Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take effect on Sunday
The Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take effect on Sunday.
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Starmer signs 100-year UK-Ukraine support agreement in Kyiv
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv to sign a 100-year agreement formalising British economic and military support for Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict and Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 82 in Gaza hours after ceasefire announcement
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 82 people across the Gaza Strip, including 30 in Gaza City, hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced between Israel and Hamas.
Leader of the Houthis Abdul-Malik al-Houthi announces that the group will monitor the implementation of the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement and continue its attacks on…
The leader of the Houthis Abdul-Malik al-Houthi announces that the group will monitor the implementation of the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement and continue its attacks on vessels and on Israel if the ceasefire is breached.
NI and Republic of Ireland restrict animal imports from Germany over foot-and-mouth outbreak
Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic have imposed import restrictions on animals from Germany due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, affecting pigs, sheep, and cattle.
Ian Paisley Jr to attend Trump's second inauguration in Washington
The White House confirms former DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr will attend Donald Trump's second-term inauguration in Washington, citing his longstanding relationship with the president-elect.
Government to explore all options to block Adams compensation claim
The UK government will examine every available method to prevent Gerry Adams from receiving compensation if the Troubles Legacy Act is repealed, following a Supreme Court ruling that his detention was unlawful.
Ukraine launches large-scale drone and missile attack on Russian regions
Ukraine conducted a major attack on Russian regions using over 200 drones and five ATACMS missiles, targeting industrial and military sites in Tatarstan, Bryansk, Saratov, and Tula. The assault marked the deepest and largest such operation yet reported.
According to two Israeli officials, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha
According to two Israeli officials, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, Qatar.
Health service pressures described as dire by First Minister
First Minister Michelle O'Neill described current pressures on Northern Ireland's health service as dire and diabolical during Stormont's return after the winter recess.
Ceremony marks first step in sainthood process for Derry nun killed in Ecuador earthquake
A ceremony in Madrid's Cathedral of Alcala de Henares recognised Sister Clare Crockett, a Derry-born nun killed in an Ecuador earthquake in 2016, as a candidate for sainthood.
Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal and ceasefire ahead of U.S. transition
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, with U.S. officials close to finalising a deal before Biden's term ends.
Russia claims control of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast
The Russian Army states it has taken control of the settlement of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, following an operation by the Tsentr group of forces. Ukraine has not confirmed the claim, and independent verification remains unverified.
2024 marks first year above 1.5°C pre-industrial warming
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms 2024 was the warmest year since 1850, with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, driven by human-caused climate change and record greenhouse gas concentrations.
Poland's government confirms that it will not comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war…
Poland's government confirms that it will not comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes if he chooses to attend a ceremony at Auschwitz concentration camp later this month.
State funeral for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter is held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The state funeral for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter is held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. All five living presidents, including incumbent president Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump, attend the funeral.
Study published in The Lancet claims that around 3% of the Gaza Strip population has died from traumatic injury due to the conflict with Israel,
A study published in The Lancet claims that around 3% of the Gaza Strip population has died from traumatic injury due to the conflict with Israel, with the death toll from other causes due to the military campaign likely higher.
U.S. House of Representatives votes 243 to 140 to sanction the ICC for issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
The U.S. House of Representatives votes 243 to 140 to sanction the ICC for issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
UK sanctions Blood & Honour network over white power ideology
The UK government has imposed financial sanctions on the neo-Nazi music network Blood & Honour, marking the first time a far-right group has been targeted under the Treasury's sanctions regime.
Russian forces attack an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring 18 others.
Russian forces attack an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring 18 others. Further strikes on Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs kill 13 more people and injure 32 others.
Trump refuses to rule out military action over Greenland and Panama Canal
President-elect Trump stated U.S. control of Greenland and the Panama Canal is vital to national security, leaving open the use of military force. He made the remarks as a delegation including Donald Trump Jr. visited Greenland.
More than 50 Haredi Jews join the Israel Defense Forces for the first time since the start of the Gaza war, forming the Haredi Hasmonean Brigade,
More than 50 Haredi Jews join the Israel Defense Forces for the first time since the start of the Gaza war, forming the Haredi Hasmonean Brigade, after repeated protests against the conscription of yeshiva students.
Germany cuts funding for Israeli human rights groups Zochrot and New Profile
The German government ceased official funding for two Israeli human rights groups, Zochrot and New Profile, which advocated for Palestinian rights and antimilitarism, following a series of attempts by a German aid organization to prevent the decision.
U.S. plans $8bn arms sale to Israel including missiles and artillery
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel, comprising air-to-air and Hellfire missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.