Northern Ireland
Woman With Leukemia Told She Would Have Died if She'd Waited for Blood Test
"I had a feeling in the back of my head that things weren't right," said Clare Crossey.
Activist Loses 8-Year Court Battle Over Bakery's Pro-Gay Cake Refusal
The European Court of Human Rights decided not to hear the case because activist Gareth Lee did not "exhaust domestic remedies" for the situation.
Van Morrison Sued After Criticizing Northern Ireland's COVID Response
Morrison has long been a critic of coronavirus lockdowns and has even penned a series of protest songs claiming that the restrictions are "taking our freedom."
U.K. Rejects EU Proposals on Northern Ireland Border, Trade War in Question
Christmas crackers might be in short supply in Northern Ireland this year because of a dispute involving a customs border established after Brexit.
Queen Elizabeth Accepts Doctors' Advice for 2 Weeks' Rest
The queen recently underwent medical tests after canceling a planned trip, and she has agreed to cut back on her schedule.
Queen Elizabeth II Cancels Trip On Medical Advice
Queen Elizabeth II is in "good spirits" after pulling out of a trip over medical advice to rest, Buckingham Palace said.
U.K. Threatens to Suspend Deal, Accuses EU of Disrupting Peace
"Businesses, political parties, the institutions, and indeed all in Northern Ireland face instability and disruption," Brexit minister David Frost said.
Clown Shortage Hits Irish Circus After 500-Day Hiatus
"There's a lot more to being a clown than just putting on a big red nose and a big baggy pair of pants," the co-owner of Duffy's Circus said.
Hillary Clinton Booed, Heckled By Crowd While Accepting Chancellorship
A 40-second clip posted on Twitter shows Clinton dressed in robes outside of Queen's University while a group boos and shouts "war criminal" at her.
Unvaccinated Mother and Daughter Die Days Apart After Contracting COVID
Kevin McAllister said he did not know why his daughter and former partner did not get vaccinated against COVID.
Husband Urges People Get Vaccine As Wife Dies of COVID After Giving Birth
"As I write this I am laying beside her, she is 35, unvaccinated and in a coffin. Let that sink in!" tweeted Josh Willis.
UK Plans for Statute of Limitations for Those Involved in "Troubles"
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said this is "the best way to help Northern Ireland move further along the road to reconciliation."
Bystander Casually Takes Rory Mcllroy's Golf Club at Scottish Open
Security quickly escorted the thief, who also tried to get away with a dog-shaped head cover, off the course for nabbing the golf star's club.
Joe Biden Could Publicly Rebuke Britain at G7 Summit Over Ireland Tensions
The president instructed a U.S. diplomat to formally chastise the U.K. in a meeting earlier this week.
U.K. Asks EU to Use 'Common Sense' In Resolving Brexit Trade Dispute
The U.K. and EU's inability to come to an agreement on policies has led to threats of legal action as tensions rise in Northern Ireland.
Paul Givan Elected as North Ireland's New Leader, First Change Since 2015
Paul Givan will be Northern Ireland's new first minister, replacing Arlene Foster after she resigned from the position in April. Democratic Unionist Party leader Edwin Poots announced the appointment on Tuesday.
Woman Wakes Up on Plane to Discover She Flew 1,200 Miles the Wrong Way
Despite scanning her boarding pass at the gate, airline staff failed to notice the 25-year-old was embarking on the wrong flight.
Dispute About Brexit Leads Northern Ireland's Arlene Foster to Resign
The announcement came after several lawmakers in her party signed a letter of no-confidence in her over her support for Brexit, which resulted in controversial post-exit trade rules in the region.
Dramatic Pictures and Videos Show Unrest in Northern Ireland
A bus was hijacked and set on fire in West Belfast on Wednesday as Northern Ireland has experienced a week of widespread unrest.
St. Patrick's Day Google Doodle Celebrates Ireland's Geography and History
The letters in the word Google have been replaced with artworks symbolizing the Claddagh ring and the Celtic knot.
Food Supplies at Risk as Brexit Border Issues Hit Northern Ireland
Supermarkets have called for urgent intervention to prevent "significant disruption" to U.K. food supplies due to post-Brexit border arrangements.
Thanks to Brexit, A New, United Ireland is Within Reach
From the vanishing Unionist electoral majority to Brexit to COVID, historic events are speeding up debates on Irish unity. This generation of Irish Americans may well be the first to be able to return to a united Ireland.
COVID Outbreak on Ferry Leaves Nearly 400 People Stranded
The crew members who tested positive were reported to be "doing well, with only mild symptoms," according to the ferry company.
Brexit Has Northern Ireland's Very Future Hanging in the Balance
Until last week, Brexit has seemed like an unexploded bomb buried out of sight for most of 2020. But its explosive potential was not reduced—far from it.
Northern Irish Politicians Criticized for Donald Trump Re-Election Banner
"People can of course support whoever they want for the U.S. presidency, but to see three MPs giving the thumbs-up while holding a Trump banner personally makes me cringe," one critic said.
Ancient Irish Pagans Travelled Vast Distances for Feasts at Legendary Site
"Feasting, almost invariably associated with sacrifice, was a social necessity of early societies," researcher Finbar McCormick said.
5-year-old Foo Fighters Fan Invited on Stage by Dave Grohl
The boy danced to "All My Life" at the Vital Festival at the Boucher Road Playing Fields in Northern Ireland.
Small Amounts of Alcohol in Mediterranean Diet Could Boost Brain Health
Scientists studied people from the age of 25 for 30 years to understand how diet affects brain health.
The Perfect Ireland Bucket List
Ireland's Blue Book shares the bucket list, must see spots to include during your next trip to the Emerald Isle.
Two Teens Freed, Not Charged, After Lyra McKee Killing
The journalist was shot during a period of unrest in a section of Northern Ireland's Londonderry, where crowds grew violent ahead of the Easter weekend.