Altan, KÃla and Stockton’s Wing, Frankie Gavin & De Dannan among stars performing during Belfast Fleadh week
Published: July 24, 2026 14:41
The Irish music legends are set to take to the stage in Belfast this August as Music Capital unveils a major concert programme to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026
Spain’s World Cup success to be documented in four-part Prime Video series
Published: July 24, 2026 14:33
Prime Video will air the series that features behind-the-scenes access to the team.
Sir David Beckham shares childhood photos to mark father Ted’s 78th birthday
Published: July 24, 2026 14:31
The retired footballer, 51, shared several photos of himself and his dad together.
Enzo Maresca ‘privileged’ and ready for challenge of following Pep Guardiola
Published: July 24, 2026 14:29
Manchester City’s one-time assistant manager returned to the club this summer to succeed his former boss.
When is Tyson Fury fighting Mariusz Wach, and is it on TV or being streamed?
Published: July 24, 2026 14:29
‘The Gyspy King’ takes on ‘The Viking’ in Thailand in his second fight since returning to the ring
Smoke from Cairngorms wildfire drifts as far as Aberdeen
Published: July 24, 2026 14:25
The wildfire broke out near Glenmore last week.
Condemnation of ‘entirely reckless’ threat after military-grade bomb seized Co Monaghan
Published: July 24, 2026 14:21
Political leaders praised the Garda operation on Wednesday while warning of the ongoing threat of dissident republicans.
Dragon’s Den star’s vitamins business bought by US firm Bain
Published: July 24, 2026 14:20
The deal, reportedly worth around £900 million, comes after the Lalvani family launched an auction process earlier this year.
Suspected New IRA bomb caught near the border contained Semtex as trainee barrister in her 20s arrested
Published: July 24, 2026 14:03
Bomb intercepted near Carrickmacross by gardai on Wednesday
Volkswagen to ‘accelerate’ cost-cutting measures amid falling profits
Published: July 24, 2026 13:52
Group’s operating result for the first half of 2026 was down 12 per cent on the previous year.
What we know about the ‘extremely significant’ bomb intercepted at Irish border
Published: July 24, 2026 13:48
What we know about the 'extremely significant' bomb intercepted at Irish border
‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crossed Channel to UK
Published: July 24, 2026 13:46
The vessel was estimated to be around 13m (42ft) long – the same as a standard bus.
Drones target Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates
Published: July 24, 2026 13:38
The blasts were reported in Irbil, capital of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Enzo Maresca says it’s a ‘privilege’ to follow Pep Guardiola as Man City manager
Published: July 24, 2026 13:29
The former Chelsea boss was named as Guardiola’s successor at the Etihad Stadium after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season.
Singer Chris Brown admits affray over ‘vicious and unprovoked’ bottle attack
Published: July 24, 2026 13:24
Brown ‘struck the victim twice over the head with a glass bottle’, the CPS said.
Syrians jailed for raping drunk teenager at HMO
Published: July 24, 2026 13:21
Dilgash Adil and Diyar Mohammed Abdulsalm were jailed for raping the teenager after meeting her at a nightclub.
‘Highly sophisticated’ bomb intercepted on Irish border
Published: July 24, 2026 13:20
'Highly sophisticated' bomb intercepted on Irish border
What we know about the ‘extremely significant’ bomb intercepted at Irish border
Published: July 24, 2026 13:17
Device recovered in vehicle as part of investigation into dissident republican activity
‘I wanted the world of The Odyssey to feel like a world that a modern audience could relate to’: Christopher Nolan on his latest blockbuster
Published: July 24, 2026 13:12
Matt Damon and Tom Holland join director Christopher Nolan to discuss the monumental task of bringing The Odyssey to the big screen. By Lynn Rusk
Russian missile strike kills six after Zelensky hosts US company making Patriots
Published: July 24, 2026 13:11
The Russian strike came a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv with senior representatives of Raytheon.
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray after bottle attack at Mayfair club
Published: July 24, 2026 12:52
Assault charges were dropped against the 37-year-old.
