Following a brutal stabbing in Belfast on 8 June, coordinated anti-migrant riots erupted across Northern Ireland for the third consecutive summer, orchestrated by loyalist paramilitaries and amplified by far-right online networks targeting ethnic minority families.
Belfast boxer Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, aiming to become Ireland's first black world champion. The 30-year-old has overcome career setbacks and a past unprovoked attack to reach this pivotal fight.
Ofcom will not investigate GB News presenter Bev Turner despite over 400 complaints for denying riots in Belfast, where cars and houses were burned. The media regulator stated her comments reflected a personal view and were robustly challenged by a guest.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed an affordable, 3D-printed iron-based flow battery, offering its design free to the global research community. This innovation aims to standardize renewable energy storage research, accelerate net-zero goals, and overcome cost and geopolitical constraints of traditional vanadium batteries.
A 12-year Samuel Beckett Biennale will feature experimental "performed readings" across Ireland and Britain, exploring the playwright's complex relationship with his Irish identity. Events will trace his footsteps, challenging the notion of him being an "Irishman but not an Irish writer."
Eight survivors of a 1992 UVF gun attack at a County Down pub have been awarded millions in compensation. While calling it a victory, one survivor stated the money doesn't change the fact that the perpetrators haven't been brought to justice.
Kravaller i Belfast i juni, med attacker mot hem och bilar, har sina rötter i både gamla sekteristiska spänningar och nya politiska krafter som Brexit. Våldet, som förberetts på sociala medier, riktas nu mot minoriteter, vilket speglar en oroande återaktivering av paramilitära grupper.
Christopher McLaughlin, 29, of Devon Drive, has been charged with attempted murder and two counts of arson endangering life after riots in east Belfast. The disorder, which included a Glider bus being set on fire, broke out following the widespread sharing of a violent knife attack video.
Following riots in Belfast sparked by an anti-immigrant stabbing, questions arise about the involvement of neo-Nazi 'active clubs.' While some experts see a potential emulation of their model, others emphasize Northern Ireland's history of sectarian violence and existing anti-immigrant sentiment as primary drivers.
Ireland secured a surprising 34-run win over India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, in the first T20I at Stormont, Belfast, with debutant Matt Hollard starring with 3/28.
Despite strong fan support and cheers at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not make his India debut against Ireland. Captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed the decision, while Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory.
India opener Abhishek Sharma acknowledged his team's difficulty in adapting to conditions after Ireland's unexpected 34-run victory in the first T20I in Belfast. Despite Sharma's quickfire 50, India collapsed to 148, falling to Ireland for the first time in any format.
Shreyas Iyer captained India in his T20I debut after missing 63 consecutive matches, the longest gap for any player before leading their national side in the format. He also became the third-oldest Indian T20I captain and the most experienced T20 captain before his debut.
Shivam Dube achieved a rare feat on his birthday, taking a T20I wicket on his first delivery against Ireland in Belfast. He joins Yuvraj Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav in this exclusive club.
Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory over world champions India in the first T20 international in Belfast. Debutants Matthew Hollard and Jai Moondra starred with the ball, taking crucial wickets as Ireland defended 182 to dismiss India for 148.
India-born Jai Moondra became the second Ireland player to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career, dismissing Sanju Samson against India in Belfast. The 29-year-old pacer moved to Ireland in 2021 and worked his way into the domestic system.
Defending T20 World Cup champions India suffered a surprising 34-run defeat to Ireland in Belfast, marking their first T20I loss after lifting the trophy. This historic win for Ireland continues a peculiar trend of T20 World Cup winners losing their subsequent first T20I, and represents a disappointing start for India's new captain Shreyas Iyer.
Shreyas Iyer's first T20I captaincy ended in defeat as Ireland beat India by 34 runs in Belfast. Iyer joined Kohli, Pant, and Gill in losing their captaincy debut. Ireland's historic win marked their first against India in men's international cricket.
Ireland achieved a historic 34-run victory against India in the first T20I in Belfast, with captain Lorcan Tucker praising teamwork and debutant Matt Hollard earning Player of the Match. India, led by Shreyas Iyer, now aims to level the two-match series in the next game on June 28.
Shreyas Iyer made his T20I captaincy debut for India against Ireland in Belfast, setting a record for leading the most T20 matches (114) before captaining the national side. He also became the third-oldest player to debut as India's T20I captain.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the talent for international cricket, according to batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. If selected for India's T20I against Ireland in Belfast, he could break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the youngest international cricketer.
India's first T20I against Ireland in Belfast faces potential rain interruptions, especially in the morning. While conditions are expected to improve by the evening match start, the weather could impact play. All eyes are also on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential international debut and Shreyas Iyer's first assignment as T20I captain.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history as the youngest player to represent India in men's international cricket if he debuts against Ireland in Belfast, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history as the youngest player to represent India in men's international cricket if he debuts against Ireland. His selection follows a stellar IPL 2026 season.
