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The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

Evening Standard

Coldest night of season recorded in most of UK as snow forces school closures

Temperatures in Northern Ireland, England and Wales fell their coldest of the season so far.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened

Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Jamaica learn fate

22 teams left competing for six remaining spots at expanded finals in two separate tournaments

Evening Standard

How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

Here’s how you can watch the World Cup play-off draw unfold

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

The Independent UK

Delays over gold mine project harming NI’s reputation, US ambassador warns

Warren Stephens said a decision needs to be made over the Dalradian gold mine project ‘fast’.

Evening Standard

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Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

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Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

Former Brexit secretary Sir David Davis says lawyers for the SAS Regimental Association have written to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Evening Standard

New Troubles legislation will address ‘unfinished business’ – NI Secretary

A commission to investigate Troubles-related killings and a separate information recovery body will be established under the Bill.

Evening Standard

Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is due for its second reading in the UK Parliament on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill praises the ‘real quality’ of Jamie Donley

The on-loan Stoke striker scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland bounce back from Slovakia defeat to end World Cup qualifiers on a high. The play-offs await

Northern Ireland 1-0 Luxembourg: Donley’s solitary strike proved sufficient to settle a largely uninspiring encounter

The Independent UK

Jamie Donley scores his first Northern Ireland goal to seal win over Luxembourg

Donley, making his first competitive Northern Ireland start, converted a 44th-minute penalty to settle a tepid affair.

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Germany and Netherlands secure qualification, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

A brilliant performance saw Germany secure qualification by beating Slovakia 6-0, while the Netherlands confirmed their presence with a win over Lithuania

Evening Standard

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

The assessment was jointly commissioned by tournament organisers The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Golf Monthly

The Open At Royal Portrush Boosts Northern Ireland Economy By $369m

Figures from research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland show the huge economic benefits to Northern Ireland of the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush

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The Independent UK

Is Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg on TV tonight? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

Everything you need to know as Michael O’Neill’s side play out their final World Cup qualifier

Evening Standard

162 NI artists to benefit from £1 million career-development funding

The grants will be used for innovation and experimentation in their new projects.

The Independent UK

Storm Claudia mapped: Where rain could fall today as flooding triggers ‘danger to life’ fears

Yellow weather warning for rain in Northern Ireland issued as downpours of up to 44mm are expected

The Independent UK

Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot-out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again.

The Independent UK

Anglo-Irish Agreement proved politics can deliver change – Irish deputy premier

The Anglo-Irish Agreement was signed on November 15 1985 by then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and then taoiseach Garret FitzGerald.

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill fumes as Slovakia sink Northern Ireland campaign with late goal

O’Neill and his team were enraged a foul was not given as Daniel Ballard had gone down under pressure from Leo Sauer.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off

Debutant Bobcek had only been on the pitch for three minutes in when he fired in from Laszlo Benes’ corner in the first of eight minutes added on.

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