Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's Education Authority (EANI) is attempting again to replace Capita's IT services contract for schools, with a new procurement worth up to £851 million. A previous attempt to replace Capita with Fujitsu collapsed after 11 months via 'mutual agreement' in November 2024, extending Capita's contract until 2027. The new Education Technology Managed Services (ETMS) deal aims to replace Capita's current role in managing Northern Ireland's school IT infrastructure.

Andy Burnham proposes granting additional powers to UK cities and regions, but challenges highlighted by experiences in Northern Ireland, Tees Valley, and Wales indicate complexities.

UK and Ireland leaders fear the future of the union under a potential Farage-led government. Political leaders in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales anticipate constitutional turmoil if Reform UK gains power and Nigel Farage becomes prime minister or leader of the opposition.

Racist mob violence in Northern Ireland has drawn attention from U.S. extremist groups and figures. The violence is linked to 'active clubs,' described as fascist youth groups in Belfast.

The article examines whether neo-Nazi youth groups, referred to as 'active clubs,' may have contributed to recent Belfast riots. It highlights renewed focus on these groups, described as a global network of fascist, white nationalist youth centered around mixed martial arts, following racist mob violence in Northern Ireland.

Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts as temperatures in Wisley, England reached 34.6°C, marking Scotland and Northern Ireland's hottest days of the year.

Jeffrey Donaldson, Northern Ireland’s ex-leader, was found guilty of 18 historical sex offenses including rape. A jury convicted him after a four-week trial involving allegations from two women, with sentencing scheduled for September 25. His wife, Eleanor, was also found guilty of aiding and abetting his offenses.

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, was found guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges spanning 23 years. A jury convicted him on counts including indecent assault, gross indecency, and rape, with his wife implicated in aiding some crimes but exempted from trial due to mental health concerns.

Northern Ireland is experiencing racist violence following a knife attack in Belfast, with right-wing agitators using the incident to target migrants. A Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder, but masked crowds have since attacked immigrant homes and circulated addresses, echoing historical sectarian conflict tactics from the 1969-1998 Troubles.

UK anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson reported being detained at Heathrow Airport for three hours under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. His phone was seized during the detention, which occurred after he posted online about racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioters who set fire to homes and cars following a stabbing blamed on an asylum seeker.

Thousands gathered in Belfast, Northern Ireland on June 13 for an anti-racism rally to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed a stabbing. The event highlighted public opposition to the violence and calls for unity.

Thousands in Belfast protested against anti-immigrant riots that followed a stabbing attributed to an asylum seeker, with demonstrators condemning violence and racism. The riots, which included arson and attacks on police, left over two dozen homeless and injured 12 officers, were linked to far-right agitation across the UK.

Thousands in Belfast gathered to condemn anti-immigrant rioting following a stabbing attributed to an asylum seeker. Violent protests saw homes and a bus set on fire, but a peaceful rally emphasized unity against racism. Similar anti-racism demonstrations occurred in Glasgow amid far-right tensions.

Thousands attended anti-racism rallies in Northern Ireland following two nights of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast, which was provoked by a stabbing attack.

Anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, are linked to a long history of sectarian violence and conflict, as noted by residents and academics. The city's three-decade period of unrest known as the Troubles is cited as part of this ongoing legacy.

Special Forces veterans are urging the Labour party to repeal legislation that they claim targets troops who served in Northern Ireland. The veterans argue the legislation persecutes those who participated in the region's conflicts.

A soldier claims his hearing was damaged by machine gun noise during training in Northern Ireland and is suing the Ministry of Defence for £75,000. The case centers on alleged harm caused by military training conditions.

A Syrian-owned supermarket in south Belfast was destroyed by masked gangs amid racist violence following a recent knife attack. The owners, Mohammed and Sultan, who fled Syria and rebuilt their lives in Northern Ireland, have lost their business for the second time in two years.

Violent unrest following a stabbing in Northern Ireland highlights the growing influence of the far right in the U.K., Europe, and the U.S. The incident underscores the mainstreaming of anti-immigration politics in these regions.