Lewis Hamilton unable to match Charles Leclerc’s pace in first Hungary practice
Published: July 24, 2026 12:47
Leclerc finished 0.484 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with Hamilton third, 0.543 sec adrift.
Paralympian Ade Adepitan ‘set to join I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’
Published: July 24, 2026 12:29
He would be the first wheelchair user to appear as a contestant on the show.
Zelensky holds talks with US firm to jointly produce Patriot air defence systems
Published: July 24, 2026 11:51
The system is made up of radars, command-and-control systems and different types of interceptor missiles.
Sainsbury’s confirms first-ever Omagh store will open in November
Published: July 24, 2026 11:49
New supermarket is the retailer's 13th in Northern Ireland and will create 140 jobs
Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government
Published: July 24, 2026 11:44
Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
Jurgen Klopp vows to quit Germany job if media invade his personal life
Published: July 24, 2026 11:42
The 59-year-old has signed a four-year contract.
Garda intercept ‘extremely significant’ bomb in transit near Irish border
Published: July 24, 2026 11:41
Two people have been arrested following the intercept operation targeting dissident republicans.
Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North
Published: July 24, 2026 11:36
The Prime Minister described opening the new centre of Government offices as the ‘best day of my life’.
‘One punch can change a fight’: Stunning shot brings Louis Rooney’s Commonwealth bid to an end
Published: July 24, 2026 11:31
Star bantam caught by bomb at start of second round in Glasgow
Man charged with Paul Mackin murder appears before court
Published: July 24, 2026 11:31
Mr Mackin died in hospital on Wednesday.
Shania Twain: Making new album was ‘painful at times’ but ‘incredibly healing’
Published: July 24, 2026 11:20
The Canadian singer-songwriter released her latest record, Little Miss Twain, on Friday.
Fuel prices set to reach ‘new Iran war high’ as cost of oil breaches $100 mark
Published: July 24, 2026 11:17
Price of unleaded is up nearly 6p a litre since the start of the month.
Chris Brown arrives at London court for ‘bottle attack’ hearing
Published: July 24, 2026 11:14
The R&B singer is due to face a jury trial over an allegation he attacked a former friend at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair.
Chairman of South Korean tech giant ordered to pay ex-wife £485m in divorce case
Published: July 24, 2026 11:03
Shares of SK Hynix, SK’s semiconductor affiliate, have surged with the global artificial intelligence boom.
Chelsea close to agreeing deal with Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix
Published: July 24, 2026 11:02
The defednder would become Chelsea’s fifth signing of the transfer window.
Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film review round-up: ‘A disarmingly deep album’
Published: July 24, 2026 10:56
The singer’s latest record, her seventh, is released on July 24, and will follow the global success of Brat in 2024.
Dozens killed and 700,000 displaced in India amid floods after monsoon rain
Published: July 24, 2026 10:45
Police, disaster response teams and local volunteers were working to rescue stranded residents and deliver essential supplies.
Pep Guardiola turns down Italy job due to family reasons
Published: July 24, 2026 10:37
The 55-year-old Spaniard left Manchester City at the end of last season.
DNA expert links bloodstains to 14-year-old girl allegedly killed by singer D4vd
Published: July 24, 2026 10:20
The singer is alleged to have killed and dismembered Celeste Rivas Hernandez in LA after she threatened to reveal their sexual relationship.
UK business activity buoyed by staycations, hot weather and World Cup
Published: July 24, 2026 10:19
New early figures showed that activity in the private sector increased for the first in three months in July.
Johnny Depp faces off with supernatural forces as Scrooge in Ebenezer trailer
Published: July 24, 2026 10:14
Ebenezer has been described as a dark fantasy adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella.
New US tariff regime could see UK become less competitive, experts warn
Published: July 24, 2026 10:11
There are worries that the UK could become less competitive as US imports from other countries will be treated differently under the new regime.
