Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that uranium enrichment has ceased across all sites, citing damage from attacks during the Iran–Israel conflict and subsequent U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities. The claim follows satellite evidence showing no major activity at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz sites.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces overhaul of asylum system, including reducing refugee status duration and extending long-term residency eligibility period.
A bill passes through Congress and is signed by president Donald Trump, ending the longest government shutdown in American history at 43 days.
Catherine Connolly was sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland at Dublin Castle on 11 November 2025, succeeding Michael D Higgins after a landslide election victory.
Education Minister Paul Givan survives a no-confidence motion over his visit to Israel, which failed to secure cross-party backing despite support from Sinn Féin, Alliance and SDLP.
Cabotegravir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, has been approved for use in Northern Ireland following endorsement by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.