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European Union free to promote Irish unity, Sinn Fein MEP claims
A new report sets out five steps for the EU and Irish Government to take to “advance the debate” on the reunification of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
Teenager breaks into German prison in bid to win back jailed ex-girlfriend
It was not clear whether he succeeded in winning back the heart of the young woman.
Bus funding down nearly £400m per year in past decade
More than 3,000 council-supported bus services have been lost or reduced in the past decade, the research found.
Senior politician describes breastfeeding – as a fad
Controversial politician John Le Bailly is in hot water again after making the remarks
In pictures: A week of mass protests
There have been mass protests in Bolivia, Lebanon, Chile, Spain, Hong Kong and Britain over the past week.
Majority of stop and searches result in no further action, figures show
Officers carried out 383,629 stop and searches in the year to the end of March, up from 282,231 in the same period the previous year.
Suspected migrants detained at Belgian port where container was shipped from
Lorry drivers told of their constant battle to stop migrants determined to hitch a ride on their vehicles in a bid to cross the Channel.
Peter Oborne criticises MSM for willingly disseminating government lies
He said "there is now clear evidence that the prime minister has debauched Downing Street by using the power of his office to spread propaganda and fake news," pointing to publications such as the Mail, The Times and ITN for willingly disseminating the lies.
Number of first-time knife crime offenders rises 25% in five years
The proportion of repeat offenders sentenced who had previous convictions for similar crimes has also jumped to its highest level on record.