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WHO warns of ‘dangerous period’ with Delta variant
Who are the victims at the centre of the prosecution service’s decisions?
Organised crime ‘far, far worse’ if drugs legalised, says Garda Commissioner Drew Harris
Timeline of the decades-long campaign by Bloody Sunday families for justice
Germany recommends combination of AstraZeneca and mRNA coronavirus vaccines
What caused landmark legacy prosecutions to collapse?
Coronavirus
One further death linked to Covid-19 as 339 new cases recorded
There have been another 339 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.
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WHO warns of ‘dangerous period' with Delta variant
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Delta variant is continuing to evolve and mutate.
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Germany recommends combination of AstraZeneca and mRNA coronavirus vaccines
The aim is to increase the speed and effectiveness of vaccinations as the more contagious Delta variant spreads.
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No lockdown plans in Russia as coronavirus deaths hit new record
Daily new infections have more than doubled over the past month, soaring from around 9,000 in early June to more than 20,000 this week.
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Accelerated vaccine rollout allows 18-34 age group to be jabbed in Republic two months early
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the move will better protect the population from the Delta variant wave.
News
One further death linked to Covid-19 as 339 new cases recorded
There have been another 339 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.
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WHO warns of ‘dangerous period' with Delta variant
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Delta variant is continuing to evolve and mutate.
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Who are the victims at the centre of the prosecution service's decisions?
James Wray, 22, and William McKinney, 27, died on Bloody Sunday, while Daniel Hegarty, 15, was shot dead six months later.
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Organised crime ‘far, far worse' if drugs legalised, says Garda Commissioner Drew Harris
Commissioner Drew Harris said criminal gangs would not disappear overnight, and raised concerns over regulation, public health and societal problems.
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Police investigate serious sexual assault in east Belfast
Police have appealed for information following a serious sexual assault in east Belfast yesterday.
Business
Scottish firm to build £1.6m Belfast hydrogen refuelling station for Translink
SCOTLAND-based Logan Energy has been awarded a £1.6 million contract by Translink to design and supply one of the largest capacity hydrogen refuelling stations ever built in Europe.
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Continuous growth in job adverts - but not in Northern Ireland
THERE were were 192,000 new job adverts posted across the UK in the week to June 27 as employer demand remains buoyant and at a level higher even than before the first lockdown 16 months ago, according to the latest jobs recovery tracker from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
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Furlough: 34,000 came off scheme in Northern Ireland during May
JUST over 34,000 people came off furlough in Northern Ireland during the month of May following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Theresa Donaldson takes over as first female chair of Belfast Harbour
THE first female chair in the history of Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Theresa Donaldson, has paid tribute to outgoing chair David Dobbin, who has stepped down after six years in the role.
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Developer launches bid for major housing scheme at west Belfast industrial estate
A SEVEN acre site at a west Belfast industrial estate could be turned into a major housing development under new plans.
Sport
Antrim will need to dig deep to see off Derry in Ulster semi-final
Ulster Senior Camogie Championship semi-final: Antrim v Derry (Saturday, Loughgiel, 2pm) WHEN these two teams met in Owenbeg in the league at the end of May, there was little between them over the first half hour.
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Cavan seeking revenge over Armagh in Ulster intermediate semi-final
Ulster Intermediate championship semi-final: Armagh v Cavan (Sunday, Granemore, 1.
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Spain have the tools to win the Euros - it's how they use them
COMPILING a list of your all-time best players is a purely self-indulgent, subjective exercise.
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No ill feeling over Monaghan training ban breach insists Fermanagh boss McMenamin
FERMANAGH boss Ryan McMenamin insists there are no lingering ill feelings about Monaghan’s pre-season training ban breach as they prepare to face the Farneymen in Clones tomorrow.
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GAA clubs need to take a stand to stamp out verbal abuse
“This big fella was winnin' every ball that came in, he was destroying us.
Opinion
Denis Bradley: PSNI has been a success story but would benefit from a light touch review
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Alex Kane: Book suggests important shift in unionist opinion
I like and respect books that make me think.
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DUP leader will be judged on actions
SIR Jeffrey Donaldson could be forgiven for thinking the position of DUP leader is now cursed.
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Unionists should engage in dialogue to ensure ideals are protected
Since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 and in more recent times, certain individuals have raised their heads above the parapet to take an opportunity to snipe on Sinn Féin.
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Jeffrey Stormont
Magazine
Ed Sheeran's Bad Habits bring him chart triumph
The singer said he hopes he does not hold the top spot for long.
