Two men charged with journalist’s murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of Lyra Mckee, a Belfast journalist who was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

The men, aged 21 and 33, have also been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, riot, possession of petrol bombs, throwing petrol bombs and arson.

Another man, Paul Mcintyre, 52, from Kinnego Park in Derry, was charged with Ms Mckee’s murder last year. He denies the charge.

The 29-year-old’s death helped kick-start political talks leading to the resumption of Stormont powersharing last year.