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27 identified as key figures in Omagh bombing inquiry

An inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing has identified 27 individuals as key figures linked to the attack. The identification does not necessarily indicate they are suspects, the inquiry emphasised. The bombing killed 29 people and remains the deadliest incident of the Troubles.

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Security forces examine the scene of the Omagh bombing. There is rubble across the road and officers are wearing uniform and hard hats.

Two RAF pilots injured in Anglesey training aircraft incident

Two RAF pilots have been injured after a training aircraft crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey. Both sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by emergency services including Coastguard and Wales Air Ambulance helicopters.

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Venezuela's Interim Leader Hails 'Historic' Trump Meeting Amid Oil Deal

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez celebrated a "historic" meeting with Donald Trump in New York, nine months after the US removed her predecessor Nicolás Maduro. The encounter focused on strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation in energy, mining and security, building on...

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Trump gives a thumbs up beside Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez, with American and Venezuelan flags behind them

First baby born on remote Orkney island in 33 years

A baby has been born on Orkney's most northerly island for the first time in 33 years. Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford was delivered at Holland House on North Ronaldsay on 15 September, the first newborn on the remote island since 1992.

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Mum Alice Traill Ford with baby Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford. She is wearing a blue overshirt and black top and kissing the top of the baby's head. The baby is wrapped in a blue blanket.

Belfast college cuts 2,500 student places as budget deadlock deepens

Belfast Metropolitan College has cut 2,500 student places and cancelled numerous courses due to a £6.8m funding reduction linked to the Stormont budget deadlock. The cuts affect ESOL, GCSEs, evening classes and leisure provision, with particular impact on adult learners and women returning to work.

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A beige brick building has a black window semi-cylinder entrance. It has a grey-metal sign in front of it that read "Belfast met" in blue writing.

Zelenskyy to address UN hours after Russia strikes Kyiv, killing at least two

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy prepares to address the UN General Assembly on 23 September after Russian forces struck Kyiv, killing at least two and injuring 22. His speech follows talks with Trump on de-escalation and an energy ceasefire proposal.

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens to Donald Trump’s speech at UNGA81.

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman and niece in house fire

A 23-year-old man has denied murdering a woman and her seven-year-old niece in a house fire in Grangetown near Middlesbrough on 26 August. Jaden Wright pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including murder, grievous bodily harm, and attempted grievous bodily harm relating to six people in the p...

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A composite image of Natalie McDonald and Valentina Foster. McDonald is wearing a white wedding dress with a tiara perched on her head. She has long dark hair and is holding a bouquet of white roses with four blue ones dotted within it. Valentina wears an electric blue dress with white flowers on the neckline and waist. She has long light brown hair with a blue and white headband. She is holding a small white basket with white and blue roses and she wears white gloves.

Two inmates deny attempting to murder Sara Sharif's father in prison attack

Two prisoners have pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges against Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for killing his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif. The alleged attack occurred at Belmarsh Prison on 1 January 2025. A trial is scheduled for July 2027.

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Police mugshot of Urfan Sharif. He has a beard and is looking straight at the camera.

Community 'broken' after mother and three children die in Bootle house fire

A mother and three children have died in a rapidly spreading house fire on Stone Square in Bootle, Merseyside, on 22 September 2026. A fifth person was hospitalised with severe burns. The community has been left devastated, with neighbours describing the tragedy as having broken their close-knit ...

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Dozens of tributes, including flowers, cards and toys and the ribbons of a pink and blue star-shaped balloon can be seen laid out on the pavement next to a brick wall.

Ofcom investigates Pornhub's age verification system for children

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over concerns that its new age verification system may not effectively prevent children from accessing adult content, as required under UK law.

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Around 60 migrants brought to Dover after 30+ hours at sea amid Gosport protests

Around 60 migrants who spent over 30 hours crossing the English Channel were taken to Dover after initial plans to bring them to Gosport sparked anti-migrant protests. The boat had departed from Normandy on Monday and represented one of the longest small-boat crossings recorded.

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UK to reconsider Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer after Trump renews opposition

The UK is reconsidering its Chagos Islands sovereignty agreement with Mauritius after President Trump renewed criticism of the deal at the UN, prompting Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to confirm a formal review is underway.

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A bird's eye view of the Chagos Islands – officially known as the British Indian Ocean Territory – in the Indian Ocean, with white clouds in the sky.

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