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A spectacular blue-green diamond known as the "Ocean Dream" has shattered records at Christie's in Geneva, selling for 13.6 million Swiss francs (c. £13m; 14.9m) and setting a new world auction benchmark for diamonds of its colour. Weighing 5.5 carats and cut into a striking triangular shape,

A major new study aims to help African nations harness international law to navigate the increasingly complex threats to their cyber security. The project, “Advancing the Application of International Law in the Cyber Context in Africa”, is led by Dr Talita Dias from the University of Exe

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has said the Government should urgently progress critical safeguarding legislation, as well as immediately progressing the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill and extend its scope to disability residential services and other health and social

In 2025, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) recorded the busiest year in its 47-year history, with growth across every frontline service. The organisation publishes its annual report this lunchtime and outlines the unprecedented levels of demand met by its teams.

Ulster University has launched a new research and educational collaboration with StructureFlow, a platform for mapping, modelling and managing complex legal structures.  Led through Ulster University’s Centre for Legal Technology, the collaboration is focused on research, teaching and ski

Leading figures from the legal, medical and financial sectors have gathered in Belfast for a major specialist conference examining best practice and emerging challenges in personal injury and healthcare litigation in Northern Ireland.

Coleraine-based Turley Legal has announced the acquisition of Martin King French & Ingram. The deal marks a significant milestone for Turley Legal as it expands its geographic footprint into Limavady, strengthening its presence across the North West and complementing its existing offices in Cole

Pope Leo XIV encountered trouble with his banking after the customer service line hung up on him. Two months into his papacy last year, Pope Leo XIV called his bank in Chicago to change his phone number and address, USA Today reports.

Gore & Grimes Solicitors has appointed Eoin Cunneen as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution team. The firm has also welcomed Sara Hantash to its corporate team. Mr Cunneen joins its litigation team as partner. With over 25 years of post qualification experience, he has built his pr

Flynn O’Driscoll has announced that its charity partner for 2026-2028 is the Irish Youth Foundation. It is Ireland's leading charity committed to levelling the playing field for children and young people, focusing on physical and mental wellbeing, skills and employment.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has noted the adoption by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers of a political declaration reaffirming member states’ commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights and the independence of the European Court of Human Rights.

Andrea Bell has joined Diamond Heron Solicitors. Ms Bell qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and recently joined the property department at the firm.

Civil society organisations in the UK and Ireland are concerned that the new Council of Europe political declaration on migration released on the 15 May at a Council of Ministers summit in Moldova reflects a growing pattern of political pressure on how human rights are interpreted and applied. While

North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country’s nuclear command system comes under attack. The amendment was approved by the country’s Supreme People’s Assembly after a two-day meeting

The Bar of Ireland has condemned the recent adoption of the death penalty by the Israeli parliament, subject only to limited exceptions, for individuals convicted of certain killings of Israeli citizens. Under this law, military courts may try civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and im