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Cronulla Riots: 20 Years On, Racism Persists

Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, experts warn racism remains entrenched, fuelled now by social media. Explore the legacy and whether attitudes have truly changed.

Charges dropped in Ballymena case that sparked riots

Prosecutors drop charges against two Romanian teenagers accused of rape, a case that triggered violent race riots in Ballymena. Significant evidential developments cited. Over 800 Roma residents estimated to have fled.

NI race hate crimes reach third highest level

Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.

Children struck in Belfast school hit-and-run

Two children were injured after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run outside St Bernard's Primary School in North Belfast. Police are appealing for information.

Bali bombing mastermind Umar Patek freed after half sentence

Exclusive: Indonesia releases Bali bomber Umar Patek after serving just half of 20-year sentence for 2002 atrocity that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. Fury grows as terrorist receives government support for 'reintegration'.

Trump's Snapchat ban made permanent

Donald Trump remains permanently banned from Snapchat as the platform confirms it won't reverse its January suspension, despite his attempts to return to social media.

Dénouement Review: Memory Unravels at Lyric Belfast

Stella McCusker delivers a powerhouse performance in this haunting one-woman show about dementia, memory, and the stories that define us. Read our full review of the compelling new production at Belfast's Lyric Theatre.

Dublin erupts in violent riots and firebomb attacks

Shocking scenes unfolded in Dublin as violent protests erupted following a knife attack, with mounted police confronting rioters who set vehicles ablaze and clashed with officers in the city centre.

British rapist Rossi moved to violent US prison

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi faces new horrors as he's transferred to Utah's troubled prison system, where gang violence and inmate riots have created dangerous conditions for the controversial British criminal fighting extradition.

Dublin riots erupt after child stabbing incident

Dublin city centre descends into chaos as anti-immigration protests turn violent following hospitalisation of three young children and care worker after suspected stabbing attack.

Liam Neeson's Belfast Sinners Sparks Netflix Controversy

Liam Neeson's powerful new Netflix drama 'Belfast Sinners' faces criticism from local politicians and historians over its portrayal of Northern Ireland's troubled past. Discover why this gripping series is dividing audiences.

Dublin riots: Second night of violence outside migrant hotel

Violence has flared for a second consecutive night in Dublin as rioters targeted a migrant accommodation centre with bricks and fireworks, following allegations of a sexual assault involving a child. Police reinforcements have been deployed to contain the

Dublin riots after migrant sexual assault arrest

Violent protests shook Dublin city centre following the arrest of an Algerian migrant suspect in connection with a sexual assault case, sparking deportation demands and political controversy.

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