Ireland's foreign minister says the demands are a new "red line" that the EU cannot move on.

The BBC's Jayne McCormack takes a deeper look at calls to reverse the cut in the benefit.

Dog trainer Neil Powell's work shows that dogs can warn owners about upcoming epileptic seizures.

Cattle are being brought to graze at Mussenden Temple to help restore its wildflower meadows.

The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol.

Doug Beattie says the system of "mandatory five-party coalition no longer delivers good government".

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says the decision to send Jamal Lewis off "changed the course of the game" as his side lose 2-0 to Switzerland.

Callum Robinson's two goals help earn a first competitive win for Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny as his side beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in Baku.

"Trusted partners" can apply on behalf of asylum seekers and the homeless for the £100 card.

The seal was last spotted with a tin drinks can stuck in its jaw in Belfast Lough on Wednesday.

A mum-to-be speaks out at nightclub reopening, while birth partner's hospital visits are restricted.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,585.

The legal requirement for social distancing in hospitality will be lifted from 31 October.

How do restrictions here compare to other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland?

Nisra says the virus was mentioned on the death certificates of 48 people, up to Friday 1 October.

BBC News NI explains the application process for the High Street Spend Local Scheme.

However, Paul Givan says it is prudent to plan to manage health service pressures.

Letters and consent forms for the Covid vaccination will be issued to students mid-to-late October.

Armagh city, Banbridge and Craigavon will be competing with seven other hopefuls for the title.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Judd Trump bids to make it four consecutive Northern Ireland Open wins as the tournament returns to its Belfast home after a one-year absence.

The paper says its closure is due to trading conditions in print media, as well as the pandemic.

The secrets of mother-and-baby homes have been shattered by the brave testimonies of survivors.

A Coleraine FC fan undertook a lockdown project that developed into a tribute to his beloved team.

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie gives his first speech as leader to delegates at the party's conference in Belfast.

The system of mandatory five-party coalition at Stormont "no longer delivers good government" and must be changed, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said.

Small tortoiseshell numbers in Northern Ireland dropped by 70% during the last year.

A number of young people are facing charges in connection with New IRA violence.

The 25-year-old says that while her condition "is not life-threatening, it is life-altering".

Councillors approve plans for two separate housing developments in the city's Waterside

Four men arrested in Londonderry earlier this week have been released.

Micheál Martin is at an environment event in Belfast and is due to meet political leaders later.

Sinn Féin says the Irish government has made the "wrong call" in accepting invite to church service.

Campaigners say more than 20,000 people have marched from the Garden of Remembrance to Custom House.

The long-held 12.5% rate will be retained for firms with an annual turnover below €750m.

Dara Quigley took her own life after footage of her was shared by a member of the Irish police force.

Ireland's corporation tax rate is among the lowest in the developed world.