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Father Supports Tougher Sentencing Laws After Son Killed by Drunk Driver

Peter Dolan, whose son Enda was killed by a drunk driver, supports new Sentencing Bill increasing penalties for dangerous driving offences and introducing 'Charlotte's Law' to improve justice and road safety in Northern Ireland.

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BBC Peter Dolan and his wife Niamh Dolan standing together and looking to camera. Between them they are holding a larger black and white photo of their late son Enda playing guitar.

System Failures Left Autistic Teen Living in Squalor with Dying Mother

An autistic teen lived in squalid conditions with his dying mother despite prior child protection checks. His father highlights systemic failures and ongoing trauma, prompting council apologies and calls for accountability.

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BBC A man wearing a black North face jacket stands next to a teenager with grey trousers looking out to sea on a grey day.

Landslip Closes Village Road, Residents Feel Trapped and Livestock at Risk

A major landslip in Monmouthshire has closed the main road to a village, leaving residents feeling trapped and farmers fearing for their livestock's welfare. The council warns the road remains unsafe and is working on a long-term solution.

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BBC Drone shows the scale of the landslip, which has caused a vertical edge immediately next to the now-closed road

Trump Announces US Navy Will Protect Middle East Ships If Needed

President Trump announced the US Navy will protect ships in the Middle East if needed, offering risk insurance to ensure energy supply amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

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AFP via Getty Images Tankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025.

European Allies Strengthen Cyprus Defenses After Drone Attack on UK Base

European allies are rapidly deploying military assets to Cyprus after a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, aiming to strengthen defenses and prevent escalation amid tensions linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Getty Images Entrance to RAF Akrotiri with an emergency vehicle next to a sign with the base's name

Trump Threatens to End Trade with Spain Over Military Base Access Dispute

President Trump threatened to halt all trade with Spain after Madrid barred US military base use for Iran operations, citing legal and defence spending disputes.

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Bradley Fighting Vehicle and soldier in desert training operation under clear sky.

Wong Highlights Australia’s Largest Consular Crisis as Dubai-Sydney Flight Awaits

Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls the situation a major consular crisis as the first Dubai to Sydney flight awaits departure. The government engages with UAE and regional partners to assist 115,000 Australians stranded amid Middle East conflict.

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US Urges Nationals to Leave Middle East Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

The US urges its nationals to leave most Middle Eastern countries amid escalating conflict with Iran. France and the UK also prepare to assist their citizens amid regional tensions.

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EPA/Shutterstock A woman and a girl walk in front of buses prepared for stranded airline passengers outside a hotel in Doha, Qatar. Photo: 1 March 2026

Middle East Conflict Escalates as Trump Rejects Iran’s Negotiation Attempt

US and Israel have intensified strikes on Iran, while Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Trump rejects Iran’s negotiation attempt amid escalating violence and economic disruption.

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Smoke rises up behind Azadi, or Freedom Tower

OpenAI Revises Military AI Deal After Public Backlash

OpenAI revises its military AI deal after public backlash, adding prohibitions on domestic surveillance and requiring further contract modifications for intelligence agency use. The move follows concerns over AI's role in warfare and user backlash.

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AFP The OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is wearing a dark blue suit with a white shirt and blue and white tie. He is holding and speaking into a microphone while sitting in front of the American flag

Trump Denies Israel Pressured US on Iran Strikes During Meeting with German Chancellor

President Trump denies Israel pressured the US to strike Iran, discusses military successes and criticisms of allies during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Lawmakers demand clarity on US strategy amid rising tensions and political developments.

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Donald Trump meets German chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office.

US-Israel Conflict with Iran Threatens Global Shipping via Strait of Hormuz

The US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens vital shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy supplies. BBC reports on missile interceptions, protests in Iran, Gaza aid challenges, and regional developments.

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Large cargo ship sails through Istanbul's Bosphorus with city skyline in background.