Man admits to killing woman in Londonderry, court hears

Her body was discovered in a flat in the Harvey Street area of Derry on . Appearing via video link before Belfast Crown Court on Friday, when the charge of murder was put to him, the 30-year-old replied: "Not guilty, but…

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JJ Gabriel to Barcelona twist as Manchester United transfer decision revealed after talks opened

The Press Association understands United will not accept Gabriel’s request to be de-registered and have sought to persuade the youngster to stay, but there remains a risk that the 15-year-old could use a FIFA loophole to…

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Police officer cleared of misconduct after being filmed punching man

Following a week-long hearing a misconduct panel found PC Richard Williams acted with reasonable force, and accepted Clark had been potentially violent, resisted arrest, and had been "off his head" on drugs. The North…

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'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview

In a strongly worded response, Buckingham Palace said the King was "mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after…

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Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death

In a strongly-worded response to the book claims, Buckingham Palace said the King was "mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even…

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Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless". Brandram was found dead on Tuesday evening and his family said he "took his own…

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Ryanair boss apologises over ‘rapists’ comment

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary issued an apology (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed…

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Police make urgent appeal as on-the-run killer Gary Anderson remains at large

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is liaising with Garda in an attempt to capture the on-the-run killer. Anderson, 29, absconded earlier this week after being granted temporary release from Maghaberry Prison…

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Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy murder trial speaks out

"I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present," the 48-year-old male juror, Michael P Desronvil…

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Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

Police have set up an investigation into the deaths, which the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) blamed on an apparent disease outbreak. However, an intelligence report shared with AFP news agency…

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