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On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalk

On This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 to Ed White’s historic American spacewalk in 1965, the date holds global significance. It also marks the unveiling of the Partition…

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A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition

Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Springhill families accuse Government of ‘silence’ over inquest findings

The inquest found that British Army soldiers ‘did not use reasonable force’ in the shooting of five people in west Belfast in 1972.

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‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

Evening Standard

Veterans not looking for immunity, but a fair process – commissioner

David Johnstone called for a fair and balanced process to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard

Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’

One relative has contended the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery cannot deliver for families.

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UK warned it must ‘urgently’ drill in North Sea to boost oil and gas supplies

A new report from OEUK urges the British Government to safeguard the nation's energy supply amid global instability

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.

Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill says UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ as she called on them to ‘fight together for the people that we represent’.

Evening Standard

NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

Evening Standard

O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise

The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.

Evening Standard

Finance Minister: Stormont’s £390m boost recognises NI public service strains

John O’Dowd said the Executive would use the additional funding ‘wisely’ but it also serves as a ‘recognition of the pressures this Executive faces’.

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‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran – Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she ‘will not be part of any briefing by the British government on their military operations’.

The Independent UK

Government urged to respect Isle of Man autonomy on assisted dying royal assent

The Ministry of Justice has written to the Isle of Man Government about the island’s Assisted Dying Bill 12 times.

Evening Standard

UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ in Iran as violent crackdown continues

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the UK’s priority was to ‘stem the violence’.

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NI First Minister raises concern with Labour Government legacy proposals

Michelle O’Neill questioned when the inquiry into the death of GAA official Sean Brown would start.

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Evening Standard

Benn rejects claim of handling ‘dual control’ of legacy issues to Dublin

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris also pushed back on unionist criticism that his government had been given too much say on the new legacy framework.

The Independent UK

O’Neill urges PM to use peace deal’s 30th anniversary to announce unity poll

Stormont’s Sinn Fein First Minister said calling a referendum on Irish unification would mark the ‘fulfilment’ of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

International Business Times UK

'The British Government Is Not Listening': London Fast-Tracks Visas for Gazan Students Despite Calls for Stricter Migration Rules

UK launches expedited visa scheme for Gazan students despite calls for remigration. Critics say the Government is ignoring public concerns.

Evening Standard

Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’.

The National (Scotland)

Man arrested at pro-Palestine protest for holding sign breaks silence

A PRO-PALESTINE protester who was arrested during a demonstration for holding a sign calling for an end to Israel’s genocide has said he will…

Evening Standard

More than 100 Britons’ details in leaked Afghan dataset, including spies and SAS

Defence sources have said that details of MI6 spies, SAS and special forces personnel were included in the spreadsheet.

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary offers ‘sincere apology’ for leak of Afghans’ personal data

Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge also apologised on behalf of the former Conservative government, who were in power when the leak occurred.

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