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Sinn Féin Proposes Stormont Reforms to End Vetoes and Improve Stability

Sinn Féin has proposed reforms to Stormont to end vetoes in power-sharing, change the election of the assembly speaker, and improve institutional stability.

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PA Media First Minister Michelle O'Neill standing in Stormont's Great Hall in front of a microphone and speaking. She has her hands raised in an expressive manner. She's wearing a yellow-green top with a black waistcoat.

Lady Donaldson 'Aware' of Alleged Abuse Incident with Bright Light, Court Told

In the sex abuse trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Complainant A testified that Lady Eleanor Donaldson was made aware of an alleged incident involving a bright light. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges, including rape; Lady Donaldson denies aiding and abetting charges.

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PA Media A woman with short cropped grey hair and is wearing a black polo neck top, and a black coat with a hood. She is standing outside, the background is out of focus but the outline of several vehicles can be seen as well as the partial body of someone in a hi-viz jacket

New Rules Allow Temporary Campsites in Wales to Open Up to 60 Days Annually

New rules in Wales allow temporary campsites to operate up to 60 days annually with planning permission and new restrictions, addressing business competitiveness and local disturbance concerns.

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Two Arrested Following Brawl After Champions League Final Loss

Two people were arrested after a brawl broke out at Ipswich Waterfront following Arsenal's Champions League final loss to PSG. Suffolk Police confirmed arrests on suspicion of affray and drug possession, with both released on bail until July.

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No 10 Prepares for Revealing Mandelson-Minister Messages Release

The UK government is releasing over 1,000 pages of private messages between Peter Mandelson and ministers, revealing candid exchanges amid controversy over his ambassadorial appointment.

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UK Wins International Court Case Over Cancelled Rwanda Asylum Deal

An international court ruled the UK does not owe Rwanda millions after cancelling the asylum seeker deal signed by the previous government.

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Call for Joint Holyrood-Westminster Inquiry into Peter Murrell’s Embezzlement

Former Labour first minister Jack McConnell calls for a joint UK-Scottish parliamentary inquiry into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of over £400,000 from the SNP, urging collaboration between Westminster and Holyrood committees amid denials from Nicola Sturgeon and opposition from John Swinney.

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Getty Images Peter Murrell, who is bald with glasses, in a close-up shot while walking outside. He is wearing a business suit

Council to Elect New Deputy Leader After MSP Win

Dumfries and Galloway Council will elect a new deputy leader after Katie Hagmann won a Scottish Parliament seat and stepped down from the role but remains a councillor.

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BBC A woman with medium-length curly dark hair and clear glasses smiles into the camera. She is wearing a white jacket, a yellow lanyard and a badge with a saltire on it. She is standing in front of a sandstone wall.

Second Batch of Mandelson Appointment Files Set for Monday Release

The UK government will publish the second batch of documents on Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment amid ongoing investigations and political scrutiny.

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Getty Images Lord Mandelson wears glasses, a white shirt and blue suit jacket, he is standing outside a stone building

Man Charged After Officer Injured by Stolen Police Car in Downpatrick

A 27-year-old man faces charges after a police officer was seriously injured by a stolen police car in Downpatrick. Another man and a woman have also been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Pacemaker A close up of the red and white police tape cordon which says "Police Inner Cordon, Do Not Cross". Behind it, abandoned on a grassy bank in a housing estate, is the stolen police vehicle. The driver's door of the yellow, blue and white liveried vehicle is lying open

Doug Beattie Resigns from UUP Citing Internal Conflicts and Deselection Threat

Doug Beattie resigns from the Ulster Unionist Party amid internal conflicts and a threat of deselection, citing marginalization and a campaign against him.

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PA Media Doug Beattie has grey hair and a grey beard. He is wearing wired framed, rectangular frames, a navy jacket, white shirt and navy tie.

Ministers Prepare as Release of Mandelson Documents Reveals Government Operations

The release of over 1,000 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment reveals extensive government communications and efforts, exposing private interactions and raising security and conflict of interest concerns amid ongoing investigations.

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PA Media Peter Mandelson wearing glasses, and an open necked shirt and jacket