The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

The Government has brought a challenge to the UK’s highest court on aspects of the last Conservative government’s contentious Legacy Act.

Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year's finals.

A three-way battle is hotting up at the top of Group A – here's how to watch Northern Ireland v Germany online and on TV from anywhere today.

Ireland will elect a new president on October 24. But not all Irish people will get to vote. Residents of Northern Ireland are not eligible. A Northern Irish candidate can stand in the election – indeed, the Belfast-born Mary McAleese served as president from 1997-2011 – but not vote for…

Germany require two victories in World Cup qualifying this month after an early setback.

The hosts go into the crunch World Cup qualifier level on points with Germany and Slovakia

The victory in Belfast leaves Northern Ireland level on six points with Germany, who they face on home soil on Monday, and Slovakia.

Patrik Hrosovsky’s 18th-minute own goal rewarded Northern Ireland for a strong start.

After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed on the “first phase” of a US-backed peace plan for Gaza. The deal, if it holds, will involve the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the entry of aid into the…