Nelson McCausland apologises and agrees compensation over former Sinn Féin MLA 'bigot' remark

Theresa May says Brexit negotiations in 'final stages' as border issue remains unresolved

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Tom Kelly: Theresa May must do right by all the people of Northern Ireland

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Stephen Carson shot 'from range of less than two metres'

Brexit deal could be pushed back until December, says Leo Varadkar

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Brexit

Theresa May says Brexit negotiations in 'final stages' as border issue remains unresolved

British prime minister Theresa May has updated the House of Commons on the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations, saying the talks were entering the "final stages", comments which prompted laughter from some MPs.

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Brexit deal could be pushed back until December, says Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a Brexit deal could be delayed until December.
Nigel Dodds says Brexit 'a battle for the union itself'

The Brexit talks have run into a "significant problem" over the fraught issue of the border, British government sources have said.
Potential Brexit deal collapses amid hard border row

A POSSIBLE Brexit deal collapsed last night amid continued disputes between Britain and the European Union over how to avoid a hard border.
Michelle O'Neill Platform: Flag-waving jingoism can't disguise DUP's reckless Brexit agenda

There are many great ironies of the DUP's current position on the Brexit debacle.

Civil Rights

Stormont discrimination of Catholics 'hugely exaggerated' says David Trimble's ex-aide

A FORMER adviser to ex-First Minister David Trimble has claimed discrimination against Catholics by Stormont before the civil rights movement has been "hugely exaggerated".

Topics

Fionnuala O Connor: Press reports from 1968 show unionist leaders unable to grasp what was happening

RUC men on that Saturday fifty years ago blattered their way into history on camera, leaving newsprint catching-up as the Troubles, and the next week, began.
Leona O'Neill: Those who commemorate the IRA are no champions of civil rights in my eyes

WE’VE just come out of a weekend that marked probably one of the most important moments in Northern Ireland’s history, the birth of the civil rights movement.
Deaglán de Bréadún: Where is the Bernadette Devlin of today to give voice to nationalists at Westminster?

IF YOU are an Irish nationalist or republican or simply a person who believes in resisting oppression, you probably need cheering-up under current circumstances.
Ulster Unionist peer had to walk through Sinn Féin rally

Ken Maginnis, the County Tyrone peer, found himself in the middle of a Sinn Féin rally in Derry on Saturday.

News

Theresa May says Brexit negotiations in 'final stages' as border issue remains unresolved

Topics

Nelson McCausland apologises and agrees compensation to former Sinn Féin MLA Rosie McCorley over 'bigot' remark

A former Sinn Féin MLA is to receive undisclosed compensation for being referred to as "a bigot" by ex-DUP assembly member Nelson McCausland, the High Court heard today.
Stephen Carson shot 'from range of less than two metres'

A 28-year-old man killed in a house in the Ormeau area of the city was shot "from a range of less than two metres", a jury heard today.
Brexit deal could be pushed back until December, says Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a Brexit deal could be delayed until December.
Meghan and Harry expecting baby in spring

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby in spring 2019.

Business

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As the saying goes, a change will do you good.

Topics

Is past performance a guide to the future?

PAST performance a guide to the future? Ah there is the holy grail of all questions.
R&D tax incentives should not be ignored

QUESTION: What does my business have to do to qualify for Research & Development tax relief and how is this tax relief given? ANSWER: The Government's Research & Development tax relief incentive allows companies to claim additional tax savings on the research costs they incur.
Insure like you're the Dalai Lama

“Don't think what you are doing for the Twelfth; think what you're doing for the Self.
Belfast Primark fire causes retail footfall slump in the north

DISRUPTION caused by the recent Primark fire at Bank Buildings has led to a dramatic slump in retail footfall in the north.

Sport

On This Day - October 15 2011: Burren made it back-to-back Down SFC titles with a 2-14 to 2-3 defeat of Clonduff

Sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz to get you up and running today...

Topics

A bore draw but slight progress made for Republic of Ireland ahead of Wales clash

Nations League Cup Group B4: Republic of Ireland 0 Denmark 0
VIDEO WATCH: The Irish News Archive - Oct 15 1998: New-boy Robbie Keane on target for Republic

Back in the day: 20 years ago today.. a look at some of the sports stories making the headlines in The Irish News...
St Killian's Garron Tower must overcome An Dún to book Mageean Cup semi-final slot

GAA Danske Bank Mageean Cup quarter-final: Today, 5pm in St Enda's Glengormley: St Killian's Garron Tower v An Dún IT IS THE same quarter-final fixture as last year, just that the venue has changed from the Dub to St Enda's Glengormley, writes Séamas McAleenan.
Sensational second half by Ulster earns Euro victory honours

A SENSATIONAL second-half display lifted spirits on an otherwise miserable Saturday night at Kingspan Stadium and earned Ulster the winning start they so desperately needed as they opened their European Champions Cup account with a 24-10 victory over Leicester Tigers.

Opinion

Tom Kelly: Theresa May must do right by all the people of Northern Ireland

If I had five minutes with Theresa May, here’s what I would say.

