Northern Ireland

Protesters block road into Catholic area of Northern Ireland after court approves Protestant parade

Northern Ireland's Parades Commission on Friday permitted the Protestant Orange Order group to march along the Garvaghy Road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown.

People block the Garvaghy road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, on the day members of the Protestant Orange Order are expected to march through the area as they take part in the annual Drumcree parade, Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney (L) delivers a statement on the 2026 Programme for Government at Scottish Parliament on September 1, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report

Palestine Action hunger striker supporters hold pro-IRA and pro-Palestinian banners while protesting in Parliament Square while waiting for the Derry delegation on December 15, 2025 in London, UK; illustrative.

Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety

Crew from i24NEWS attacked by a man in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 16, 2026.

Belfast man charged after alleged attack on Israeli TV crew


UK PM Johnson oversaw 'chaotic' response to COVID which led to more deaths, inquiry finds

UK inquiry finds Boris Johnson’s delayed lockdown and chaotic leadership contributed to around an additional 23,000 COVID deaths.

BORIS JOHNSON, one of many contenders for the Conservative leadership

Israel needs more visitors like MP Sammy Wilson to bear witness - editorial

The Northern Irish MP's visit to Israel gives him the ability to return home and spread the truth. Israel should be bringing more politicians, community leaders, and educators to do the same.

Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson stands in Majdal Shams.

'Whole world is against Israel': Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson bears witness to the Jewish state

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Wilson, of the Democratic Unionist Party, has been an outspoken supporter of Israel for a long time, and said that the Jewish State's democratic strength impressed him.

Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson [left] stands at mountain outpost.

Northern Ireland court finds soldier not guilty of murder over 'Bloody Sunday' killings

"The evidence presented by the Crown … fails to reach the high standard of proof required in a criminal case," Judge Patrick  Lynch said in his verdict.

Family members hold pictures of victims of the 1972 'Bloody Sunday', as a judge is expected to give a verdict on the trial of the British army veteran known as 'Soldier F', charged with two murders and five attempted murders in relation to Bloody Sunday, in Northern Ireland, October 23, 2025.

'Sanction Israel, launch war crimes investigation' demand Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh MPs

The letter added that, given the UK is party to the Genocide Convention, it has an "obligation to prevent acts that may amount to genocide."

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Anti-migrant riots rage in Northern Ireland after alleged sexual assault of teenage girl

Police said they were dealing with "serious disorder" in the town, which is about 45 km (30 miles) from the capital Belfast, and urged people to avoid the area.

A vehicle burns during a second night of riots, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, June 11, 2025.

Northern Ireland’s lone synagogue aims to stave off decline by engaging Christian neighbors

The local Jewish population was already in decline when the Belfast Hebrew Congregation was built in 1964 as a house of worship with a capacity of 1,500.

Jews and non-Jews

'We do not support Hamas, Hezbollah': Kneecap walks back pro-terror statements

The Irish band said that it condemned all attacks on civilians, given its nation's complex and violent history.

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

Irish man fights extradition to US over alleged antisemitic vandalisms 

Liam Mackin, a 72-year-old Irish man, is alleged to have spraypainted “jew murder”, “290,000 child killers”, “500,000 Jew child killer” and “501,110 Jew child murderer” on Jewish-owned businesses

 Police patrol the area following reports of multiple shots fired near the golf course of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in this picture obtained from a social media video, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024.

Irish police reluctant to abide calls to boycott Israeli tech used to solve crimes

The technology in question was used to solve a murder trial last week.

Members of the Irish Police (Garda) stand guard as people block the road during a protest against U.S. or Israeli military aircraft flying over Irish airspace or landing to refuel, a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Shannon Airport, in S