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The UK High Court has granted a stay on Julian Assange's extradition to the US, requiring US authorities to confirm he will not face the death penalty. The court ordered a new appeal unless assurances are provided within three weeks.
Puerto Rico declares an epidemic of dengue fever following an increase in cases.
Simon Harris has been elected leader of Fine Gael following Leo Varadkar's resignation. At 37, he is set to become Ireland's youngest ever Taoiseach.
The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, passed by Hong Kong's Legislative Council, comes into force on 23 March 2024, introducing provisions for pre-charge detention of up to 16 days and restricting suspects' access to legal representation.
Leo Varadkar announces his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, triggering a leadership election. Varadkar will remain as Taoiseach until his successor as party leader is elected.
Israel announces the death of senior Hamas military leader Marwan Issa, following an airstrike on a tunnel complex last week, making Issa the highest ranking Hamas official killed in the war so far.
A debate at Stormont on the application of a new EU geographical indications law concluded without cross-community support, leaving the UK government to decide whether to approve or veto the measure under the Windsor Framework.
Israeli military operations at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption to medical services, according to reports from hospital staff and military officials.
Jason Smyth and Karen Byrne were crowned winners of RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars, with Smyth stating the experience pushed him out of his comfort zone.
Ukraine says that three Russian sabotage groups have been intercepted in Sumy Oblast.
Jim Allister announces formal alliance with Reform UK for the next general election, signing a memorandum of understanding and agreeing to jointly select candidates in Northern Ireland.
Vaughan Gething secured 51.7% of the vote in the Welsh Labour leadership election, becoming the first Black First Minister of Wales upon taking office.
At least 20 people are killed and at least 73 others are injured in a Russian double tap missile strike in Odesa, Ukraine.
Unions representing bus and rail workers in Northern Ireland have agreed to resume negotiations with Translink over a pay dispute that led to several days of industrial action.
The UK government announced plans to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers, affecting a proposed takeover of the Telegraph Media Group by a UAE-led consortium. The move follows concerns over press freedom and foreign influence.
Geert Wilders has abandoned his bid to become prime minister of the Netherlands following unsuccessful coalition negotiations. His party won the most seats in the 2023 general election but failed to secure backing from other parties for a government.
Translink states it has no additional funds to increase its pay offer following rejection by public transport workers. Unions confirmed a 70% majority rejected the 5% increase and one-off £1,500 payment.
Former President Donald Trump officially surpasses the 1,215 delegate threshold needed to win his third consecutive Republican Party nomination for President, joining Richard Nixon as the only people in U.S. history to win the Republican nomination thrice.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announces a $2 billion offer to buy both professional tennis tours, the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour.
The Unite, GMB and Siptu unions have voted to reject a 5% pay offer from Translink, together with a one-off payment of £1,500 for the 2023–24 financial year.
The European Union has evacuated all diplomatic personnel from Haiti due to a dramatic security deterioration driven by gang violence. The move follows attacks on state institutions, prisons, and critical infrastructure.
A man fatally stabs his wife and three children then himself in Manoa of Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S..
20 Days in Mariupol (directed by filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov), a documentary that focuses on the siege of Mariupol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, wins an Oscar for Best Documentary.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a fresh appeal regarding the murder of police constable John Haggan, who was shot dead at Dunmore Greyhound Stadium in Belfast on 10 March 1994.