Hezbollah fires 37 Katyusha rockets on Meron, Israel in northern Israel without injuries
Hezbollah fires 37 Katyusha rockets on Meron, Israel in northern Israel without injuries.
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Israeli strike kills five in southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike in Khirbet Selm, southern Lebanon, killed five people, including three Hezbollah members and four civilians from one family, with nine others injured.
Brenda Dacres is elected Mayor of Lewisham, becoming the first black woman directly elected mayor in England
Brenda Dacres is elected Mayor of Lewisham, becoming the first black woman directly elected mayor in England.
Five people are killed when an aid package airdropped from a C-17 aircraft into the Gaza Strip fails to deploy its parachute and subsequently crushes them
Five people are killed when an aid package airdropped from a C-17 aircraft into the Gaza Strip fails to deploy its parachute and subsequently crushes them.
Former president Donald Trump wins the 2024 American Samoa Republican presidential caucuses
Former president Donald Trump wins the 2024 American Samoa Republican presidential caucuses.
Stakeknife spy likely cost more lives than he saved, report finds
A report into the Troubles-era British Army spy known as Stakeknife concludes he probably caused more deaths than he prevented, with the security forces failing to stop murders to protect him.
U.S. to build temporary pier off Gaza coast for aid delivery
President Joe Biden announces construction of a temporary pier off the Gaza coast to enable large-scale humanitarian aid delivery by sea, following delays and obstacles in land-based routes.
Junior doctors strike over pay in Northern Ireland
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike over pay, marking the first time they have taken industrial action. The dispute centres on pay restoration and working conditions across all five regional health trusts.
XL bully ownership to be restricted in Northern Ireland
Andrew Muir announces new restrictions on XL bully dogs, requiring exemption certificates, muzzling, leashing, and registration, with breeding and sale banned.
2024 North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses are held.
The 2024 North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses are held. Donald Trump wins with 84.4% of the vote.
Nikki Haley wins D.C. Republican primary, first woman to win GOP contest
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley secured her first victory in the Republican presidential nominating contest by winning the Washington, D.C. primary.
Republican Party caucuses are held in Idaho, Michigan, and Missouri for the 2024 United States presidential election.
Republican Party caucuses are held in Idaho, Michigan, and Missouri for the 2024 United States presidential election. Former president Donald Trump wins all three contests.
SSE to cut gas prices by 22.8% from April
SSE plc, Northern Ireland's largest gas supplier, will reduce prices by 22.8% from April, with a typical household saving £320.47 annually. The change follows a decline in wholesale gas prices since 2022.
At least 104 killed, 760 wounded in Gaza City aid convoy shooting
Israeli forces fired on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza City, resulting in at least 104 deaths and 760 injuries. The incident occurred near the Nabulsi roundabout during a distribution operation.
Regional rate to rise 4% from April
The Stormont Executive has agreed to a 4% increase in the regional rate for the next financial year, effective from April. The decision follows a prior proposal to raise the rate by 15% to generate additional revenue.
Estate agents to halt PropertyPal listings over fee rise
A group of estate agents in Northern Ireland will stop posting property listings on PropertyPal from 29 February 2024, citing a new pricing structure that increases fees by 25-45% per listing.
Rochdale by-election dominated by Gaza conflict and candidate controversy
Residents in Rochdale, England, voted in a by-election following the death of MP Sir Tony Lloyd, with the contest shaped by the Israel–Hamas war and the withdrawal of Labour’s candidate over disputed remarks about Israel.
High Court rules Troubles legacy immunity breaches human rights
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes, as provided in the 2023 Legacy Act, breaches the European Convention on Human Rights.
O'Neill and Little-Pengelly attend women's football match at Windsor Park
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended a women's football match between Northern Ireland and Montenegro at Windsor Park.
Feleti Teo is elected unopposed as the new Prime Minister of Tuvalu.
Feleti Teo is elected unopposed as the new Prime Minister of Tuvalu. Incumbent prime minister Kausea Natano lost his bid for re-election during January's general election.
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister resigns amid reform pressure
Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government resigned on 26 February 2024, citing the need for new political arrangements during the Israel–Hamas war. The move followed pressure from the United States to reform governance in the West Bank.
US Air Force member dies after self-immolation outside Israeli embassy
An active-duty United States Air Force member died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., citing protest against the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Liverpool win EFL Cup 1–0 after extra time at Wembley
Liverpool defeated Chelsea 1–0 in extra time at Wembley to claim the 2023–24 EFL Cup, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive header.
Translink strike cancelled after improved pay offer
A planned 72-hour strike on Translink bus and rail services from 27 to 29 February has been called off following negotiations and receipt of an improved pay offer. Union members will now be balloted on the offer, which has not been disclosed in detail.