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Fitness gurus Joe Wicks and Mr Motivator pictured in Wimbledon Royal Box
The pair were recently awarded MBEs.
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Friday night recoupling looms over Love Island villa
The series continues on ITV2.
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Dogs on display: Museum celebrates 200 years of cartoon canines
The exhibit in Ohio includes more than 100 canine characters, from Scooby-Doo to Santa's Little Helper from The Simpsons.
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EastEnders box sets to continue to premiere on iPlayer throughout Olympics
The Olympics are due to end on August 8.
Life
Today's TV Friday 2 July
Topics
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Film: Vin Diesel on his Fast And Furious character: ‘Isn't that the question, where does Vin end and where does Dom start?'
THE Fast And Furious franchise is back with what may be the most explosive and outlandish instalment yet.
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Today's TV Thursday 1 July
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Holding on to hope
"That is why I constantly urge young people not to let themselves be robbed of hope; to each of them I repeat: Let no one despise your youth.
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Brian Wilson: 'You were made for greatness, not comfort'
It is sensible to link health in mind and body directly with spiritual health, says Dr Brian Wilson, in a reflection on service, sacrifice and schools
Arts
Film: Vin Diesel on his Fast And Furious character: ‘Isn't that the question, where does Vin end and where does Dom start?'
THE Fast And Furious franchise is back with what may be the most explosive and outlandish instalment yet.
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Cult Movies: The Earth Dies Screaming is a 'sporadically creepy and decidedly paranoid little British thriller'
The Earth Dies Screaming IF THE quality of a film was derived purely from the impact of its title, then The Earth Dies Screaming would be up there with the greatest movies of all time.
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Noise Annoys: Warriors of The Dystotheque, Invaderband, Neil Brogan, Conchúr White, Mob Wife and Let's Do An Art
:: Warriors of The Dystotheque – Lost In Your Silence EP (Fly Beat Music) DERRY/Coventry/Tolouse/NYC combo Warriors of The Dystotheque are back and teasing their forthcoming album with a new EP which, according to WoD's Irish contingent Jonny Mac, offers listeners "an uptempo broken beat, Cinematic Orchestra sorta vibe".
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Dublin hopefuls Inhaler gas about debut album It Won't Always Be Like This
DUBLIN quartet Inhaler, one of Ireland's most hotly-tipped new guitar bands, were on the cusp of making their hugely anticipated debut album in early 2020 just as pretty much everything essential to writing and recording music as a group shut down due to Covid-19.
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Albums: New music from Bobbie Gillespie and Jehnny Beth, The Go! Team, Laura Mvula and Tyler, The Creator
BOBBY GILLESPIE AND JEHNNY BETH – UTOPIAN ASHES PRIMAL Scream frontman Gillespie teams up with Savages singer turned solo artist Beth for a remarkable album chronicling a fictional marriage break-up.
Brexit
Protocol 'will threaten sale of British-made lawnmowers in north', Sammy Wilson says
THE Northern Ireland Protocol will threaten the sale of British-made lawnmowers from being sold in the north, DUP MP Sammy Wilson has claimed.
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Unionists urged to overcome protocol issues after court ruling
UNIONISTS were last night urged to stop threatening the Stormont institutions and instead work to overcome concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Protocol ruling confirms it ‘damages' constitutional position, say unionists
Mr Justice Colton rejected legal challenges against the lawfulness of the Northern Ireland Protocol at the High Court in Belfast on Wednesday.
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UK and EU agree truce in Brexit sausage war dispute
Chilled meats will be allowed to continue being sent from Britain to Northern Ireland until September 30.
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Northern Ireland protocol lawful, High Court rules
A judge at Belfast High Court has rejected all grounds of two joined legal challenges that argued the terms of Brexit's Northern Ireland protocol were unlawful.
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‘When you manage to keep someone in their own home it makes everything worthwhile’ - Social Care is making a real difference
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‘You work with people who treat you like they are your family’ - campaign shows life-changing roles in social care
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‘The sky really is the limit’ - Social Care offers rewarding and varied roles
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Safety first as shops and hospitality reopen
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Social Care: Making a difference to transform people's lives
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Make Calor the power behind your home
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Time is running out for EU citizens living in NI to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by June 30. Here's everything you need to know
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Mascots, soaked pedestrians and Fido in the front seat - unusual driving offences that could result in penalty points
Most of us know the main driving offences, but what about the more unusual misdemeanours that can also result in penalty points?
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Did you know that switching mortgages is actually easy and could save you money?
For a relatively small amount of time invested by the customer, they can reap the benefits of saving money and potentially receiving money if cashback is applicable
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