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Marco Bezzecchi, winner of the Qatar Grand Prix. (Photo by Aprilia)

Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP success but Marc Marquez riding high in title fight

Marc Marquez celebrates winning the Malaysian Grand Prix with brother Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta. (Photo credit: MotoGP)

Ducati's Marc Marquez puts one hand on MotoGP world title ahead

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

Honda HRC World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea will make his racing comeback this weekend at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo credit: HRC)

Honda's Jonathan Rea plays down racing return in World Superbikes

Letters to editor

Letter: This is a very worrying time

Banbridge man Kyle Martin has been stranded in Qatar since the Middle East war broke out. In the red circle above his head is a local missle defence system. Missiles were intercepted above his hotel on Saturday night, causing the ground to shake.

Network of strangers helps NI man get home from Qatar

U.S. Embassy is seen across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Saturday, March 14, 2026

Donald Trump says military targets on Iranian island ‘obliterated’ by US forces

Michael and Teresa Watt from Banbridge were stranded in the Qatari capital Doha for a week. Their flight to Heathrow turned back due to Iranian missiles and Doha airport was hit by a missile just after they left.

Banbridge couple's flights escaped Iranian missiles twice

Banbridge man Kyle Martin has been stranded in Qatar since the Middle East war broke out. In the red circle above his head is a local missle defence system. Missiles were intercepted above his hotel on Saturday night, causing the ground to shake.

‘I felt ground shake as missiles were stopped overhead’

The Israeli Embassy on Shelbourne Road in Dublin on Sunday 28 December, 2025.

Irish focus on Israeli Nations League football match ‘hypocritical’

Members of the Iranian community take part in a protest at Belfast City Hally on 17 Janaury 2026 against the mass killings of protestors in Iran. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Plunging currency deepens Iran crisis

Northern Ireland will face Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final in March. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland's potential 2026 World Cup opponents, dates and venues revealed

Glentoran teenager Milo Beimers is set to represent Canada at next month's U17 World Cup. (Photo by Canada Soccer)

Irish League teenager ready to live World Cup dream after receiving Canada call

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has suggested that Israeli strikes on the Hamas leadership in Qatar will drive the terror group ‘to the peace table’.

Wilson: Israeli strike on Qatar will drive Hamas to peace talks

Their bands have also featured at Expo 2020 Dubai and the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ad Feature Europe’s hottest event music platform expands across the Middle East

Co Armagh based White’s Oats signs new contract with Qatar’s leading retailer Lulu Hypermarket. Pictured are Deborah Templeton, sales and marketing coordinator and Colin Kiddell, business development for White's Oats at Lulu Headquarters in Qatar

NI firm signs contract with Qatar’s leading retailer, taking contracts to £500k
New £500,000 contract set to double White’s turnover in Qatar as Northern Ireland’s top oat brand showcases products at Lulu’s ‘Best of British’ consumer show
Claire Cartmill

Marc Marquez does the double in Qatar to stretch the gap within the MotoGP Championship to 18 points over his brother Alex. (Photo by MotoGP)

Marc Marquez with 'amazing' Qatar success to reclaim MotoGP lead

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

Footballer James Omondi Osowo has been found murdered

Going Green: Football under pressure due to climate change

Pecco Bagnaia opens his MotoGP title defence in Qatar. (Photo by MotoGP)

Qatar success in MotoGP opener by defending champion Pecco Bagnaia

Magheralin’s Daniel Wiffen with his second gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar following men’s 1500m freestyle final glory for Team Ireland. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Double world winner Daniel Wiffen 'has all the tools' for Olympics glory

Magheralin's Daniel Wiffen during the men's 1500m freestyle heat for Team Ireland at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Magheralin's world history-making Daniel Wiffen going for second gold in Qatar

Team Ireland's Daniel Wiffen in the men's 800m freestyle heats at Qatar's World Aquatics Championships. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Daniel Wiffen set for World final shot in Qatar

