#Northern Ireland
Why can't same-sex couples in Northern Ireland get married until next year?
The first ceremonies could take place on the week of Valentine’s Day 2020.
Walkouts from DUP and SDLP amid farcical scenes in Stormont
Private members’ legislation aimed at thwarting the imposition of abortion reform in Northern Ireland were not accepted.
The Explainer: What are Northern Ireland’s abortion laws and how might they be changing?
We look at how legislation passed in Westminster is set to change abortion laws in Northern Ireland.
'Too soon to celebrate': On the border, people give Brexit deal cautious welcome
Residents living in frontier towns along the Irish border say they are hoping for “clarity” going forward.
FactCheck: Has the British government removed the right to Irish citizenship from those in the North?
The claim was made by Sinn Féin following a UK Tribunal ruling this week.
Explainer: Here's how the consent vote in the North will work
How and when will elected reps get to cast their vote and why is it a thorny issue for the DUP?
Varadkar says need for MLAs to declare as nationalist, unionist or other should be removed
He added he believes the GFA should be reformed to change the controversial petition of concern.
Foster backs call for Stormont restoration as NI abortion to be decriminalised by Westminster
The move to decriminalise abortion will only be halted if the Stormont executive is restored by 21 October.
Varadkar says Johnson told him he's confident of getting MPs to back Brexit deal
Speculation is mounting that a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations is imminent.
Varadkar says Emma DeSouza 'is an Irish citizen' and that he will raise case with Johnson
The Home Office won an appeal against a ruling which found that people born in the North are not automatically British.
The DeSouza verdict: Why everyone born in Northern Ireland is legally a British citizen
“A person’s nationality cannot depend in law on an undisclosed state of mind,” the Upper Tribunal argued in it’s decision.
Paddy McNair scores twice as Northern Ireland triumph against Czechs in five-goal thriller
A superb first-half display from Northern Ireland was enough to secure a 3-2 win over Czech Republic.
'It's going to be difficult to establish a solution to the problem that the DeSouza case creates'
The issue about more than citizenship and identity, writes Sarah Creighton.
'It's terrible to watch' - Dutch boss Koeman criticises Northern Ireland's playing style
The Netherlands scored three late goals to overcome Michael O’Neill’s side last night.
'They are fighting machines, they will get you by the throat' - Koeman wary of Northern Ireland threat
The Oranje host Michael O’Neill’s men in tonight’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
Man (30s) shot in both legs by masked men in Derry
The incident happened at around 8.45pm this evening.
MI5 'destroyed material' held by inquiry examining Pat Finucane murder
The solicitor was shot dead by loyalists at his home in Belfast in 1989.
Abortion guidance for Northern Ireland published by UK government
The abortion law won’t change later this month if the NI Executive is restored by 21 October.
'It's all over the place': What next for the Ulster Unionist Party?
UUP leader Robin Swann announced that he was stepping down this week.
Author 'amazed' at reaction in Ireland to Brexit comments
Greer told BBC Question Time last night that ‘Ireland owes the UK nothing’.
Author says 'Ireland owes the UK nothing' in heated Brexit debate
“Ireland owes this country nothing. Ireland owes this country no concessions, it owes it no quarter, it owes it nothing.”
Johnson in new court showdown as Europe brands Brexit plans ‘unconvincing’
Scotland’s highest civil court will hear two cases in the space of five days that could compel Boris Johnson to extend Brexit negotiations.
High Court in Belfast rules Northern Ireland abortion law breaches human rights
Legislation decriminalising abortion may be introduced this month if the Stormont executive doesn’t resume.
Johnson preparing for 'intensive discussions' in bid to get Brexit deal over the line
So far, European leaders have reacted coolly to his plan.
'Brexit Godfather' Johnson accused of deliberately putting forward a Brexit deal the EU will reject
The British Prime Minister is today expected to again stress that the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, one way or another.
Northern Ireland defender McAuley retires from football aged 39
‘I enjoyed every second I wore the Northern Ireland shirt ,’ writes the former Rangers man.
DUP would consider 'time-limited backstop' amid last-ditch attempt to get Brexit deal
Arlene Foster has insisted there remains a chance of reaching a deal before 31 October.
Church leaders call for restoration of Stormont to stop abortion law being passed in North
Abortion will be decriminalised in the North if the collapsed assembly is not restored by 21 October.
Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, brothel keeping and money laundering in Belfast
A 27-year-old woman has also been arrested in the Antrim area on suspicion of controlling prostitution.
Hundreds of laid-off Wrightbus workers protest outside church over donations
Wrightbus went into administration last week with the loss of 1,200 jobs.
Number of people stopped at the Northern Ireland land border and removed from the State is rising
Gardaí say that the passport checks at the border are to fight organised crime, but NGOs say they’re more like immigration controls.
Chair of Brexit Party says Varadkar 'hijacked' the backstop issue, and that Irish border trade is 'irrelevant'
Richard Tice, an MEP for the East of England, also explained trade across the Northern Irish border by comparing it to a jar of Smarties.
Will no-deal Brexit mean border checks in Ireland? Juncker's answer is simple: Yes
“The British have to tell us exactly the architectural nature of this border,” the European Commission president told Sky News, “I don’t like it, a hard border.”
'We have real opportunities lying ahead': Hopes are high in the Alliance Party ahead of a UK general election
The party has enjoyed significant success by running on an anti-Brexit platform.
A citizens' assembly to break deadlock in North would have 'merit', says Taoiseach
Neither Sinn Féin or the DUP have warmly welcomed calls for a citizens’ assembly.
Cross-border travellers face 'racial profiling', says human rights group
A group has lodged an equality complaint over cross-border immigration checks.
Arlene Foster suggests she is open to special arrangements for North as part of Brexit deal
The DUP leader made the suggestion to journalists in Dublin this evening.
Nigel Farage says EU's tone is 'emollient' as Martina Anderson dons Irish jersey in EU parliament
“It is certainly not a question of pretending to negotiate”, Barnier warned, as Juncker told MEPs the risk of no deal remains “very real”.
Drinks industry calls for drop in 'uncompetitive' alcohol tax as sterling value continues to fall
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland called for a 15% reduction in the tax by 2021.
'Brexit is the biggest show in town': The SDLP is banking on Brexit delivering election success in 2019
The party currently has no MPs and wants to change that in a few months time.
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