Holyhead ferries set to resume after six-week port closure

Claudia Winkleman reveals the selection process for The Traitors involves a group decision, not solely her own, as they choose contestants to be traitors or faithfuls. She expresses a preference for being a Faithful due to difficulty in detecting lies, and teases upcoming hosting gigs on The Graham Norton Show and a celebrity edition of The Traitors. Throughout the Bafta-winning reality show, Claudia plays a pivotal role in determining the fate of contestants as they...

Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in October at 10 Downing Street to discuss a "100-year partnership" aimed at protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression. The UK pledged £40 million in support for Ukraine's economic recovery, in addition to previous military and civilian aid. The partnership includes cooperation on defense, technology projects, and a plan for Western troops to oversee a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Full Article

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle criticized Meta for allowing hate speech, prompting conservative US think-tank member Nile Gardiner to call their statement a "huge mockery" of the Royal Family. The Heritage Foundation has sought to make Harry's immigration records public but was denied by a US judge, who stated the public does not have a strong interest in disclosure. Gardiner criticized the couple for engaging in political matters, stating it goes against royal protocol and...

A landmark study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) finds that the poorest children in Northern Ireland, while living in lower-income homes, are less deprived than children in poverty in the Republic due to better public services, more widely available benefits, and lower housing costs. The report, titled Child Poverty on the Island of Ireland, highlights the contrasting comparison of child poverty and material deprivation levels between the two jurisdictions, with income poverty...

Mourners in Gaza sit with victims of an Israeli air strike as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal. The agreement involves the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the safe return of northern Gaza residents, and Israeli military withdrawal. President-elect Trump's pressure tactics and Biden's diplomacy efforts play a role in the deal's success, with hopes for peace in the region. Full Article

Sheila O’Byrne, a mother and baby home survivor, criticized Katherine Zappone for her handling of survivors and the collaborative forum she set up, calling it a "sham". Zappone, running for a seat in the Seanad elections, faced backlash for her involvement in controversies in 2021, including declining a UN special envoy role and planning a party during Covid restrictions. O’Byrne protested outside Leinster House, expressing her objections to Zappone's nomination, while Zappone did not respond...