Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers he regretted meeting Jeffrey Epstein and denied witnessing criminal conduct or victimizing anyone, according to his opening statement

The former DUP leader denies 18 sex abuse charges, including rape, as his defence continues cross-examining one of two alleged victims

Darren Jones said ministers are planning for supply-chain disruption, though price pressure is seen as more likely than empty supermarket shelves

Ministers will table an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to put guidance on a statutory footing; details, enforcement and potential exemptions are still to be set out

The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act passed in 2007 but was never brought into force. The province says a comprehensive review is underway

Police said nine others were wounded and no arrests had been made after attackers opened fire at multiple locations near an area tied to illegal mining