Two Hezbollah operatives killed in Israeli strike near Syria-Lebanon border
Two Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike near al-Qusayr, Syria, according to reports. The incident occurred close to the Syrian-Lebanon border.
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Two Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike near al-Qusayr, Syria, according to reports. The incident occurred close to the Syrian-Lebanon border.
At a summit in Abuja, ECOWAS lifted most sanctions on Niger, including trade and travel restrictions, while continuing to demand the immediate release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
Hezbollah fired rockets at Arab el Aramsha, Hanita, Shebaa Farms, and Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel and the Golan Heights, prompting IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.
Jennifer Lennox of Portglenone received a suspended sentence after being convicted of possessing ammunition and items linked to terrorism. Police discovered 54 balaclavas and 118 bullets at her home, along with instructions for making an explosive device.
Sammy Wilson has stepped down as the DUP's chief whip at Westminster, according to party sources. The move follows internal criticism of the party's leadership and government policy on EU relations.
An anti-tank missile launched from Lebanon strikes a home in Yuval in northern Israel, causing a fire but no injuries.
At least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured in Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's government media office.
One Israeli man was killed and 11 others injured in a shooting attack by three Palestinian gunmen near the az-Za'ayyem checkpoint on Route 1, close to Ma'ale Adumim in the occupied West Bank. Two gunmen were killed at the scene, and the third was captured after a chase.
The Unite, GMB and Siptu unions announce plans for a three-day strike on Translink bus and train services from 27 February.
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland vote to take industrial action, and a 24-hour strike is announced for 6–7 March.
The Cabinet of Israel adopts a resolution opposing unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, following comments from France and the United Kingdom stating that they would consider unilateral recognition.
Channel 12 reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will restrict Palestinian citizens of Israel's access to the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the month of Ramadan due to security concerns.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announces the full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Avdiivka, following months of heavy fighting and Russian attempts to capture the city.
Two people are killed and four others are injured in a mass shooting at a bus station near Kiryat Malachi, Israel. The perpetrator is killed by an off-duty IDF reservist.
Caitlin Clark became the NCAA Division I women's career scoring leader during Iowa's 106–89 victory over Michigan, passing Kelsey Plum's record with 3,569 points. She scored 49 points, including 9 three-pointers, and recorded 13 assists.
Israeli special forces conducted a raid on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, the largest still functioning hospital in the Gaza Strip, resulting in at least one death and eight injuries. The operation followed reports of Hamas militants using the facility and was described by the IDF as limited and precise.
The United Kingdom enters a technical recession, as a report issued by the Office for National Statistics stated that the economy shrunk in two consecutive quarters amid a slowdown in consumer spending.
Patrick Brown, an Alliance Party MLA, was censured by the Northern Ireland Local Government Standards Commission for social media posts questioning the integrity of a council chief executive appointment process.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has rejected a proposed 15% increase in the regional rate as a method of raising revenue, amid ongoing discussions with the UK Treasury over Stormont's funding.
In American football, the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25–22. The Chiefs are the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since 2005.
Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with Sébastien Haller scoring the winning goal in the 81st minute. The hosts secured their third title in the tournament's history.
In association football, hosts Qatar win their second consecutive Asian Cup title after defeating Jordan 3–1 in the final. Akram Afif earns a hat-trick—all scored from penalty kicks.
Seventeen Houthi fighters were killed in coordinated airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen, according to the Houthi movement's official media. The attacks targeted sites in Hodeidah province and followed a series of strikes on missile launchers.
Funding for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice has been restored, but plans to reduce bed capacity remain unchanged.