Cabotegravir, an injection to prevent HIV, is approved for use in Northern Ireland
Cabotegravir, an injection to prevent HIV, is approved for use in Northern Ireland.
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Israel confirms that it received the remains of soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed in Gaza two hours
Israel confirms that it received the remains of soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed in Gaza two hours after the ceasefire that ended the 2014 Gaza War between Palestinian militants and Israel.
In tennis, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan becomes the first Asian player to win a WTA Finals title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, 6–3
In tennis, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan becomes the first Asian player to win a WTA Finals title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, 6–3, 7–6(7–0) to win the singles title at the 2025 WTA Finals. By winning the title undefeated, Rybakina wins US$5.235 million in prize money, breaking the previous year's record for the largest prize money earned by a female tennis player at a single event.
Indonesia repatriates British nationals Lindsay Sandiford, sentenced to death for smuggling cocaine into Bali in 2013, and Shahab Shahabadi,
Indonesia repatriates British nationals Lindsay Sandiford, sentenced to death for smuggling cocaine into Bali in 2013, and Shahab Shahabadi, who was serving a life sentence for drug offences, following a bilateral agreement on humanitarian grounds. Both are transferred to the United Kingdom to serve the remainder of their sentences under UK law.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces that the Stormont Executive has approved pay parity awards for doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff in line
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces that the Stormont Executive has approved pay parity awards for doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff in line with colleagues in other parts of the UK.
Charges against former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood in relation to his attendance at a pro-Palestine rally are dropped after he accepted a formal caution
Charges against former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood in relation to his attendance at a pro-Palestine rally are dropped after he accepted a formal caution.
Hamas returns the body of Israeli American Itay Chen to Israel, the last hostage with U.S. citizenship
Hamas returns the body of Israeli American Itay Chen to Israel, the last hostage with U.S. citizenship.
Landslide causes a West Coast Main Line passenger train to derail near Shap, Cumbria, United Kingdom, injuring four people
A landslide causes a West Coast Main Line passenger train to derail near Shap, Cumbria, United Kingdom, injuring four people.
Al Jazeera reports that Hamas has agreed to retreat via Red Cross corridors from Gaza areas that are under Israeli control per the peace plan
Al Jazeera reports that Hamas has agreed to retreat via Red Cross corridors from Gaza areas that are under Israeli control per the peace plan.
In cricket, the Indian women's team defeats South Africa by 52 runs to win the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup
In cricket, the Indian women's team defeats South Africa by 52 runs to win the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democratic and Labour Party say they will support a motion of no confidence in Paul Givan, Stormont's Education Minister,
Sinn Féin and the Social Democratic and Labour Party say they will support a motion of no confidence in Paul Givan, Stormont's Education Minister, after he took part in a six-day visit to Israel along with other unionist politicians.
In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in Game 7 to win the World Series
In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in Game 7 to win the World Series.
United Nations says ten deaths have occurred due to protests in Tanzania following the general election
The United Nations says ten deaths have occurred due to protests in Tanzania following the general election.
In the United Kingdom, King Charles III begins the formal process of revoking Prince Andrew's royal title due to his dealings
In the United Kingdom, King Charles III begins the formal process of revoking Prince Andrew's royal title due to his dealings with deceased convicted sex offender and human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Yellow weather warning for high winds is issued for the following day, forcing a number of Halloween events to either be cancelled or postponed
A yellow weather warning for high winds is issued for the following day, forcing a number of Halloween events to either be cancelled or postponed.
Stormont appoints Pól Deeds and Lee Reynolds as the first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners respectively
Stormont appoints Pól Deeds and Lee Reynolds as the first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners respectively.
Hamas fires at and launches an anti-tank missile at Israeli troops in Rafah, Gaza, killing an Israeli soldier
Hamas fires at and launches an anti-tank missile at Israeli troops in Rafah, Gaza, killing an Israeli soldier.
Turkish Football Federation takes disciplinary action against 152 referees who were found to have actively placed bets on football matches.
The Turkish Football Federation takes disciplinary action against 152 referees who were found to have actively placed bets on football matches. At least 371 of the 571 active referees are found to have a betting account.
Justice minister Naomi Long announces plans for broadcasters to air some sentencing proceedings from Northern Ireland courts in order to "increase transparency" and…
Justice minister Naomi Long announces plans for broadcasters to air some sentencing proceedings from Northern Ireland courts in order to "increase transparency" and "promote confidence" in the justice system.
King Charles III dedicates a memorial to LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces at the National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
King Charles III dedicates a memorial to LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces at the National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, on the 25-year anniversary of the end to the country's ban on gay servicemen.
One person is killed and 13 others are injured, including two seriously, in a Russian drone strike on a minibus in Mykolaivka, Sumy Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine
One person is killed and 13 others are injured, including two seriously, in a Russian drone strike on a minibus in Mykolaivka, Sumy Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine.
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is declared winner of yesterday's election of the President of Ireland,
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is declared winner of yesterday's election of the President of Ireland, after Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys concedes the election during the initial tallying of the votes.
Citizens of the Republic of Ireland vote for the next President to succeed Michael D.
Citizens of the Republic of Ireland vote for the next President to succeed Michael D. Higgins, who is term-limited. The candidates are independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland, finds a British soldier not guilty over killings on Bloody Sunday in 1972 in Derry
A court in Belfast, Northern Ireland, finds a British soldier not guilty over killings on Bloody Sunday in 1972 in Derry.