Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Michael Dunlop was made an MBE for services to motorcycle racing.

James McGinn, managing director of Hastings Hotels, has been made an MBE for services to tourism and hospitality in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Gerry Adams took the BBC to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, which he said defamed him.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four men as part of a probe into disorder in the region.

Representatives of the British and Irish Governments will meet in Co Down on Friday to discuss latest political developments across the islands.

RTE is searching for two new radio presenters and is seeking applications for potential on-air television roles.

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure centre following vandalism at the facility on the third night of disorder in Northern Ireland.

The BBC has been granted time to consider taking an appeal of a jury decision which found it had defamed Gerry Adams.

The BBC has indicated it will apply for a stay on orders relating to the successful defamation claim against the broadcaster on Tuesday.

Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

The legal team for the former Sinn Fein leader said the verdict of the jury was a ‘full vindication’ for their client.

Mr Adams said that a BBC programme defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former a Sinn Fein official.

The former Sinn Fein leader claims he was subject to a ‘grievous smear’.

The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC will continue deliberations on Friday morning.

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him.

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

The European Commission has given the fast-fashion retailer one month to rectify practices the bloc believes could be breaching consumer law.

The British public service broadcaster has argued it would be a “cruel joke” to award the former Sinn Fein president with any damages.

The former Sinn Fein president claims a BBC Spotlight programme defamed him.