Sinn Féin becomes largest party in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin secured seven seats in the UK general election, becoming the largest party across Northern Ireland's institutions. The party achieved a 4.2% increase in vote share compared to 2019.
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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses her seat of South West Norfolk, becoming the first former prime minister to lose their seat in
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses her seat of South West Norfolk, becoming the first former prime minister to lose their seat in over a century since Arthur Balfour in the 1906 general election.
Translink to review Belfast–Dublin train fare structure
Translink is reviewing the fare structure for the Belfast–Dublin Enterprise service due to disparities between northern and southern pricing. The review follows reports of significant fare differences based on journey origin.
Lisburn to Belfast rail line closes for summer engineering works
The railway line between Lisburn and Belfast closes for the summer to enable engineering works for Grand Central Station, affecting ten stations and requiring replacement bus services.
Israeli airstrike kills at least nine in Khan Yunis hours after mass evacuation order
An Israeli airstrike killed at least nine people in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, hours after Israel issued a new mass evacuation order for the area. The strike occurred in a zone where around 250,000 people were ordered to leave, according to UNRWA.
Israel orders mass evacuation from eastern Khan Yunis
The Israel Defense Forces have ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from the eastern half of Khan Yunis and surrounding areas, signaling an anticipated new ground assault. The move follows a rocket barrage from the region and the release of a detained hospital director.
At least six Palestinians are killed in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli tanks re-enter Shuja'iyya and parts of northern Gaza, displacing more than 60,000 people
At least six Palestinians are killed in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli tanks re-enter Shuja'iyya and parts of northern Gaza, displacing more than 60,000 people.
Haredi men protest Supreme Court conscription ruling in Jerusalem
Thousands of Haredi Jewish men protested in Jerusalem on 30 June 2024 against a Supreme Court order requiring their conscription, clashing with police and burning trash.
At least twelve killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russian attacks killed at least twelve people, including four children, in multiple regions of Ukraine on 29 June 2024.
Northern Ireland parties debate in final 2024 election TV debate
The final televised debate of the 2024 general election campaign aired on BBC One Northern Ireland, featuring representatives from the five main Northern Irish parties.
First U.S. presidential debate for the upcoming presidential election is held between incumbent President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump on CNN
The first U.S. presidential debate for the upcoming presidential election is held between incumbent President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump on CNN.
Zelenskyy signs law making English official for international communication in Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on 26 June 2024 establishing English as an official language for international communication in Ukraine, defining roles requiring English proficiency and setting procedures for its use in government and public institutions.
Israeli airstrikes kill 10 family members of Hamas chief Haniyeh in Gaza City
Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential area in Gaza City, killing ten relatives of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, including his sister Zahr Haniyeh, according to civil defence and Hamas sources.
Israel Supreme Court mandates conscription of Haredi yeshiva students
The Supreme Court of Israel rules that the Israel Defense Forces and government must legally conscript Haredi yeshiva students, overturning their prior exemption from mandatory military service.
Scottish wildcat kittens born in Cairngorms National Park
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland reports the birth of wildcat kittens in the Cairngorms National Park, marking a significant step in conservation efforts for the critically endangered species.
Unions to recommend new pay offer for Northern Ireland school staff
Trade unions Nipsa and Unison will recommend a new pay offer to school support staff in Northern Ireland, including backdated re-grading and a £2,500 lump sum, pending funding approval.
Earl of Shaftesbury proposes community trust for Lough Neagh ownership
The Earl of Shaftesbury has expressed interest in transferring ownership of Lough Neagh to a charity or community trust model that includes rights of nature, with the process potentially taking time.
25 killed, 50 injured in Israeli shelling near Rafah tent camps
Israeli shelling near Muwasi in Rafah killed 25 people and injured 50, according to Gaza health officials and emergency workers. The attacks occurred in a coastal area designated as a humanitarian zone.
Alliance Party launches its general election manifesto, with plans including reform of the devolved government at Stormont, and ringfencing funding for integrated eductation
The Alliance Party launches its general election manifesto, with plans including reform of the devolved government at Stormont, and ringfencing funding for integrated eductation.
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom rules that the future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, when considering site proposals for drilling
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom rules that the future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, when considering site proposals for drilling.
City of Brussels, Belgium, announces that it will not host a UEFA Nations League match between Belgium and Israel on September 6 due to security concerns
The city of Brussels, Belgium, announces that it will not host a UEFA Nations League match between Belgium and Israel on September 6 due to security concerns.
Sinn Féin unveils 2024 manifesto with fiscal devolution and all-Ireland health plan
Sinn Féin's 2024 election manifesto includes proposals to transfer fiscal powers from Westminster to Stormont and establish an all-Ireland national health service.
Israel and Kosovo agree to allow their citizens reciprocal visa-free travel
Israel and Kosovo agree to allow their citizens reciprocal visa-free travel.
Ukraine experiences rolling blackouts due to Russian attacks on power plants across the country
Ukraine experiences rolling blackouts due to Russian attacks on power plants across the country.