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The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
An Israeli airstrike near a charity kitchen in Khan Younis killed more than 30 people, mostly women and children, as displaced Palestinians gathered for food. The strike occurred during meal distribution under a blockade restricting aid.
A Russian airstrike in Kyiv's Darnytskyi District killed one person and injured three others on 6 April 2025. The attack occurred in a nonresidential area, damaging vehicles and structures.
The National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning for Northern Ireland following a prolonged dry and warm weather period, with no rainfall recorded in April and a record-dry March.
Teaching unions in Northern Ireland accepted a revised 5.5% pay increase for 2024–25, averting strike action after rejecting two prior offers. The deal includes an independent review of teacher workloads.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the establishment of the Morag Corridor across Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas, following Israeli military operations that have seized large areas and killed over 40 Palestinians.
Israeli strikes have killed more than 30 Palestinians, due to Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip expanding to seize large areas.
An Israeli airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut, killed four people including Hassan Bdeir, a high-ranking Hezbollah figure, and injured seven others. The attack occurred in the early hours of 1 April 2025.