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The Stormont Executive is aiming to secure the restoration of direct flights from Northern Ireland to the United States with a proposal for a pre-clearance facility

Stormont Executive aiming to secure restoration of direct transatlantic route

A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die, his family have claimed. (Photo: Pexels/Pixabay)

Man reportedly dies after Florida surgeon removes wrong organ

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Editorial: Veterans in Northern Ireland don't get the protection they do in GB

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Editorial: Supreme Court issues a welcome ruling on Shamima Begum's citizenship

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof (left) is back in full training and set for a timely return after new signing Leny Yoro sustained an injury on their pre-season tour of the United States

Victor Lindelof returns to training to aid Man Utd's defensive options

Despite a poor performance in the recent elections in the Republic, Mary Lou McDonald’s position as party president looks secure, at least for the moment, writes Paul McElhinney

Paul McElhinney: Differing challenges facing SF might be insurmountable

Surf Select head coach Seth Swenson

WATCH: Surf Select head coach hails Northern Ireland's hospitality

US President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House alongside Vice President Kamala Harris last week a day after former president Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Biden abandons his bid to be re-elected US president, backs Kamala Harris

Donald Trump has chosen Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate in this year's US presidential election. Vance had been a bitter critic of Trump until over the past few years he gradually began to appreciate his virtues, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards

Ruth Dudley Edwards: I’ll be cheering for Trump

Over 100 jobs are at risk at the Co Trone operations of manufacturing firm Terex

Over 100 jobs to be cut at NI manufacturing giant due to industry slowdown

Newspapers being printed. Without journalists probing facts, the full story won’t be told. Media expertise has never been as important in interpreting and analysing shock events

David Montgomery: Amidst threats to democracy, journalism is as critical as ever

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Editorial: Northern Ireland enjoys yet another successful Twelfth of July

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald, alongside Rory McIlroy, lifting the Ryder Cup Trophy. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Rory McIlroy ruled out being a playing captain at 2027 Ryder Cup

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (left) and Scotland-born Robert MacIntyre sign autographs for fans during last year's Ryder Cup. (Photo by Andreas Solaro/AFP)

Robert MacIntyre reflects on 'incredible' Rory McIlroy shot in Scottish Open win

The absence of two Ulster-Scots, J E B Stuart and ‘Stonewall’ Jackson, was a crucial factor in Robert E Lee’s failure at the Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was beginning of end for the Confederacy

US Marines present the colours to mark the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States at Ardnavally Shaws Bridge, on Thursday June 27 2024, days ahead of Independence Day, July 4. Pic by Ben Lowry

WATCH: Rain fails to dampen spirits at Belfast event to mark independence of US
The US Marines present the colours to mark the independence of the United States in south Belfast on Thursday.
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Building swept into Blue Earth River as Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure.

Watch: Building swept into river as dam suffers partial failure

Brian Surguy is attacked by a protective mother duck while trying to help her ducklings.

Watch: Protective mother duck attacks man trying to rescue ducklings

People watch the sun rise at the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge in Wiltshire yesterday, Friday June 21, 2024. The solstice was actually the day before this year, on June 20, not the 21st, so the celebration in the photograph was taken at the nearest dawn after the solstice. The exact moment when the north pole was tilted closest to the sun was at 9.50pm on Thursday. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: That melancholic moment when the days begin to get shorter again

Katherine Doherty and her cousin Niamh Doherty from the Ormeau Road in Belfast outside the city hall in bright daylight at just before 10pm on the longest day of the year, Thursday June 20 2024. The sun sets at 10.03pm but it is mostly bright until approaching 11pm. Pic by Ben Lowry

The days are getting shorter again in NI as we pass summer solstice

Ms Gildernew was Sinn Féin MP in Fermanagh and South Tyrone but was instructed to stand for the enormous EU five-seater Midlands-North-West European in the Republic, which runs from the Atlantic to the Irish Sea, but lost, above. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Gildernew out, now unionists should hope Cullen loses too

Ireland's Mark Adair. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Ireland suffer second World Cup group setback in loss to Canada

Northern Ireland artist is turning her love of pottery into a career after receiving support to grow her business. Based in Crumlin, Danielle Morgan is in her final year studying Ceramic Product Design at Belfast Met but is already well on her way to realising her dream of making a business from her passion having taken part in several exhibitions and completing numerous private commissions

Video: NI artist 'turns' her love of pottery into a successful business

Irish businessman and international rugby union player Sir Anthony John Francis O'Reilly died earlier this month

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Sir Anthony was noble crusader for free speech

Dr. Tony Novosel has received a MBE for services to Northern Ireland after dedicating 26 years to the Study USA scholarship programme. A longtime faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh, he received the awarded from Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle during a recent Investiture at Hillsborough Castle

'Inspirational legend' awarded an honorary MBE for services to Northern Ireland

Daryll McNally of Limavady Single Cask Whiskey extends his gratitude to his dedicated team, the local community and public representatives whose unwavering commitment has transformed his vision into reality

Limavady Irish Whiskey ‘thrilled’ to get planning permission for £10m distillery

Leo Varadkar leaving Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin, after he tendered his resignation as taoiseach to President of Ireland Michael D Higgins.

