Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface
Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.

Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.









Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary’s ‘State of the Force’ address in Virginia.
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu’s warning of possible attacks during next month’s general election.
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
The high court grants an emergency petition ahead of expected arguments in the case, slated for December.
Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.

More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.
America.gov for now functions like a chatbot comparable to ChatGPT or Claude, pointing users to official gov’t websites.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the third woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.