The process aimed at disbanding loyalist paramilitary groups has failed, a former security watchdog has told BBC Northern Ireland's BBC Spotlight NI programme. bbc.in/45ssGdo

📢Some news from me: I've written a book with the erudite & eloquent Fintan O'Toole in which we each argue for - and then against - Irish unity, setting out objectively what seem to us each side's best arguments, and the issues people across the island of Ireland should consider.

Northern Ireland Equality Commission to seek clarity on court gender ruling bbc.com/news/articles/…

Visited Dunluce Castle, a place filled with romance and history. Its appearance perched on the cliff was magnificent and I could feel its former glory. Also enjoyed the refreshing breeze and beautiful scenery walking along the Portrush coastline.

EXC: Veterans minister on resignation watch over Troubles legacy plans Alistair Carns has told Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, that he cannot support proposals to repeal the law that gives servicemen immunity from prosecution thetimes.com/article/bad7ac…

Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK by next general election bbc.in/4fe4COt

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Self driving cars already on the roads in cities in the US, and now they've arrived in Belfast. The driverless electric shuttle will take commuters and tourists on a mile-long route around the Titanic Quarter. Is this the future of transportation? Claire Graham reports.

Shocking statement about how the journalists the world has been relying on for images and reports about what’s going on in Gaza are slowly dying of starvation AFP News Agency 🧵

A third person has died following a shooting incident in County Fermanagh. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Police have confirmed that three people who died from gunshot wounds in Co Fermanagh this morning and a fourth person who was seriously injured were all from the same household RTÉ News

Police say a woman and two children killed in Fermanagh shooting bbc.com/news/articles/…

UN human rights chief criticises UK Palestine Action ban bbc.com/news/articles/…

Cousin of woman stabbed to death in her home near Maguiresbridge in 2017 says executive ministers must do more to protect domestic abuse victims. Marcella Leonard was speaking after the murders of Vanessa Whyte & her children in their Maguiresbridge home. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Why has the UUP turned to another man in uniform? bbc.com/news/articles/…

Today marks 20 years since Rory Golden became the first Irish diver to visit the site of RMS Titanic, accompanied by former BBC journalist Mike McKimm. We were delighted to welcome them to Titanic Belfast to reflect on this significant milestone in Titanic’s exploration.

Delighted to launch this year’s Aspects Festival. Chatting to Lady Hermon at Bangor Abbey on 3 October. Tickets aspectsfestival.com/whats-on

Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high-level international meeting on Western Balkans gov.uk/government/new…

The NUJ has deplored the deliberate killing of Al-Jazeera journalists. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "This is a horrific attack. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the murdered journalists and their colleagues." [1/3] nuj.org.uk/resource/pales…

A special message from Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien 🏏🇮🇪🇮🇳 The bond between our countries will remain unshaken by the actions of a small few 🇮🇪🇮🇳 Kevin Kelly Consulate General of Ireland, Mumbai Randhir Jaiswal Akhilesh Mishra, Indian Ambassador to Ireland BCCI Cricket Ireland