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Justice Minister Accepts All Recommendations on Criminal Legal Aid Review

Justice Minister Naomi Long agrees to all recommendations from the criminal legal aid review, including an 8.66% fee increase, potentially ending the barrister strike in Northern Ireland.

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PA Media Naomi Long speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a patterned top and has long red hair.

Reform Adviser’s Social Media Revealed Racist and Anti-Muslim Posts

Derek Roberts, a former Reform Senedd candidate whose social media contained racist and anti-Muslim posts, now works as a special adviser to Reform's Gaz Thomas, raising questions about the party's vetting procedures.

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Noah Donohoe's Mother Emotional as CCTV Footage Shown at Inquest

Noah Donohoe's mother became emotional as CCTV footage of her son cycling on the day he disappeared was shown at the inquest. Evidence from CCTV operators and police officers detailed the investigation and challenges faced during the search.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer.

Witness Recalled to Stormont Committee Over Abusive Remarks to TUV MLA

A witness who used abusive language against TUV MLA Timothy Gaston during a Stormont committee meeting has been invited back to reflect on her remarks. The committee condemned the language as unacceptable and discussed the incident in detail.

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PA Media A screengrab of a woman with blonde hair wearing glasses, a white top, black coat and a yellow lanyard sitting at a committee meeting.

Scottish Government Held in Contempt Over Delayed Salmond File Release

The Scottish government was found in contempt by the Court of Session for delaying the publication of Salmond files, central to a FOI dispute involving Nicola Sturgeon's ministerial code inquiry. The court ordered legal expenses paid to the information commissioner.

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Getty Images Alex Salmond, left, wearing a dark suit and looking away from the camera, raising his left armd and hand in the air. Nicola Sturgeon, right, wearing a black top. Both are sitting against a black background.

Four Men Sentenced to Death for 2022 Owo Church Attack in Nigeria

A Nigerian court sentenced four men to death for the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which killed 41 worshippers. The men were also jailed for terrorism charges. The trial included witness testimonies and claims of torture by defendants.

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Reuters The five men sitting on red and black chairs in court

Judge Holds Secret Hearing in Luigi Mangione Case Despite Media Objections

Judge Gregory Carro held a sealed hearing in the Luigi Mangione case despite media objections, denying press access and explanation for the secrecy.

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O'Dowd Responds to Treasury Report on Stormont Budget Issues

Stormont's finance minister John O'Dowd challenges a Treasury report claiming the executive could solve budget issues by adopting certain measures, citing unfair comparisons and highlighting Northern Ireland's unique financial and service delivery challenges.

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PA Media John O'Dowd speaking into a microphone in Stormont parliament buildings. He is wearing a black suit, navy patterned tie and a white shirt. He has grey hair.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Hit by Stolen Police Car

A 36-year-old man faces attempted murder and multiple charges after a police officer was seriously injured by a stolen police car in Downpatrick.

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Pacemaker A yellow, blue and white liveried police car with a bullet hole in the windscreen sits on a grassy bank in a housing estate. The driver's door is lying open.

Ex-Officer in Hiding After False Online Claims Linking Her to Henry Nowak Arrest

Christi Hill, a former police officer, has gone into hiding after being falsely linked online to Henry Nowak's arrest. Social media and AI platforms like Grok misidentified her, prompting official statements and ongoing investigations.

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People gather outside Southampton central police station during a flash protest after the release of police bodycam footage of the arrest and subsequent death of Henry Nowak.

NSW Anti-Abortion Activists Push to Restrict Access with Sex-Selective Abortion Bill

NSW's proposed anti sex-selective abortion bill faces criticism from medical experts who say it spreads misinformation and restricts abortion access, despite minimal evidence of sex-selective abortions in the state.

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New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state.

Labour Councillor Quits After Being Asked to Reschedule Cancer Appointment for Budget Meeting

Labour councillor Sue Riley resigned after being asked to reschedule a vital cancer appointment for a budget meeting. She cited bullying and lack of support, continuing as an independent councillor amid ongoing health challenges.

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Monmouthshire County Council Sue Riley - a middle aged white woman with short, brown, curly hair. She is posing for a staged photo in front of an all-white background and is wearing a predominantly brown multi-coloured shirt. She has large hooped earrings on and is smiling