Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
The UK has rejoined Horizon Europe, a European Union scientific research initiative, after a three-year exclusion due to disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol. The move follows the Windsor Framework and resolved financial and procedural issues.
The Police Federation of Northern Ireland passed a unanimous vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer Pamela McCreedy, and Assistant Chief Officer Clare Duffield. The move reflects deep institutional concern over senior leadership.
The United States has announced a $175 million aid package for Ukraine, including depleted uranium ammunition for use with Abrams tanks, as part of ongoing military support.
Viking Link, the world's longest submarine power cable, a joint venture between the United Kingdom's National Grid and Denmark's Energinet, is completed. The HVDC interconnector will supply around 1.4 million homes in the UK with electricity.
Simon Byrne steps down as Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland with immediate effect following a series of controversies involving disciplinary rulings and data breaches.
Clashes between FARC dissidents and the ELN in Arauca, Colombia, resulted in nine deaths and five injuries on 4 September 2023, as the ELN concluded a fourth round of peace negotiations with the Colombian government.
Two people are killed and six others are wounded in a shooting at a wedding reception in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Chief Constable Simon Byrne stated he will not resign following a six-hour emergency meeting with the Northern Ireland Policing Board, amid ongoing controversies involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
