IDF recovers body of Israeli hostage Aviv Atzili from Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the recovery of Aviv Atzili's body from the Gaza Strip last Wednesday. He was abducted during the October 7 attacks and killed on that day.
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Israeli gunfire and airstrikes kill at least 41 Palestinians across Gaza
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes kill at least 41 Palestinians across Gaza.
Anti-racism demonstration is held in Belfast City Centre following several nights of disturbance
An anti-racism demonstration is held in Belfast City Centre following several nights of disturbance.
UK government to fund £50m of Casement Park redevelopment
The UK government has committed £50m towards the £260m redevelopment of Casement Park in west Belfast, part of the 2025 Spending Review. The funding aims to support the stadium's construction for potential use in the Euro 2028 football tournament.
Israeli forces recover bodies of two Gaza hostages
Israeli forces in Gaza recovered the bodies of two hostages abducted during the 7 October attacks, including Yair Yaakov from Kibbutz Nir Oz, with the IDF citing intelligence from its Hostage Task Force and Shin Bet.
Belfast Zoo closed after E.coli detected in water sample
Belfast Zoo remains closed following detection of E.coli in a water sample, with officials conducting further testing and advising visitors to expect updates via official channels.
Thirty-six Palestinians killed in Gaza aid attempt
Israeli forces fired on crowds seeking food at aid sites in central and southern Gaza, resulting in 36 deaths and over 130 wounded, according to Palestinian health sources and witnesses.
Israeli Navy seizes the June 2025 Gaza Freedom Flotilla's flagship vessel, the United Kingdom-flagged Madleen
The Israeli Navy seizes the June 2025 Gaza Freedom Flotilla's flagship vessel, the United Kingdom-flagged Madleen, and takes its occupants (including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and MEP Rima Hassan) to Israel. The humanitarian aid the ship was carrying en route to Gaza will still be sent into Gaza.