Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
The UK and Switzerland recorded their highest ever June temperatures, with Somerset reaching 36.7°C and Basel recording 38°C, prompting health emergencies and infrastructure strain across Europe.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces will remain in occupied areas of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, citing ongoing security needs. The military presence includes regions in southern Lebanon, the Golan Heights, and over half of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Machi, a Hamas militant involved in the October 7 attacks, during an airstrike in southern Gaza.
The Irish government has announced a €228m contribution towards upgrading rail links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including infrastructure investment and service enhancements.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to reduce housing costs and support affordable housing, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature.
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in a public statement outside 10 Downing Street on 22 June 2026. He will remain in office as caretaker until a new party leader is chosen.
The National Elections Commission has announced the date for South Sudan’s first general election since 2011, amid ongoing conflict and legal challenges.
José Luis Ábalos sentenced to 24 years for corruption linked to COVID-19 public contracts, with aides and businessman also convicted.