Belfast City Council votes in favour of adopting a new Irish language policy that will see greater use of it across Belfast
Belfast City Council votes in favour of adopting a new Irish language policy that will see greater use of it across Belfast.
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Overnight Russian drone strike kills four people, all members of the same family, in Chernechchyna, Okhtyrka Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine
An overnight Russian drone strike kills four people, all members of the same family, in Chernechchyna, Okhtyrka Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine.
Taliban imposes a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan to "prevent immorality", cutting fiber-optic services and reducing connectivity to about 14% of normal levels
The Taliban imposes a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan to "prevent immorality", cutting fiber-optic services and reducing connectivity to about 14% of normal levels, according to monitoring group NetBlocks.
Firefighters are called after fire breaks out at Whiteabbey Hospital in County Antrim
Firefighters are called after fire breaks out at Whiteabbey Hospital in County Antrim.
England defeats Canada in the final of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup
England defeats Canada in the final of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions defeat the Geelong Cats to win the 2025 Australian Football League by 47 points
In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions defeat the Geelong Cats to win the 2025 Australian Football League by 47 points, winning their second consecutive premiership and fifth overall.
Terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of rap group Kneecap, is thrown out over a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought
A terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of rap group Kneecap, is thrown out over a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.
Brazilian professional skateboarder Sandro Dias breaks the records for the highest drop in ever and fastest speed reached (103 km/h) on a standard skateboard
Brazilian professional skateboarder Sandro Dias breaks the records for the highest drop in ever and fastest speed reached (103 km/h) on a standard skateboard after skating down the Administrative Center of the Rio Grande do Sul state in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at 70 meters-high.
Publication of a report by Angus McCullough KC that highlights a number of instances of how the Police Service of Northern Ireland used journalists' phone numbers to…
Publication of a report by Angus McCullough KC that highlights a number of instances of how the Police Service of Northern Ireland used journalists' phone numbers to check for potential leaks of information by its officers and staff. However, the report states that the practice was not "widespread or systemic"
Thousands of people across Italy hold rallies and a general strike to protest against the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and recent ground offensive into Gaza City.
Thousands of people across Italy hold rallies and a general strike to protest against the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and recent ground offensive into Gaza City. Dock workers at ports in Genoa, Livorno, Trieste, and Venice hold strikes, while protesters clash with police in Milan and 20,000 people march in Rome.
At least 37 Palestinians are killed from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, including 30 in Gaza City
At least 37 Palestinians are killed from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, including 30 in Gaza City.
In women's basketball, Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson wins a historic fourth WNBA MVP award and the first ever consecutive win in the league's history
In women's basketball, Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson wins a historic fourth WNBA MVP award and the first ever consecutive win in the league's history after winning the award last season.
At least 91 Palestinians are killed by Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 76 people in Gaza City
At least 91 Palestinians are killed by Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 76 people in Gaza City.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris announce a new UK and Irish deal on the legacy of the Troubles to replace the Northern…
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris announce a new UK and Irish deal on the legacy of the Troubles to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, with Harris describing the new framework as "a big step forward".
Ireland and the United Kingdom agree to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with new laws that will establish investigative bodies to address killings during The Troubles
Ireland and the United Kingdom agree to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with new laws that will establish investigative bodies to address killings during The Troubles.
At least 50 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 40 killed in Gaza City
At least 50 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including 40 killed in Gaza City.
Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that at least 53 percent of Europe experienced droughts in August, the highest level recorded since records began in 2012
The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that at least 53 percent of Europe experienced droughts in August, the highest level recorded since records began in 2012.
Mark McEwan steps down as Standards Commissioner at Stormont a week after his appointment to take up the post of Deputy Chief Constable of Surrey Police
Mark McEwan steps down as Standards Commissioner at Stormont a week after his appointment to take up the post of Deputy Chief Constable of Surrey Police.
Israeli military formally launches a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza City as 75 people are killed by Israeli airstrikes, most in Gaza City,
The Israeli military formally launches a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza City as 75 people are killed by Israeli airstrikes, most in Gaza City, with thousands of others evacuating.
In rugby union, France's Axelle Berthoumieu receives a 12-match suspension for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer during their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
In rugby union, France's Axelle Berthoumieu receives a 12-match suspension for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer during their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, while teammate Manaé Feleu is banned for three matches for a dangerous tackle.
University and College Union urges Queen's University Belfast to "swiftly and publicly" suspend the university's links
The University and College Union urges Queen's University Belfast to "swiftly and publicly" suspend the university's links with "known associates" of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Final stage of the race is suspended following pro-Palestinian protests against the Israel–Premier Tech team on Paseo del Prado in Madrid
The final stage of the race is suspended following pro-Palestinian protests against the Israel–Premier Tech team on Paseo del Prado in Madrid.
Afghan journalist Salma Niazi is announced as the winner of the 2025 One Young World 'Lyra McKee Award for Bravery' for her work reporting on the rights of women in…
Afghan journalist Salma Niazi is announced as the winner of the 2025 One Young World 'Lyra McKee Award for Bravery' for her work reporting on the rights of women in Afghanistan.
In motorcycle speedway, Bartosz Zmarzlik become a record-equalling six-time motorcycle Speedway Grand Prix World champion
In motorcycle speedway, Bartosz Zmarzlik become a record-equalling six-time motorcycle Speedway Grand Prix World champion.