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Northern Ireland

Britain seeks compromise over blocked Orange Order march in Northern Ireland

A demonstrator holds a placard, as people protest on the Garvaghy Road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, against the Protestant Orange Order's annual Drumcree parade, in Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A demonstrator holds a placard, as people protest on the Garvaghy Road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, against the Protestant Orange Order's annual Drumcree parade, in Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland

People protest on the Garvaghy Road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, against the Protestant Orange Order's annual Drumcree parade, in Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
People protest on the Garvaghy Road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, against the Protestant Orange Order's annual Drumcree parade, in Northern Ireland, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Northern Ireland allows contentious Orange Order march through Catholic area

A road sign beside Drumcree Parish Church displays stickers opposing an Orange Order March, following the Parades Commissions ruling that the march can go ahead, in Portadown, Northern Ireland, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
A road sign beside Drumcree Parish Church displays stickers opposing an Orange Order March, following the Parades Commissions ruling that the march can go ahead, in Portadown, Northern Ireland, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

UK PM's office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments

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Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.
Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.

Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish parties to hold independence summit

Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.
Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.

Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland

Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin (left) and US President Donald Trump met during Trump’s two-day visit to Ireland.
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin (left) and US President Donald Trump met during Trump’s two-day visit to Ireland.

Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland

Wyndham Clark takes 5-shot lead into final round at BMW Championship

Golfer Wyndham Clark won his second US Open title in June 2026.
Golfer Wyndham Clark won his second US Open title in June 2026.

Fulham sign midfielder Charles from Southampton

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - Southampton v Arsenal - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 4, 2026 Southampton's Shea Charles celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Tony O Brien/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - Southampton v Arsenal - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 4, 2026 Southampton's Shea Charles celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Tony O Brien/ File Photo

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