Retrospective archive
4,588 sourced full reports covering January 2020 to August 2026. Five hundred recent archive reports are free to read.
A riot occurred in the Harehills suburb of Leeds, triggered by a disturbance at a domestic property involving agency workers and children, leading to widespread disorder and police intervention.
Israel's Knesset passes a resolution 68–9 stating that it opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.
U.S. President Joe Biden temporarily suspends his re-election campaign to recover at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Six weeks after losing a vote of no confidence in the Senedd, Vaughan Gething resigns as First Minister of Wales.
A body believed to be missing 19-year-old Jay Slater from Lancashire, United Kingdom, is found near where he was reported missing in Tenerife, Spain, after a 28-day search.
Firefighters are called to a large blaze on Newry's Greenbank Industrial Estate.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, on 13 July 2024. The suspect was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents after firing shots from a nearby building.
In tennis, Barbora Krejčíková defeats Jasmine Paolini 6–2, 2–6, 6–4, in the Women's singles final to win her first Wimbledon title and her second overall Grand Slam title.
The International Olympic Committee announces that Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025.
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights reports significant increases in antisemitic incidents in Austria, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium since the Israel–Hamas war began, with some countries recording rises of over 400%.
The Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation order for all Palestinians in Gaza City, directing them to move south to areas near Deir al-Balah ahead of a new military offensive. The directive followed intensified strikes across northern and central Gaza.
An Israeli air strike hit the entrance of a UNRWA-run school in southern Gaza, killing at least 29 Palestinians sheltering there. The strike occurred in a displacement camp near al-Awda school in Abasan al-Kabira.
At least 50 Palestinians are killed and dozens of others are injured in Israeli attacks on Tel al-Hawa, Sabra, and Shuja'iyya, Gaza City.
Colin Crawford has been chosen by the UUP to fill the vacancy left by Robin Swann, who was elected as a Westminster MP. The co-option process must be formally confirmed before he can take office.
In association football, Spanish player Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest goalscorer at a UEFA European Championship tournament after scoring in Spain's 2–1 semi-final win against France at 16 years and 362 days old.
Three women, Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt, are killed during a crossbow attack at a house in Bushey, United Kingdom. A 26-year-old man is wanted.
Unite has announced two weeks of strike action for refuse collection workers at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, beginning 17 July, citing a hostile work environment at the Armagh waste depot.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Moscow, Russia, for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer held meetings with Northern Ireland's political leaders at Stormont, marking his first official visit to the region since taking office.
Demonstrators across Israel blocked major roads on 7 July 2024, calling for a ceasefire, the return of hostages, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation. The protests coincided with nine months since the Hamas attack and ongoing efforts to broker a truce.
At least 27 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including attacks on a UNRWA school and residential buildings. Fresh diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release are underway.
Keir Starmer arrives in Northern Ireland for his first visit as prime minister, meeting political leaders and addressing the Casement Park redevelopment issue.
Keir Starmer has succeeded Rishi Sunak as prime minister following a general election result that ended 14 years of Conservative government. Sunak conceded defeat and called Starmer to congratulate him after the outcome was confirmed.
Keir Starmer's new Labour government appoints Hilary Benn as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who has committed to reviewing the Troubles Legacy Act and the ICRIR body.