'This time two weeks ago, as far as we were concerned, Jeffrey Donaldson was at the height of his political powers. Literally overnight, he fell as far as any political leader could fall.'

BBC NI Political Correspondent Gareth Gordon

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V powerful evidence at today’s Assembly Committee for the Executive Office from survivors and victims of historical institutional abuse - almost 5 years since a redress scheme was set up in law, churches and religious orders have not made any contributions to offset part of the compensation costs

Churches and other institutions who have been asked to contribute towards compensation for victims of historical child abuse are accused of 'trying to wind the clock down'
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Ian Paisley: DUP is last line of defence for the union bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

DUP minister Paul Givan says he's been speaking to interim leader Gavin Robinson about the party finding the 'strongest possible' candidate to run for Lagan Valley MP in the next election. Doesn't rule himself in or out of being in the frame, but 'important conversations' ahead

Simon Harris elected taoiseach bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl… via BBC News (UK)

Follow BBC News NI's live coverage as Simon Harris prepares to become Ireland's next taoiseach. bbc.in/3vKoEO5

.Simon Harris TD is set to take over as taoiseach at a ceremony in Dublin later bbc.in/3PUpaQh

It’s over - Leo Varadkar leaves the Áras after resigning as Taoiseach RTÉ News

Taoiseach has arrived at Aras an Uachtarain to resign. Virgin Media News

Stormont's Infrastructure Minister has ruled out mutualising NI Water, saying it would inevitably mean household water bills. Mutualisation would involve converting NI Water from a government company to one owned by its customers.

Reform UK deputy leader on whether a TUV/Reform candidate will be run in East Belfast:

Listen again: The DUP’s interim leader Gavin Robinson MP in his first live, extended interview since the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Leo Varadkar confident that Stormont institutions will remain stable bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

Woman dies after crash on A5 in County Tyrone

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: 'No contact' between DUP and suspended leader bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

Handshakes and posing for the camera - on his final visit as Taoiseach to NI Leo Varadkar is greeted at the north south ministerial council by First and Deputy First Ministers Michelle O’Neill Emma Little-Pengelly BL

Tanaiste Micheál Martin greeted by First and Deputy First Ministers Michelle O’Neill Emma Little-Pengelly BL