Co Armagh's White’s Oats has reported a strong trading performance in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) territories with turnover now at £250,000 at retail. Pictured are Stuart Best with White’s Oats partners from Qatar Quality Products

NI oat producer bolsters its export sales with continued investment

Northern Ireland's Daniel Wiffen. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Daniel Wiffen left 'disappointed' but 'looking forward' at World Championships

Newtownabbey's ESF is currently displaying its current Wombles inspired range of outdoor furniture at UK Pavilion as part the Doha Horticultural Expo. Pictured is Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth), who inaugurated the UK Pavilion at the Expo 2023 Doha International Zone alongside some of the organising committee sitting on the Wombles’ bench

NI firm ‘wombling free’ in Qatar with furniture made from recycled plastic

People react as they hear the news of the release of 13 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023(AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Unionists welcome the release of hostages by Hamas
News that Hamas has freed a number of hostages after a gruelling 49 days in captivity has been warmly welcomed across the world, including in Northern Ireland.
Adam Kula

Families and friends of about 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza yesterday calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring them home during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel

Israeli Cabinet approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of hostages

Fabio Di Giannantonio celebrates after claiming his maiden MotoGP win in Qatar

Fabio Di Giannantonio creates history after winning first MotoGP race in Qatar

White’s Oats announces new deal with Qatar retail giant. Pictured is Cesar Touma, market manager and Danny Maalouf, Govt. relation and business development manager, Qatar Quality Products and Stuart Best, business development manager, White’s Oats

County Armagh oats producer announces new deal with Qatar retail giant

Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA

British LGBT Awards 2023: Shortlist announced including Harry Styles

Joe Allen has announced his retirement from international football

Wales midfielder Joe Allen announces international retirement

Wales manager Rob Page told Gareth Bale it was the right time to finish his football career.

Gareth Bale decision to end career came at 'right time'

Latest scenes saw Max arrested for his involvement with Griff’s gang

Two episodes of ITV’s Coronation Street cancelled - here’s why

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo has signed for Liverpool

Liverpool wrap up Cody Gakpo transfer

Morning View

A thrilling climax to a very unusual football world cup finals

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina win World Cup on penalties after incredible Qatar final against France

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

Stormzy misses Qatar World Cup final over ‘passport issue’ at Heathrow

PLAYER TRANSFORMED: France forward Antoine Griezmann has been outstanding since being moved into midfield

Premier League players to feature in World Cup final

Joe shreds Attitude Magazine

Thursday: Joe Lycett v David Beckham: A Got Your Back Special (Channel 4, 9pm)

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup

England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the 2-1 defeat against France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate will take time to consider England future after World Cup exit

Joe shreds Attitude Magazine

Joe Lycett ‘not satisfied’ after Qatar talks with David Beckham’s team

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench for his country’s 6-1 last-16 win over Switzerland. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup, says FPF

Nasser al-Khater, the chief executive of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organisation. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar World Cup chief responds to migrant worker's death

Bukayo Saka celebrates with Harry Kane and Phil Foden after scoring England's third goal against Senegal (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Qatar World Cup 2022: Quarter final lineup including France v England

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have ruled that Brewdog shouldn't use the ad

BrewDog fruit beer advert banned for ‘misleading’ claims

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup schedule for December 6

Cho Gue-sung celebrating his goal last week

World Cup schedule for today: Kick-off times, including Brazil game

An ankle injury saw Neymar miss group stage matches with Switzerland and Cameroon.

Tite hits out at 'haters' over Jesus 'lies' as Neymar set for Brazil return

Representatives of Ulster University Students Union taking part in the Foyle Pride Parade in Londonderry in July.

Ulster University defends Qatar campus from LGBT criticism

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Musicals Week songs and routines - including The Lion King, Cabaret and more

Why is Strictly Come Dancing on Friday this week?

Who is playing at the World Cup today? Schedule for December 1

Angeline Murphy's designs are on display at the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar

The flowers have been infused with Jo Malone scents

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