It happened during a student-led strike which shut down businesses and drew tens of thousands of people to demonstrations around the country.

M23 rebels made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which is home to around two million people.

Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.

Bloomberg News reported on Friday that the drinks giant is also reviewing the future of its 34 stake in Moet Hennessy.

Winds reached 100mph as Storm Eowyn caused travel disruption and left thousands without power across the UK and Ireland. Rail services, flights and ferries have been cancelled across the country as ...

Farmers are stepping up their campaign against the government’s controversial inheritance tax reforms, with a series of protests across the country on Saturday. The National Farmers Union (NFU) warned ...