Secretary of State triggers protocol vote processMLAs will vote on post-Brexit trading arrangements, allowing local politicians to maintain or change the current rules.
O'Neill clarifies age of teen texted by senatorMichelle O'Neill corrected the age of the boy involved in the inappropriate texts from 17 to 16 and apologized for any hurt caused.
Alliance leader Naomi Long to stand in general electionNaomi Long, leader of Alliance Party, to run for Belfast East seat in UK general election, balancing role as Stormont justice minister.
Donaldson's downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharingJeffrey Donaldson's resignation could impact power-sharing in Northern Ireland.Donaldson had strongly influenced the DUP's decisions on power-sharing and negotiations.