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Loyalist militants likely behind Belfast hijacking, police say

Pro-British loyalist militant groups were likely behind the hijacking and placing of a suspect device in a van that was ordered to drive to an event where Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney was speaking on Friday, police said.

Reuters

North Belfast security alert: PSNI say UVF are chief suspects as device declared a hoax

The incident was rapidly condemned by politicians in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Long-term future of HMS Caroline in Belfast secured – minister

Agreement has been reached to keep the historic attraction in Belfast until at least 2038.

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Afternoon tea spots in Belfast perfect for a Mother's Day celebration

Treat her to a fancy day out in the city!

Belfast Live

Belfast woman's 'once in a lifetime' experience being picked for front row seats at Billy Joel concert in New York

The girls had booked tickets for his concert at Madison Square Garden

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Minister Simon Coveney taken to 'secure location' after security threat at Belfast event

It is understood that a 'hijacked van' was driven to the site when the alert was raised

Dublin Live

Oscars 2022: How to watch, what time it starts at host Amy Schumer's plea to Ukraine

The Oscars 2022 will be co-hosted by Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. It will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

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North Belfast security alert: Latest details as Irish Minister Simon Coveney taken to 'safe space'

The Crumlin Road remains closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area

Belfast Live

North Belfast security alert leaves family traumatised as funeral interrupted

"There’s an elderly priest in the monastery, who suffers from dementia, who had to be evacuated"

Belfast Live

Rooftop bars and beer gardens to visit while the sun is shining in Belfast

Cheers to summer finally arriving in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney taken off stage at Belfast peace event after security alert

The incident, believed to centre around a hijacked van, was rapidly condemned by politicians in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney taken off stage in Belfast after ‘suspicious device discovered in hijacked van’

The van driver was ordered at gunpoint to drive to the venue in north Belfast, according to one of the event’s organisers

Evening Standard

Irish foreign minister 'saddened and frustrated' by attempted attack

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he was "saddened and frustrated" by the hijacking of a van and its driver in Belfast on Friday in an apparent attempt to attack an event he was speaking at on the Northern Ireland peace process.

Reuters

Belfast tech firm wins "huge" multi-million contract with gaming giant

Rocket Flair Studios will invest £700,000 and create 14 new jobs following the deal

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Foreign minister's speech halted after 'van hijacked' in security threat in Belfast

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney was addressing the Building Common Ground event in Belfast with a speech before a security alert led to him being bundled away by his staff

Reuters

Irish foreign minister taken off stage after security alert

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney was taken off stage by officials during a speech in Belfast on Friday after the event organiser said a suspect device was discovered in the car park of the venue.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland unable to back Euro 2028 bid currently, says Stormont minister

Gordon Lyons said a lack of a functioning powersharing Executive in Belfast means ministers cannot give ‘in principle’ support to the joint bid.

Belfast Live

Death of Belfast dog prompts withdrawal of three KONG leads from sale across UK and Ireland

'We’re devastated and angry and want to warn other dog families not to assume as we did, that a trusted brand bought in good faith from a trusted shop cannot fail just when you need it most.'

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Belfast Live

EMERGE Belfast: Who is headlining Belfast's new two-day music festival?

The new two-day festival kicks off at the Boucher Road Playing Fields this Bank Holiday weekend

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland's wildfire chief slams 'environmental arsonists' after blazes in Belfast and Mournes kill wildlife

"I call them environmental arsonists because that’s what they are - they’re vandals of the environment and killing our wildlife"

Irish Mirror

What would happen if a nuclear bomb hit Ireland? Vladimir Putin set to hold nuclear evacuation drill

NUKKMAP shows what would happen to Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast

Belfast Live

Young North Belfast man Niall McCullough remembered as a 'true fighter'

Niall, who had been living and working in England, passed away in hospital on Wednesday following an accident earlier this month.

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The way I see it...

Ahead of the Academy Awards on Monday, our film critic shares his thoughts on the big runners.

The Guardian - UK

Deutsche Börse photography prize review – striking imagery of global belonging

From haunting images of a decaying Miami to the tumult of 70s Belfast, this show pits traditional and contemporary strategies against each other

Belfast Live

Donna McGarry tributes to "amazing woman, great friend and incredible wife and mother"

"We hope that you are enjoying a wee ‘Belfast Martini’ up there tonight Donna"

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