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Miami Showband Survivor: Hatred Carries No Weight After 50 Years

Stephen Travers, a survivor of the 1975 Miami Showband massacre, recounted the attack near Newry where loyalist paramilitaries killed three band members after a bomb detonated prematurely, revealing the perpetrators' intent to frame the band as terrorists.

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Journalist Henry Kelly dies at 78

Henry Kelly, a journalist who covered the Troubles in Northern Ireland, died at 78; he found fame presenting ITV's "Game for a Laugh" and BBC's "Going for Gold", also hosting shows on Classic FM and BBC Radio Berkshire.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry Reveals Devastating Human Cost

The 1998 Omagh bombing, perpetrated by the Real IRA, killed 29 people in County Tyrone, including children and a pregnant woman; police officers described horrific scenes and lasting psychological trauma.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry Begins: Could the Attack Have Been Prevented?

A public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, which killed 29 people in Northern Ireland, begins today, examining whether the attack could have been prevented by UK authorities; the inquiry will hear statements from victims' families over four weeks.

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UK to Repeal Law Blocking Compensation Claims for Former Northern Irish Terrorists

The UK government will repeal sections 46 and 47 of the 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles Act, potentially enabling hundreds of former suspected terrorists, including Gerry Adams, to claim compensation for unlawful detention in the 1970s, following a Supreme Court ruling and High Court challenge citing...

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Netflix's "Squid Game" Returns, Alongside New Dramas Exploring Power and Conflict

Squid Game" season two returns to Netflix, focusing on the winner's fight against the deadly competition; Disney+ releases "Say Nothing", a dramatization of the Northern Ireland Troubles; Paramount+ presents "Queen Woo", a Korean historical drama; BBC iPlayer offers "The Famous Five"; and Paramount+...

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Former IRA Leader Condemns 'Disappeared' as War Crime

Brendan Hughes, a former IRA leader from County Tyrone, revealed in a BBC Spotlight interview that a death sentence imposed by the IRA in 1975 led to his understanding of victims' suffering and his condemnation of the "disappeared" as a war crime; he now seeks reconciliation and truth.

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Coroner Rules SAS Killing of IRA Members Unjustified, Referrals to DPP

A coroner in Northern Ireland ruled that the 1992 killing of four Provisional IRA members by SAS soldiers was unjustified, lacking an honest belief in necessity and without any arrest attempts, mandating a referral to the director of public prosecutions, reigniting political controversy.

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Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Family Details Immeasurable Loss

The Omagh bombing on August 15, 1998, killed 29 and injured 220, including three generations of one family; a public inquiry investigates if the attack was preventable.

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Prince Philip's Angered Reaction to Mountbatten's Assassination Revealed in Newly Discovered Letter

A letter written by Prince Philip two days after the IRA assassinated his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979, expresses intense bitterness and anger, recently emerging for sale amidst potential UK payouts to former IRA figures.

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Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiled in Belfast

A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher will be unveiled outside Belfast's Ulster Hall on Saturday, celebrating his significant contribution to the city's music scene during the Troubles, and highlighting his enduring legacy.

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Disney+ Sued Over "Say Nothing" Depiction of Jean McConville Murder

Marian Price is suing Disney+ for its portrayal of her as Jean McConville's killer in the new series "Say Nothing," claiming the depiction is baseless and defamatory, prompting a legal battle over historical accuracy in streaming dramas.

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