Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks in Geneva with the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the European Union on Iran’s nuclear programme. The discussions focused on diplomatic engagement and concerns over regional military actions.
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 82 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on 20 June 2025, including 34 people seeking humanitarian aid, according to hospital sources and aid group reports.
Iran strikes four sites in central and southern Israel. The Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, is hit by an Iranian ballistic missile, injuring at least 240 people. Iran says it was targeting a military site, striking an Israeli military and intelligence centre located near the hospital.
At least 92 Palestinians killed in Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across Gaza Strip, including 16 waiting for aid near Netzarim Corridor and 13 at a charging point in Al Shati Camp.
Aaron Thomas Curragh of Belfast received a 31-month sentence for threatening messages to Emma Little-Pengelly and damaging a DUP office, with half to be served in custody and half on licence.
U.S. president Donald Trump calls for the unconditional surrender of Iran amid its war with Israel. Iran rejects the ultimatum.
More than 100,000 demonstrators marched in The Hague demanding government action against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, with organisers estimating over 150,000 participants.