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Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant is holding further talks with community leaders over the controversial Drumcree march.
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.
Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.
'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.
Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.
Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bank of England governor
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.
Richards 'devastated' by Man City guilty verdicts
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards felt "absolutely devastated" after reading the Premier League's "damning" verdict on the club's financial charges.
More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition issued a fresh legal bid on Tuesday to try to prevent the march from going ahead.
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
Norfolk village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay
The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.
England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals
England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill is out for months with a ruptured bicep that requires surgery.
People troll my DIY but they just spur me on
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.