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The author of a new book about former UDA/UFF boss Johnny Adair has said the loyalist was ‘forced’ to accept the peace process.

THE intense controversy surrounding the hugely successful singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran underlines the scale of global outrage over Israel’s prolonged campaign of genocide against the people of Palestine.

DURING the height of the tensions over Drumcree, it was not safe for Catholics to linger for long in the centre of Portadown at night.

Former RUC chief constable Ronnie Flanagan offered UDA/UFF boss Johnny Adair £50,000 in cash in a bid to recruit him as an informer, a new book about the loyalist godfather has claimed.

Loyalist Johnny Adair has revealed he has ‘nightmares’ about being held captive by veteran IRA leader Brian Keenan.

It is the year that keeps on giving.

CONSIDERABLE interest and speculation has been aroused by a meeting between Mr [Aristide] Briand and Dr [Gustav] Stresemann.

Alleged serious “systemic” failures by Stormont over farm animal welfare checks required under the Northern Ireland Protocol has prompted a threat of legal action.

Next May the DUP faces its most important election for a quarter of a century.

SIX Nations League qualifying points would have been lost if Ireland made a stand and refused to play Israel.

I took a metaphorical trip to Finland earlier this month – without ever leaving Ireland!

The first time this writer saw Gurriers perform was at the Beautiful Days festival in Devon, a few weeks ago.

Cast your mind back to 1996, when a handful of fresh-faced young Irishmen reached the finals of the high-profile So You Think You’re Funny?

THE Republic of Ireland players could stage a symbolic on-field protest prior to facing Israel in their controversy-dogged Nations League double-header.

HEIMIR Hallgrimsson says the issue over whether Ceadach O’Neill will play for the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland appears to be decided.

Agus daltaí agus múinteoirí ag pilleadh ar scoil an mhí seo, tá bean amháin nach mbeidh i seomraí ranga chathair Dhoire i mbliana.

Millie Bobby Brown has shared the first photo of her second child, posting a photograph of the baby’s hand.

UK lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate said they plan to challenge a bid to extradite the brothers from the US to Britain through a judicial review.

The King looks set to endure a third day of controversy as the war of words between Buckingham Palace and Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, continues.

YouTube star Max Fosh said he thinks “it’s easier now than ever to make it on social media” and that “the day of celebrity is slightly fading away”.

The Conservative Party has “instructed lawyers” to challenge government cuts to a Tory-run London council, which they say amounts to 40%.

Thames Water’s rescue deal by lenders should be rejected and the Government should take it back into public control after the stricken supplier has been left in a damaging “doom loop”, according to an influential group of MPs.

Celtic quotes Martin O’Neill believes Celtic were taught a “European lesson” in their 3-1 defeat by Ferencvaros at Parkhead.

Marco Rose was delighted to watch “Bournemouth football” during a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad and a memorable first match in Europe for the Premier League club.

Johnny Depp’s first sculpture, The Bunnyman, will be unveiled by the Sigg Art Foundation at the Contemporary Istanbul art fair from September 22-27.

Teenager Floyd Samba admitted his debut was “mind-blowing” after his stunning two-goal display in Manchester City’s 5-0 thrashing of Norwich.

The Duke of Sussex posed for photos and gave a speech during his first public appearance since returning to the UK.

The Smiths star Johnny Marr said the sale of his guitar collection “exceeded all my expectations” as it fetched almost £4 million.

A sweeping package of new US sanctions aimed at putting the financial squeeze on Russia’s ability to wage war against Ukraine “has the potential to be a game-changer”, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said.

First-half goals by Justin Kluivert and Rayan helped Bournemouth start their maiden European campaign with a memorable 2-1 win at Real Sociedad.

Ferencvaros piled on the misery for Celtic with a 3-1 win in their Europa League opener at Parkhead.

Crystal Palace made an impressive start to their debut Europa League campaign by sweeping aside Polish champions Lech Poznan 4-0.

Big Brother co-host Will Best has announced he is expecting his first child with his partner Tobi Rose.

Voting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house.

Teenager Floyd Samba stole the limelight with two debut goals as Manchester City eased into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 5-0 victory over Norwich.

News Stormont politicians’ pay increase to almost £70K ‘embarrassing’ and ‘grotesque’ Stormont’s first minister has described a pay hike for MLAs that takes their basic salary to almost £70,000 as “grotesque”.

Miley Cyrus has remembered her “real” and “authentic” godmother Dolly Parton after the country music superstar died aged 80, following a brief battle with cancer.

Connollys of Moy Tyrone SFC quarter-final: Clonoe v Edendork (Friday, 7.30pm) Clonoe and Edendork meet on Friday evening in the first of this year’s Connollys of Moy Tyrone SFC quarter-finals as the race for the O’Neill Cup gets serious.

US rapper Macklemore has praised children’s YouTuber Ms Rachel as she pledges to match his donation of one million US dollars (£747,328) to charities supporting Palestinian people.

Garvaghy Road residents have rejected a mediator appointed by the Parades Commission to find a solution to the Drumcree dispute over concerns its clients included the Orange Order.

Emma Willis teased that the celebrities will be paired with their partners in a way that has “never been done before” during the Strictly Come Dancing launch show.

THEY say aging is inevitable, growing old is optional.

Armagh Credit Union senior semi-finals (Sunday, Clady) 1pm: Derrynoose v Crossmaglen 4.30pm: Granemore v Ballymacnab CROSSMAGLEN prevented Granemore from completing a fourth successive title in Armagh last year and went on to take Eglish to a replay in the

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly feels tonight’s league clash with Galway United is just as important as next month’s Club Orange FAI Cup semi-final clash.

Michelle O'Neill says the proposed MLA pay rise should not be paid

The royal family were out in force as a series of allegations were made against the King in a tribute book to Diana, Princess of Wales by her brother.

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s office has withdrawn an award handed to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.

The Duke of Sussex has been seen for the first time in public since returning to the UK when he arrived at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London.

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s office has withdrawn an award handed to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.