Leo Varadkar ‘almost chickened out’ the night before resignation announcement
Former Irish premier Leo Varadkar has admitted he "almost chickened out" of resigning the night before he surprised many with his announcement.
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Neurovalens, a global leader in non-invasive neuro-technology, has received medical device clearance from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety with its Modius Stress device

NI health-tech firm cleared to sell anxiety treatment device in the US

Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin and Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin

Franklin premieres with three episodes on Apple TV+ on April 12

In a social media post, Donald Trump extended Easter greetings and urged followers to acquire the special edition Bible

Donald Trump promotes special 'God bless the USA' Bible

The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast, is celebrating its 15TH anniversary, during which time it has welcomed over one million people from around the world. Celebrating the milestone are Fitzwilliam team members Gerard McCavanagh, Senior Concierge and Marian O’Hara, human resource manager, both of whom have been at the hotel for 15 years. They are joined by Janine Gelston, director of sales and marketing, Yasmine Peacock, assistant front office manager, Helen Carse, revenue manager, Geraldine Grimley, financial controller, Tina Duffield, sales manager and Matthew De Largy, director of rooms

NI five star hotel celebrates 15 years having welcomed over one million people

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to the media at Government Buildings in Dublin

Leo Varadkar to step down as taoiseach and quits as Fine Gael party leader

Cathal Geoghegan, President, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber)

View: Why have new links with North Carolina?

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Editorial: Unionists could have influential friends in America

Lord Rogan

Peer wins ministerial assurance on business benefits for Northern Ireland

UUP peer Lord Dennis Rogan has secured a commitment from a Government Defence Minister that a recently agreed trilateral security partnership between the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia will boost business in Northern Ireland.

Lord Rogan wins ministerial assurance on business benefits for Northern Ireland

The £16.5m Dunluce Lodge, Portrush will see the creation of a 35-room luxury complex overlooking the fourth fairway at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Pictures by Maxwell & Company

General manager and director appointed at NI’s new £16.5million five-star resort

Lee Johnston will make his competitive return to racing at the Daytona 200 the USA in March after a long injury layoff

Lee Johnston confirms racing return at Daytona 200

New York-based fintech company, DailyPay, has chosen Northern Ireland for its first expansion outside the United States in a major investment that is creating 293 new jobs. Pictured are Ed Zaval, chief customer officer, DailyPay, Mel Chittock, Interim CEO, Invest NI and Paul Hill, MD, DailyPay NI Ltd

New York company investing £24million in Northern Ireland, creating 293 jobs

Rev Dr Houston McKelvey OBE, Church of Ireland

Thought for the week: Benefit of friendships across the divide

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) and Tommy Fleetwood hug after the third round of the Dubai Invitational. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood set for final-day battle at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe celebrates on the 15th green during the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy on six-strong shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Based in Belfast, Artemis Technologies’ electric foiling boats are completely emission free in operation, providing significant operational savings to businesses after an initial investment when compared to their diesel counterparts

Northern Ireland 'flying boats' set for take off thanks to £2million funding

Dr Pete Ellis

Friday: Keeping It Up: The Story of Viagra (BBC Two, 9pm)

Shane Holland

Holland pays tribute to inventor namesake with sculpture

The streets are quiet on Friday in this view looking towards Lewiston, Maine, as a lockdown remains in effect after this week's mass shootings. Police are still searching for the suspect. Lewiston is near both to Bangor Maine and Belfast Maine. That there are two cities of that name is a reminder of the Scots Irish influence (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Ben Lowry: I am distraught by news of gun massacre in my birth state of Maine

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Allstate NI to axe jobs from Belfast and Londonderry due to global restructuring

Allstate NI to axe jobs from Belfast and Londonderry due to global restructuring

Rory McIlroy with captain Luke Donald celebrating on the day Team Europe secured success in the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Emotional Rory McIlroy leads Europe to Ryder Cup victory

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick celebrate on the 15th green during yesterday's memorable Ryder Cup start by Team Europe. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy delivers 'go again' shout for Ryder Cup weekend

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy following the fourballs on day one of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire).

Rory McIlroy and Team Europe roar into Ryder Cup record-equalling lead

The Stena Line Belfast Giants have confirmed the signing of 28-year-old forward Johnny Curran for the 2023/24 season. Picture: Coventry Blaze

Curran signed by Belfast Giants after Barriga out for rest of the season

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Editorial: United Nations refugee policy has its origins in a very different era

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy enjoying Team Europe success. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

PICTURE SPECIAL: A look back at Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup history

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after chipping onto the 14th green during the closing BMW PGA Championship round at Wentworth. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy says 'we’re in a good spot' heading into Ryder Cup