The Northern Ireland Secretary has banned the contentious Drumcree Orange Order parade, preventing it from proceeding along Portadown's Garvaghy Road. This decision follows a nearly two-week standoff between loyalist marchers and nationalist residents, a recurring flashpoint in the region.
Police are investigating donations made to Reform UK by the mother of George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, according to reports in The Times. This examination follows scrutiny of Cottrell's own financial activities.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted a summit in Ankara where NATO allies finalised a £37 billion funding commitment for a collaborative missile defence initiative. The programme aims to enhance regional security capabilities.
Ann Widdecombe, a prominent figure in Conservative politics and a vocal proponent of Brexit, has died at the age of 78. Her career spanned decades, marked by her direct style and strong stances on social issues.
