Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland pastor convicted over open-air service inside abortion ‘safe access zone’
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A court in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, has convicted retired pastor Clive Johnston of breaching abortion “safe access zone” rules after he delivered an open-air sermon near Causeway Hospital in July 2024. District Judge Peter King imposed a £450 fine and upheld two offences under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act (Northern Ireland) 2023.
A man in his 40s, Stephen Ogilvie, was seriously injured in a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night, and 30-year-old Hadi Alodid has been charged with attempted murder amid unrest that followed.
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A man was stabbed in Belfast in an attack that prompted immediate calls for anti-immigration protests across Northern Ireland. Police detained a Sudanese suspect and appealed for calm as some demonstrators gathered and set vehicles on fire.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul faced an unusual incident upon arriving in Belfast: Due to a narrow taxiway, he could only exit his plane after 45 minutes directly on the runway. The captain expressed frustration with the ground crew. Wadephul took the mishap in stride.
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Northern Irish politician Edwin Poots expressed fears that escalating tensions could lead to ugly confrontations in Great Britain. In a recent interview, Poots highlighted concerns over political and social divisions. The statement comes amid broader discussions on regional stability in the UK.