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Irish minister turned away from Belfast hotel

Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Irish President declines Belfast event invitation

President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.

NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle

Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.

2 Million UK Veterans Left Behind in Digital Age

Shocking new figures reveal nearly two million British military veterans are struggling with basic digital skills, creating a worrying isolation gap among those who served our nation.

MOD Rejects Veterans' PTSD Compensation Claims

Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Defence systematically denying PTSD compensation to military veterans, leaving heroes fighting for support after serving their country.

Veterans Protection Petition Hits 200K Signatures

A massive public petition demanding legal safeguards for military veterans has surpassed 200,000 signatures, sparking a political firestorm over Labour's stance on armed forces protection.

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.

VA Doctors: Trump Policies Harming Veterans' Healthcare

A damning internal report from the US Veterans Administration reveals medical staff believe Trump administration policies have severely compromised patient care, leading to longer waits and ethical dilemmas for doctors.

Trump's Remembrance Day remarks spark UK backlash

Donald Trump faces intense backlash from UK politicians and veterans' groups after making disparaging remarks about his political opponents during a speech that coincided with Britain's Remembrance Day commemorations.

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