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Northern Ireland Protocol: EU's patience with UK 'wearing very thin'

David Frost, Britain's Brexit Minister, called on the EU to show "common sense" while the EU says the UK's threat to unilaterally extend a waiver on border checks will be met with repercussions.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: DUP names new first minister as EU warns UK on trade

The move is seen as confirming the British unionist party's return to its traditionalist roots. It comes as the EU warns the UK to respect Brexit trade obligations.

World News

Edwin Poots is the new leader of Northern Ireland's DUP

The choice for leader was a race between long-standing MP Jeffrey Donaldson and Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots.

World News

Britain apologises for Ballymurphy massacre in Northern Ireland

Ten people, including a priest and a mother of eight children, were killed at the height of 'the Troubles' in 1971.

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My Europe Series

With unionism in turmoil, is now the time for a united Ireland?

A century on from the partition of Ireland, communities in Northern Ireland are as divided as ever. Is reunification the answer?

Ireland

A century on, what was Ireland's partition & why does it still matter?

On this 100th anniversary, Euronews explores the back story and enduring legacy of the partition of Ireland.

United Kingdom

Arlene Foster resigns as Northern Ireland's first minister

The 51-year-old became DUP leader in 2015 and first served as first minister in 2016. But in recent weeks, she has been facing strong criticism from inside the party with most of her lawmakers reportedly signing a letter calling for her removal.

World

UK Brexit minister meets EU chief to discuss Northern Ireland Protocol

"There was a lot that was left out, meaning that obviously there will be a need for a practical solution of how to then implement it," a customs and international trade advisor told Euronews.

United Kingdom

Unrest in Belfast continues despite calls for calm after Duke's death

"Protests have been postponed out of respect for the Queen and the Royal Family," read posters posted in Unionist areas of the city.

My Europe Series

What's behind the outbreak of violence in parts of Northern Ireland?

Successive nights of violence in various majority unionist areas of Northern Ireland has left dozens of police officers injured - but what has started the unrest?

Europe News

Belfast riots a 'direct consequence of Brexit', says former Irish PM

In an interview with Euronews, John Bruton calls Boris Johnson "irresponsible" but also blames the violence on the actions of Sinn Féin and recent calls for Irish unification.

United Kingdom

The US calls for calm after more violence in Northern Ireland

The state department spokesman said the Biden administration was "deeply concerned" by the ongoing violence.

United Kingdom

Seventh straight night of violence in Belfast as leaders call for calm

The capital of Northern Ireland has been the scene of a week of rioting amid rising tensions over the fallout from Brexit.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland officials condemn violence after Belfast riots

15 police officers were injured during rioting in a loyalist area of Belfast amid rising tensions over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Europe News

EU begins legal action against UK over Brexit deal 'breaches'

EU begins legal action against UK over 'breaches' related to the Northern Ireland protocol

Europe News

European Parliament delays vote on Brexit deal after UK 'violation'

The Brexit deal, which is only provisionally in force, needs to be ratified by MEPs. EU leaders say the final vote will be shelved for now.

United Kingdom

EU to take UK to court over 'violation' of Northern Ireland protocol

The EU has strongly condemned the move by the UK to extend a grace period for agri-food products, something the bloc says violates the Brexit deal.

Malta

Reporters under fire: Journalists around the world face death threats

Euronews correspondent Shona Murray spoke to Sunday World reporter Patricia Devlin who has been targeted for her work in Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom

Brexit: DUP launches legal challenge to Northern Ireland Protocol

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is launching a legal challenge against the Brexit deal's Northern Ireland Protocol.

Europe News

'It's 100% the solution': EU holds firm over Northern Ireland Protocol

"We can be 100% sure that the protocol is the solution, not the problem," European Commission vice president Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews.