Two women in court on charge connected with death of Odhrán Kelly

Community leader and charity were let down by police – chief constable

Jim Allister claims protocol makes north a 'potential haven for illegal immigrants'

'It's truly a nightmare that I hope to wake up from' - Missing Palestinian teenagers who visited Belfast are alive

Co Armagh family celebrate as Olly (3) receives kidney transplant from grandmother

Northern Ireland News

Tories in Minority of Nearly 100 – On this day in 1923

Dawn Purvis: Time to recapture the spirit of 1998

Guidhall event to mark 1998 Nobel peace prize presentation

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

Politicians have ‘duty to make institutions work’, says Hilary Benn

Investigation launched after fire sweeps through industrial estate outside Newry

Stormont soaked as heavy rain sweeps across the north

Hilary Benn rows back on predecessor's pledge to spell out border poll criteria

Stormont parties to attend talks with Secretary of State on public finances

Republic of Ireland News

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

Sabina Higgins thanks public for support following breast-cancer treatment

Portraits capturing Shane MacGowan’s final London visit up for auction

Darragh O’Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability

McEntee says it is ‘difficult’ to change priorities for gardai without request

Nolan sister given ‘amazing early Christmas present’ amid cancer treatment

Watchdog concerned about Government’s ‘poor budgeting and fiscal gimmickry’

Paschal Donohoe refuses to rule out becoming next head of IMF

Taoiseach: EU far too passive for far too long over Middle East conflict

Sport

Ange Postecoglou urges Tottenham to bounce back from West Ham defeat

Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms he is joining LIV Golf

Sean Dyche hails Everton unity after beating Newcastle to climb out of drop zone

Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse earn West Ham victory at Tottenham

Oh Hyeon-gyu pleased to grasp opportunity on rare Celtic start with Hibs brace

Opinion

Unionists shouldn't pick a fight they can't win – Alex Kane

Starmer’s spending plans will be disastrous for the north – Brian Feeney

'Rwanda plan' row yet another example of how this Tory government is unfit to be in power

Could a citizens' assembly nudge Sinn Féin towards accepting Stormont reform? – Newton Emerson

Life

Four gardening titles that'll bring a bit of festive cheer

Five tips on talking politics with family without falling out – from a conflict resolution expert

Why dimming the Sun would be an effective tool in the fight against climate change

Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 revealed: How to wear the fruit-inspired shade

Why do I keep getting thrush?

Business

New framework outlines 30-year vision for regeneration of Belfast's waterfront areas

45,000 on waiting list - but housing stock rises by just 6,750

Timber businesses mould to form £100m industry super power

Christmas menu proves popular on Pret A Manger opening day

Planning approval granted for restoration of listed fire damaged Old Cathedral Building in Belfast

'People need access to cash' says regulator

Magazine

Winner of Netflix’s Squid Game uses jackpot to take care of underprivileged

2024 set to be ‘milestone in climate history’, says Met Office

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Charlie Hunnam ‘begged’ to switch roles on Rebel Moon after audition

‘Loyalty penalty’ class action claim launched against four largest mobile firms

Arts

Belfast folk stalwart Fergus O'Hare on Deep in My Heart, an album of deeply personal songs

Caroline Curran's catering craic in new Christmas show Are Yule being Served?

Ruairi Conaghan: Play The Undertones really loud – and get moshing

Bernie's back, absolutely flabulous and flying the flag for women who are a little bigger than size 10...

UK News

Lord Cameron denies political interference as he urges US to pass Ukraine aid

Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

‘I’ve only had one’ is most common drink-driving excuse – survey

World News

Hunter Biden has nine tax charges added to gun indictments in latest legal probe

Shooting suspect had list of targets at campus and another university – police

Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, UN says

Strikes on Gaza’s southern edge sow fear in one of last areas people can flee to

Donald Trump back at New York civil fraud trial as testimony nears end

Property

Industry excellence and innovation honoured at PropertyPal Awards

Property: Courting favour with this spacious townhouse

NI’s top site managers honoured at prestigious industry awards

Property: King – or queen – of the castle

Property: A Derramore gem arrives on the market

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