Northern Ireland

Anti-immigration riots erupt in Belfast after police arrest Sudanese stabbing suspect

One resident of the area told BBC News that "Masked men were bashing down doors," while the Belfast Telegraph reported that Molotov cocktails had been thrown at police officers.

YOUTHS GATHER in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens on June 9, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Police attend the scene following a stabbing attack in North Belfast on June 09, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland police arrest Sudanese national over 'barbaric' knife attack

 Forensic officers gather evidence at the scene of a suspected car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station on April 26, 2026 in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland.

Northern Irish police arrest man over suspected New IRA car bombing

Forensic officers gather evidence at the scene of a suspected car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station on April 26, 2026 in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland.

Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, no injuries reported


Northern Ireland’s lone synagogue aims to stave off decline by engaging Christian neighbors

The local Jewish population was already in decline when the Belfast Hebrew Congregation was built in 1964 as a house of worship with a capacity of 1,500.

Jews and non-Jews

'We do not support Hamas, Hezbollah': Kneecap walks back pro-terror statements

The Irish band said that it condemned all attacks on civilians, given its nation's complex and violent history.

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

Irish man fights extradition to US over alleged antisemitic vandalisms 

Liam Mackin, a 72-year-old Irish man, is alleged to have spraypainted “jew murder”, “290,000 child killers”, “500,000 Jew child killer” and “501,110 Jew child murderer” on Jewish-owned businesses

 Police patrol the area following reports of multiple shots fired near the golf course of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in this picture obtained from a social media video, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024.

Irish police reluctant to abide calls to boycott Israeli tech used to solve crimes

The technology in question was used to solve a murder trial last week.

Members of the Irish Police (Garda) stand guard as people block the road during a protest against U.S. or Israeli military aircraft flying over Irish airspace or landing to refuel, a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Shannon Airport, in S

Anti-Israel protestors disrupt religious service at Northern Irish cathedral

As parishioners of Armagh's Saint Patrick's Cathedral were receiving communion, dozens of pro-Palestinian activists silently marched down the aisle.

 Flags of Palestine and Ireland flutter next to each other over the International Wall in support of Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 29, 2024.

Students erect pro-Palestinian camp at Ireland's Trinity College

Trinity College said it had restricted access to the campus to students, staff and residents to ensure safety and that the Book of Kells exhibition would be closed on Saturday.

People attend a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, November 18, 2023.

Simon Harris elected new Irish prime minister

The 37-year-old former health and higher education minister was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fine Gael last month, just days after Leo Varadkar's shock exit.

 Simon Harris, the new Prime Minister of Ireland.

‘We see our history in their eyes’: Why Ireland is so staunchly pro-Palestinian

Irish people who back the Palestinians often ground their sympathies in the perception that both peoples were, or are, colonized — the Irish by the United Kingdom, and the Palestinians by Israel.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Joe Biden during the St Patrick's Day Reception and Shamrock Ceremony in the the East Room of the White House, March 17, 2024.

'Hamas a future partner for peace': says new Nationalist Northern Irish First Minister

Michelle O’Neill condemned October 7 and stated that Hamas had violated international law by taking hostages.

 Michelle O'Neill arrives to cast her vote at a polling station during local elections in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, May 18, 2023.

Northern Ireland to elect Irish nationalist First Minister in historic shift

Michelle O'Neill's imminent appointment, like the 2022 election, has triggered talk of the ultimate dream of Irish nationalism: the end of British rule in Northern Ireland and a united Ireland.

 Michelle O'Neill arrives to cast her vote at a polling station during local elections in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, May 18, 2023.