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Teenager shot by Parachute Regiment in Bogside

Exclusive investigation reveals new details about a 15-year-old boy shot by British soldiers in Londonderry's Bogside area, raising fresh questions about historical military operations during The Troubles.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings

The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Outrage Over Labour's Ulster Veterans Immunity Proposal

Labour's controversial proposal to grant immunity to Troubles veterans in exchange for testifying has ignited a firestorm of criticism from military groups and political opponents, who condemn it as a 'shameful betrayal'.

SAS Veteran: End 'Endless Pursuit' of Soldiers

A decorated former SAS commander demands an immediate halt to the relentless investigations into UK veterans for their actions during the Northern Ireland Troubles, branding it a politically-motivated 'witch-hunt'.

Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.

Ireland summons UK envoy over minister's 'unacceptable' comments

The Irish government has taken the extraordinary diplomatic step of summoning the British ambassador to Dublin following inflammatory comments made by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker about the Republic's stance on Northern Ireland, escalating tensio

High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful

The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.

Ex-Paratrooper on Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings

A former British soldier in his seventies stands trial for the murders of two men and attempted murders of four others on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in The Troubles.

Bloody Sunday Soldier Faces Trial 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Bloody Sunday massacre, a former British soldier, known only as Soldier F, stands trial for the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry. The historic case reopens one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles.

Cameron Faces Scrutiny Over Parachute Regiment Comments

Former Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks about the Parachute Regiment's actions on Bloody Sunday have resurfaced, drawing criticism and calls for accountability from victims' families and political figures in Northern Ireland.

BBC's New Belfast Troubles Drama 'This City Is Ours'

The BBC announces a major new five-part series, 'This City Is Ours', delving into the lives of two working-class families on opposite sides of the Belfast divide during the 1980s Troubles. Discover the cast and creative vision.

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