‘When you are at the World Cup you are inside a bubble’: Mick McDermott’s reflects on ‘amazing’ adventure with Ghana
Published: July 24, 2026 09:56
Belfast man on why couldn’t say ‘no’ to opportunity to coach on the biggest stage
Burnham told Swinney independence ‘off limits’, says Alexander
Published: July 24, 2026 09:34
The Prime Minister and First Minister met on Thursday ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Longing for another bonfire over Bohola: The story of Mayo football through the men of 1936, ‘48 and ‘51
Published: July 24, 2026 09:34
Through the lives of Patsy Flannelly, Éamonn Mongey and Seán Flanagan, Cahair O’Kane pieces together the story of Mayo football…
Sunshine and World Cup bring June spending boost
Published: July 24, 2026 09:32
Sports merchandise sales were higher last month amid retailers selling football kits to fans during the Fifa World Cup.
Welsh First Minister says he has ‘Celtic alliance’ with Scottish counterpart
Published: July 24, 2026 09:26
Rhun ap Iorwerth also said he is ‘optimistic’ following his meeting with Andy Burnham.
Southport killer ‘manipulating the system’ – lawyer for bereaved families
Published: July 24, 2026 09:26
Axel Rudakubana, now 19, was given a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven.
Jurgen Klopp confirmed as new Germany head coach
Published: July 24, 2026 09:24
The former Liverpool manager was the first man the DFB turned to when Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show ‘due to sinus infection’
Published: July 24, 2026 09:19
The musician, 64, ended the show after just 90 minutes and promised fans he would try to reschedule.
US chicken chain Wingstop in Craigavon restaurant opening
Published: July 24, 2026 09:14
Outlet at Rushmere will be Texas-founded group's third in Northern Ireland
London Gatwick opens UK’s first robotic airport parking service
Published: July 24, 2026 09:10
System uses robots to carefully lift and move a car to a dedicated space.
TV presenter Steph McGovern on why she’s annoyed for millions of young people
Published: July 24, 2026 09:08
The much-loved broadcaster explains why there should be more recognition and celebration of young people who do vocational training.
Thousands evacuated as wildfires hit Spain and southern France
Published: July 24, 2026 09:07
Multiple blazes have broken out during a heatwave.
I want to make my own legacy – Kimi Antonelli plans to dominate Formula One
Published: July 24, 2026 09:00
The 19-year-old Italian heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix with a 45-point buffer at the top of the standings.
Scottish Labour to reflect on ‘deeper questions’ following election defeat
Published: July 24, 2026 08:35
The contest to elect a new Scottish Labour leader is yet to get under way.
Explosions at American base in Iraq as US forces strike Iran for 13th night
Published: July 24, 2026 08:31
The blasts were reported in Irbil, capital of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Denise Welch will ‘never forget’ son Matty Healy’s star-studded wedding
Published: July 24, 2026 08:25
The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model Gabbriette, 28, on Saturday in Los Angeles.
PM’s prisons early release review to be conducted over ‘coming days and weeks’
Published: July 24, 2026 08:09
Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were due to be released under the early prison release scheme.
How to stop lifestyle inflation: 6 habits to adopt after a pay rise
Published: July 24, 2026 08:06
Lifestyle creep, also known as lifestyle inflation, is the phenomenon where your everyday expenses gradually increase as your income rises.
Adopted man discovered he had been working with his sister for two years
Published: July 24, 2026 07:56
The pair had been friends for two years before they realised they had the same mother.
Reese Witherspoon says The Morning Show was ‘the honour of a lifetime’
Published: July 24, 2026 07:47
The show will end with the upcoming fifth series.
‘Significant benefit’ expected from removal of US tariffs on Scotch whisky
Published: July 24, 2026 07:27
Donal Trump announced the tariff would be lifted following the state visit of the King and Queen.
HSBC offloads Singapore life arm in £1.6 billion deal
Published: July 24, 2026 07:23
Chief executive Georges Elhedery has been restructuring the lender since taking on the top post two years ago.
Heatwave and online shopping rebound delivers boost to June retail spending
Published: July 24, 2026 07:20
Online shopping rebounded to a five-year high in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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