Evening Standard UK

Belfast attack horror: Knifeman arrested after 'barbaric' assault leaves victim in hospital

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:21:02 GMT

Footage shows an attacker kneeling on top of another man and stabbing him several times in the head, with Sir Keir Starmer calling the incident ‘sickening’

Starmer condemns Belfast stabbing attack as ‘horrific’ and ‘abhorrent’

David Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:35:47 GMT

Graphic video footage is circulating online appearing to show the violent incident unfold on Kinnaird Avenue in the north of the city.

Storm at The Tempest: 'Bohemian' woman brings baby to sell-out Shakespeare play starring Sir Kenneth Branagh

Niva Yadav — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:59:31 GMT

The ‘gurgling’ and ‘cooing’ infuriated theatregoers during the sell-out show

New calls for Scottish Government to end guga hunt amid animal welfare concerns

Danyel Vanreenen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:51:15 GMT

The hunt on Sula Sgeir cannot be considered humane, according to a new report from two leading animal welfare organisations.

Arrest after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing

Jessica Coates — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:38:08 GMT

The incident took place on Monday evening in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city.

Nigel Farage hits out at X deepfakes showing him brawling with Bank of England governor on Question Time

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT

Fake images have circulated on X which link to articles that falsely claim Mr Farage confronted Mr Bailey on the BBC’s Question Time

Recycling centre fire brought under control

Jessica Coates — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:46:18 GMT

The fire service confirmed the blaze was brought under control shortly before midnight and its cause is under investigation.

Bronze Rodin sculpture to go under hammer for up to £1.5m

Lauren Del Fabbro — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The piece, Eve au Rocher, will feature as part of a series of six specialist sales at Christie’s.

May heatwave boosts spending on barbecue food, sandals and sunglasses

Josie Clarke — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Total UK retail sales increased by 3.7% year on year in May, well above the 12-month average of 2%, according to the BRC and KPMG.

Noah Donohoe may have ‘lost touch with reality’ prior to death – inquest

Claudia Savage — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:04:53 GMT

Statements were heard from two experts in relation to the ‘sequence of unusual and perplexing behaviour’ exhibited by the Belfast schoolboy.

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Jonathan McCambridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:29 GMT

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

Senior Met Police inspector fired after naked photos of junior colleague found on phone

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:54 GMT

The intimate photos were discovered on DI Ben Coogan’s work phone during a routine audit

There are no untouchables warn garda as Kinahan lieutenant jailed for 24 years

Cillian Sherlock — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:48:16 GMT

Sean McGovern, 40, pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

Doctors in Northern Ireland set for two days of strike action over pay

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:06 GMT

The industrial action is to take place on June 25 and June 29.

Minister indicates cut-off date for mother-and-baby home redress to stay at 2011

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:40 GMT

More than 14,000 women and girls in Northern Ireland are thought to have passed through institutions.

Fifth of drivers ‘cutting vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel’

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:51 GMT

Three-fifths of drivers surveyed said they were concerned by the cost of fuel.

Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder of three children in Dublin city

By Gráinne Ní Aodha — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:27 GMT

Mr Justice Tony Hunt told a panel of potential jurors that the trial could take up to five weeks.

Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:41:18 GMT

There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021.

Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:13 GMT

It comes as a new system is introduced which will charged for electricity used.

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Jonathan McCambridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:17:44 GMT

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

What happened to Talay Riley? Profile of R&B singer-songwriter stabbed to death in London

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:57:27 GMT

Raised in east London, Riley - real name Mark Orabiyi - emerged as a rising talent at the age of 18

Kinahan ‘lieutenant’ Sean McGovern sentenced to 24 years in prison

Cillian Sherlock — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:54:12 GMT

The 40-year-old admitted two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.