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The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
A report by Angus McCullough KC found the PSNI used journalists' phone numbers to identify potential internal leaks, with 21 unlawful instances recorded between 2011 and 2024, though the practice was not widespread or systemic.
A family of three, including a child, became the first group sent from France to the UK under the one in, one out agreement. The arrangement involves returning unauthorized Channel arrivals to France in exchange for vetted asylum-seekers.
Amazon will close all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK following a review of business operations, citing growth opportunities in online delivery and plans for Whole Foods expansion.
An Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, killed five people, including three children, and injured two others. Israel said a Hezbollah member was targeted, but Lebanon condemned the attack as a crime against civilians.
At least 91 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on 20 September 2025, including 76 in Gaza City.
At least three people were killed and more than 30 injured in a Russian aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and residential areas.
Hilary Benn and Simon Harris unveiled a new cross-border framework to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, aiming to address unresolved issues from the conflict.
The CDC's advisory committee votes to replace its recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine with a personal choice approach, while affirming that vaccines remain available and covered for most Americans.
