Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Israeli fire killed at least 12 Palestinians and injured 29 near two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said it fired warning shots at approaching individuals who ignored warnings.
Five people were taken to hospital following a chemical spill at a cheese factory in County Down, with emergency services responding to a significant incident involving a chemical reaction.
Afghan prime minister Hasan Akhund announces that no Afghan refugees who left the country after the fall of Kabul in 2021 will be prosecuted if they return to Afghanistan.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted by the Mujahideen Brigades during the October 7 attacks.
The Department of Health has approved a targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea for Northern Ireland, to begin in August 2025, focusing on high-risk groups.
Israeli forces in Gaza recover the bodies of an American-Israeli couple abducted by militants during the October 7 attacks.
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning entry for nationals of 12 countries due to terrorist activity, hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates. The measure takes effect on 9 June 2025.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Northern Ireland reports a record number of six calling male corncrakes on Rathlin Island during the 2025 breeding season, the highest since the 1970s. This milestone is linked to a long-term habitat restoration project.