USA wins first Olympic rugby medal with bronze in women's sevens
The United States secured their first Olympic medal in rugby by winning bronze in the women's sevens tournament, defeating Australia in a last-second match.
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Slovak deputy PM to boycott Olympics closing ceremony over opening performance
Slovak deputy prime minister Tomáš Taraba announced he will not attend the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony due to a performance during the opening event that he described as offensive and ideologically driven.
UK government abandons appeal over unlawful Troubles Legacy Act provisions
The UK government has dropped its appeal against a court ruling that found part of the Troubles Legacy Act to be unlawful, specifically the conditional immunity provision. The move follows the new Labour government's commitment to repeal and replace the legislation.
In Gaelic football, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship concludes with Armagh defeating Galway in the final
In Gaelic football, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship concludes with Armagh defeating Galway in the final.
South Korean women's archery team wins its tenth consecutive Olympic gold medal
The South Korean women's archery team wins its tenth consecutive Olympic gold medal after beating the Chinese team in a tiebreaker that required a magnifying glass to determine the final score.
More than fifty killed in Israeli attack on school sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah
More than fifty people, including fifteen children, were killed in an Israeli attack on Khadija School in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, which was used to shelter displaced Palestinians. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas command and control centre within the school compound.
Opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics take place on the banks of the River Seine and the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris, France
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics take place on the banks of the River Seine and the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris, France.
Biden extends deportation relief to Lebanese nationals for 18 months
President Joe Biden has deferred the removal of certain Lebanese citizens in the U.S. for 18 months due to deteriorating conditions in southern Lebanon, citing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and ongoing humanitarian concerns.
Harris and Biden hold separate meetings with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on 25 July 2024, focusing on the Israel–Hamas war and efforts to secure a ceasefire. Harris emphasized humanitarian concerns in Gaza and urged progress on finalizing a deal.
French Alps and Salt Lake City awarded 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee approved the French Alps to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Salt Lake City to host the 2034 Winter Olympics during a meeting in Paris on 24 July 2024.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of the United States Congress amid protests over Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of the United States Congress amid protests over Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza.
Prison staff and cell block expansion announced amid rising inmate numbers
Justice Minister Naomi Long confirms a need for 75 additional prison staff and reopening of a disused cell block at Maghaberry due to rising prison numbers. The move follows a 500-increase in inmate numbers over three years, with 400 prisoners currently sharing cells.
RTÉ News geoblocked in Northern Ireland over Olympic broadcast rights
RTÉ News bulletins are unavailable in Northern Ireland due to exclusive BBC rights for Olympic coverage, restricting RTÉ's use of Olympic footage in news programming.
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kharkiv shooting after dispute
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at a military unit in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly stemming from personal conflict.
At least 89 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Khan Younis safe zone
At least 89 Palestinians were killed and over 263 injured in an Israeli surprise attack on a previously designated safe zone in Khan Younis, Gaza, on 23 July 2024.
At least 70 killed in Israeli shelling and airstrikes in Khan Younis
At least 70 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured in Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes in Khan Younis Governorate, Gaza Strip, during a new military operation.
Israel orders mandatory evacuations across the Gaza Strip, including in sections of the heavily populated Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone
Israel orders mandatory evacuations across the Gaza Strip, including in sections of the heavily populated Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone.
Firefighters are called to a large fire at a chip shop in Armagh with above flats being evacuated
Firefighters are called to a large fire at a chip shop in Armagh with above flats being evacuated.
Biden ends 2024 re-election bid, endorses Harris as Democratic nominee
President Joe Biden announced he will not seek a second term, ending his re-election campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Five people, including a child, are killed in Russian missile strikes on Mykolaiv and Kherson, Ukraine
Five people, including a child, are killed in Russian missile strikes on Mykolaiv and Kherson, Ukraine.
Group of estate agents who had stopped posting properties for sale on the PropertyPal website following a dispute over fees have started to use the site again
A group of estate agents who had stopped posting properties for sale on the PropertyPal website following a dispute over fees have started to use the site again following negotiations.
ICJ rules Israel's occupation and settlement practices unlawful
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful, finding that settlement construction, annexation, and discriminatory practices violate international law.
Poliovirus traces found in Gaza sewage, health ministries report
Traces of type 2 poliovirus detected in Gaza's sewage system by both Gaza and Israeli health ministries, linked to overcrowding and blocked hygiene supplies. The situation raises concerns over disease spread in displaced populations.
Northern Ireland Executive approves Lough Neagh action plan
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved an action plan for the future management of Lough Neagh, following ministerial agreement on 18 July 2024. The plan addresses environmental concerns including algal blooms and requires cross-departmental coordination.