Topics

Claire Simpson: Arlene Foster should never have spoken of 'blood red' lines

Before Arlene Foster posted a photo of her meeting with the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier last week, she might have wanted to crop out an EU official at the back of the shot.
A no deal Brexit would be disastrous for Northern Ireland

Ahead of what is being seen as a crucial week for the Brexit negotiations, it is clear that nerves on the British side are becoming increasingly frayed, with Theresa May's troubles growing by the hour.
No credible proof offered in Mr Treacy's anti-Catholic diatribes

If Danny Treacy had a greater mind for detail he would have gathered from the opening sentence in my letter (August 29) that my criticism was not just confined to one particular letter but a number of letters.
Patrick Murphy: Unionism can either think or die but since 1922 it has been pretty poor at thinking

The RHI scandal burned more than wood pellets.

Magazine

Dani Dyer to star on stage with dad Danny Dyer

The pair will appear in Christmas musical in December.

Topics

8 mundane but weird things that are out there, somewhere

Somebody somewhere is watching Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.
Little Mix lead close race for number one with new single

The top three tracks are separated by less than 2,000 combined sales.
Motorway police stop car being driven on metal wheel rim

Despite the car's condition, officers said it was ‘not involved in an accident today'.
Should you buy… the Google Pixel 3 XL?

It's the most beautiful Pixel phone yet but Google's aim to be kind to older Pixel handsets may hurt the 3 XL.

Life

Ask Fiona: I'm caught in the middle of my friend's affair

FOR the past three years, my friend's husband has been having an affair.

Topics

Fashion: Reach for the stars – 7 printed pieces to make your autumn wardrobe shine

As the nights draw in, fashion is suddenly in the mood for stargazing.
TV Quickfire: Actor Nabhaan Rizwan on new BBC drama series Informer

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE INFORMER? Essentially it's about this guy who's living an ordinary life, gets taken into custody and gets stuck in the system.
Nora Twomey on Oscar-nominated Irish animation The Breadwinner

SHE may have dropped out of school at the age of 15, but Nora Twomey's creative skills and determination have combined to make her one of the most respected film animators in the world.
Fashion: 5 trouser trends that'll give your midi skirt a run for its money this autumn

YES, we know, if you want to be totally on trend this autumn, a midi skirt should definitely be on your shopping list.

Arts

Review: Double Cross at The Lyric Theatre, Belfast

During the interval of Friday night's performance of Double Cross at the Lyric Theatre, somebody said they thought it was a new play.

Topics

Double Cross

Nora Twomey on Oscar-nominated Irish animation The Breadwinner

SHE may have dropped out of school at the age of 15, but Nora Twomey's creative skills and determination have combined to make her one of the most respected film animators in the world.
Even Gaeilgeoirí argue about the annoying little frustrations of life
All eight Harry Potter films being screened over one weekend in Movie House Dublin Road

HARRY Potter fans can indulge themselves in a weekend of wizardry as a Belfast cinema is screening all eight films.
Irish film-maker Aislinn Clarke on her new horror The Devil's Doorway

THE Devil's Doorway is a piece of movie history: Dundalk-born Aislinn Clarke's stylishly executed feature debut is the first horror film to be written and directed by an Irishwoman.

Omagh bombing

Mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher breaks silence in emotional letter backing Nuala O'Loan

THE mother of Omagh bombing victim Aiden Gallagher has spoken publicly for the first time since his death 20 years ago to praise a former Police Ombudsman’s comment that the atrocity could have been prevented.

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Omagh bombing victim's husband 'flabbergasted' by former police ombudsman's claim

FORMER police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been criticised by the husband of an Omagh bomb victim for claiming that the atrocity was preventable.
Nationalist commentator criticised for Omagh bomb comments

A nationalist commentator has been criticised for making "absolutely despicable "comments in relation to the Omagh bomb after he said those killed were not murdered.
Video: Omagh remembers its dead

A BELL has tolled 32 times in Omagh at ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the bombing 20 years ago today.
Nuala O'Loan says Omagh bomb could have been prevented

A FORMER policing watchdog who investigated the Omagh bombing has said it could have been prevented.

Pope's visit

Lasting souvenir of Papal visit Ireland with release of a commemorative book

PILGRIMS can now have a lasting souvenir of the historic Papal visit to Dublin, Knock and the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) with the release of a commemorative book.

Topics

Film reveals effect of Pope John Paul II's visit to Republic

A new documentary highlights the effect Pope John Paul ll's visit to the Republic in 1979 had on the peace process.
Pope Francis 'tasted pain and bitterness' of abuse during Irish visit

POPE Francis has lamented how Irish church authorities failed to respond to the crimes of sexual abuse, speaking during his first public appearance at the Vatican after accusations that he himself covered up for a former US cardinal.
ANALYSIS: DUP has yet to give an adequate explanation for Papal snub

It's important that people respect Arlene Foster's decision not to attend Saturday's civic reception for Pope Francis in Dublin Castle.
From Rome to Croke Park in 12 hours with Pope Francis

'UNGODLY hour' might not be the correct term when you are about to fly with the Pope, but it well describes the 3.45am alarm call that woke me on Saturday after a couple of hours' restless sleep.

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