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YouTube video by BBC News NI Nicola Sturgeon: Trump, Farage, Independence and Trans rights

You can now watch our entire interview with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social on the BBC News NI YouTube channel.

Scotland's former First Minister talks to @markcarruthers7.bsky.social about the rise of Reform, Scottish Independence, and culture wars.

#indyref #politics

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The #Allianz logo was behind both goals for the first half of tonight’s televised @TyroneGAALive @KildareGAA #GAA league game in Omagh but was removed at halftime.

Not a single reference to Allianz - or appearance of its logo - in the 23 page programme for tonight’s #Tyrone #Kildare league game

Tens of thousands of rodent reports plague NI There have been more than 66,000 pest reports across Northern Ireland since 2020.

There have been more than 66,000 pest reports & complaints made to councils and housing authorities across NI since 2020.

It comes as some business owners in Dungannon are calling for action to be taken over the presence of rats in the town.

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Ireland facing 'grave moment' in US relations - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is facing a "grave moment" in terms of our relationship with the US.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is facing a "grave moment" in terms of our relationship with the US.

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Trump says 'no going back' on Greenland plan as EU chief vows 'unflinching' response - live updates The US president says

'No going back' on Greenland plan, Trump says, as EU chief vows 'unflinching' response.

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Colin Howell's confession tapes to be aired for first time Dentist-turned-murderer Colin Howell confessed to killing his wife and his lover's husband 18 years after the crime.

The confessions of one of Northern Ireland's most notorious killers are to be broadcast for the first time.

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Pro-Palestinian activists acquitted of damaging Israeli-made Sodastream products Three people were alleged to have placed BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) stickers on the fizzy water goods in a supermarket in Belfast.

Three pro-Palestinian activists have been acquitted of causing criminal damage to Israeli-made Sodastream products in a west Belfast supermarket.

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Ulster GAA says site enabling works will resume at #CasementPark next Monday.

It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand.

Expected to last until April 2026

Family of man whose remains went unidentified for 13 months meet Garda Ombudsman Jim O’Neill’s father hopes lessons will be learned from errors that led to nine forms of ID being missed in postmortem

The family of a Belfast man whose body was found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park but not identified for 13 months, has met the Garda ombudsman as part of its investigation into the case.

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Greenland: Michelle O'Neill 'deeply concerned' by Trump tariffs threat Michelle O'Neill says she is

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she is "deeply concerned" about the potential impact of Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries opposing his proposed takeover of Greenland.

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Royal School Armagh: Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal Principal Graham Montgomery said it has been a

Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand The US president says

Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand

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Dublin players planning Allianz protests for leagues Dublin players are set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues.

Dublin players are set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues.

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Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK

Conservative shadow minister Andrew Rosindell has defected to Reform UK, becoming the seventh Tory MP to do so.

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European countries threaten €93bn tariffs on Trump - FT Keep up to date with the latest developments and reactions after Donald Trump stepped up threats of taking over Greenland and announced a series of tariffs against European countries

European countries threaten €93bn tariffs on Trump - FT www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...

I’ve updated this #StarterPack as more people join #BlueSky.

This one has Northern Ireland politicians, journalists & political commentators.

Send through any recommendations or anyone you spot that I should include.

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's Greenland tariff threat - follow live Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the country wants to co-operate, adding

'Europe won't be blackmailed’

Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's #Greenland threat

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Royal School Armagh: Police investigate 'explicit' AI images The principal told a Sunday newspaper that as soon as the school became aware of the issue it had referred the matter to the authorities.

Police investigate reports of 'explicit' AI images at County Armagh school www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Coalisland: Evri dumps parcels for customers miles away on driveway Evri says they are

A pile of 14 #Evri parcels has been discovered on a driveway in Coalisland.

The addresses on the parcels span across parts of Mid-Ulster, with some of the packages being for shoppers 45 miles away.

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YouTube video by BBC News NI ‘Irish police on loyalist streets?’ Key questions in the Irish unity debate

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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?

What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?

@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues

Watch on YouTube👇

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I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family

Edwin Poots: I fear 'things could turn ugly' in Great Britain The DUP assembly member was speaking after chairing a meeting aimed at addressing abuse directed towards politicians.

The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.

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Romantic relationships with AI chatbots on the rise Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.

Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.

A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.

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#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith

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Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as

Former NI Secretary Julian Smith -on a #BorderPoll

"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”

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Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as

“Unforgivable.”

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".

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The Open 2025: Portrush restaurant, Ramore, to review golf tournament price hike Ramore Restaurants said it had listened to feedback and was looking again at its pricing strategy.

A restaurant in #Portrush has said it is reviewing recent price increases following a social media backlash

A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95

#TheOpen #Golf

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Red Lines - The Doug Beattie Interview - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers speaks to former UUP Leader Doug Beattie about his political life.

#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.

Listen now on BBC Sounds

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