First driverless vehicle in Northern Ireland, a shuttle bus in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, begins a pilot run
The first driverless vehicle in Northern Ireland, a shuttle bus in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, begins a pilot run.
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At least 85 Palestinians killed reaching aid in northern Gaza
At least 85 Palestinians were killed while attempting to access aid in northern Gaza on 20 July 2025, according to the Health Ministry. Israeli forces issued evacuation orders for central Gaza, where aid groups operate.
Ecuador extradites Los Choneros leader José Adolfo Macías Villamar to US
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros cartel, to the United States on 20 July 2025, where he faces federal drug trafficking charges.
At least 32 Palestinians are killed trying to reach Gaza Humanitarian Foundation food distribution sites
At least 32 Palestinians are killed trying to reach Gaza Humanitarian Foundation food distribution sites.
Voting age to be lowered to 16 for UK general election
The UK government confirms that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in future UK general elections, but implementation is unlikely before the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly election.
Child is killed and 21 people are injured when a coach bus crashes in Somerset, England
A child is killed and 21 people are injured when a coach bus crashes in Somerset, England.
Three people are killed and nine others are injured when Israeli forces strikes the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only Catholic church in Gaza
Three people are killed and nine others are injured when Israeli forces strikes the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only Catholic church in Gaza.
UK lifts five-year ban on Pakistani airlines
The United Kingdom ends its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines following improvements in aviation safety standards, allowing carriers to apply to resume flights to the UK.