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Unionists fight to retain dominance as Sinn Féin aims to become the largest party in councils
The agent known as Stakeknife was described as the British army’s ‘most important secret’
The Good Friday Agreement ended the region’s conflict but has struggled to underpin political stability
Government minister says stalled politics are ‘not sustainable’ and urges main unionist party to return to power-sharing
Dissident republican paramilitaries are suspected of carrying out the attack at youth centre
DUP blocks move and sinks bid to use session to pass organ donor legislation
Cleverly says UK-EU deal must be ‘sustainable’ but he is criticised for not allowing Sinn Féin leader into talks
Fresh vote will no longer be held before Christmas as it is unlikely to end deadlock, Britain concludes
There are no easy ways to resolve the gridlock and restore executive power in the region
Micheál Martin calls for reform of governance arrangements enshrined in Good Friday accord
Confirmation of new vote comes after deadline to form power-sharing executive passes
First-time buyers will be allowed to borrow more but high costs and acute housing shortage remain
Monarch invokes ‘shining example’ of Queen on first official visit to region
Experts urge revamp of the Good Friday Agreement ahead of its 25th anniversary next year
Northern Ireland’s would-be first minister is frustrated by political stalemate but has one consolation — her goal of Irish reunification is becoming more likely
N Ireland political impasse over future of Brexit deal means no budget can be passed to help with cost of living crisis
DPP decision leaves Leo Varadkar free to take over as taoiseach under coalition deal in December
Protocol that keeps region within EU’s single market for goods has given a fillip to its economy, say analysts
Jeffrey Donaldson demands ‘decisive’ changes to region’s post-Brexit trading arrangements to end stalemate
Marching season sets up a flash point that could further fuel divisions
US delegation fails to defuse tensions triggered by dispute over post-Brexit trading relations
Thousands have marched through Belfast to demand its official recognition in Northern Ireland
DUP refuses to join power-sharing government in Belfast until UK legislation to override trade deal is enacted
First minister-in-waiting Michelle O’Neill keeps up political pace despite paralysis in Stormont
DUP blocks election of Stormont assembly speaker over post-Brexit trade rules row
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