Belfast rallies dispersed peacefully after two nights of violence described as racist by authorities. A burnt-out car and boarded-up houses were observed on Newtownards Road in east Belfast on June 11, 2026.

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered via the Northern Ireland land border, with data indicating the common travel area is being exploited in both UK-to-Ireland and Ireland-to-UK directions, though more prominently for asylum in Ireland.

A new natural history GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students to create wildflower-friendly gardens and examine human impacts on biodiversity. The course, delayed for years despite a prior curriculum, aims to address biodiversity loss and climate change through practical, classroom-based learning.

Police in Northern Ireland prepare for more disorder as anti-immigration riots may enter their third night. The riots followed a knife attack by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, charged with attempted murder, and are fueled by false images and misinformation spread by far-right figures Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk.

A minister has condemned 'racist thuggery' as violence returns to Northern Ireland, a region with a history of sectarian conflict. The resurgence of unrest has raised significant concern.

The Belfast stabbing victim is improving and may wake from a coma within 48 hours, according to DUP leader Gavin Robinson. The attack caused significant injuries and preceded two nights of disorder in Northern Ireland, resulting in police injuries, 16 arrests, and two charges.

Northern Ireland experienced a second night of disorder with 16 arrests and 12 injured officers after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a viral knife attack. Far-right activists amplified the incident on social media, leading to riots, property damage, and intimidation of asylum-seekers and a nurse.

Northern Ireland police used force to disperse anti-migrant rioters near a hotel housing asylum seekers, resulting in 12 injured officers and 16 arrests. A Sudanese immigrant's stabbing attack in Belfast has sparked debates over securing the open Irish border, with UK and Irish officials enhancing cross-border monitoring.

Belfast is experiencing anti-immigration violence and online 'hit lists' targeting minorities, with police using water cannon to quell riots. A British minister condemned the violence as 'racist thuggery,' noting reduced disorder on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, when rioters attacked homes and vehicles of ethnic minorities and foreign residents. A Sudanese man has been charged with a knife attack linked to the unrest.

A Sudanese man with UK asylum status stabbed a man in Northern Ireland, sparking riots fueled by anti-migrant rhetoric. Protests turned violent, with homes and vehicles burned, and police injured, as officials condemned the 'racist thuggery'.

Police in Belfast used water cannons against protesters who set fires and threw objects during unrest linked to a stabbing incident. A Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly blinding a man in the left eye with a knife, sparking anti-immigrant violence. The clashes left over two dozen people homeless and prompted increased police deployment.

Violent crimes like the murders of Henry Nowak in Southampton and Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast have been exploited by the far-right, raising concerns about safety in shared spaces. The article also highlights US strikes in Iran, UK political dynamics involving Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, Elon Musk’s X’s inaction on violent posts in Northern Ireland, and record Antarctic temperatures.

Police in Belfast used water cannons against protesters who set fires and hurled objects during a second night of unrest following a brutal stabbing. Demonstrators dismantled fences and used sledgehammers to create barriers while clashing with riot police.

Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at police during a second night of violence linked to a stabbing in Belfast. The unrest involved anti-immigrant violence, with police using water cannons to respond.

Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.

Anti-immigrant protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, clashed with police and set a car on fire during a rally. Demonstrators gathered for another day of protests, resulting in property damage.

Police in Northern Ireland used water cannons on protesters during a second night of violence sparked by a stabbing in Belfast. The protests erupted again following the incident, leading to confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement.

Protests in Belfast escalated for a second night following a stabbing, prompting police to deploy water cannons to manage the violence in Northern Ireland.

Bill Gates admitted to a 'grave error in judgment' for meeting with Jeffrey Epstein before a congressional panel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons capable of targeting the U.S. or its military bases. Tensions persist in Northern Ireland following anti-immigrant violence linked to a stabbing attack.

Violent crimes are causing political crises in the UK and France. In France, an 11-year-old girl was killed by a suspect with prior rape accusations, sparking protests, while the UK faces anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland after a Sudanese refugee's stabbing accusation and a student's death involving a Sikh man.